Our Artists:

Roderick “Rod” Neswick is also owner of Anchored Studios Gallery as well as a professional artist. As an artist of 58 years he’s been in 3 museums, 54 galleries and has owned two other gallerise all across the US. He’s well known for his sculptures and jewelry designs. He’s an artist of many mediums such as oil painting, acrylic, stained glass just to name a few. He too also welcomes commissions and  is also featuring his own creations at the gallery.

contact: 757-508-6623

email: RoderickAnchoredStudioGallery@gmail.com

About the author

Robert Connaway

I realized at a young age I had a creative yearning. This has followed through into my adult life. I majored in visual art at Flagler College. Upon earning my degree, I liked where I was living in Saint Augustine and stayed. Writing is an extension of my creativity. Stories create imagery. Incorporating paintings with my writing enriches the experience for the recipient. 

The son of an artist who painted and sculpted, I found painting on canvas, the most rewarding. 

I am a studio artist, as well as, a plein air painter. Walking around Saint Augustine you may find me painting a scene in the cool morning. 

Incorporating people into my paintings, often times you will find my wife Cathy as my muse. I enjoy including a occasional cat, dog, and horse with a carriage. 

Ocean views with dunes let my creativity expand, painting dramatic or stormy skies.  We are honored to have him part of the gallery.

Click the link for his ebook: When others pray.

Pam Consolie- Bio

Born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York in the small town of Geneva, I met my husband in high school and we married in 1983. We were blessed with our two boys, Jack and Anthony, in 2000 and 2001, respectively. They are a constant source of pride and immense joy. Being a wife to my best friend and a mother to two great young men have been my greatest accomplishments. A year after graduating from The State University of New York at Geneseo with a major in educationand a minor in art, we moved to Georgia and settled in Stockbridge and then in McDonough, both suburbs of Atlanta. I worked for Henry County Schools in Georgia in several positions, ultimately serving as an elementary school Principalfor 17 years. During those years I continued my education culminating with a Doctorate from The University of Georgia. After working in schools for 30 years, I retired from Henry County Schools in 2017. Shortly after retiring, I began working part-time as a coach for new teachers and did this for three yearsuntil Covid changed everything. 

In 2021, our family realized a long-held goal of moving to St. Augustine. Having spent countless vacations in St. Augustine over the years, we were finally able to make it our full-time home. After making the move, I found I had time to indulge my life-long interest in art, having studied art in both high school and college. I converted our pool house into an art studio where I happily spend countless hours creating. I enjoy working in a variety of mediums including acrylic painting, resin, coastal art, beading and jewelry making. Currently, I devote much of my time to working in acrylic paints and resin. I love the beach with its vibrant colors, beautiful marine creatures and plant life, and ever-changing moods. The beauty that surrounds me on a daily basis is a heavy influence on the art work that I do. 

Along with art, I enjoy reading, crocheting, walking the beach, travel, all things Notre Dame (Go Irish!), and most of all, spending time with my family.

Statement

Gene was born in Charleston, South Carolina and moved with his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 12.  As a child and teen, art was always an important part of his life.  While in high school he arranged his schedule so that he could take art class all four years.  During this period, he won awards and contributed to his school’s literary magazine.  At the urging of a high school art teacher, Gene entered a local college as an art major but after a year found himself pulled in a vastly different direction – computer and informational sciences.  After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in CIS, he embarked on a long and successful career in the information systems field.  During this time Gene never lost his interest and desire to draw and paint and is now returning to this endeavor on a full-time basis.

Gene worked mainly in watercolors for much of his youth, but a couple of years ago he started working with oil, something not done since high school.  His focus is mainly Florida landscapes but will not limit himself to any given area.    Gene has lived in beautiful Oviedo, Florida for over 30 years with his wife Julie.  Together they have two grown sons and two wonderful grandchildren.