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@sunsetcelebration.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 10:58 PM

Jonathan Craft – #FusedGlass Jewelry
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@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

Key West — 2:00 PM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.5°F
🌊 Falling tide · L 3:30 PM 0.4 ft · H 10:01 PM 1.7 ft

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@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

Key West — 7:00 AM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.0°F
🌊 Rising tide · H 9:13 AM 2.4 ft · L 3:30 PM 0.4 ft

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@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 3:00 AM

Key West — 11:00 PM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.1°F
🌊 Falling tide · L 2:12 AM 0.7 ft · H 9:13 AM 2.4 ft

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@dustcircle.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 11:51 PM

#CoastGuard saves distressed #seaturtle in #FloridaKeys:
'Every life, every call, we're here for them all'

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@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

Key West — 4:00 PM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.1°F
🌊 Rising tide · H 9:28 PM 1.5 ft · L 2:12 AM 0.7 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

Key West — 8:00 AM EDT

🌡️ Water: 89.6°F
🌊 Rising tide · H 8:15 AM 2.3 ft · L 2:52 PM 0.3 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 5:00 AM

Key West — 1:00 AM EDT

🌡️ Water: 89.8°F
🌊 Falling tide · L 1:07 AM 0.8 ft · H 8:15 AM 2.3 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@clydeinkeywest.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 11:12 PM

Gale Upmal's Art
www.artistsinparadise.com
For an extensive period, this artist has deeply engaged with the lively essence of Key West and the enchanting Florida Keys, capturing the spirit of that experience in their exquisite watercolor paintings. #KeyWest #Art #Watercolor #Painting #FloridaKeys

This is a framed painting of a Bird of Paradise flower. The flower is the central subject, depicted in vibrant colors. The petals are a mix of orange, red, and yellow, with some white highlights. The prominent blue and purple bracts curve elegantly from the center. The flower appears to be rendered with thick, textured brushstrokes, giving it a somewhat abstract and impressionistic feel.

The background is a lush, dense foliage of various shades of green, also painted with bold strokes and splatters. There are streaks of lighter green and yellow interspersed, creating a sense of movement and depth. White splatters are visible throughout the background and even lightly on the flower, suggesting a dynamic, perhaps rain-drenched, environment or a deliberate artistic technique.

The composition places the flower slightly off-center, with its stem or base extending downwards and to the left. The dynamic lines of the petals and the surrounding leaves create a strong visual flow. The colors are saturated and high-contrast, contributing to the energetic and tropical mood of the artwork.

The painting is enclosed in a simple, flat black frame, which serves to contain the vibrant imagery and draw attention to the artwork itself. The overall impression is one of wild, natural beauty captured with an expressive and lively artistic style. The texture of the canvas or paper surface is visible, adding to the tactile quality of the artwork.

The image displays three decorative items, resembling surfboards or paddles, mounted on a white wall with horizontal brown stripes. These items are made from a natural material, possibly dried palm fronds, as indicated by their leaf-like shape and slightly rough texture. Each item is adorned with painted artwork and a decorative bow at its base.

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The first item has a dark blue painted surface. The artwork depicts a blonde-haired woman with a blue mermaid tail, holding a large, light brown and pink seashell above her head. Her arms are raised, and her hair flows around her. The background of the blue area has subtle white speckles, suggesting a starry night or glitter. At the bottom, a bow made of sheer, off-white and gold fabric, layered with white lace, is attached.

The middle item also features a dark blue painted surface with similar white speckles. The artwork is a stylized, colorful lizard in a dynamic pose, with its body coiled. The lizard is painted with intricate patterns in shades of green, yellow, orange, red, and blue. Its eyes are orange, and it has small orange dots on its body. The tip of its tail is a tight blue spiral. At the bottom, a large, vibrant lime green bow made of stiff ribbon is attached.

The third item has a bright green painted surface. The artwork features a stylized Bird of Paradise flower with vibrant orange and yellow petals, accented with hints of blue. The flower appears to be emerging from a dark purple base. The green background is painted with broad strokes, giving it a somewhat abstract feel. At the bottom, a bow made of tan and lime green striped ribbon is attached.

