Acrylic Paintings

The Main Avenue Galleria features the unique acrylic paintings of several award winning Jersey Shore artists. Themes range from the mystical, to nautical. You can be sure to find a complete range of paintings covering all of the Jersey Shore highlights from yesteryear and today. Some of the more popular themes include The Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Spring Lake, Avon by the Sea, Belmar, Lighthouses, Tillie of the Palace Amusements, boat racing, breaking waves, and the Jersey Shore beaches.

Bob Loder has captured the spirit and the places of the Jersey Shore. Places that for many harken back to childhood and happy memories.

Acrylic works are not limited to Jersey Shore themes. The work of Karen Goldsmithincludes color vibration paintings and soul illuminations. Color vibrations are acrylic paintings that include mixed media and are created for healing. Soul illuminations are personalized paintings done for individuals to reflect the essence and colors of ones soul.

The acrylic work of Patti Kaufman also mixes media in her own dramatic, brilliantly colored style . People are Patti's passion and she seeks to tell their stories on canvas.

Pastel artist Norma Tolliver uses acrylics to paint on tiles, wood, and on furniture. She's trying her hand at acrylics on canvas and loving the results. Her love of nature and all of its gifts are reflected in her unique home decor and furniture pieces.

Resident artists painting in acrylics include:

Patti Kaufman
Robert Loder
Norma Tolliver - Furniture
Karen Goldsmith
Jane Betz
Helen Harris