Passion for Nature

A Passion for Nature

Growing up in South Florida, Mitch Gubnitsky learned to appreciate all of the state’s natural beauty.

He said, “I have been interested in art since childhood, occasionally taking classes in acrylic painting, drawing, and mixed-medium.

Mitch followed a path of nursing as an occupation and has cared for all ages in different fields of nursing.

“My art allows me to balance the stresses of the nursing field with the energy and wonders found in nature, “Mitch said. “Fortunately, my wife shares my adventurous spirit and passion for the beauty of nature, which led us to travel nursing.”

This diverse job experience allowed Mitch to explore a variety of cultures and art forms.

“These encounters expanded my artistic vision. We were fortunate to travel internationally,” he said. ”My travels exposed me to different environments, climates, and wildlife.”

Mitch’s art was influenced by everything he saw and experienced.

Spectacular creatures

“As a certified diver, I have been face-to-face with manatees, sea turtles, manta rays, and other spectacular creatures of the sea represented in my art.”

Mitch said that diving in South Florida was the best.

“The visibility is great. Once I Was in a school of barracuda so thick, I couldn’t see my dive mates. Another time, I was on a night dive, and saw this big shadow coming up behind me. It was a manatee and it was pretty startling.”

He constantly challenges his skills and creativity with new mediums in an effort to reflect the splendor of Mother Nature.

Mitch said that he has worked in different galleries and the Sebastian River Art Club.

“I’m a member of the Brevard Cultural Alliance. That’s how I learned about bUneke. I checked out your website and wanted to see how I could be involved.”

Mitch and his wife, Melissa, settled in Rockledge and have different ways to destress after a long day. For Melissa, it’s yoga, while Mitch turns to his painting.

Art helps destress.

“Art helps me destress. I use oils, acrylics, and sometimes I combine them. Art is therapeutic. My studio is wherever I set up my easel. I’m pretty lucky. My job as a nurse at NASA allows me to paint between calls and I sell a lot of my artwork to employees at KSC.”

Mitch applies his creativity to xeriscaping, too, with an award from the city of Rockledge to prove it, but painting is where his heart lives. He’s proud of the mural he painted on the side of Crane Point Hammock, a museum in Marathon on Key Vaca.

“I am on the front of the wall’s exterior and Wyland is on the interior. He was doing demonstrations at Port Canaveral when we first met. He liked my manatees. Melissa and I give to Save the Manatees and we even adopted one.”

If you’re not familiar with the renowned muralist, Wyland, read bUneke Magazine Issue 14 or listen to our interview on bUneke Radio.

Learn more about Mitch! https://www.mitchartdesign.com/

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