Rasa Saldaitis is the 2024 Commemorative Poster Artist. "My European background and experiences in America heavily influence my oil and acrylic paintings. They reflect my love for color and the world around me."

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Coconut Palm was selected for the ArtFest Fort Myers 24th anniversary to highlight our beautiful Florida palm trees that shape our landscape so distinctly.

Rasa's paintings are a reflection of her soul. "I feel that every artist dips his brush into his soul and paints his own nature into his paintings," said Rasa.

Kenneth Kudulis is the 2024 Run to the Arts Artist. Kenneth says, “Over the last decade, I have crisscrossed the nation doing outdoor art festivals. It was during this time that I fell in love with digital art. I discovered that I could create while traveling because I could pack my entire studio inside my iPad. Having painted professionally for the past 15 years, I have a wealth of practical knowledge and technique. Ultimately this is the foundation of my work, which I have applied to create a body of digital work."

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Orange Blossoms was selected to pay tribute to the vibrant citrus industry in Florida while also highlighting our fellow Florida resident, the alligator.

Kenneth says, "My work has dozens of layers, tens of thousands of tiny marks, and countless hours spent drawing by hand. My goal is to create a piece of artwork that conveys depth, texture, and movement; to leave the viewer wondering if the canvas surface is physical paint."