​The Happy Medium Books Cafe

Art Exhibition by
​LuAnn Dunkinson and Debbie Grisnik

"The Happy Medium" Art Exhibition

​Exhibitions Dates: June 3rd - August 26th, 2024. 
​at the
Happy Medium Books Cafe,
2724 Park St, Riverside. Jacksonville, Fl 32205
Tue - Sat 10am-6pm  *  Sun 10am-4pm
​Reception Details:  Jun 23rd, 2-4 P.M. 
Come join local artists LuAnn Dunkinson and Debbie Grisnik for an outstanding exhibit of watercolors!
​​For more information about their events and list of events please visit the Happy Medium Books and Cafe website. (Scroll down to see the online gallery)



​ Online Gallery Exhibits On Display

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"On the Road and at Home" by LuAnn Dunkinson

LuAnn Dunkinson is a watercolor artist living in Jacksonville. After earning her BFA from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, she relocated and raised her two children in New Jersey. Long story short- there was a year-long trip around the world after the kids left the nest, and then a job offer in Northeastern Florida that brought her to Jacksonville.

When asked why she loves working in watercolor, her reply is that watercolor is like working a puzzle…another pastime she enjoys. When everything works out as it should, the results can be amazing. But there must be a bit of planning ahead of time to make that happen, along with the fortunate occasion when watercolor does what watercolor should do, whether planned or not. 

After serving several years on the Board, LuAnn is currently serving as President of the Jacksonville Watercolor Society.   
She is also an active member of the First Coast Plein Aire Painters, Florida Watercolor Society, Jacksonville Artist Guild, St Augustine Art Association, and the Jacksonville Urban Sketchers. She’s won numerous awards for her watercolors, most notably The Cheap Joes Purchase Award at the Florida Watercolor Society’s 50Th Anniversary Show in 2021. Most recently, she won the Bronze Award at the Jacksonville Watercolor Society’s Spring 2023 show in St Augustine. There have also been several awards in Plain Aire painting, including the First Place Blue Ribbons at the St Mary’s Plein Aire Competition in 2022 and 2023, with a second place in 2024.
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LuAnn is represented by Aviles Gallery in St. Augustine. She lives in Avondale with her husband, Andy, and beloved Great Dane, Heidi. ​

LuAnn's Gallery of Works on Display at Happy Medium

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"Some of my Favorite Things”  by Debbie Grisnick

Debbie Grisnik a native of Pennsylvania moved to Jacksonville in 1984.  Ms. Grisnik has an undergraduate degree in Art and a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy.
  
​Once retired, Debbie returned to drawing and watercolor painting by first taking classes.  She considers art a disciplined pleasure, combining what is learned with the relaxation of painting. 

She aims to continue to progress in her craft and continues to grow as an artist. It's an enjoyable process, and she enjoys the fabulous people she has met through Jacksonville Artists Guild.  Their talents inspire me.  She is so happy to be exhibiting at Happy Medium Books Café.
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Debbie's Gallery of Works on Display at Happy Medium

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