Our Artists:

Roderick “Rod” Neswick is also owner of Anchored Studios Gallery as well as a professional artist. As an artist of 58 years he’s been in 3 museums, 54 galleries and has owned two other gallerise all across the US. He’s well known for his sculptures and jewelry designs. He’s an artist of many mediums such as oil painting, acrylic, stained glass just to name a few. He too also welcomes commissions and  is also featuring his own creations at the gallery.

contact: 757-508-6623

email: Rodneswicksculptor@gmail.com

Todd Smith: Artist

Web: highervisitionsdesigns.com

Email: mailtoddanote@yahoo.com

After already spending one full career as a fire suppression pilot, I now take advantage of my natural gifts and use them to help others uplift, enhance and truly transform your personal and/or professional space.

My environment-conscious creations are built from recycled materials and have been featured in public parks, multiple art galleries, and various publications. I feel the most accomplished when my work brings uplifted appreciation and enhancement to the personal environment around the people seeking me out, as well as to public spaces that can be appreciated by many. 

Through my art and design, I can provide exponential improvements in your environment and open your eyes to new possibilities, whether it'll be indoor or outdoor, large or small, grand or subtle, and whether it’s for your personal nest, or for your entire social gathering space.

When I’m not designing, inventing, and/or creating various pieces, I can be found enjoying multiple environments; from up in the sky flying planes, to underwater, diving with sharks and other amazing and mysterious sea creatures, or occasionally silently allowing myself to see natural art forms occurring everywhere around us that couldn't be seen or wouldn't be noticed while being active

Darla Donley:  Our newest beautiful artist just arrived in the gallery! 

Artist Biography

Darla Donley was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. She has lived all over the country and made Florida her home in 2016. She lives with her family in Palm Coast, Florida, but spends the majority of her time in St. Augustine.

Darla began her art journey in early 2014 when her husband signed them up for a painting class. By lunchtime, Darla knew she wanted to pursue painting and teaching art classes as a career.

Her art journey began with her certificate as a landscape instructor through the Bob Ross company. The Bob Ross technique was a great starting point, but she wanted more detail. She found Wilson Bickford. He was a wet-on-wet instructor in NY and had a PBS show. It is through Wilson Bickford’s Trained Teacher (instructor) program that Darla learned the art of palette knife painting. 

In early 2017, a friend of Darla’s told her about a portrait artist, Valerie Stewart, that teaches classes all over the country. After researching Valerie Stewart, Darla got into her first portrait class in Florida in November 2017. Darla painted 5 days a week for 5 years to perfect her painting skills and continues to paint full-time. 

Darla soon found Marion Dutton and became a painting partner. Darla also became a certified portrait instructor under Valerie Stewart in March 2019. She enjoys painting people and animals using realism techniques. She will be teaching people and pet portraits soon.

Darla’s paintings have been featured on the cover of the St. Augustine Entertainer magazine 16 times in 6 years. 

Darla enjoys painting with a variety of techniques . . . portrait painting, traditional oil painting, finger painting, and palette knife painting. 

Angela Gaudioso-Klein: Artist

Another Featured artist 

I’m a native New Yorker with many passions encompassing a multifaceted 40 year career in the salon /aesthetics and culinary industries and later in life working as a special needs

Paraprofessional and an Orton Gillingham Literacy Dyslexia specialist.

Shortly after relocating with my family five years ago to be near my mom a long time local, my husband passed. Reevaluating and praying for guidance, the Lord opened new doors and through  them came a new love who endured the same loss, new friends in the art community and a whole new purpose. I’ve been immersing myself in painting; often using my son Alexs photography  as inspiration.  

I’ve exhibited at the Lightner Museum and donated for auction my unique oyster art for a local charity (Port in the Storm) a cause close to my heart. 

I’ve also exhibited historical displays at the Historic  Ximenez Fatio-House for their themed Mantles during the holiday seasons of 2023 and 2024. 

I’m a proud member of both the St. Augustine Art Association as well as the North Shore Improvement Associations Art program in Vilano Beach. 

I’m grateful for all my blessings and for every opportunity. 

Pam Consolie- Bio

Born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York in the small town of Geneva, I met my husband in high school and we married in 1983. We were blessed with our two boys, Jack and Anthony, in 2000 and 2001, respectively. They are a constant source of pride and immense joy. Being a wife to my best friend and a mother to two great young men have been my greatest accomplishments. A year after graduating from The State University of New York at Geneseo with a major in educationand a minor in art, we moved to Georgia and settled in Stockbridge and then in McDonough, both suburbs of Atlanta. I worked for Henry County Schools in Georgia in several positions, ultimately serving as an elementary school Principalfor 17 years. During those years I continued my education culminating with a Doctorate from The University of Georgia. After working in schools for 30 years, I retired from Henry County Schools in 2017. Shortly after retiring, I began working part-time as a coach for new teachers and did this for three yearsuntil Covid changed everything. 

In 2021, our family realized a long-held goal of moving to St. Augustine. Having spent countless vacations in St. Augustine over the years, we were finally able to make it our full-time home. After making the move, I found I had time to indulge my life-long interest in art, having studied art in both high school and college. I converted our pool house into an art studio where I happily spend countless hours creating. I enjoy working in a variety of mediums including acrylic painting, resin, coastal art, beading and jewelry making. Currently, I devote much of my time to working in acrylic paints and resin. I love the beach with its vibrant colors, beautiful marine creatures and plant life, and ever-changing moods. The beauty that surrounds me on a daily basis is a heavy influence on the art work that I do. 

Along with art, I enjoy reading, crocheting, walking the beach, travel, all things Notre Dame (Go Irish!), and most of all, spending time with my family.

Statement

Gene was born in Charleston, South Carolina and moved with his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 12.  As a child and teen, art was always an important part of his life.  While in high school he arranged his schedule so that he could take art class all four years.  During this period, he won awards and contributed to his school’s literary magazine.  At the urging of a high school art teacher, Gene entered a local college as an art major but after a year found himself pulled in a vastly different direction – computer and informational sciences.  After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in CIS, he embarked on a long and successful career in the information systems field.  During this time Gene never lost his interest and desire to draw and paint and is now returning to this endeavor on a full-time basis.

Gene worked mainly in watercolors for much of his youth, but a couple of years ago he started working with oil, something not done since high school.  His focus is mainly Florida landscapes but will not limit himself to any given area.    Gene has lived in beautiful Oviedo, Florida for over 30 years with his wife Julie.  Together they have two grown sons and two wonderful grandchildren.