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#4 GETTING CLEVER WITH HOME OFFICE SPACE COVID-19 did a number on us all, but home offices have always been a thing they're just a bigger thing now. Flexible work schedules, mobile communications, and entrepreneurial zest are relocating us from the office downtown to our home.
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Oversized and high-priced commercial appliances did we ever fire up six burners at once? are yielding to family-sized, midrange models that help convert at least one cabinet for storage.
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Why not turn that mudroom into a laundry room big enough to get the job done, include more storage, add hanging space for hand-washables or items you don't want in the dryer at all! No more cramming extra bulk detergent, house supplies and whoknows-what into your utility sink (which, by the way seems to always have a laundry basket sitting over the top of it and can't be used as a sink anyway!).
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Once unnoticed nooks that displayed antique desks are blos soming into built-ins for books and collections. Add some doors, and you can hide office supplies and bins of loose pieces of kids' building blocks and toys.
#7 KITCHENS ARE GETTING BIGGER! Homes in general may be trending smaller, but the trend for kitchens is showing that we want bigger kitchens, according to an American Institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey.
Double prep sinks have evolved into dual-prep islands with lots of counter space and pull-out drawers and plenty of room for the entire family to join in meal-prep time.
Storage is more than just baskets that give the illusion that we're more organized; we're reimagining and discovering that we can add built-in storage in unlikely spaces — under stairs, over doors, beneath floors.
Laptops and wireless connections make it possible for us to telecommute from anywhere in the house, but we still want/need a dedicated space (preferably with a door) for paperwork, supplies, printers, etc.
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Kitchen remodels are trending toward opening the space more, perhaps even incorporating dining rooms that usually sit aban doned most of the time, and adding recycling centers, larger pantries, and even electronics recharging stations.
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Turn your laundry room from a place you dread to tread...to a thing of beauty that helps you keep your family in clean clothes.
Take a walk around your home and see if one or more of these tips can help you reimagine a space; clean up a little (or a lot!) of clutter; make your home more energy-efficient or more useful.
1SAVE THE LIVES OF BIRDS: Bird populations are in decline due to a range of threats, including habitat loss and climate change. In fact, North America has lost more than one in four birds in the last 50 years, according to the Audubon Society. Amid this alarming trend, you can make the skies safer for birds by mitigating the chance of window strikes, one of the more common threats birds face. In the United States each year, 350 million or more wild birds are killed when striking windows. Research shows that applying decals that reflect ultraviolent sunlight to your home’s windows can substantially reduce the likeli hood of this occurring. Check out the bird decals from WindowAlert, which fea ture patterns that give the appearance of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes WindowAlert UV Liquid, a high-tech liquid that offers even greater protection when applied between decals. Remember, wild birds migrate in fall, making it an especially important season to take this step. From hummingbirds to eagles, learn more about the beautiful birds you love and how to protect them by visiting WindowAlert.com.
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3 GO LOW MAINTENANCE: According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans consume nearly 3 trillion gallons of water, 200 million gal lons of gas, and 70 million pounds of pesticides on their lawns each year. You can reduce your contribution to the problem by swapping out your conven tional lawn for a meadow (which is comprised of native plants already adapted to thrive in your region), xeriscaping (a drought-resistant option requiring no mowing and little to no irrigation) or by simply letting your grass grow wild and free. Talk to your neighbors about your decision and encourage them to do the
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2 START A COMPOST BIN: Composting food scraps and yard waste is one action you can take with multiple benefits. It’s not just an excellent way to reduce the amount of trash you send to the landfill, your finished compost can be added to your lawn and garden to help plants thrive without chemical fertilizers. While it sounds simple since time does most of the work, there are some important composting do’s and don’ts to consider. Be sure to read up on best practices before you get started so that you only toss compostable items into the mix, and so you strike the right balance between nitrogen and carbon. This will speed up the process and yield higher-quality compost.
