The Artist Kip Ackerman - Decorative and Fine Art


Kip Ackerman, 208 Haverkos Ct. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: 941-778-6680 Email:The Artist Kip

The New Pass Myth: Years ago a fisherman was camping in the area when a hurricane came through Sarasota. Upon rising out of the storm, he exclaimed "Ah,A New Pass!". Thus the name New Pass was created along with an old fish camp that he established.

Now, thats our story - And thats what we wanted to make it.

When I did the boats I did them as if a hurricane blew them around and they were left there sticking out of the walls since the begining.

Waterside of New Pass Baitshop and Grill

The concept of the design for the New Pass Baitshop and Grill was to create the illusion of the old fishing camp.

As you can see from the "before" photograph, this is one building that didn't really look like it belonged in an old fishing camp. We created three trompe l'oeil fishing shacks, each appearing to have a different function. Click the links as suggested to see some of the close-up details.

Preliminary drawings by the artist Kip Ackerman

Complete fishing shacks
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Street side of New Pass Baitshop and Grill

The concept of the fishing camp continues on the street-side with a bit of added whimsey with the merrymakers enjoying their day at the docks.

The 'before' picture shows what we started with. Please click on the 'detail' links on the image below to see the transformation that brings this dockside scene to life.

New Pass Baitshop and Grill, Sarasota, Florida

Completed Street Side
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