All three items have a natural wood-colored edge along their sides, and the base where the bows are attached appears to be the unpainted natural material of the item. There are small white tags attached to the wall above the first two items, partially visible, with text that appears to be a product description or artist information, including…

@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 PM

Key West — 7:00 PM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.1°F
🌊 Rising tide · H 8:53 PM 1.4 ft · L 1:07 AM 0.8 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@sunsetcelebration.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 10:28 PM

Paola Effio's Art
keywestartcenter.com
This artist has spent many years residing in Key West and the Florida Keys. Their whimsical ceramic raku sculptures vividly reflect this experience.
#Art #KeyWest #Sculptures #Ceramic #FloridaKeys

A compact, tower-like ceramic sculpture stands on a simple round white base, its stacked forms recalling a tiny totem or a folk-art reliquary. The piece is built in three main levels: a squat pair of animal figures at the bottom that look like stylized rodents or lizards, a middle cylindrical column interrupted by a flattened red platform and a spouted vessel-like protrusion, and a top platform crowned by a larger, upright creature with oversized ears. Dozens of much smaller mouse-like figures are modeled all over the structure, clinging to the sides, perching on shoulders and tails, and swarming up the column as if caught mid-climb.

The palette is muted but lively: a creamy, slightly yellowed glaze covers most of the animals, giving them an aged, ivory appearance; bright cobalt blue wraps the central shaft; and narrow bands of red and green punctuate the platforms. The glaze has a hand-applied quality—subtle pooling and darker accenting in crevices bring out claws, facial features and the sculpted wrinkles of the bodies, while some surfaces look matte where the glaze is thinner. Fine detailing in the tiny faces, whisker marks and delicately curled tails speaks to careful, patient work with the clay.

Visually the composition is both playful and a little uncanny. The swarm of miniature rodents creates intense motion and narrative—there’s a sense of industry or mischief as they climb and cling—while the larger figures anchoring each level have a calm, almost sentinel-like presence. The protruding spout on the middle tier and the stacked disks give the object an ambiguous function: it reads like an ornamental vessel, a ceremonial object, and a sculptural tableau all at once.

A small, surreal ceramic sculpture sits against a velvety black backdrop, lit so that every crack and contour is emphasized. The piece combines two animals: a squat pig-like body forms the base, and perched atop it is a long-eared rabbit whose forelegs drape over the pig’s rounded head. Both figures share the same pale, off-white glaze that is shot through with a fine network of crazing — a web of thin, dark hairline cracks that gives the surface an antique, weathered look.

The pig’s form is compact and softened, with tiny stubby legs and a slightly puckered snout. Its mouth appears slightly open, showing a small pink tongue, while the insides of its ears and its hooves are glazed a glossy, bright red that jolts against the otherwise muted tones. The rabbit is elongated and almost elegant in contrast: a narrow face, pronounced ears that curve and flop back, and a poised neck that tilts as if listening. The rabbit’s posture — one paw resting on the pig’s forehead, the other on its flank — creates a sense of interaction, intimacy, or even gentle dominance.

Lighting sculpts the piece dramatically: highlights pick out the glossy reds and the raised ridges of the glaze, while shadows pool under the pig and around the rabbit’s underside, lending the composition a theatrical, slightly mysterious atmosphere. The dark background isolates the figures, focusing attention on texture and form and allowing the crazed glaze to read almost like a topographical map across their bodies.

A small, glossy octopus sits on a matte black surface like a jewel washed up from a calm sea. Its body is a soft sea-glass turquoise, with tiny white speckles and subtle variations in tone that catch the light. The head is rounded and smooth, peppered with little raised bumps; one dark, glassy eye gives it a quietly attentive expression. Each of the eight arms curls and loops with a natural, organic flow, the undersides lined with neat rows of rounded suction cups that are slightly paler than the rest of the form. The glaze is highly reflective—bright highlights run along the curves and rims—while the deep black background makes the aquamarine color read even more luminous. Overall it reads as a handcrafted decorative piece: whimsical, well-finished, and evocative of the sea, with a pleasing balance between realistic texture and stylized simplicity.

A small, hand-modeled ceramic sculpture stands like a whimsical totem of sea creatures and myth. Three figures are stacked one atop another on a round white base: at the top sits a pale, humanlike mermaid with rust-red hair swept back, head tilted up as if singing to the sky. Her face is calm and slightly uplifted, and her sea-green tail curls beneath her; the glaze has a soft, mottled texture that gives the tail an aged, sea-worn look.

