Naked Eye Studios News

Are You a Twit?

2011-07-02T16:38:00.000-07:00

Well, I certainly hope so, because then you can follow me!

http://www.twitter.com/nakedeye

I'll be chronicling my upcoming endeavors when I paint 124 silk flags. Should be interesting times!

SPECIAL SALE on Lake Eola/Fountain Prints!

2011-06-28T08:12:00.000-07:00

Save $5 on prints of John Carollo's original watercolor painting Lake Eola-Rain in celebration of the reactivation/refurbishment of the iconic Lake Eola Fountain in downtown Orlando, FL!

Check out the sale listing here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63390179/watercolor-print-lake-eola-rain-special

Beautiful Ornaments/Art/Art Prints Available

2010-12-08T09:42:00.000-08:00

Find John Carollo & Naked Eye Studios on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedeyestudios

Here's a video about the hand-painted ornaments. A work of art for your holiday decorations!

Video Slideshow of The Figure as Vehicle in Valdosta, GA

2010-09-07T20:41:00.000-07:00

Some images from abstract watercolor artist John Carollo's show with sculptors Marsha De Broske and Daryl Golden - The Figure as Vehicle, currently on display in the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, GA, through September 23, 2010.

The Figure as Vehicle Moves to Valdosta, GA!

2010-08-04T08:39:00.000-07:00

John Carollo, Marsha De Broske and Daryl Golden take their unusual show of figurative art on the road to Valdosta, GA at the beautiful Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts.

Opening reception is August 9, 2010, from 5-7 PM and the show will continue until September 20, 2010.

This is the artists' first out-of-Florida showing of this project and all are very excited!

The Turner Center is located at:

527 N. Patterson St.

Valdosta, GA 31601

229.247.ARTS

Tuesday-Friday 10 AM - 5 PM

www.turnercenter.org

One More Week for The Figure As Vehicle

2010-03-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

The three-person show featuring the work of John Carollo, Marsha De Broske and Daryl Golden runs through Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Gateway Center for the Arts in Debary, FL

The Center is located in Debary's Gateway Park at the corner of Saxon Blvd. and 17-92: 880 N. Highway 17-92, Debary, FL 32713. From Orlando, take I-4 east to exit 111B - Orange City, Saxon Blvd. Head west on Saxon to the intersection of 17-92. Turn left and the Center is immediately on your right.

Hours are 10-4 M-F and 9-4 on Saturday.

www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org

Go check it out!

Opening Reception for The Figure As Vehicle - This Sunday, 2/21 at Gateway Center for the Arts

2010-02-16T15:58:00.000-08:00

Please join watercolor artist John Carollo for the opening reception of his new collaborative show with accomplished sculptors Marsha De Broske and Daryl Golden at the beautiful Gateway Center for the Arts in Debary, FL - Sunday, February 21, from 2-4 PM.

From the press release:

"The Figure has been drawn, painted, sculpted, carved, photographed and videotaped. It has been depicted from cave drawings to the present, used as a focal point of contemplation from ancient sculpture through Renaissance sensuality, to modern abstraction. Meaning, emotional connection and invitations for thought, connection and understanding are often reflected through its shape, positioning or setting.

Our figures move beyond form to become vehicles for conveying messages to the viewer. They can be a voyage between worlds or time - gestural and stately, relaxed or straining with tension. Though we work in different mediums, a binding through line we share is the invitation each of our pieces offers the viewer to find a personal connection and interpretation with our work."

Having been in development for nearly a year, The Figure As Vehicle features over 50 original pieces by the three artists, including a new 9 foot tall watercolor and mixed-media installation by John Carollo. The show's next stop in 2010 is at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, GA from August 9 - September 22, so this is your chance to catch its Florida premiere before it goes on the road.

The Gateway Center for the Arts is located in Debary's Gateway Park at the corner of Saxon Blvd. and 17-92: 880 N. Highway 17-92, Debary, FL 32713. From Orlando, take I-4 east to exit 111B - Orange City, Saxon Blvd. Head west on Saxon to the intersection of 17-92. Turn left and the Center is immediately on your right.

The show opens 2/18 and will run through 3/14.

You can read the full press release here.

For more information:

John Carollo, see www.nakedeyestudios.com

Marsha De Broske, see www.marshadebroske.com

Gateway Center, see www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org

The Figure as Vehicle premieres February 18, 2010 at Gateway Center for the Arts

2010-01-18T14:18:00.000-08:00

JANUARY 18, 2010 - ORLANDO, FL - Artists John Carollo, Marsha De Broske and Daryl Golden will premiere their collaborative show of figurative artwork at the Gateway Center for the Arts in Debary, FL. The show will run from February 18 - March 13, 2009 and feature an opening wine/cheese reception from 2- 4 PM on Sunday, February 21.

