John’s Pass Description: The Great Gale of

Description: The Great Gale of 1848 cut John’s Pass at what is now the border between Treasure Island and Madeira Beach

Medium: Pigment ink and acrylic on canvas

and Glass Gloss

23”x19” (2023)

Rooted in values of love

John’s Pass Description: The Great Gale ofTitle: Johns Pass Artist: Don Gillespie Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, 44. 5x44. 5 (2012) Description: The Great Gale of 1848 cut Johns Pass at what is now the border between Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, Florida, on September 25, 1848. The sky in this painting represents that massive, swirling storm. In this work, Don aimed to capture the spirit of modern day Johns Pass. In 1848, it was a scene of devastation, but today the area is full of life.