Bahamian Lighthouses

Is it the emerald water that makes me paint Bahamian Seascapes? Or the memories of the colorful Islands across the Gulfstream? I envy those artists that were able to spend time exploring those grounds, like Winslow Homer and many of today’s artists that I admire, specially the Abaco group. JZ October 6, 2011

Florida Keys Fishing Experience

On a recent fishing trip, some bad weather made us get close to a mangrove island in the north part of the Florida Keys, to find an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. The Island was a nesting ground to about 5 species of birds that were also hiding from the weather. We were all there!!!!!!

The sights and sounds were engraved in my mind and I have created a few paintings to make sure I’m reminded of that great day. Too bad I did not have a sound recorder to go along with the artwork. JZ October 4, 2011

Laid Back Birds of the Florida Keys

I was always amused by the attitude of some birds where I fished in the Florida Keys, specially Pelicans. So I dedicated to them and others a few watercolors. An act of man to deal with pest Pelicans has turned out to be a very funny win for the Pelicans. The above painting shows the result of pointed pilings to keep the birds away, instead of poop on the pilings they now poop on the boats. HaHaHa who had the last laugh? The painting is called 'One man's Toy, another one's Toilet'  JZ October 3, 2011

Bahamian settlement in Coconut Grove

In the 1880's Bahamian laborers inhabited the Grand Avenue area of Coconut Grove (Miami, Florida) These watercolors depict some of the remaining frame homes that are now historical gems. These 8"x10" paintings were sketched and painted plein air. I have always had an attraction for frame homes and despise the story of The Three Little Pigs, that story has given frame homes a bad rap although they are beautiful, quaint and warm. Try some gingerbread porches on a concrete structure? JZ

Under Construction

Today, September 28,2011, I'm starting a new venture creating this Blogg. If you happen to run into this page, look around and come back another day, It's under construction. Thank You, JZ