GLORIA AVNER, renowned batik artist, has gained reputation as a premier portrait artist in the last three years, working with lush pastels on German velour paper, bringing to life people's pets (birds, rabbits and horses as well as dogs, cats, children, musicians and other loved ones). E-mail her a favorite photo and receive within two weeks a lifelike rendition radiating energy and personality beyond the bounds of the photograph. Ms. Avner draws, prints, and paints with passion. Her works have won prizes and ribbons in numerous art shows from South Florida to Coastal...more
