Meet Our Members - NLAPW Sarasota Branch
Polly
Curran
Art and Letters
I focus my creativity on artistic nature photography and Ikebana, the elegant art of Japanese floral design and occasionally create my own Haiku poetry. I am a teacher of the WAFU School of Ikebana and a member of Ikebana International's Sarasota Chapter.
Michele
D'Ambrosio
Letters
Michele D'Ambrosio is an author, artist, mindful eating and transformational coach dedicated to helping others live with greater purpose, creativity, and well-being. She combines psychology, astrology, numerology, and spiritual guidance to help clients gain self-awareness and create meaningful personal growth. As the founder of iCreate Sarasota (icreatesarasota.com), she connects artists, authors, musicians, and creatives through education, networking, and community-building opportunities. Michele is passionate about empowering people to embrace their authentic selves and cultivate a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Through her coaching, writing, art, and community leadership, she inspires others to discover their unique gifts and live more fulfilling lives.
Dr. Wilma
Davidson
Letters
Non-fiction author, college instructor, and president of a communications consulting firm where she helps professionals with their page and stage fright.
Carol
Doenecke
Art
My medium is pastel; my work is mainly figurative and colorful. I am inspired by myth, travel, old movies, literature, the world around me.

Rene
Fletcher
Art
I am inspired by mysteries in nature. From its minuscule elements to its vastness of space. Looking at a flower, I see both the infinitesimal and finite. As a colorist, I became sensitive to my overpowering use of color during my studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. I have won various arts awards and my goal now is to find tranquil harmony in my color palette while writing my first novel.
JoJo
Fusco
Art
Artist and photographer. Oil Painter known for life-size abstracts, Diptych, Triptychs and murals. Owner of Josophia Christine Galleries & founder of “Passion for Painters Foundation” sponsoring artists around the U.S. in memory of John J. Medico P.E. an Italian artist, inventor & architect in Siesta Key, FL.
Linda
Garden
Art
Linda Garden is an award-winning artist who works primarily in pastel and oil, creating representational paintings inspired by portraiture, the human figure, and a love of color and composition. A lifelong learner, she continues to study with artists she admires while exploring new techniques and drawing inspiration from art history.
Madelaine
Ginsberg
Art and Letters
Contemporary Florida Artist painting abstract landscapes aka Madelaine Grant (I write romance novels under this name).