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TRADITIONS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES: Traditions are not just for families; they can also strengthen ties among friends and communities. Consider getting a group of neighbors to gether for morning walks or meeting friends for shopping excursions. Make visiting the farmers market, attending free concerts in the park, playing community center bingo and gathering for other recurring local events part of your routine.
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As you embrace the rituals that matter most to you, remember that traditions don’t need to be rigid or set in stone.
Here are some insights into the importance of traditions to well-being and vitality as we age, along with tips for keeping those connections going in your own circle of family and friends:
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“Just as you might modify a family recipe to suit your dietary needs or switch from weekly phone calls to weekly video calls, don’t be afraid to tweak and expand on older traditions so they’re relevant and interesting today – and for years to come,” says Abburi. 4
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3 TRADITIONS CAN MAKE US FEEL YOUNG AGAIN: From cooking and gardening to sports and games, family traditions often evoke old memories and make us feel young again. Sensory memories can be particularly powerful. Whether it’s a cookie bakeoff, ballpark peanuts and hot dogs, or a singalong around the piano, family rituals that include special sights, sounds and aromas are often the ones we think of most fondly.
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“As children become adults and move out of the house or away, the family traditions that bind us can sometimes get lost in the process,” says Aparna Abburi, president of Medicare and Car eAllies with Cigna, which provides insurance to hundreds of thousands of older adults through its Medicare plans. “Forming new traditions or reigniting old ones can keep us connected to loved ones, ultimately helping us feel more fulfilled, happier and healthier.”
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2 TRADITIONS PASS ON FAMILY VALUES: Having shared values can help us feel connected to one another. Telling stories from the past or practicing cultural, spiritual and religious tradi tions are great ways to pass these values down from one generation to the next.
1TRADITIONS HELP COMBAT LONELINESS: According to a 2020 survey by Cigna, 61% of adults reported being lonely – a 7 percentage-point increase from 2018. That feeling was likely exacerbated by the pandemic that followed. Traditions can help to combat feelings of isolation. Consider setting up weekly video calls or trading letters and notes with relatives who live far away. Regular trips to a favorite destination, such as a lake or beach, or celebrating important holidays together every year, can provide meaningful time together.
Health experts say that establishing and maintaining family traditions can boost overall well-be ing and vitality, especially as we age.
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Among these are artists who work in studios at the gallery and are often available to talk freely about their thinking behind each piece they are creating. It’s a unique chance to watch art being born.
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I seek to make my paintings rich, bold explorations that display the potential of pure pigment applied without dilution. I love looking deeply into the natural world and drawing out the balance, beauty and color that can be secretly hidden there.
FUN FACT: The Artists Gallery was established 33 years ago in a space above a Chinese take-out restaurant on Pacific Avenue. Then, they liked to say you could buy “two eggrolls and a painting to go.”
WILLIAM CAMPBELL'S copy of Van Gogh's Fishing Boats in watercolor
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In a vibrant purple building in the middle of the Vibe Creative District is The Artists Gallery, a hive of activ ity and talent that has nurtured local artists for over 30 years in Virginia Beach. On these pages are some of the different artists and styles you’ll find there. However, these are but a few of the more than 50 artists you’ll find represented. On a following page, you’ll find a complete listing of artists you’ll enjoy exploring time after time.
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My creative process is inspired by my rela tionship with my subject, the sea. Perhaps a photograph or just a memory of a special day at sea brings me to the canvas. Using acrylics or oils and brushes or palette knife helps to bring out the emotion I feel.”
I create handcrafted lampwork glass beads under intense heat and flame. Every piece of my jewelry is thus of unique design, highest quality and guaranteed.”
Acrylics are my choice of medium and my paint ings are expressionistic. My inspiration is mood, movement and light. My subjects are anything or anyone with a story to tell through movement.”
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Inspired by being in the field with nature and wildlife, my passion is to paint primarily with oils or draw with colored pencil or pen & ink to give a realistic representation."
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I am a sculptor who creates large colorful ceramic and mixed media birds, bugs, animals and flowers that mirror the natural world with an abstract, fanciful twist."
