OCALA, Fla. (June 6, 2023) – The exhibit, Tony A. Blue, American Painter by Tony Blue, opens Wednesday, June 21, and will be on display through Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Ave., Suite 600, Ocala, FL 34474. Tony A. Blue, American Painter explores Blue’s expressionist, abstract paintings inspired by Florida’s tropical natural landscape. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Tony Blue is a successful Florida photographer and painter. He served in the United States Air Force as a military photographer during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge from the military, he received his associate degree in photography from Los Angeles City College. After a successful career as a professional photographer in California, Blue moved back to Florida in the 1980s where he focused on painting alongside his photography. He’s an internationally acclaimed artist who has won many art competitions both locally and internationally.  He was featured in Petersen’s Photographic Magazine, Tampa Bay Magazine, Tampa Bay Illustrated Magazine and Art Buzz.

To learn more about the artist and to view his complete portfolio, visit www.artoftonyblue.com.

For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Cultural Arts Division at 352-629-8447 or artinfo@ocalafl.org; or visit www.ocalafl.org/artincityspaces.