Gallery Night artists are an elite group of talented creators who share their art with thousands of visitors. At each event, Gallery Night Pensacola selects one extraordinary creator to be our Featured Artist.
Featured Artist:
Carter Gaston
Carter J. Gaston, known professionally as SmarterJ “the world’s greatest live portrait artist” operates from Pensacola, Florida. He specializes in creating live portraits on the spot or from photos provided.
Beyond his artistic endeavors, Carter emphasizes positivity and creativity, encouraging others to “Keep creating! Not Hating!”
His work is showcased on his Instagram profile, @smarterj, and through his Facebook page, SmarterJ Studio
850 Designz
One of a kind end grain teak cutting boards. With 6 different sizes we’ll have something for everyone. Also a 6 knife magnetic holder. Surfboard epoxy art.
Andy Corrao Photography
“I take pictures of our area beaches, and skies. Sunsets/sunrise, piers, beaches, Blue Angels, Eagles, dolphins, turtles and the moon and stars and etc.”
ArtLink Studio
ArtLink Studio offers innovative mobile art experiences that bring custom Paint & Sip events to local venues.
We also create a variety of different art — including acrylic/watercolor paintings, coffee paintings, digital paintings, and an array of resin art/décor/trays/jewelry/bookmarks/etc — many of which center around beach and coastal themes.
Bradley White
Bradley White’s toon drawings appeal to fiction fans, focusing on Marvel, DC, Star Wars and other characters of many film and tv genres.
Burning Love Wood Jewelry
“I do wood jewelry, some wood burning, and some resin jewelry as well. I also do some jewelry with shells where I turn them into flowers, wood burned morse code pendants, and stones and wood combinations as well.”
Caricatures by Tim
“I’m Cartoonist Tim Banfell. I have been drawing caricatures with character for the past 48 years. I engage guests in lively conversation as I quickly transform them into a cartoon character worthy of an appearance in a Disney movie!”
Cavern Crawlers
Welcome to my little world of funky treasures. I hand make crystal/beaded jewelry. I also make rings from vintage spoons/forks. All of my jewelry pieces are one of a kind. (Some ring patterns are repeated depending on stock) I make necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. My bracelets are accessibility friendly. They’re made with magnetic closures so that anyone can put them on. My rings are mainly premade but I’m hoping to be able to travel with my ring bender and be able to make custom rings on the spot soon. I’m also always taking orders for custom pieces!
Chaz Carpenter LLC
Hello, my name is Chaz and to be honest, I have no idea how to do an “artists bio”. I’ve been creating photos for a few years and this is my first time attempting any event or Gallery Night. So, here is me telling about myself. I am a husband of 15 years, father of 4 and Army Veteran. I wont give the long story, but throughout my my life I have found myself down different creative journeys searching for that “thing” that could finally scratch that deep inward desire for creativity. Photography started as a mental health outlet for me and quickly became that “thing”.
The style of prints I have for sale is aesthetic object, street, blue angels and a couple beach and sunset photos.
Cutting Edge
“I created images using layers of wood. The image becomes 3 dimensional with the cutouts I design.”
Earth to Desicray Fine Art
Original acrylic on canvas paintings that elicit positivity and happiness through the application of bright, vibrant colors.
East Bay Woodcraft
Melanie Dunlap of East Bay Woodcraft creates hand-carved wood figurines, bowls and more to serve as statement-pieces to adorn your home, lawn or anywhere that a friendly manatee or sea turtle would be welcome.
Flamingo Engraving LLC
We offer a wide variety of laser engraved products including slate coasters, cutting boards, keychains, and custom name signs. Our setup includes some products that are already engraved as well as blank’s that we can engrave on the spot with our small portable engraver. We bring out our power station and air purifier. Our customers enjoy seeing the laser engraving process first hand and being able to customize something on the spot makes for a very unique experience. We are a Women-Veteran owned business based out of Fort Walton Beach.
Flaura By L. Richards
Focusing in botanical and floral-themed jewelry, Flaura by L. Richards will showcase boho, breezy jewelry that makes you wish summer never ends.
Gillian Rogers // Dots And Dashes Pensacola
I create Morse Code jewelry using color and beading. I love to engage my customers and their children by bringing a 100 year old Morse Code sounder and I encourage everyone to learn, interact, and come away with a little piece of our history. My pieces start at just $5 because I believe art can be affordable, meaningful, and personal! Each large necklace comes with a free prints so you can always remember what it says and I provide charts and free lessons for anyone willing to learn.
Gladu Creations
I crochet high quality toys. They are all unique works of art that can be played with or displayed.
I have a wide variety of items: dolls, animals, and games.
GREEN BEAN LLC
“Green Bean LLC is my endeavor to create high quality, natural skincare products formulated with performance ingredients that truly nourish and beautify the skin – engendering confidence. I am currently undertaking UK accredited CPD training to stay up to date with Cosmetic Standards and to uphold my commitment to offer you my very best.”
