Paint flies at the Polasek

Harold O. Frantz of Lexington, N.C., paints a still life in front of an audience.

Pati Maguire of Delray Beach paints another artist in the gardens.

Jeff Ripple said his town of Micanopy is “like the sidewalks roll up at 5 o’clock.” He traveled to Winter Park to paint nature scenes.

An artist mixes paint before putting it on canvas.

Michelle Held begins a painting Tuesday afternoon in the shade.

Michelle Held of Sarasota uses a frame attached to her easel to help her compose her subject across the lake.