Featured Artists
OCTOBER 2024
Carmen Sprague
Artist's Statement
Fine Art Photographer Carmen Sprague, originally from Lansing, Michigan, worked for General Motors Parts Division as their Editor and Chief Photographer for over 28 years.
In Lansing, I earned a Degree in Applied Science and Photography from Lansing Community College’s Media Institute and Michigan State University. I was a winner of the KINSA - Kodak Award in the black and white portraiture division. I was also chosen for Photographer’s Forum Magazine and featured in their “Best of Photography Annual”, published for college libraries, photography, art instructors and graphic artists for instruction. For many years, I was a featured artist at the “Lansing Art Gallery”.
After being diagnosed with Cancer in 1996, “I felt it was time for a life change and relocated to the Florida Keys”. While there, I owned and operated “Carmen’s Gallery” in Key West and was co-owner of “Artists in Paradise” Big Pine Key.
In Cape Coral, Florida, I am a member of the Cape Coral Art League where I am President and Board Member, Gift Shop Director and Teacher of Digital Photography and Graphics classes. I am also a member of the Garden Club of Cape Coral where I am the Director of Photography.
My Fine Art Photography is printed on canvas from original negatives and high rated digital files. I participate in Gallery Shows throughout Florida, and my artwork can also be found on my personal website, Etsy.com/Carmensgallery and at the Cape Coral Art League.
You can contact me at: Phone 305-766-1376
Email: Carmens321@aol.com
Website: www.Etsy.com/carmensgallery
The Interview
by Dee J. Stevenson
COLIN PECK​
Colin has been a CCAL member since 2016. He has been a teacher, an exhibitor, and a member in good standing.
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His interest in painting began when he was a student in England – mainly “transportation scenes”; returned to painting only 12 years ago, after 30 years in the public relations industry in England for 30 years. His interest & work has blossomed from watercolor to paint pouring into his current interest & research into digital art formats. Colin states that his most successful venue has been showing & selling his art in a local home furnishing store.
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Colin is invested in inspiring & trying to challenge others to improve the quality of their work. He enjoys the “easygoing atmosphere, the friendliness of members and their willingness to help others explore & meet new artistic challenges”. He hopes to be a prat of efforts to interest other community members to learn “about CCAL as the #1 place in Cape Coral to enjoy & produce art.”