ARTISTS’ SHOW DESCRIPTION:

The Figure has been drawn, painted, sculpted, carved, photographed and videotaped. It has been depicted from cave drawings to the present, used as a focal point of contemplation from ancient sculpture through Renaissance sensuality, to modern abstraction. Meaning, emotional connection and invitations for thought, connection and understanding are often reflected through its shape, positioning or setting.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist, working in 2D with paintings ranging from small size to very large scale, as well as 3D with unusual watercolor and mixed media installations, a new one of which will be spotlighted in this show. His work has been featured in The Albin Polasek Museum, the City of Orlando Stage Gallery, the Red Chair Project and numerous Central Florida galleries and venues. He was a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida grant recipient for the creation of large-s

cale watercolor works. Learn more about John at www.NakedEyeStudios.com.

Marsha De Broske is an accomplished sculptor working primarily in bronze, whose work has been recognized and selected for display in numerous galleries and public art venues, such as the Museum of Florida Art, the Kissimmee Sculpture Experience and the Grand Bohemian Gallery. She received United Arts of Central Florida grants in 2004 and 2007 and has work in the permanent collection of the Crealde Sculpture Garden in Winter Park. Learn more about Marsha at www.MarshaDeBroske.com.

Daryl Golden is an award-winning sculptor whose works are mixed media. Her freestanding sculpture, wall pieces and installations s are made of clay, bronze and metals. Daryl has shown at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Tarpon Springs, Florida, Albin Polasek Museum in Winter Park, Big Arts Phillips Gallery, Sanibel Island, Comma Gallery, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Harris House, and numerous other locations.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:

Located at the Intersection of Saxon Blvd. and U.S. 17-92 at Gateway Park, Debary, Gateway Center for the Arts is a multipurpose, handicapped accessible community cultural arts center, featuring the large Formal Gallery where this show will be displayed. It is the home of Gateway Art League, the Photo Group, Children’s Play House, Gateway Community Theater, and Gateway Orchestra. For more information, see: www.GatewayCenterForTheArts.org.

Media Contacts:

John Carollo 407.616.7170 • john@nakedeyestudios.com

Marsha De Broske 407.712.4477 • marsha@marshadebroske.com

Painting Videos Added to Multimedia Page of NES Website

2009-09-07T08:52:00.000-07:00

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 - The video Creation of Greenwood Overlook, that was filmed in November, 2007 has been posted in four sections on YouTube page Nakedeye32801 and on the Naked Eye Studios website. Re-edited in fast-motion to compress the five hours of footage into 40 minutes, the video shows the creation of the large-scale, 7' watercolor painting Greenwood Overlook, from blank sheet of paper to finished, gallery-hung painting. The painting was the centerpiece of John Carollo's December, 2007 solo show - Liquid Thoughts, which featured large-scale and 3D works created with assistance from a grant by the United Arts of Central Florida.

Please visit www.NakedEyeStudios.com to view the videos and for more information about abstract watercolor artist John Carollo.

Second pARTicipation Event This Saturday at Maitland Art Center

2009-05-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

MAY 14, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - This weekend is the second half of the pARTicipation 2009 event, an offering of the Maitland Art Center in Maitland, FL. The Art in the Gardens Spring Festival - Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM - 4 PM, will feature 22 artists, including watercolorist John Carollo painting live all day, as well as working with patrons who bid on the opportunity to collaborate with them during last week's gallery opening and silent auction.

The artists will be showing additional artwork for purchase and food, drink and live music will help make the event even more festive. It is expected to be a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the recently completely redone gardens while they interact with John and the other artists in a wonderful atmosphere of creativity.
Mark your calenders for:

pARTicipation 2009 - Maitland Art Center

Art in the Gardens Spring Festival

May 16, 2009 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Maitland Art Center outdoor gardens

31 W. Packwood Ave.Maitland, FL 32751

For more information about the Maitland Art Center, see www.maitlandartcenter.org or call 407.782.9735.

ABOUT JOHN CAROLLO
John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist based in Orlando, FL. He is a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant recipient - funds from which were used for creation of large-scale watercolor paintings in the 6-8' range. In addition to these works, John has created 3D installations, utilizing watercolor and mixed media and has been largely recognized for his portrayals of dancers in motion.