Beneath her, in the middle, is an unexpected hybrid — the body of a fish with the face of a sleepy cat. Its expression is gentle and bemused, eyes half-closed, and its pale fur-tone contrasts with the teal of its tail. A narrow red band around the midsection separates the top and middle pieces, like a belt or a cushion that helps them balance.

The lowest tier is another mermaid-like form whose tail cradles the stack above. Near this base figure sits a small, bright red object — a tiny, sculpted companion with gold-painted details that adds a splash of bold color and a touch of playfulness. Vertical blue and orange columns between the figures suggest a structural column, painted in uneven strokes that underline the handmade quality.

Overall the piece reads as folk-art — textured, imperfect, and full of character. The paint is slightly crackled in places and brushstrokes are visible, emphasizing a crafted, artisanal feel. The composition is fanciful and offbeat: a dreamlike meeting of human, feline and marine imagery, balanced with a wry sense of humor and a gentle, peaceful mood.

@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 3:00 PM

Key West — 11:00 AM EDT

🌡️ Water: 89.6°F
🌊 Falling tide · L 2:06 PM 0.3 ft · H 8:53 PM 1.4 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Key West — 4:00 AM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.0°F
🌊 Rising tide · H 7:08 AM 2.2 ft · L 2:06 PM 0.3 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@clydeinkeywest.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 3:53 AM

Irina Sztukowski's Art
irina-sztukowski.pixels.com
With years of experience living in Key West and the Florida Keys, this artist's watercolor paintings vividly showcase the beauty of the region.
#KeyWest #Watercolor #Art #Painting #FloridaKeys

This is a watercolor painting depicting a serene seascape with two sailboats anchored in the water. The composition is divided into three horizontal bands: the sky, the water, and the reflections of the boats and sky in the water.

The sky is rendered with soft washes of color, transitioning from a pale blue at the top to streaks of pink, yellow, and lavender. The lavender hues are more prominent towards the horizon, suggesting either a sunset or sunrise. In the upper right corner of the sky, a small, dark silhouette of a bird in flight is visible.

Below the sky, the water is depicted with vibrant shades of blue, accented with streaks of darker blues and purples, and hints of pink reflecting from the sky. The surface of the water is textured with visible brushstrokes, giving it a sense of movement. The reflections of the sailboats and the sky are clearly visible in the water, appearing slightly distorted and elongated, as is typical of reflections on a rippled surface. The reflections are a mix of deep blues, blacks, and subtle hints of pink and purple.

The two sailboats are positioned side-by-side in the middle ground of the painting. They are depicted with their masts standing tall and thin, painted in dark black. The hulls of the sailboats are a light tan or cream color, with dark outlines. The details of the sailboats are somewhat simplified, characteristic of the watercolor medium, with a few visible lines suggesting windows or hatches on the cabins. The sailboats appear to be stationary, anchored peacefully in the calm water.

The overall color palette is rich and evocative, with a strong contrast between the cool blues of the water and sky and the warmer tones of the sunset/sunrise and the sailboat hulls. The use of watercolor lends a dreamy and impressionistic quality to the scene. The composition is balanced, with the two sailboats creating a visual anchor in the center, while the expansive sky and water draw the viewer's eye across the entire canvas. The…

This is a vibrant, loose watercolor and ink illustration depicting a tropical seaside scene. The foreground is dominated by the trunks of several tall palm trees on either side of the frame, their fronds rendered in bright green with black ink outlines.

Beyond the palm trees, a brilliant turquoise body of water stretches across the midground. The water is depicted with broad strokes of blue and some white, suggesting gentle waves or ripples. A small white sailboat with a single sail is visible in the distance on the water, adding a sense of scale and movement.

In the lower half of the image, a sun-drenched patio area is visible. A solitary figure, dressed in a bright red jacket and yellow pants, sits on a bench facing the water. The figure is small and somewhat abstract, a detail adding to the casual, sketch-like feel of the artwork. To the left of the figure, a light-colored, opened beach umbrella is planted, its pole casting a shadow. Behind the figure and umbrella, a wooden railing or pier is hinted at, suggesting the edge of the land.

