Louisiana artist seeks new inspiration in Destin.
by Amy Zepnik
Staff writer

A veteran artist is eyeing Destin as her new source of inspiration. Vickie Singletary, a native of Lake Charles, La., visited the area recently in search of a second home where she can live a few months out of the year and paint -her inspiration being the area's natural beauty.

Singletary, 53, started painting when she was a child and continued into her 20s. After college, she put her brushes away for 28 years until April 2002.

Since then, she has completed 30 paintings and 4 commissioned pieces. According to her biography, her original masterpieces have caught the eyes of private collectors, including those in Sweden and London.

She considers her style to be impressionistic with a modern flair and has developed many influences from her travels throughout the United States, Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Italy, France and England.

Her work will be on display Nov. 1-2 at Mattie Kelly Fine Arts Festival.

"Never give up on your dreams," Singletary said. "Even after 28 years, they can come true."

Amy Zepnick can be reached at (850) 654-8446 and at Amy_Zepnick@link.freedom.com

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