Elisabeth C. Ferber

Orlando, FL
Email:
Phone: 407.232.4109
Website: www.Elisabeth-Ferber.com

My artwork can best be described as “classical representational”. I do not seek to change what is, but to paint it and present it in such a way as to evoke a feeling of place and time. I strive to create a painting that shows the beauty and character of the landscape whether it be remote or in the middle of town.

Each painting I do has a story behind it. I can look at the painting and it takes me back to that day and I can once again feel the breeze, hear the birds, gators and all sorts of wildlife, smell the clean air, etc. Even the times of trial, when the wind was so strong that I had to paint behind a park bench and still had to hold the top of the painting while I painted to keep it from blowing away. But the colors that day were so beautiful, I had to endure it. And I’m glad I did as it ended up being one of my favorite paintings. I could tell a million stories but the desire to capture the light, time of day, stormy sky or whatever attracts my attention that day, is compulsive and such a challenge that I must attempt it.

My goal is to capture scenes that one day will be gone in the hopes that others will see and appreciate the land that we have today.

Media: oils, acrylics

"Woods Farm"
12x16", oil on canvas


"Sydonia"
16x12", oil on board


"Maitland Art Center"
12x16", oil on linen
 

2007 Exhibits & Plein Air Events

Jan 8-Feb 5: Shakesphere Theatre, Orlando FL
Feb 5-10: "SailFish" juried paintout & arts festival, Stuart FL
Feb 16-19: "Evinston Reunion" invitational paintout, Evinston FL
Mar 1-31: Exhibit with ALOC, Casselberry Art House, Casselberry FL
Mar 4-10: "Wekiva Invitational Plein Air" paintout & festival, Apopka FL
Mar 24: "Afternoon in the Park", College Park FL
Apr 4-22: "Artists in the Garden" invitational paintout, EPCOT, Lake Buena Vista FL
Sep 1-Oct 31: Apopka City Hall, Apopka FL

2006 Exhibits & Plein Air Events

Feb 17-Mar 11: “Florida Landscapes en Plein Air”, Titusville Art Gallery, Titusville FL
Apr 7-15: "Evinston to Cross Creek" paintout & exhibit at Thomas Center, Gainesville FL
Apr 21-22: "Earth Day" paintout & show
May 6: "Tour of Gardens" paintout, Leesburg FL
Aug 11-Oct 20: "PostCards for Paradise" juried show, paintings depicting Maitland Art Center
Sep 8-10: IPAP "World-Wide Paintout" juried show, Mt. Dora Center for the Arts, Mt. Dora FL
Oct 26-29: "The Nature of Art" paintout & show, High Springs Gallery, High Springs FL
Nov 12: "Parade of Homes", College Park FL

Galleries & Permanent Exhibits

Crossed Palms Gallery
8315 Main St
Bokeelia FL 33922
239.283.2283

Shady Oak Gallery
201 NE Cholokka Blvd
Micanopy FL 32667
352.466.3476

Bob’s Family Restaurant
1745 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando FL 32809
407.697.2692

Cousart Studios
64-A Nypolita St
St.Augustine FL 33806
904.826.3323

Associations

Arts League of Orange County (ALOC)
Artists Alliance of North Florida (AAONF)
Central Florida Plein Air Artists (CFPAA)
Plein Air Florida (PAF)