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I am an oil painter of natural forms, who enjoys the movement and three-dimensional quality of plants, flowers, and still life. I prefer to paint close-up views in a large format on canvas. The large size lets me create a more dynamic impact, empha sizing the beauty found in nature.”
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I am a functional potter, inspired by nature and still life painting. My work is simple and straightforward, focusing on its future use and letting what it con tains shine through.”
I consider altered books to be a way of eliciting a fur ther message from usually discarded books, giving an artistic twist that augments the original narrative. I’m proud to be a pioneer in this art form.”
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My unapologetic us of various mediums and contrasting color temperatures hint at my romantic approach to abstract art. A close glance at my work will reveal multiple layers of shapes patterns and color fluctuation.”
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The Virginia Beach Art Center (also in the purple building) is the home of The Artists Gallery. There you will find pottery classes and art classes for students of all ages. The Art Center also hosts a monthly juried exhibition, which is open to artists throughout the community and many Artist Gallery members regularly participate. The combination of the Art Center and the Gallery creates a dynamic range of art experience, from beginning student to professional artist, all in one building. Little wonder it’s the anchor of the ViBe!
I have found my passion by merging my Photography with Art. Utilizing my own artistic techniques, I create fine art that makes one wonder if they are paintings. I invite you to a magical world, as you step in and look around."
To get a good sampling of the treasures in the Gallery, you can go to its Online Store. Just visit www.The ArtistsGallery.org. A great way to burn less gas, buy more art!
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Hazy backlight can feel dreamy and nostalgic. Pockets of light can feel dramatic and theatrical. The key is to use the light with intention and combine it with all the other variables of the frame. When you harness Golden Hour in that way, you will create images that are not only beautiful, but powerful. This time of day is also more comfortable for the client; less heat, less sweating, less bystanders (as most enjoying the outdoors have headed home).
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The camera simply fit perfectly in her hand. The images are beautiful. With over twenty years of photography training & experience, her camera and eye brings your moments to life.
Talk to your photographer about the benefits of Golden Hour photography and plan your session around this amazing natural light you won’t be disappointed! golden hour
Time after time during my consultations, my clients are shocked to learn that their session will be much later in the day than they expected. Often, I have been asked “why”. The short answer is for “Golden Hour”. So, what is Golden Hour and why are photographers so adamant about it?
Golden hour is when the sun is on the horizon moments after sunrise and again moments before sunset; it washes everything in a warm, soft, and delightful light. We photographers call this wash of amazing soft sunlight the “Golden Hour”. It is the most coveted time of the day for portraits and why we insist on starting sessions as the evening approaches. Planning a photoshoot for sunset will flood your photo with warm, natural light, whether it be a landscape, a close-up, or a family shot. For portraits, Golden Hour magically erases blemishes. The soft, diffused light blurs imperfections and can even add the perfect touch of a glow ing tan. Used as dreamy backlight, Golden Hour sun can evoke nostalgia, happiness, and a sense of youth. Golden Hour light is a powerful way to tap into emotion. The warmth of the sun trans lates to the emotional warmth of a moment.
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Exec Director of ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach Kate Pittman
She noted that “esoteric” refers to the idea that only a few have knowledge, which is connected to the upscale restaurant’s goal to be an unusual and delicious indestinationthearea. who painted at Ambassador Inn & Suites, in partner ship with Virginia African American Cultural Center, painted three African-American women standing confidently, framed against a deep blue sky full of spar kling stars. Each woman is holding an item of signif icance, including a lamp, architect tools and books. Some of her favorite local shops include Three Ships Coffee and The Pink Dingy.
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Nico Cathcart
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who partnered with Esoteric, painted an abstract piece of soft colors that arch toward the sky.
Tessa Duquette is a Virginia Beach artist who painted her first mural in the festival. The shells she painted on a wall near 17th Street Marketplace on Virginia Beach Boulevard were ones she collected on the shore of Croatan Beach with her young sons. While painting, Tessa was offered three additional mural commissions.
