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Artist Jerry Vallez dies at 87

See smaller An attendee wears a hand-painted tie from the 1950s by Naples artist Jerry Vallez at the 7th annual '5 Painters and a Potter' event at the Clay Place on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009, in Naples. The event gathers six longtime artists in Naples, Jerry Vallez, Phil Fisher, Jim Rice, Paul Arsenault, Natalie Guess and Jeff Fessenden, for an afternoon of sharing their work, local music and socializing.

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An attendee wears a hand-painted tie from the 1950s by Naples artist Jerry Vallez at the 7th annual "5 Painters and a Potter" event at the Clay Place on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009, in Naples. The event gathers six longtime artists in Naples, Jerry Vallez, Phil Fisher, Jim Rice, Paul Arsenault, Natalie Guess and Jeff Fessenden, for an afternoon of sharing their work, local music and socializing.

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  • Naples artist Jerry Vallez visits with guests of the 7th annual '5 Painters and a Potter' event at the Clay Place on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009, in Naples. The event gathers six longtime artists in Naples, Jerry Vallez, Phil Fisher, Jim Rice, Paul Arsenault, Natalie Guess and Jeff Fessenden, for an afternoon of sharing their work, local music and socializing.
  • Jerry Vallez, right, shows Larry Basik, center, and Keith Basik photos of the time he constructed and painted three murals that he has not seen in 20 years at the Naples Big Cypress Market Place on U.S. 41 East on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007. One of those murals (in background) has already been displayed by developers of the Naples Big Cypress Market Place including Larry Basik, Jeff Basik and Keith Basik. View a photo gallery at naplesnews.com.
  • Naples artist Jerry Vallez visits with attendees of the 7th annual '5 Painters and a Potter' event at the Clay Place on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009, in Naples. The event gathers six longtime artists in Naples, Jerry Vallez, Phil Fisher, Jim Rice, Paul Arsenault, Natalie Guess and Jeff Fessenden, for an afternoon of sharing their work, local music and socializing.
  • Jerry Vallez at 35-years-old, working in his studio.
  • Naples artist, Jerry Vallez, stands for a portrait in his studio in Crayton Cove. Vallez has an art show coming up that's being arranged by Beth Preddy with the Discover Crayton Cove Association. It's to be a tribute to Jerry Vallez to commemorate his 40 years in Naples and in Crayton Cove.
  • An attendee wears a hand-painted tie from the 1950s by Naples artist Jerry Vallez at the 7th annual '5 Painters and a Potter' event at the Clay Place on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009, in Naples. The event gathers six longtime artists in Naples, Jerry Vallez, Phil Fisher, Jim Rice, Paul Arsenault, Natalie Guess and Jeff Fessenden, for an afternoon of sharing their work, local music and socializing.
  • Naples artist Jerry Vallez sets up his area of the 7th annual '5 Painters and a Potter' event at the Clay Place on Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009, in Naples. The event gathers six longtime artists in Naples, Jerry Vallez, Phil Fisher, Jim Rice, Paul Arsenault, Natalie Guess and Jeff Fessenden, for an afternoon of sharing their work, local music and socializing.
  • Jerry Vallez checks out one of his murals he has not seen in 20 years at the Naples Big Cypress Market Place on U.S. 41 East on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007. Developers of the Naples Big Cypress Market Place including Larry Basik, Jeff Basik and Keith Basik are going to display the murals for public viewing at the Market Place that is scheduled to open in December. View a photo gallery at naplesnews.com.
  • Naples artist Jerry Vallez can add his name to the dozens of Neapolitans contributing to the Rick Scott inauguration. Vallez, a local artist, designed a portion of the invitation, which started arriving at people's doors this week.
  • Jerry Vallez, a Naples-based painter, worked out of his Crayton Cove art studio until he died Saturday morning, according to his daughter, Michelle. He painted for over 40 years in the Naples area, and is best known for his nautical landscapes.
  • Jerry Vallez, a Naples-based painter, worked out of his Crayton Cove art studio until he died Saturday morning, according to his daughter, Michelle. He painted for over 40 years in the Naples area, and is best known for his nautical landscapes.

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