Twelth Anniversary Party in Perdido Key Live

Perdido Key Live's Kelly Baughman wrote a very flattering article on the gallery's 12th anniversary party. Read the whole article on their website at https://perdidokeylive.com/5775-2/

Thank you, Kelly. Thank you, Perdido Key Live.

12th Anniversary Party Pictures

It was great seeing everyone on July 6, 2019 for the gallery's 12th anniversary. It was such a great group of people mixing artists and musicians with family, friends and fans. Here are a few of the pictures from the party. We look forward to seeing all of you often. Have a great summer!

Artist of the Month July 2019 Cynthia Hobgood

Artist of the Month
Cynthia Hobgood

WHO: ARTWORKS’ ARTIST OF THE MONTH FOR JULY CYNTHIA HOBGOOD

WHAT: JEWELRY MAKING DEMO by Cynthia Hobgood

WHEN: Demonstration Saturdays, July 13th & 20th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Light refreshments


We all learned bead stringing in kindergarten using macaroni and yarn. At about the same time I discovered rocks. Just sitting in the dirt searching for the “pretty ones” no driveway or gravel pile was safe from pilfer-age.

Still searching for the prettiest rocks, today I travel the world via trade shows and the internet searching for quality gemstones, semi-precious gemstones, pearls, crystal, artisan glass and metals. At the very heart of beautiful jewelry are these beautiful gifts from nature.

Once selected, characteristics of the heart or focal piece guide the design. Unique designs come from new pairings and combinations in colors, proportion, texture, balance, and scale. The design’s practical considera-tions are wearability, construction and camouflage.

But my first necklace some 40 years ago wasn’t a circle at all. I had not yet learned to close the circle with a clasp. I started stringing and hand knotting pearls with no real objective except keeping my hands busy. Sixteen feet later I had a new hobby and an open- ended lariat. I still love it!

Moving from hobby to business is the result of being “discovered” by Artworks owner Talis Jayme. The quirky little gallery and its very talented artists always have something there to make you smile. Because of Talis my pretty rocks, pearls and I are happily at home.

Cynthia Hobgood Jewelry
Jewelry making demonstration
Saturdays, July 13th & 20th
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Light refreshments

12th Anniversary Celebration

WHAT:  12th Anniversary Celebration
WHEN:  July 6, 2019 6pm-8pm


It is amazing how fast 12 years have flown by. We have had a great little gallery here on Perdido Key and are proud to invite all of our patrons, fans, friends, family current artists and past artists to our celebration party. We will have refreshments and entertainment and it will be great seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Artist of the Month June 2019 Jo Billups and Karen Harvill

Jo Billups and Karen Harvill have been named Artists of the Month at Artworks Studio & Gallery. Join us all in congratulating them and meet these two ladies in person on June 8th 2:00-6:00pm for book signings, live musical entertainment and light refreshments. 

WHAT:   Meet Our Artists of the Month

WHEN:  JUNE 6, 2019  2pm-6pm

Author Jo Billups

Jo Billups was born in New Orleans , La. and is an Environmental educator who uses music and storytelling as an integral part of her work with children. She spent many years as a music teacher at Montessori School of Pensacola where she developed the ABC’s of Ecology educational program with Karen Harvill. Their love of nature has taken them across the country to inspire children to work together for the good of the planet. There are six books in the ABC’s of Ecology series and two CDs. Jo currently lives in South Alabama.

Illustrator Karen Harvill

Karen Harvill is a freelance illustrator, wildlife artist and musician who lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Her intense love for nature and concern for a healthy environment have fueled her collaboration with Jo Billups to form the ABC’s Of Ecology book and music series.Karen has illustrated all six books in the ABC’s of Ecology series. She shares her passion for the planet in music and art.

ARTIST: Wanda Hubbard

ARTIST: Wanda Hubbard

Wanda Hubbard, was born in Birmingham Alabama and is a self-taught artist. She enjoys painting using vivid colors, studying the techniques used by other artists and experimenting with varying techniques/styles.

She began painting in the late 70's with watercolors; botanical themes being her favorite. As an inexperienced painter she was drawn towards watercolors because painting with watercolors is relaxing and forgiving. In the early 90's she began working with oils.

Wanda's work, spanning over forty years, has included various mediums (watercolor, acrylic, oil, ink and resin) but one thing has stayed the same. From the first watercolor to her work today with alcohol inks, her love of brilliant colors continues.