Kate Pittman is a nonprofit arts executive with over 16 years experience working in Hampton Roads. In her role as director for the first arts district in Virginia Beach, she works with a nonprofit board of community leaders, city officials, a business association of approximately 100 small local businesses and over 200 artists to champion local culture. Pittman partners with artists and entrepreneurs to collaborate in the unique and engaging destination called ViBe. The ViBe District has rapidly grown since its 2015 adoption by city council with the addition of over 50 new small businesses and over 350 works of art. The ViBe Creative District has raised over $1 Million dollars to support local artists and small businesses and has received 750 positive press articles including Jeopardy, Rolling Stone Magazine and Southern Living. Pittman lives with her husband and sons in Virginia Beach.
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We spoke with Rite Aid’s CEO Heyward Donigan, a Virginia Beach resident, who explained how this is a way for her compa ny to give back. “Community means a lot to us, and we want to be a vibrant part of a vibrant community.”
Thruogh interviewing some of the artists, we were able to learn how meaningful each artwork was to the artists and the businesses they partnered with.
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Local Artists & Businesses GIVE BACK THROUGH 10-DAY MURAL FESTIVAL
The Mural Festival was made possible through the non-profit ViBe Creative District and presented by Rite Aid, with sponsor ship support from more than a dozen local companies.
The ViBe District of Virginia Beach, known for its quaint shops, beachy atmosphere and pedestrian-friendly streets, enjoyed some colorful art additions this August. Ten different artists, each work ing with locally owned businesses, were commissioned to paint murals within ten days. Using only their equipment and artistic vision, each painter contributed a unique piece of public art to our community. Walls that were previously plain and commonplace have come alive with color and creativity that property owners have promised will be preserved for at least two years, according to the ViBe Creative District’s website.
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painted a double stack of shipping containers situated on the future home Atlantic Park surf park on the corner of 19th Street and Arctic Avenue. Hanna’s artwork featured boldly colored people enjoying a Virginia Beach scene with the words, “Together we will do so much.”
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Featured teen artist Leani Thurton painted her first wall mural at Organic Beginnings Montessori School where Summer Paradiso, a former Virginia Beach City Public Schools art teacher, painted on the opposite side of the building. Both women painted murals inspired by the environment. Leani’s depicted larger-than-life flowers and Summer’s mural was in partnership with the Lynnhaven River, featuring animals found in our local eco system.
painted on the back of a two-story house behind Wave Riding Vehicles in The Alley on 19th Street. This whimsical, alternative artwork is a nod to the WVR’s Logstradomus Surf competition and its creator Chase Pittman.
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who created a piece for Rite Aid, painted a wide flowing piece with colors of blue, green and yellow framing a peaceful woman’s face. He was honored and pleased to be chosen for this mural, meant to celebrate self-care and re flect Rite Aid’s stated goal to make women feel comfortable in their own skin. Asked where art ists find inspiration for their creativity, Sam said everyone loves to create when they’re young and that there is an artist in all of us.
Leani Thurton & Summer Paradiso
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is a Philadelphia based artist. Santoleri brought sketches created all around the world from prior US Embassy spon sored cultural exchange projects for his mural on the back of North End Bag Co. that includes many painted abstract drawings and a detailed dragonfly.
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The Richard Fee Foundation was created in Richard Scott Fee's honor to reflect on his achievements at Greensboro College and give potential students the opportunity to do the same.
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Richard was an Honor Graduate at First Colonial High School in 2004 and played baseball and volleyball for the Patriots. Upon graduating from FCHS, Richard was awarded the Presidential Scholarship the highest level offered to attend Greensboro College, where he played baseball all four years.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022
VIRGINIA MOCA
BOARDWALK ART SHOW 2022
Fri -Sun, Sep 30 - Oct 2 2nd-33rd St, on the Boardwalk.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–4 PM Sunday, 11 AM – 3 PM
FESTIVAL BOARDWALK WEEKEND
The premier location of the art show, the VIP Beach Club in 31st Street Park. Beach Club ticket holders enjoy lunch, custom cocktails & live entertainment. The club features lounge seating, free valet parking, outdoor games & complimentary wine and bourbon tastings throughout the weekend.
