It wasn’t planned. The best moments at the Atlantic Beach Arts Market never are.
Yesterday, as vendors arranged their wares and early browsers wandered the familiar maze of tables and shelves, four figures found themselves sharing the same patch of sand. Scotie Cousin – whose whimsical creatures and cartoon yard art have brought countless smiles to Atlantic Beach porches and gardens. Gary Mack – whose brush has caught a thousand coastal sunsets in oils and watercolors. Razvan Balotescu and Glenn Shuck – lenses that have frozen countless moments of this community’s life in perfect frames.
Between them, they’ve spent decades translating this place in their own distinct voices: Scotie turning everyday spaces into wonderlands of joy, Gary capturing the soul of coastal light, Raz and Glenn documenting the authentic rhythms of beach life. All of them understanding that art isn’t just about technique – it’s about truly seeing a place and bringing something meaningful back to its people.
For a brief moment, the documenters became the documented. The market seemed to pause, recognizing something special – four artists whose work has become woven into the community’s visual DNA, now part of the story themselves. Sometimes the stars align right here on the sand, and yesterday was one of those times.
The ocean kept its rhythm. The market resumed its gentle chaos. But the moment lingered, the way good art always does.
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Dinah contributes stories and personal experiences while managing First Coast events and visits across Florida’s west coast. She oversees account onboarding and content development, bringing her passion for community engagement to every project. When she’s not working, you’ll find Dinah at the beach or spending time with dogs.
