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by AnnaJo Vahle
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I did this painting in honor of the 500th year anniversary of the discovery of Florida. I imagined that it must have been a glorious sight from the... more
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I did this painting in honor of the 500th year anniversary of the discovery of Florida. I imagined that it must have been a glorious sight from the various historical descriptions. I tried to image being on one of the three ships on that voyage. This is intended to be the view from that one ship out at sea looking towards the other two ships as they approach the shore. Since they are going west...I made this a sunset like some I have seen in the area.
How did the state of Florida get its name?
Published 08/07/2002 03:00 AM | Updated 01/15/2010 09:23 AM
How did the state of Florida get its name?
According to "Florida Place Names: Alachua to Zolpho Springs" by Allen Morris (Pineapple Press, 1995):
"On Easter Sunday, 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon and those with him in three ships saw a small, unknown island. They sailed northwest for three days and then west-northwest for two days more. Again they saw land, but the coast was so long that they knew this was not an i...
Although born in upstate New York, I grew up mostly in Nevada and California. The fabulous panoramic views of the far west inspired me to begin painting and photographing it’s beauty. I’ve lived in various areas in the states and in Europe but always had the desire to express through painting and photography. While living in the Mediterranean, I was especially influenced by the great Renaissance art and the chiaroscuro work of Caravaggio. I began with oils, worked with a wide variety of mediums but now mostly work in acrylic, oils, and photography. I studied mostly engineering in college but ended up with a degree in Technical Illustration, one in Psychology after several moves and colleges, one in Art Education. My experience as a...
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Genevieve Esson 2 Days Ago
Fantastic seascape painting AnnaJo! Love the color palette!Lf
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Genevieve.
Douglas Taylor 25 Days Ago
This is a magnificent painting, AnnaJo! Wonderful, brilliant colors and delightful reflections on the water, The sunset reminds me of the Southwest deserts. Fav'd
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Douglas.
Hazel Holland 25 Days Ago
Everything is stunning and outstanding about this beautiful painting, AnnaJo! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Hazel.
NL Galbraith
Gorgeous!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, NL.
Sharon W
Wow! Such a joy to browse through your amazing gallery! This, and so many other works of art caught my eye as extremely beautiful! I have been there about 5 times, it is a beautiful tribute to an amazing place.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Sharon. I am delighted by your comment.
Kay Brewer
Voted for your beautiful entry in the Peach Fuzz Pantone!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kay.
MaryJane Sesto
Stunning Artwork, AnnaJo! l/f
Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Boats Under Sail contest. l/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kay.
Constance Lowery
love the colors, this is stunning. L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Constance.
Sarah Irland
A beautiful sky and water and stunning color! Gorgeous work, AnnaJo!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Sarah.
Alla Savinkov
Absolutely stunning, AnnaJO! Thank you for this gorgeous painting and a glimpse of history! Amazing work! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Alla.
Rachel Morrison
Brilliant work! Wow! Incredible colors and light!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Rachel.
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Stunning acrylic painting and seascape!!!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Dr. Stewart.
Angie Mossburg
Oh I love the colors! So beautiful! l/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Angie.
Cyril Jayant
Lovely work!!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Cyril.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic sunset capture of this historic event on the beautiful Florida coast, AnnaJo! Just magnificent! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Hanne.
Robyn King
Sharing!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Robyn.
Robyn King
Congratulations on your First place win this painting is absolutely gorgeous:-)♥
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Robyn.
Alla Savinkov
Stunning Work, AnnaJo ! Amazing colors! Congratulations on your First Place Win! Well Deserved! L/F
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Alla.
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS ANNAJO, , on Your FIRST PLACE win in the Turnerish Contest!!…YAY!…SO WELL DESERVED,
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Laurel.
VIVA Anderson
Congratulations so deserved, AnnaJo........kudos, f.v.........VIVA
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you VIVA.
Conni Schaftenaar
congrats, AnnaJo, on your 1st Place tie in the Turnerish contest! LF
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Conni.
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your tie for a first place win in the Turnerish contest!
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Kay. I am delighted.
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, AnnaJo, on your Win in the Turnerish as in Painting Contest for this beautiful painting! Absolutely gorgeous! Voted.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Sarah.
Catherine Ludwig Donleycott
Congratulation on your Honorable Mention in the Think it Feel it Paint it Contest.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you, Catherine.