John Bartoldus
At my open houses, I would sit in the front yard and sketch and then give the artwork to the owner when I sold the house. Soon, other realtors and home owners commissioned me to draw their homes.
With a growing portfolio of local scenes, I created my first Naples Calendar in 1998 and it quickly became a best seller at fine stores throughout Naples. In 2002, I added a Restaurant Guide and a list of year-round activities from parades to art shows and festivals.