A Marco Island Family Owned Original

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 The Gorman sisters, Catherine and Claire, were lucky enough to grow up on beautiful Marco Island. So when it came time to open The Spirited Painter, there was no doubt that Marco was the perfect place. Along with their mother, Cathy, the sisters opened The Spirited Painter in the Fall of 2015. As a family, they wanted to create something that would bring joy to others, and what better way than with art! 
Their Island inspired works are reflective of their tropical upbringing, and true to the relaxed and unique spirit of Marco Island. The team is dedicated to the highest quality local artists, excellence in customer service, and creating a memorable experience for each and every guest.

Thank you for visiting The Spirited Painter and we hope to see you at a Paintshop soon!

Meet our Artists

Kate

“Ms. Kate” is originally from the Chicago area and graduated from the University of Iowa with a BFA in painting, drawing and sculpture. She has been a freelance artist for more than 20 years while raising her three children. She is active as a parent and a staff member at Marco Island Academy.

Rob

​Many will recognize Rob as a popular teacher in Marco Schools. He is an accomplished artist with degrees from Indiana University (Bloomington) and SUNY Empire State, NYC. He has permanent installations across the US, including two on the Island and one at EPCOT. Trained as a painter, he makes all of his students feel like “Master Painters”!​

Bobby

 Bobby studied at the Art institute of Fort Lauderdale and continued his education at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, Wringling School of Art in Sarasota & Miami Ad School. More recently, Bobby has directed 23 episodes of a film documentary series called "The Making of South Beach". Bobby is also passionate about sea life, as he leads the nonprofit, Eco Sharks Rescue, to help stop shark finning. Bobby's talent and eye for detail, brings all the paintings to life at the Spirited Painter. 
Alix

Laura