(see captions for info on works, and see prints at the gallery). Like many people in Florida, most member artists at Melrose Bay Art Gallery were not born and raised here. One who was is Steve Thrift, whose passion for art is only exceeded by his talent. His ongoing project of childrens book illustrations are a steady hit at the gallery, and lately he has tackled the ancient Chinese method of rice paper paintings with his own style and flair at Melrose Bay Art Gallery, 103 S.R.-26, Melrose, Florida: Hours: Fri 3-7 | Sat 10-6 | Sun 1-5. Ph 352.475.3866. Email MBAGallery@Gmail.com HOMEPAGE: http://www.mbagallery.smugmug.com/