Local Art In Sarasota – Siesta Key Area is plentiful . In Sarasota, most of the galleries are clustered downtown on Main Street, Palm Avenue or Towles Court. Their clients range from people looking for pleasing pictures for their living room to the person who’s building a museum-quality collection.

Another great location is the Siesta Key Farmers Market where you will find inspiring local artist Lloyd Dobson and Vanessa Simonard. The market is a Sunday morning tradition since 2008 from 8am to 2pm, the Siesta Key Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, fine art, Jamaican prepared foods and pastries, hot breakfast, organic green tea, local plants, Italian olive oils, artisan breads, organic skin care products, clothing, jewelry, photography, pottery, and live music.

Part of the fun of shopping for art  is that you never know what will be available at any one moment. Timing is always a factor. If you have to make a decision now, you must choose from what’s currently available. If you have the luxury of a year or more, you can see more of an artist’s work and get to know it better before you buy.

Finding interesting and good original art work in the $100 to $500 price range is a challenge. However Lloyd Dobson’s oil paintings fall into this price range and makes it very affordable to have original art from local artist. He even has artwork for only $35.00. His inspiration is a result of his love for the sugar white sand beach of Siesta Key, Florida.

Lloyd Dobson made Sarasota his new home in 2013 when he moved down from Treasure Island, Florida and prior to that the Midwest. Lloyd has a track record of putting together many art events and even owned and operated an art gallery in Laguna Beach, California.  Lloyd is equally enchanted by the beauty of this location as his artwork can attest.  His passion for marketing and the arts leads him to develop and launch http://www.SiestaKeyBlueWave.com   together with Vanessa Simonard. To learn more about Lloyd and his art : http://www.lloyddobsonartist.com

Most Siesta Key – Sarasota artists are not represented by a gallery, and it can be a challenge to find them. Art Center Sarasota, Art Center Manatee, the Venice Art Center or the Sarasota County Arts Council are good places to start because each has a registry of local artists and annual exhibitions. The faculty and student shows at Ringling School, New College of Florida and Manatee Community College can introduce you to significant work that is often for sale. These are also good places to find work that’s more challenging.

Local Art In Sarasota – Siesta Key Area. Don’t forget the Siesta Key Farmers Market every Sunday where you will find local artist Lloyd Dobson and Vanessa Simonard.