The impression of the early morning shadows cast on the sand by the Australian Pines and palm trees captured the artist's eye and started him on a beach-scape series that has continued to this day.

The artist found the shadow patterns to be a constant source of inspiration. The shadows lasted from sunrise until late morning. At first they extended over the waters of the Gulf and then gradually retreated across the beach. They changed by the hour and with the seasons.

Since he is an impressionist, he does most of his work on location and usually in the early morning hours, often finishing for the day before most of the beach goers begin to arrive. He may return to one site four or five times before finishing the painting in the studio.

Several years ago the Park staff began its "Art in the Park" program of exhibits and invited Mr. North to participate. He has been a regular since then, showing both his original oils and reproductions of many that are in print. The annual Wiggins exhibit is a fund-raiser for the Park's citizen volunteer support group.

In February 2007, Mr. North was named the Park's first "Artist in Residence." The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Announcement stated that the artist was selected on the basis of the quality and appropriateness of his work and his long history of painting at the Park.

The Artist's original paintings are sold at the Florida Fine Art Gallery located in Gannon's Antiques and Art Center at 16521 Tamiami Trail in Ft. Myers. The phone number is 239-489-2211

PLEASE NOTE: A portion of all print sales proceeds will benefit the volunteer work of the Park's Citizen Support Organization  (CSO).

Click on the Gallery button above to view the art prints created from his original oil paintings.