Hollow Art by Harley
My style of art is black and white surrealism. I also do insect taxidermy. Hand painted skulls. Custom sculpted monsters. Custom stickers. Bone jewelry ect.
Hot Off the Lathe
I have been participating in art shows for 10 plus years, I am a Food Safety Manager by day and a father of two/artist by night. We have lived in the area for the past 3 years after relocating from Kentucky. I have attended as an artist the Gulf Breeze art Show, Art in the Pass in Pass Christian, and have many more shows to come. I specialize in handmade peppermills, kitchen utensils, serving trays and wall art pieces.
Hungry Holler
My mirror mosaic art is groutless and two-sided. Every piece of glass and mirror is hand cut by me to fit snug one against another. The result is a geometric patchwork of sparkle, that turns on ball-bearing swivels. My substrate is steel and my work can hang inside or outside. I also use vintage colored glass that I tumble myself, and I repurpose glass especially in my long contemporary sun chains.
I’ve been an artist all my life. The natural world is where I’m most at home. I live with my three rescue dogs and rescue cat in ridiculous raucous peace. I’m besotted by the eternal laws of physics. Light playing on mirrors, colored glass glowing warmly, prisms throwing rainbows are all I think about when I’m in maker mode, which is dang near all the time. Long I have benefitted in mind, body and soul with sparkle, reflections and color. I’m obsessed with sharing the good through my work.
Karla Zambuto // Paradise Art
Resin beach art: Paintings, ring dishes, key hangers, picture frames, coasters, ornaments.
Kaydee’s Art
I work with Acrylic paints and gouache. I used bright colors on canvases. I’ve been creating since I was seven years old but started painting in 2019. I’ve sold my art at places before but I want to try Gallery night. For my tent, I get three tables and stands for canvases and place them around the table. I also set up a nice piece on two of my big easels that I have in the front.
Kent 3D Lab
I make and sell 3D printed toys and decorations. I am a retired Navy vet. I started 3D printing about 2 years ago and it has become a small obsession of mine. The toys and decorations I make are really popular, case being made that during last Gallery Night I was so busy in my booth that I didn’t sit down the entire evening.
Knot+knot macramebyclaudete
I make sustainable costume jewelry, with water-resistant threads and stones. All inspired by nature. Handmade knot by knot.
LenaLex Co Art
I create one of a kind mandala pieces. I utilize gemstones, paint and mirrors to create my art on wood and/or canvas.
Lifes Natural Beat
Hi! I have a very natural and earthy artistic setup that is full of one of kind jewelry, handmade ceramics and plants in hand painted pots. I like to keep my price point affordable in the $12-$45 range so all can enjoy!
Lisa Douglas // Puppy Presents Designs
“We sew bright, fun, unique matching collar and leash sets for dogs. We always have a large selection of holiday collars.”
Madd Splatter Visual Arts Inc
I paint Pop Art. Everything from Marilyn Monroe to Marilyn Manson to Batman.
Madymakesart_ on instagram
I am a local artist that has lived in Pensacola for most of my life. I am 26 years old working in finance, but have found a true passion for creating art. My art style is modern, with some coastal and beach themes. All of my canvases are acrylic work made by myself. The canvases size range from 16×20 inches to 24×48 inches and all sizes in between.
Marisset’s Fine Art
I paint flower pot characters in many different colors, styles, and designs. I also make some Jewelry with glass pearl beads and wire; also macrame.
Michael Sweeney Jordan’s Custom Wood Work
Custom wood work including
charcuterie boards, doggie bowls, and
furniture tables.
Modern Bo Studio
“Hand tied macrame/fiber art home decor & accessories by Kira Hill. Modern Bo Studio was manifested out of my love for eclectic and vintage home decor. My goal is to bring this beautiful vintage craft into the modern home. Whether you’re shopping for accessories like keychains and earrings, or home decor like plant hangers and wall hangings, you will be sure to take home a piece of art.”
MykeSnyderArt
Woodburnings done with blowtorch’s and acrylic paints
Woodburning artist based out of fort walton beach with work that has taken him to shows around the US and countries such as Canada, Thailand, Ecuador, and Chile.
Rea of Sunshine LLC
Hello, my name is Rea, thank you for reading. I’m a local tattoo artist and have been residing in Pensacola for 5 years now. I want to present my booth of artworks made to reflect the magic I feel in my life. I have a whimsical style that involves themes of nature and celestial imagery. My wish is to meet people and sell my prints and stickers and things so that I can reconnect with the community. I want to present more than my tattoos so I can share more of my personal artwork and also meet other cool artists we have in the area.
Resin Radiance
I make my art out of epoxy resin and UV resin. Everything is handmade by me, and I make items such as floral necklaces with real flowers, jewelry trays, wine caddies, wine stoppers, bottle openers, bookmarks and more!
Roy Blowers // Roy’s Garage Art
Roy Blowers’ work uses metal and electrical materials, some recycled, to create lifelike figurines of vehicles, fantasy aircraft and more! Perfect for Pensacon.
