Brooke Trace
Artist - Photographer
954-667-0660
Brooke Trace
Brooke's interest in photography began as a childhood hobby. Her mother gave her a point and shoot camera to take photographs of her cats and dogs. She shot photographs of her enormous, Newfoundland dogs. She posed them with sunglasses, hats and bandannas. Her interests in photography lead to her taking courses in junior high school and high school. She built pin-hole cameras. She developed film and prints in the darkroom. Attending college she majored in business and minored in photography. She particularly liked high speed, black and white film. Since she like shooting photographs at night. She used the lights and shadows to create an artistic image.
Digital photography was a new medium in photography. She is self taught in the digital medium. The post shooting, editing and printing process was an evolution in the process. Once she mastered that she began to use settings when shooting to create her own style. Finishing the process of creating her style is done through editing the images once downloaded from the camera.
Through shooting photographs at the break of day she has created an extensive collection of surreal, beautifully inviting seascape images. She has two different printing mediums that she uses to create two completely different looks with her work. She has them printed on canvas creating a traditional look of a painting. The other method is a very modern look. She has them printed on metallic paper and sublimated under acrylic. Through the iridescence of the metallic paper the images shimmer and come to life.
Brooke has exhibited in numerous galleries in Fort Lauderdale. She has had her works on public display including City Hall. She has participated in art & international marine shows. She has been commissioned by private and corporate collectors. She has been published in magazines both commercially and for her fine art photography.
Juried Art Festivals:
Beau Art Festival 2018
Museum Art Festival in Mizner Park - 32rd Annual 2018
Las Olas 30th Annual Art Fair 2018
*Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2014-2015
Blue Wild Dive Expo 2014-2015
Permanent Exhibitions:
City Hall Fort Lauderdale: 100 Years, Centennial Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach Air Park Lobby: Aerial Photo of Airpark
Seminole Hardrock Winterfest Boat Parade Artwork 2019
Solo Exhibitions:
Seminole Hardrock Winterfest Boat Parade Artwork 2019
Holy Cross Women's Center Art Gallery October 2019 -
Local News Stations Broadcast:
FOX WSVN Channel 7 from 2015 - 2018
CBS MIAMI Channel 4 from 2014 - 2020
Publications:
Great Locations, Cover 2021 Vol. 2 & Vol. 7
Riverwalk Cover: Winterfest Artwork November 2019
Streetscene Hot Rod Publication Cover
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale: Artist Feature October 2016
Fort Lauderdale Magazine October 2016
Fort Lauderdale Magazine February 2016
Advanced Stucco, Walls & Ceilings Magazine Cover January 2016
Anthony Crane, Crane Hotline Cover 2005
Aqua Toy Store, Captain's Table Magazine Cover 2004
Work Experience:
1995 - 1997 Art Coordinator - Art Finds International
1997 - 1999 Custom Frame Shop Manager - Ritz Camera Centers
1999 - 2011 Creative Art & Framing, Inc
2008 - 2011 Owner of Brooke Trace Gallery
2006 - Present Owner of Brooke Trace Photography
2011 - Present North Beach Art Gallery
Community Organizations:
2005 - 2007 Board Member of Oakland Park Wilton Manors Chamber of Commerce
2014 - 2015 First Vice President of Bonnet House Alliance
2006 - 2007 Oakland Park Mainstreet Public Arts Committee
2007 - 2008 Broward Art Guild (Board of Directors)
2020 - North Beach Art and Charity
Memberships:
NSU Art Museum
Art Serve
Rotary Club
Riverwalk Trust
Broward Art Guild
Covenant House
Child Is Missing
Industry Partner of ASID
Sister Cities International
Greater Miami Beaches & Hotel Association
Oakland Park Main street Public Arts Committee
National Federation of Independent Business
Professional Picture Framers Association
Service Organization Supported:
North Beach Art and Charity, Abandoned Pet Rescue , Second Chance Society, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Holy Cross Women's Center, American Cancer Society, Jack and Jill Children's Center, Junior League of Grater Fort Lauderdale, FLITE Center and many more
Commercial Photography Clients:
Anthony Crane
Auto Toy Store
Anthony Aviation
Allied Kitchen and Bath
Gold Coast Parking Systems
Advanced Stucco
Bobby Rodriguez Orchestra
Tuscan Grille
Luigi's Coal Fired Pizza
State Senator Jeremy Ring
State Senator Ted Deutch
Take Flight Aviation
Proto Tech Turbo Systems
Kevin Boyd PR Firm
Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson
Kaiser University
Lauderdale Yacht Club
Tamburino Design Group
North Beach Restaurants and Shops
Representative:
North Beach Art Gallery
Phone: 954- 667- 0660
Email: info@nobegallery.com
Location: 3334 NE 34th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308