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VIVIDLY ACCURATE AND MEMORABLE
Art of Agriculture

THIS MONTH’S EDITION of Central Florida Ag view 40 never before
News
is our annual Ag in ART Showcase. It is one of my seen works of art,
favorite editions of the year and from our past experience including preparatory

with our newsstands running on empty soon after it pub- sketches for his new painting created specifically for the concern are discussed by our state
lishes, this edition must be one of your favorites as well.
state’s Viva Florida 500 celebration titled “La Florida.”
leaders, it’s important to be mind-

If you have ever had the opportunity to visit the Florida Our House of Representatives chamber aesthetics ful of the beauty which exists in
House of Representatives, you undoubtedly noticed the certainly benefit from Christopher’s work, and it is a our great state of Florida and it’s

4' x 10.5' murals created by Christopher Still, an artist great testament to the beauty of agriculture when a surrounding ag environment. As
based out of Tarpon Springs, Florida. These paintings talented artist provides us with such vividly accurate and you will no doubt see in the pages

depict the history of Florida, which includes in large part, memorable pieces.
of this edition of Central Florida Ag FOR MORE
agriculture. You can see all of the murals by visiting www. Speaking of our state capitol, this year there are quite News. Thanks again for reading.
INFO, VISIT:

christopherstill.com, but one of these pieces is shown a few very important issues that will be discussed by our www.christopher
still.com/murals
here, which is entitled “Reflecting on Ocean Pond.”
legislature, which include but are not limited to easing
Christopher Still’s work can also be seen in a “La the tax burden on Florida’s farmers, bills on the table that NELSON KIRKLAND,
Publisher
Florida” exhibition at his studio in Tarpon Springs from could be harmful to agriculture, water as a shared re-
November 23 to January 25. In this exhibit, attendees will
source, and labor issues. As these important matters of
nelson@centralfloridamediagroup.com

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