Sarah Dowd
Coastal themed acrylic paintings with all the blues and aqua greens of our beautiful Emerald Coast. Matted giclee prints in various sizes of different artworks. Mix and match alcohol ink, resin coated coasters.
Saturday Sun
Hi! I’m Cameron, the artist behind Saturday Sun. I specialize in block printed apparel, accessories, and art prints. I carve all of my designs by hand and love to take inspiration from nature and my travels.
For my tent setup, I have a white 10×10 tent where I will display tote bags on a tower rack at the front, and a rack of printed garments along the opposite side of the tent. I have two four foot tables that will go at the back of the tent where prints and other bags/accessories will be merchandised.
Seaglass Beach Cottage
Derick and Buddy Games co-own Seaglass Beach Cottage specializing in beach decor and hand painted signs. Their tropical tent will feature a range of beachy items Pensacola Beach signs to VW bus art and t-shirts.
Serena Woody // The Grove
The Grove is a metaphysical boutique featuring dreamcatchers, suncatchers, macrame and spiritual household decor with real herbs and flowers.
Shop Never Loved
Hello, My name is Brianna Harris. I am from Huntsville, Alabama and just moved to Pensacola Last month! I love it here.
I am a chainmaille and bone oddity expert / collector. I specialize in all forms of jewelry and collecting animal bones.
I started my business in 2020, when covid hit. I started out with beaded / gemstone jewelry. After about 2 years, I discovered my own style with chainmaille and oddities and haven’t looked back since. The response I’ve gotten through my artwork has moved me so much. It motivates me incredibly.
All of my bones are ethically and responsibly sourced. All animals died of natural deaths. I make sure to inspect and clean the bones before crafting with them!
My main purpose of selling bone jewelry, is to give animals a second purpose after death. I figured this would go great with this month’s theme of living art, as these animals used to roam the earth for all their lives.
All my work is handcrafted and handwoven. They are also stainless steel, ensuring quality and no tarnishing. Everything is stainless steel / waterproof.
Sierra Eston // Comics INK!
Homemade stickers and prints of various hobbyist ladies heavily inspired by retro and vintage style art. Stickers and art are fully designed, drawn, and cut in Sierra Eston’s home, and she hopes to expand her product offerings in the near future.
Tehrani Gallery
Amir Farrokh Tehrani was a gifted artist. He passed away February 16, 2022. He was not able to market his work. He was afraid of taking his originals out of the house.
Over his lifetime, he had 4 distinct phases of his artistic development.
First, he did set designs for the theatre and motion pictures in Italy and Hollywood.
Then he made about 40 tiny watercolors measuring less than 3 inches in size.
Next, he drew amazing pen and ink drawings showing disasters, mother nature and other more whimsical subjects.
When Parkinson’s stole his steady hands for pen and ink, he turned to the computer and created about 150 digital pieces.
Each drawing has a lengthy description as to the elements in the drawing and his interpretation in his own designated genre called “Innerism”.
The Salty Hut LLC
We are a veteran-owned, small business based out of Shalimar, proudly serving our community since 2015. Specializing in custom laser-engraved pet tags and jewelry, we take pride in offering high-quality, personalized products. Our pet tags feature unique QR codes that provide easy access to important pet information.
In addition, we create custom charm necklaces and bracelets, offering a variety of chain styles and over 200 charms. Customers are invited to select their own charms, and we assemble their necklace or bracelet on-site in just a few minutes.
Our mission is to deliver personalized products quickly while providing an interactive and memorable experience for each customer.
Twinmomdesignsco
“I crochet all kinds of animals in the stuffed form and also the lovey for customers of all ages. Some of my customers have also said my loveys are good for anxiety in adults and kids.”
Under the Son Floral Design & Nature’s Gifts
Local family fresh floral artist. Would have floral crown and feature one of our collections that fit the theme. Each of our collections has a matching sustainable bracelet set with genuine gemstones!
The tent would have a BYOB- build your own bouquet option as well.
Waves & Welds Jewelry Co
My name is Leslie Evans. I’m from Waco,TX but we moved to FL about a year and an half ago. I am a full time ER nurse but have worked the market/festival/pop up circuit since I was a teen and have always had a passion for jewelry and fashion. I started Waves & Welds Jewelry Co soon after moving to FL and spend ALL my time off as a nurse traveling to music festivals, and selling my jewelry.
I make handmade necklaces and bracelets with beautiful connectors. I make different pieces from sterling, gold filled, stainless, and enamel chain. They are ready to wear and are secured with a clasp.
I also sell custom fit and claspless bonded jewelry cut and secured by me on the spot to create a “permanent” piece of jewelry. It’s hand welded by me with my microwelder and is such a fun and memorable experience for friends, sisters, or for anyone who doesn’t like the idea of having to clasp their jewelry on and off.
My vibe is beachy and fun. I take great pride with my displays and love repeat customers. I’ve been attending this market since I first moved to Pensacola a couple of years back and have dreamed of being a part of it.