Episode 9: Paul Arsenault (Part 1)

Описание: In this episode of Icons of Naples, Kristen sits down with acclaimed artist and preservationist Paul Arsenault. Since arriving in Naples in the 1970s, Paul has dedicated his career to capturing the soul of the community on canvas. From his early days as a deckhand on a research vessel to becoming one of the most recognizable names in the Florida art scene, Paul shares the "primal surge" that drew him to the corkscrew swamp and anchored his life in Naples.

Paul discusses his unique approach to landscape painting, the transition from New England light to tropical color, and his decade-long tradition of capturing Naples' architectural landmarks through his beloved annual calendars. This conversation is a journey through a changing landscape, documented by a man who believes every painting should come with a story.

In this episode, Kristen and Paul discuss:

00:00 Paul Arsenault
01:34 Discovery of Talent
07:36 Finding Naples as a Deckhand
10:35 The First Art Show
18:43 The Essence of Place
20:32 The Dominica Art Cooperative
24:48 The Vanishing Alleys
36:44 Living Off the Backyard & Old Naples

“If you come back with a painting and a story, it's a real successful day.” — Paul Arsenault.

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