Our Guest Artist

Kerry Didday

February 2026 Guest Artist of the Month

A young girl wearing a cowboy hat, sitting on a wooden floor with her arms resting on her knees, holding a large, pink, cylindrical object. The background features metal bars and a greenish backdrop.
An abstract, colorful painting of five people standing and talking, with geometric styles and warm tones of red, orange, and brown.
Abstract painting with a colorful square at the center and textured background in shades of orange, white, and beige.
A colorful abstract painting of four people in a coffee shop, wearing black outfits and accessories. One person is wearing a baseball cap, another has a headscarf, and a woman with short hair and glasses is sitting at a table.

“Create something that does not exist!" This mantra drives Kerry Didday, whose art seeks to offer unique perspectives and provoke thought. Working primarily in stylized realism and total non-objective abstraction, each piece evolves organically throughout the creative process. Kerry often notes, "I never fall in love with my paintings until the end," emphasizing the dynamic experimentation inherent in his work.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Art, and Architecture, Kerry began his creative journey as an Art Director for a Fortune 500 company while actively participating in local art shows. After establishing an award-winning national marketing and design firm, where he served as President and Creative Director, Didday remained committed to the fine arts, teaching and painting.

Now a full-time artist based in Florida, Didday teaches acrylic painting and conducts workshops, continually enriching their craft through ongoing studies with the Dazzle Art Group and esteemed artists such as Carol Frye, Skip Lawrence, Alex Powers, Katherine Chang Liu, Mary Alice Brackman, and Jean Pederson.

Abstract black, white, gray, and beige collage with geometric shapes and patterns, arranged in a layered composition.
Colorful miniature cardboard houses scattered on a white surface.

Cheryl Montanari

December 2025 and January 2026 Guest Artist of the Month

As a contemporary landscape artist, I enjoy painting places where I have traveled, places in my own local St. Petersburg area, and of course flowers! My style leans towards modern Impressionism with a vibrant use of color.

Most of my paintings are on large canvases, but I also have prints available of some of my favorites. Additionally, I have a small line of gift-able block art. I hope you find something that brings you joy.