Welcome to Backyards of Key West

Every corner of Key West tells a story—vibrant homes, sunlit streets, and breezy porches that capture the island's unique charm. At Backyards of Key West, our mission is to help you bring a piece of that paradise into your home.

Our Journey

Before founding this gallery, I spent years advising clients on building businesses around their passions. Realizing I hadn't fully pursued my own, I decided to become my own test subject. I began by sharing photos of Key West homes on social media, which evolved into a local podcast celebrating the island's stories. This creative exploration led me to develop a unique art form—digitally painting over my photographs to transform them into vivid, textured artworks.

Our Process

Each artwork starts with a photograph I capture of Key West's iconic scenes. Using a stylus and a custom-designed brush in Photoshop, I digitally paint over the image, infusing it with depth and emotion. Once complete, the original photo layer is removed, leaving a one-of-a-kind digital painting. These pieces are then printed on canvas using a museum-quality Giclée printer, ensuring rich colors and lasting quality.

Bringing Key West to You

What began as a passion project has grown into a thriving gallery located near Duval Street. Whether you're visiting in person or exploring our collection online, we aim to help you find a piece that resonates with your Key West experience.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain

Thank you for visiting Backyards of Key West. We hope our art brings joy to your space and keeps the spirit of the island alive in your memories.