William DePaula
William DePaula is an artist, designer and gemologist who believes in the power of art. From his early childhood onward, he has never stopped drawing, painting and creating. He envisions a world in which beauty is as important as function, where culture and history are respected, and where nature is at once powerful and vulnerable. Infusing an essence of life in all his paintings, DePaula understands beauty is accessible to all. DePaula's art has been featured in select art museums around the world.
ART GUILD OF THE PURPLE ISLES HOSTS ANNUAL MEMBERS’ JUDGED SHOW; WINNERS ANNOUNCED
On an unusually hot February afternoon, one of the oldest ongoing events in the Upper Keys happened with great fanfare. The Art Guild of...
ARTIST SANDRA BOWYER GAINS INSPIRATION FROM AFRICA TO THE FLORIDA KEYS
Sometimes when looking at art you need something bold to excite you.
When you go to contemporary art fairs it feels like you don’t get...
RENOWNED SHIPWRECK DIVER & TREASURE HUNTER CARL ‘FIZZ’ FISMER PASSES AWAY
Capt. Carl Edward Fismer III, a local legend affectionately known as "Fizz," passed away on Aug. 21, 2024. He lived for many years in...
ARTIST’S CORNER: PHOTOGRAPHER EMMA PUTNEY CAPTURES BREATHTAKING SCENES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
One of the most beautiful spots in the Florida Keys is Alligator Reef Lighthouse. It is here where we find photographer Emma Putney’s spot.
“The...
ARTIST’S CORNER: MILLARD WELLS CAPTIVATED THE KEYS WITH HIS CAPTIVATING WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
One of the greatest artists to live and paint in the Florida Keys was Millard Wells. Wells was a great painter in all mediums,...
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