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an ARTIST S
perception

by Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess

his time of year, the great weather is why most people, Then there are the sunsets! We have the most beautiful sunsets
visitors and residents alike, are here in Southwest Florida. and paint them as often as we can as they display a grand selection
T As artists, we appreciate the weather most, when we can of color added to our environment. Some can be dramatic with
paint on location with little or no interference from the elements. strong hues created by the clouds that shoot streams of light
Naples offers that kind of experience more often than a good through them. Some can be a calmer change of sky that features
percentage of the United States. The light here is wonderful soft tones. All in all, they offer an excitement that is emotional
to the artist who translates what he sees into a painting which
and is what makes our colors sing. There is a window of time in
captures a time in space and a memory for always.
the morning, around 7:30 until 10:30, then around 3:00 until
As artists, this is what we do. We hope to excite the emotion
5:30 p.m. when the light has a magical quality to it. We strive
within the viewer and create something that can be seen daily
to capture that magic on a canvas, paper or fabric in a way that
which makes someone feel good or offer a painting that something
excites our audience. The shadows on the beach of Naples are
new can be found each time it is viewed.
especially breathtaking in the morning around 9:30 a.m. when the
Guess-Fisher Gallery has moved and can now be found at
sun creates the contrast of the image of palm trees dancing on the 985 Central Avenue in Naples Design District.
light-catching particles of sand. These views of the beach with the Our hours are 1-6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Stop by for
ever-changing sky give us a constant painting opportunity for a a leisurely visit and see the newest works by Phil Fisher and a
visual reference of our love of Naples. fine collection of professional artists. Phil is painting daily on
his easel where you can see his works being created.
www.PhilFisherFineArt.com www.Guess-FisherGallery.com

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