Working with a technique he calls Controlled Chaos, John's free-flowing approach to watercolor allows the paint and water to make many of the decisions regarding the final appearance of the piece, as they move across the paper largely unimpeded. His emphasis on motion and the emotional interplay of warm and cool colors produces creations that are atypical from what is often expected from the watercolor medium. You can learn more about John and view examples of his work at his recently completely redone website,www.NakedEyeStudios.com.

See John Carollo and his Art in the Maitland Art Center's pARTicipation 2009

2009-05-04T09:59:00.000-07:00

MAY 4, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - John Carollo has been selected for pARTicipation 2009, an offering of the Maitland Art Center in Maitland, FL. This unique event is free and open to the public and takes place in two parts: an exhibit in the MAC's Main Gallery which runs from May 2-16, and the outdoor Art in the Gardens Spring Festival - Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM - 4 PM.

At the opening reception for the gallery show on Friday, May 8 from 6-9 PM, art patrons and members of the public can meet, greet and hear about the artwork from all of the artists, and, in a unique opportunity, have a chance to bid on 45 minute instructional sessions that each artist has donated. A silent auction will be taking place where 3 sessions with each artist are available for the highest bidding participants. All funds generated from these sessons will benefit the Maitland Art Center.

The following Saturday, John will be at the outdoor event in the gardens painting live all day and showing additional artwork for purchase. The three winning bidders will have their sessions scheduled during this day and all members of the public are invited to watch his technique, ask questions and generally have a great time.

Food, drink and live music will help make the event even more festive and it is expected to be a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the recently completely redone gardens while they interact with John and the other artists in a wonderful atmosphere of creativity.

Mark your calenders for:

pARTicipation opening Gallery Show Recption

May 8, 2009 - 6-9 PM

Maitland Art Center Main Gallery

231 W. Packwood Ave.

Maitland, FL 32751

AND

Art in the Gardens Spring Festival

May 16, 2009 - 10 AM - 4 PM

Maitland Art Center outdoor gardens

For more information about the Maitland Art Center, see www.maitlandartcenter.org or call 407.782.9735.

ABOUT JOHN CAROLLO

John Carollo is a noted abstract watercolor artist based in Orlando, FL. He is a 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Professional Development Grant recipient - funds from which were used for creation of large-scale watercolor paintings in the 6-8' range. In addition to these works, John has created 3D installations, utilizing watercolor and mixed media and has been largely recognized for his portrayals of dancers in motion.

John Carollo to Donate Educational Time to Conway Elementary

2009-04-22T18:57:00.000-07:00

APRIL 24, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - Orlando-based abstract watercolor artist John Carollo will be sharing his painting technique for the the third time with the children of Conway Elementary School at their annual Arts At Conway educational event. In what has become a yearly tradition, John will provide live demonstrations of the unique effects that can be achieved with watercolor to two groups of students on April 29, 2009.

Always a fun and inspirational event, John focuses on three basic techniques that the kids can latch onto and try with their own paints in art class: wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry on wet. The children's enthusiasm is always a treat and for John, one of the most enjoyable moments is opening the packet of hand-painted thank-you notes the kids always send a few weeks later, demonstrating the techniques they learned during the demo. John's hope is always that they remember some of the things he taught them and is consistently amazed at the detailed recollections many of them have of the presentation. With arts always being the first offering to be cut in difficult budgetary times, it is wonderful that Conway Elementary continues to provide this opportunity for their students to interact with and learn from professional artists.

At Last - The Launch of the All-New Naked Eye Studios Site!

2009-04-22T10:29:00.000-07:00

APRIL 24, 2009 - ORLANDO, FL - Naked Eye Studios, since 1999, the unique source for graphic design and fine art in Orlando is excited to announce the debut of our ENTIRELY NEW website. Since the start of the company 10 years ago, the art side of the business especially has grown and changed to such an extent that a new site direction was needed. Visitors will find a much more up-to-date appearance, making use of Flash slideshows full of large images of both the graphic design and fine art portfolios.

News updates presented in blog form are a new feature, as well as areas for Client Comments, Multimedia videos, thoughts and ideas Blog and extensive listings of Upcoming and Past Exhibitions, Artist Statement/Bio, Press Notices and more on the Fine Art side. A few areas are still under construction, and will be completed soon.

As in the original site, our dedicated and hard working Staff is well represented.

Take the new look for for a test drive at www.nakedeyestudios.com