The vegetation around the patio is lush and green, with various leafy plants and trees rendered in shades of green and some hints of yellow. The artist has used a loose, gestural style, with visible brushstrokes and ink lines that define the forms without excessive detail. The colors are bright and saturated, evoking a sense of warmth and relaxation. The sky above is a pale, almost white blue, blending seamlessly with the white of the paper, which is characteristic of watercolor techniques where the paper itself is used for highlights. The overall composition draws the viewer's eye from the framing palm trees towards the inviting expanse of the ocean and the small, human element on the patio. The style is impressionistic, focusing on capturing the feeling and atmosphere of the scene rather than photorealistic accuracy.

This is a watercolor painting of a tropical beach scene. In the foreground, there is a sandy beach with some fallen palm fronds scattered on it. To the left, a thatched-roof gazebo with a wooden picnic table and benches sits on a raised wooden platform. Several palm trees with vibrant green fronds are positioned around the gazebo and on the right side of the image, their trunks a warm brown color. The ocean is depicted in shades of turquoise and blue, with gentle waves. In the middle ground, a white sailboat with its sails unfurled glides across the water. The sky is a bright, clear blue with hints of white, suggesting a sunny day. The overall composition creates a serene and inviting atmosphere, capturing the essence of a peaceful tropical paradise. The colors are bright and saturated, characteristic of watercolor techniques, with visible brushstrokes adding texture and depth. The lighting appears natural, with soft shadows cast by the palm trees and gazebo.

This is a watercolor painting of a sea turtle swimming underwater. The turtle is the central subject, depicted in a three-quarter view, facing towards the right of the frame. Its shell is a rich shade of deep purple and reddish-brown, with distinct hexagonal scutes outlined in a darker hue. The scutes are highlighted with lighter shades, creating a sense of depth and texture.

The turtle's head is turned slightly, and its eye is dark and beady, conveying a sense of awareness. Its skin is a warm reddish-brown with intricate patterns of darker spots, especially visible on its flippers and neck. The underside of the turtle, particularly around its flippers, shows hints of teal and light green, suggesting the way light filters through the water. The flippers are elegantly outstretched, with the front flippers extended forward and the back flippers trailing slightly.

The background is an abstract representation of an underwater environment. It is dominated by washes of blue, purple, and white, creating a soft, diffused light effect. Vertical streaks of darker purple and blue suggest seaweed or coral formations, adding a sense of depth and density to the water. The lower part of the background features a textured area of reddish-brown and darker blues, which could be interpreted as the seabed or coral reefs. The overall color palette is cool and serene, with the warm tones of the turtle providing a focal point against the cooler blues and purples.

The composition places the turtle slightly off-center, enhancing the feeling of movement and buoyancy. The soft, blended brushstrokes characteristic of watercolor are evident throughout, giving the image a delicate and ethereal quality. The lighting appears to be coming from the top and left, casting subtle shadows and highlights on the turtle's shell and body. The overall impression is one of peaceful tranquility and natural beauty.

@sunsetcelebration.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 3:40 AM

Old Road Gallery Art
www.oldroadgallery.com
Artists Dwayne and Cindy King, spent the previous 20 years creating, showcasing and selling custom bronze Sculptures , copper and clay Pottery in Key West and the Florida Keys.
#Sculptures #KeyWest #Art #Pottery #FloridaKeys

A cluster of sculpted fish fans out from a twisted piece of driftwood mounted against a warm brick wall. The root is gnarled and weathered, its contorted limbs forming a natural radial frame; from its branches hang six stylized fish, each with exaggerated fins and pointed snouts. The fish have a hand-crafted, hammered look — mottled gold, copper and amber tones catch the light so that their curved bodies gleam with a patina-like finish. Their fins and spines are thin and spiky, lending an almost kinetic energy as if they’re frozen mid-surge away from the central root.

The backdrop of exposed bricks, in soft terra-cotta and sandy beige, reinforces a rustic, earthy mood and provides a textured contrast to the smoother, metallic sheen of the fish. Below the arrangement a simple shelf holds three vases: on the left a polished wooden sphere with rich grain, in the center a small, glossy vase shot through with deep blues and reds, and on the right two taller vessels — one a matte brown pot and the other a greenish vase holding long, delicate dried stems or eucalyptus. These objects anchor the composition and add color punctuation that complements the warm metals above.

Centered in the photo is a sculptural fountain or stand built around three sleek dolphins, their bodies arcing upward in a graceful triad to support a large, shallow basin shaped like a scallop shell. The dolphins are rendered with smooth, flowing lines and a slightly dark metallic sheen—bronze or a similar alloy—catching and reflecting the daylight in soft highlights along their flanks and snouts. Their tails meet at the base, forming an organic pedestal that sits on a carved, textured platform which then rests on an octagonal wooden plinth.

