About the Artist
Whether it’s portraits of Florida’s cow hunters, scenes from the Seminole War, or impressions of a cypress tree draped in Spanish moss, Blair works diligently to capture the soul of Florida in every piece she touches.
Blair began painting in earnest in 2013, rising to prominence among the Central Florida art show circuit, and was soon recognized by the American Women Artists in a national competition.
Her work has been displayed at Museums and Historical Landmarks around the southeast, including the Historic FL Capitol, Bonnet House Museum, Lighthouse Art Center, Polk County History Center, Thomasville Art Center's Wildlife Arts Festival, and solo shows at Lake Wales Arts Council and Bok Tower Gardens.
She was awarded first place at the Marble Falls, Texas Plein Air Competition, first place at the Nature Conservancy’s first statewide art competition, and in 2022 won Best of Show in the Ridge Art Competition with her portrait of Durante Blais-Billie, Miss Florida Seminole 2020-2022. International Artist featured her painting of the Waukulla River in the Feb-Mar 2022 edition of their magazine.
In 2024 She was honored by FWC as their featured artist. Also in 2024, Blair founded The Florida Gallery, an online marketing co-op and print shop featuring Florida land artists and historic works. The Florida Gallery uses art as a way to get Floridians interested in conservation while benefitting Florida artists through group marketing.
Lately she is exploring and painting the entirety of the St. Johns with her painting partner Nathan Leemis, while continuing to produce commissioned works of Florida citrus, cattle culture, and wildlands.