Conservation on Canvas

Join us for a one-of-a-kind paint and sip experience benefiting Conservation Florida and our mission to protect Florida’s water, wildlife, and wild places.

Guided by celebrated Pensacola native, Douglas Holsworth, guests will create their own Florida-inspired masterpiece during a two-hour painting session. Whether you're an experienced artist or picking up a brush for the first time, this event is designed to spark creativity and connection to our beautiful state.

Your ticket includes:

🍷 Two drink tickets for the Garden & Grain (full bar)

🧀 A curated charcuterie spread

🎨 All painting supplies and personal instruction from the artist

🌿 And most importantly - a chance to give back to Florida’s wild places

Space is limited - grab your spot and paint for a purpose!

To quote Pensacola-native Doug about what the natural beauty of the Florida Gulf Coast means to him: “I have been a devotee of unspoiled coastal scenery my entire life. During the lockdowns of the COVID 19 pandemic, I really took refuge in exploring water and waves in my painting and deepened my love for all things beach-related. One of the few places I could still go was the beach, so I began taking my easel out to the Johnson's Beach National Seashore on Perdido Key and began posting my photos of my paintings as "Today's Wave" on my Facebook page. It helped heal my soul and retain my sanity and I am glad to help further the cause of conserving the Florida seascape I grew up in.”

An Army veteran, Doug has taught in the public schools for over 30 years, with 27 years as the Band Director at Escambia High School. He is now at Pensacola State College, where he directs the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and the Pensacola Civic Band. He has painted as a hobby his entire adult life and done design work for the band programs in the area; including most of the band uniforms currently use in the Escambia County School District as well as props, color guard uniforms and flags. After taking classes at Painting With a Twist, Doug realized he could combine his love of painting and teaching into a single activity, and joined the Pensacola studio in May of 2021. He works in oil at home, and the subject matter has varied widely over the decades, but for the last few years he has focused on the beautiful beaches of his hometown here on the Emerald Coast. His personal style tends toward photorealism, rendering the movement of water and waves with depth and vibrancy.To quote Doug about what the natural beauty of the Florida Gulf Coast means to him: “I have been a devotee of unspoiled coastal scenery my entire life. During the lockdowns of the COVID 19 pandemic, I really took refuge in exploring water and waves in my painting and deepened my love for all things beach-related. One of the few places I could still go was the beach, so I began taking my easel out to the Johnson's Beach National Seashore on Perdido Key and began posting my photos of my paintings as "Today's Wave" on my Facebook page. It helped heal my soul and retain my sanity and I am glad to help further the cause of conserving the Florida seascape I grew up in.”A real Renaissance man, you can also catch Doug onstage at the Bay Center playing with the White Tie Rock Ensemble as well as at Pensacola Little Theatre in roles like George Banks in “Mary Poppins” or Santa Claus in “Miracle on 3t4h Street” – which led to his current bearded appearance as he continues to play Santa Claus for various non-profit events around the area.

For Commission Work you may contact Doug: [email protected]

Website: www.dougholsdesigns.com

Pensacola Painting With a Twist: https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/pensacola/

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