The shell basin above them has a ribbed surface and a weathered patina that complements the dolphins’ finish; it looks substantial, the kind of piece meant for use as a fountain, birdbath or planter. The whole sculpture is placed on a small wheeled dolly, suggesting it’s being staged or moved rather than permanently installed.

Around the sculpture, the setting reads like a covered porch or shop display: painted wooden floorboards, stacks of cardboard boxes to one side, potted plants and greenery spilling in from the background, and a few ordinary items—a red and green plastic container, a folded rug—giving the scene a casual, everyday atmosphere. Light filters in from the left and behind, illuminating the dolphins’ forms and casting soft shadows that emphasize the curves and the craftsmanship. The overall impression is of a decorative, slightly nautical centerpiece temporarily resting amid the lively clutter of a retail or storage space.

Two rotund, ceramic turtles lounge in a shallow, brown, boat-shaped dish, arranged like a tiny, irreverent diorama of a seaside happy hour. The turtles are painted in mottled greens with pale, bluish bellies; their glossy glazes catch the overhead light and give them a slightly tacky, kitschy shine. The one on the left is posed in a classic recline, propped on its elbow, wearing a bright red bikini top and matching bottoms. It holds a little glass with an orange cocktail umbrella and straw, and its half-shut eyes and raised leg suggest lazy, over-the-top relaxation.

The turtle on the right sits more upright, mouth open in a toothy, amused expression, wearing blue swim trunks. Between them, the bottom of the boat is scattered with miniature props: three small silver cans, a taller yellowish bottle, and another pale bottle — all modeled in glaze and grouped as if they've been consumed during a long break. A small plaque attached to the dish’s rim reads “BRAKE TIME,” lending a punny, cheeky caption to the scene.

The boat itself has a warm, caramel-brown glaze with molded ribs along its sides, framing the turtles and their mess of drinks. The background is plain — a white surface and a sliver of cardboard or packaging behind the scene — which keeps the focus squarely on the figures. Overall the piece feels playful and a bit tongue-in-cheek, a decorative object that leans into silliness with exaggerated poses, bright accents, and an unmistakable retro, novelty-aesthetic.

A small still-life of handcrafted pottery sits on a weathered wooden tabletop, caught in soft, dappled daylight. Two larger pieces — a rounded vase on the left and a tall, handled pitcher on the right — share a similar palette of oceanic blues and pale cream, their glazes pooling and running in organic, painterly streaks. Between them, resting on its curved belly, is a shallow, fish-shaped dish glazed to match, its ridged fins and scaly contours picked out with darker strokes.

The vase has a squat, almost bulbous body with a narrower neck and flared lip. Its glaze moves from a deep, almost cobalt blue at the top into lighter turquoise and lavender tones as it reaches the midpoint, with vertical drips of warmer reddish-orange and violet that add contrast and a sense of motion. Tiny speckles and subtle surface variations give the impression of a salt-fired or wood-fired finish — tactile, slightly volcanic in appearance beneath the glossy skin.

The pitcher is taller and more cylindrical, with a sturdy looped handle and a gently flaring rim. Its glaze is similarly layered: blues and greens mingling with pale, sandy cream near the base where the clay peeks through. The surface catches the light differently on the pitcher, showing softer horizontal striations and a faint iridescence where the glaze thins.

The fish dish is a whimsical counterpoint to the two larger forms. Its body is flattened and ribbed, with a raised ridge to suggest scales; the mouth and tail are subtly defined. The same blue-green glaze pools in its central cavity, while the outer edges reveal the raw, pale clay — a reminder of the handmade quality. Small, intentional imperfections and the visible texture of brushwork make the objects feel intimate and lived-in.

@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

Key West — 8:00 PM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.0°F
🌊 Rising tide · H 8:11 PM 1.2 ft · L 11:49 PM 0.9 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys

@cbschmitt.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 5:01 PM

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@flgulfsignal.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 5:00 PM

Key West — 1:00 PM EDT

🌡️ Water: 90.5°F
🌊 Falling tide · L 1:07 PM 0.3 ft · H 8:11 PM 1.2 ft

#FloridaGulf #CoastalFL #FloridaKeys