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Local Artist Ellen Negley Selected As Poster Artist

For 35th Anniversary Of ArtiGras

For watercolor painter Ellen Negley, nothing epitomizes watercolor painting workshops a year.
the laid-back tropical lifestyle of South Florida more than “For me, watercolor is the perfect medium although I will
a scene from the iconic Square Grouper restaurant with the agree at times it can be frustrating and very unforgiving.
palm trees swaying in the breeze and the Jupiter Lighthouse It’s elusive, unpredictable and has a mind of its own. One
in the background. So, it should be no surprise when she minute the colors are bold and electric and the next they’re
was selected to paint the commemorative poster for the 35th delicate and transparent,” said Negley. “Every time I step
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, Negley honed in on a painting up to a blank piece of paper, I feel a rush of adrenaline, like
she created aptly named Square Grouper. stepping off a cliff and not knowing exactly where I’ll land.”
“My painting Square Grouper epitomizes the funky Negley has been a poster artist for several other art
tropical lifestyle that we all love about Florida, and that I find festivals, but ArtiGras holds a special place in her heart.
captivating as an artist,” said Negley, who moved to Palm “I really appreciate the amazing quality of art displayed
Beach County more than 30 years ago from Illinois. “You’d at ArtiGras, and it’s always an honor to be included,” said
be hard pressed to find a better view than from across the Negley. “Another thing I love about ArtiGras is the crowd.
inlet at the Square Grouper. There’s something so special The people that come to ArtiGras are genuinely interested in
about a deep red lighthouse surrounded by palm trees that art. They want to know about my technique or where I got Commerce. The festival will run from Feb. 15 to 16 at
keeps watch high above the turquoise sea.” my inspiration for a particular painting.” Abacoa in Jupiter. The outdoor arts event showcases a juried
Negley started showing at art festivals with ArtiGras You will be able to meet Negley at the 35th ArtiGras Fine exhibition of outstanding fine art along with activities which
10 years ago. She currently participates in eight to 10 art Arts Festival presented by Palm Beach Gardens Medical include live entertainment, artist demonstrations, the Hanley
shows a year throughout Florida. Negley also teaches several Center and produced by Palm Beach North Chamber of Foundation Youth Art Competition Gallery and ArtiKids
Zone and the opportunity to meet more than 280 of the top
artists from around the world. Tickets are only $11 per day
Exchangettes Hear A Unique with advance purchase and children 12 and under are free.
For more information, visit the ArtiGras website at www.
Program On ‘Roots N Remedies’ artigras.org, email information requests to info@artigras.
org, or call the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
at (561) 746-7111.
About Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce
The Exchangettes of the Northern Palm Beaches held Those interested, The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce serves 10
its monthly meeting on Nov. 14 at Abacoa Golf Club with contact Krupa at municipalities – Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony,
Krupa Bhatt-Budman as guest speaker. (561) 358-4089, or Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach
Krupa explained that Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old (561) 805-0928. Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach and Tequesta
practice originating from ancient India. “The Science of Life” December – that together are Palm Beach North. The chamber is one
focuses on obtaining a balanced lifestyle, by incorporating at Exchangettes of the largest and most active business organizations in
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