Shakers American Cafe proudly allows local artists to display their works art at our restaurant. We believe our community is reflected through the arts and we are happy to give our artist the exposure. Many paintings displayed in the restaurant are original works at moderate prices and some are reproductions. Come to Shakers American Cafe to see our featured artists and please support our local talent.

Angels Among Us Mixed Media Original Paintings by Loris textured watercolor paper or crescent board with watercolors, liquid acrylics and colored inks by pouring or stamping using lace, fabric, plastic, paper, cardboard, vegetable sacks, etc. When dry, the textured paper or board was cut or torn into 5” x 7” pieces. These were looked at from all directions to find angel, animal and bird shapes in the textures. Then these shapes were brought out by negative painting around them with acrylics.

Occasionally the lace or fabric was used as collage in the paintings. The paintings were then sealed with a clear acrylic glaze. All paintings are original 5” x 7” attached to an 8” x 10” mat inside a standard 8” x 10” frame. Paintings are priced $60.00 each.

Loris is now with her angels after passing away in April 2013. Following her retirement from being a Registered Dietician in St. Louis County, Missouri and Southwestern Illinois, Loris took up various artistic pursuits at her home in Collinsville, Illinois that included primarily abstract painting. She studied under various masters throughout the US. Mrs. Butterfield’s artwork comes to Shakers by way of her son Bob Butterfield who resides in College park and is a frequent diner at the café.

Margie Forestier creates whimsical art filled with messages of hope, courage, and joy. A lifelong artist and youth care worker, she uses her work to uplift others and support at-risk youth and women’s causes. Each piece encourages you to dream big, heal, and smile. Your purchase helps make a real difference—thank you for supporting her mission.

Retired Orlando art educator with 34½ years in OCPS, including 20 years in special education. Holding degrees from Olivet Nazarene and Nova Southeastern, she paints and draws in bold watercolors, acrylics, and colored pencils. Inspired by nature and her pets, Marsha offers framed commissions starting at $55 for 5”×7” drawings and $60 for 5”×7” paintings.

Orlando-based artist Cindy Thornton creates whimsical, colorful landscapes inspired by music, Florida weather, and kids' imaginations. Since 2005, her bold, illustrative style has connected with collectors worldwide and appeared in galleries across Asia. She works from her home studio, balancing art and family life with her husband and three children.

Georgia Pearson Williams is a native Floridian who grew up in the Atlanta, Georgia area. While there she became involved in Theater, Ballet and the Visual Arts. In 1970 she received her B.A. Degree from Butler University with a Major in Dance. After college she began a 38 year career as a Flight Attendant, Leadership Facilitator and International Instructor with Delta Air Lines.

She has traveled from Dubai to Shanghai, visiting all most all of the major world’s museums such as the Louvre in Paris, the Vatican in Rome, and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia. Since her retirement in 2008, Georgia has shown many of her artistic works at various Orlando galleries and at the Orlando Museum of Art where she won the “People’s Choice Award” last year. She has also created and illustrated a Children’s Picture Book, “Captain Candy Cane and the Heart of Christmas.”

I am passionate about the color, texture and harmony I see everywhere through nature and across every spectrum of the overall human experience. I creatively express myself through many media. Silk is my primary medium of choice—visually soft, intricate and layered, but strong – much like the strength of human connectedness and relationships.

I greet my art with the practice of color theory, applying the studies of the color wheel, color harmony and the context of how colors will be used in my work. These are done in acrylics – 4” x 9” –on paper and then floated on foam core. My hope is that when you experience my art, you are inspired to reflect on the aspects of humanity that move you, and most importantly – you leave with feelings of joy. Thank you, Lisa