Florida Artists Group

Artist Bio:

Linda Harlow is a fifth generation native Floridian. Her hardy Dutch ancestors arrived in 19th century coastal south Florida by way of canoes. One would guess from her roots and she would pursue traditional Florida Art, but this was not the case. Growing up in south Florida, she was exposed to the arts and architecture of mid century Miami and Palm Beach. Early in life Linda developed a keen interest in the early 20th century Art Deco style. Inspired by frequent ventures to art deco “Mecca’s” of New York, Chicago and San Francisco, she developed a passion for the simplicity of the Art deco and Streamline Modern styles of the 1930’s.

Trained as a traditional portrait artist, she could never escape her Dutch heritage and the love of the old masters. The appreciation of great art and the timeless beauty of the Master instilled in her as a child led to the formation of  Reflections Of The Masters. The Reflections is a diverse group of artist, who all share the passion and love for the great masters of the past.

Linda divides her time between the arts and Trans-Micro, Inc, the software company that she and her husband founded in 1990.

Artist's Statement:

“The love of color and the beauty of oils my winning combination “

“ If you want something done find a busy person to do it.

With much enthusiasm, I have  taken my art in a new direction. My latest series called “Le Configurations” are creations featuring the human form cloaked  in patterns of color. Armed with only my imagination, I began a very fun  process to create art that is perhaps unique, creative and  hopefully interesting to the viewer.

Promoting the art in my community has been my focus since 2010 by working on many boards, committees, forming groups and  opening a downtown  gallery. Artist-Alley. Com which was home to 17 artist.  (2012-2017)

Education:
related to the arts
College of Central Florida 2008-2010
Emphases on the  Old Masters Techniques

Solo Exhibits

University of Florida -PK young Performing Arts
Van York Theater
Bank of America
Gateway Art Gallery

Florida Jury Shows 2013-2017:
Fine Arts on Broadway
The Doris
Appleton Museum
Visual Art Society Webber Gallery
Santa Fe College
Gateway Art Gallery
Tampa Bay Lighting -Tampa Arts
Fallen Soldiers Program
Ocala Civie Theater
St Augustine Art Association
Gainesville Fine Art Association

 

Professional Experience Related to the Arts:

Chairman MCA  (Marion Cultural Alliance)
Board Member MCA (Marion Cultural Alliance)
Board of Directors Ocala Municipal Art Council
Committee First Friday Art Walk
Partner Sable Palm Gallery
Owner Artist-Alley Art Gallery-Now Artist-Alley Exhibitors
Founder Reflections of the Masters.

 

Affiliations:

National Portrait Society
Oil Painters of America
Visual Art Society
St. Augustine Art Association
Gainesville Fine Art Association

Facilitator of the following exhibits:
Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida
Co-Chairman
Silver Toast to The Arts
A fun outdoor event featuring the art of 65 local artist.

Co-Chairman
Toast to the Arts
A state wide jury exhibit with over 400 entries  and  90 participants.

Ocala Exhibits

Fins, Feathers and Fur (Twice)
Sunny Funny Florida (Twice)
Latitude 29
The Art of the Selfie

Gateway Gallery Exhibits
Avaunt Guard
Reflections of the Masters
Art Extravaganza Show and Sale

Future Exhibits
His and Hers (Jan 2018)
“For Your Eyes Only”  ( Feb,2018)
Artist-Alley (2019)