2022 heART of Ybor
Community Art Contest Winners
Community Art Contest Winners
1st Place: “Timeless” by Chase Parker
2nd Place: “Stepping out” by Lynn Shaffer
3rd Place: “Casino” by Herbert Davis
Committee Choice Award: “Waiting on the Trolly” by Joan Garcia
1st Place: “Timeless” by Chase Parker
” A lenticular oil painting on wood. My family has a long history in Ybor, and I wanted to represent that in this piece. I used the iconic Ybor picture of the Ritz in the early 60s and recreated the exact image in 2021 as a reference. As your focal point changes, you’ll notice some subtle changes to the buildings but for the most part, the history of Ybor still remains intact. I really enjoyed this piece, and it showed in the finished product. Although this one sold, I will never forget it. It sold at the Gasparilla Festival of Arts which was my first large showing of my art and what would turn out to be one of the best days of my life. It was such a success that I quit my career of 21 years and decided to do art full time. This piece essentially changed my life”.
2nd Place: “Stepping out” by Lynn Shaffer
“Ybor city has its own style and flair, a unique vibe that makes it stand out beside the huge city of Tampa. “Stepping Out” depicts the vibrant nightlife in a fun and quirky way. Under to bright city lights, a giant rooster with his pal on his back are stepping out on the town. Both enjoying a local cigar, it’s sure to be a fun night! 16×20 acrylic painting with ink”.
3rd Place: “Casino” by Herbert Davis
” This piece is the latest in a series of paintings I have created depicting buildings in Ybor City, where I was born and raised”.
Committee Choice Award: “Waiting on the Trolly” by Joan Garcia
” Waiting on the Trolly takes you back to the heyday of the streetcar system. Starting in Ybor City the streetcar system traverses through Ybor into Downtown Tampa. Our family rode the original cars many times and today’s passengers can ride these replica streetcars for free.
This drawing was done in colored pencil on Stonehenge paper, 16″x20″. This trolley is sitting at the end of the line near Centennial Park, the passenger is waiting for the conductor to finish switching the electric connection to return to downtown Tampa”
