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Local Artist Selected As Poster Artist
For watercolor painter Ellen Negley, nothing epitomizes
the laid-back tropical lifestyle of South Florida more than
a scene from the iconic Square Grouper restaurant with the
palm trees swaying in the breeze and the Jupiter Lighthouse
in the background. So, it should be no surprise when she
was selected to paint the commemorative poster for the 35th
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Negley honed in on a painting
she created aptly named Square Grouper. “I really appreciate the amazing quality of art displayed
“My painting Square Grouper epitomizes the funky at ArtiGras, and it’s always an honor to be included,” said
tropical lifestyle that we all love about Florida, and that I Negley. “Another thing I love about ArtiGras is the crowd.
find captivating as an artist,” said Negley, who moved to The people that come to ArtiGras are genuinely interested
Palm Beach County more than 30 years ago from Illinois. “You’d be hard pressed to find a better view than from in art. They want to know about my technique or where I
across the inlet at the Square Grouper. There’s something got my inspiration for a particular painting.”
so special about a deep red lighthouse surrounded by palm About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
trees that keeps watch high above the turquoise sea.” The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce serves
Negley started showing at art festivals with ArtiGras 10 municipalities – Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet
10 years ago. She currently participates in eight to 10 Colony, Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach,
art shows a year throughout Florida. Negley also teaches Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach
several watercolor painting workshops a year. and Tequesta – that together are Palm Beach North. The
“For me, watercolor is the perfect medium although I will chamber is one of the largest and most active business
agree at times it can be frustrating and very unforgiving. organizations in Southeast Florida. The chamber fosters
It’s elusive, unpredictable and has a mind of its own. One a partnership of private, public, education and civic
minute the colors are bold and electric and the next they’re organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach
delicate and transparent,” said Negley. “Every time I step North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” The chamber’s
up to a blank piece of paper, I feel a rush of adrenaline, like four strategic imperatives are: a prosperous economy,
stepping off a cliff and not knowing exactly where I’ll land.” high quality of life for all residents, a smart and connected
Negley has been a poster artist for several other art region, and regional leadership. For more information visit:
Square Grouper festivals, but ArtiGras holds a special place in her heart. http://www.pbnchamber.com.

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