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Oviedo board selects landscape orientation with Twin Rivers background for 'Jolie' watercolor commission
Summary
The Public Arts Board reviewed three sketches for a watercolor portrait project by artist Carrie Dam and reached a consensus to favor a horizontal composition that includes Twin Rivers Golf Course in the background; the artist may present a final watercolor on April 2.
The Oviedo Public Arts Board reviewed three proposed sketches by artist Carrie Dam for a watercolor portrait project titled 'Jolie' and expressed a clear preference for a horizontal composition featuring Twin Rivers Golf Course in the background.
Wanda summarized the three options: (1) a horizontal composition showing the subject at a drawing table with a golf course landscape behind him (she identified the golf hole as a Twin Rivers feature), (2) a vertical portrait that emphasizes play at Twin Rivers, and (3) a vertical image showing plans unrolled on a desk with the Diamond Back Golf Club noted as possible background. Several board members said they preferred the horizontal option because it allows more of the landscape and course to be visible and better ties the subject’s work to place.
A board member asked that the artist verify whether the subject is right‑ or left‑handed so the depiction of the golfer’s swing and grip would be accurate. Wanda said she would check available locations in the clubhouse to confirm whether a horizontal orientation is acceptable for the final hanging spot. Carrie Dam offered to appear at a future meeting; staff said she could present final work on April 2 if the board is available.
No formal vote was required; staff recorded the board’s consensus and asked for final orientation and handedness verification before commissioning or final acceptance.
