Big Thank you to all the more than 40 new and old friends, collectors, artists and photographers who came out to help me celebrate the opening on my latest solo exhibit, "Plunge into the Arts with Phoenix" at the Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale By The Sea. Extra big thanks to Christine Landis who was my right hand person that night. And, of course, to Joe Imbrogio, Director of Guest Excellence and Ellen Cohen-Berman, Curator for all your assistance and belief in my fine art photography. 

Percentage of all sales benefit two organizations that are close to my heart: National League of American Pen Women-Fort Lauderdale Branch's Scholarship Fund and the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.

The exhibit runs through November 20th. If you missed the opening, I'd love to share it with you. Just email me to set up a personal, one-on-one tour.  It would me my pleasure and we can even catch a cappuccino and/or lunch.

Also, you can drop-by when in the area, 24/7, Plunge Beach Resort, 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
(754) 312-5775

In Brief:
WHEN: Wednesday, October 20th, 6-7:30 pm
WHERE: Plunge Beach Resort, 4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
WHAT: Opening Reception for Phoenix's Exhibit ~ Plunge into the Arts with Phoenix
WHY: You love Nature, Photography and Phoenix Loves You & Sharing the Beauty
HOW: Register for free on Facebook or Register for Free on Eventbrite
MORE: Email Phoenix to set-up a personal tour

RICKIE REPORT ARTICLE:
Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea proudly showcases "Plunge into the Arts with Phoenix", a stunning exhibit that captures the soul of nature as seen through the eyes of acclaimed conservation photographer, Phoenix. Her new Solo exhibit will be on display from October 17 through November 20, 2021. The public is invited to a free Reception on Wednesday, October 20.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.  
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Just notified that "Inner Peace" received honorable mention in Broward Art Guild in Think Pink Exhibit. I titled this piece "Inner Peace" since that's exactly how I felt when I first saw this view. The light was falling fast and I was in my head with concerns about where I was going to spend the night. Driving back home from my artist residency at Great Smoky Mountains National Park I took a side trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains. I pulled over to a parking lot to make reservations and couldn't get reception. Then a family arrived. They told me where to go, made reservations and as a bonus recommended a wonderful restaurant. Forever grateful for the lesson and blessings of grace in the form of helpful people.
Reception this Saturday, Oct 2, 4:30-8:30pm. Also to view and/or view online,  https://art.browardartguild.org/category/think-pink. Or, simply contact me directly.

Honored to be supporting this worthy cause that makes such a difference for children in South Florida. Originally planned as a live auction gala event, with COVID it was switched to an online auction. Appreciate your support if you can. Proceeds support medical and dental care for children with special needs. All sales support the cause 100 percent.
 
To view all the art and/or purchase, register at https://childrensdiagnostic.com.ribbons21/ or https://qtego.net/qlink/cdtc.php

​My pieces are under the "photography" tab.
Twilight (16x20 on metal) is #118 and Precious (27.25X21.50)
black and white print on metallic paper, matted and framed) is #119.
 
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From the Press Release...

“Plunge into the Arts with Phoenix,” is a stunning exhibit that captures the soul of nature as seen through the eyes of acclaimed conservation photographer Phoenix. From the majesty and frailty of the Florida Everglades to the haunting beauty of Ireland, each fine art photograph inspires love and respect for our essential environment.

Now, her new solo exhibit of 18 photographs will be on display in the gallery located inside the Plunge Beach Resort’s lobby in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. The exhibit runs from October 17 to November 20, 2021. A free opening reception and open house with the artist will take place on October 20, from 6 pm -7:30 pm, 4660 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308.

If you're local, would love to see you. Here's the registration on Facebook.

Excited that "Milky Way Over the Keys" is juried into the Broward Art Guild's latest exhibit featuring only art works in sized as squares. This one is 12 x 12 inches on metal and can be printed up to 30 x 30 on metal or any substrate you like. (Gallery, 3280 NE 32nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, 954-537-3370)

Honored that the Plunge Beach Resort hosted the National League of American Pen Women - Fort Lauderdale Branch Board Member Exhibit. Art work from each Board member was showcased on each of the columns in the hotel lobby. For this "plungy" venue, "Awakened" was selected. Let me know if you figure out what I photographed in this abstract image that was created in camera with a little color play in Photoshop. (Plunge Beach Resort, 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308)

Opening night reception at ArtServe was a quite a fantastic celebration of photography... all style, genres. You name it, it was represented. "Rosie" garnered a lot of admirers too along with "Grace" and "Moon Over the Marsh". You can get a snippet of the excitement here, www.facebook.com/ArtServeFlorida/videos/317844253362272rve. She really looks quite stunning in pink flying across the gallery wall. Big Thanks to Sophie Bonet, main curator with support from the ArtServe team for this amazing show featuring works from 23 photographers.