FREE FAMILY PARK Bring the entire family to 24th Street Park for free activities on Saturday and Sunday including free pumpkin picking, art kits, face painting, balloon animals & ro tating performances from local youth and performance groups. Sat & Sunday, 12 PM–4 PM
VIP BEACH CLUB
48TH ANNUAL NEPTUNE
30+ blocks of daily concerts on the board walk featuring local, regional, and national recording artists. Over 225 artisans display handmade work at an Art & Craft Show ranked #5 out of 200 Fine Art & Design Shows across the country. 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune's Inter national Sandsculpting Championship on display. Other events include Neptune's 8k Race, Grand Parade, Surfing Classic, Atlan tic Regatta, Youth Art Show, and more!
The Boardwalk Art Show takes place on the boardwalk between 24th & 32nd streets @ the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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Now in its 66th year, the Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show is one of the only outdoor art shows produced by an accredited museum and strives to have the highest caliber fine art in the relaxing setting of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Ranked as a top 15 Fine Art Show of the Decade by Sunshine Artist maga zine, this three-day festival welcomes nearly 200 artists from around the country, featuring fine art across several mediums.
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Friday, October 21, 2022, 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday, October 23, 2022, 10 AM – 4 PM
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NAMIKO MAHONEY paints detailed flowers, natural landscapes and architectural scenes.
BETH ANN SCOTT works mainly in acrylic and paint pen using bright colors, sharp lines and patterns to create images that pop from the canvas.
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DICK RAWLS paints prolifically in oils, with subjects drawn from natural scenes, jazz musicians, travel and the old masters. From cars to cornfields, he’ll paint it.
JORGE SAENZ is an abstract and figurative artist. See her art featured on page 15.
TOM DUNTEMANN is famed for his watercolors and aviation subjects, but recently added oil paintings and graphite drawing.
VALENTINA COPELAND repurposes old books, magazines, handwritten letters, boxes and photographs and assembles them into meaningful art.
DONNA DONLIN works in oils; enjoys creating figures, beach scenes, animals and still life.
JAIMIE PHILLIPS is a widely known muralist and oil painter, inspired by nature’s ever-changing beauty and the mysterious ways of the world.
KATHY STAICER works in different media, includ ing watercolors and soft pastels.
STACY ALLIN creates lampwork glass bead jewelry. See her art featured on page 13.
ROSE MOON turns to the forms of nature to inspire many of her richly-colored pottery pieces.
MABELLE LANSDELL creates art that often features expressive baby doll eyes in a style of gentle and whimsical surrealism.
KELLY RIGGS is a potter. See her art featured on page 13.
CONSTANCE FAHEY paints seascapes. See her art featured on page 13.
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SANDI SNIDER is an art photographer who loves capturing the perfect “moment in time."
SHIRLEY HURD ANDERSON is an artist adept in watercolor, acrylics and oils, ranging from still life to abstract subject matter.
CHRISTIAN WILLIAMS creates wonderfully textured watercolor and multi-media paintings that border on abstraction, but always include recognizable subject matter.
WILLIAM MULLIGAN sculpts primarily in clay, inspired by the human figure, testing the boundary between realism and abstraction.
PAIL FRANCOIS His "industrial surrealism" is exe cuted in acrylics, pen & pencil, and sometimes printed photographs.
MIKE DENNIS is a wood turner who transforms old, diseased or insect-riddled wood into beautiful vases or bowls.
SALLY CADE draws on her experience in Charles ton SC to help create landscapes, seascapes and architecture in oil.
BUZZY HAMBERG creates both functional and decorative pottery. Her ceramic fish are widely collected.
CINDY HARRISON is a wildlife painter. See her art featured on page 13.
KAY HOFLER paints flowers and still life. See her art featured on page 14.
ELIZABETH WAITEKUS paints in oils, as well as acrylics, and is best known for her paintings of angels and symbolic realms of the spiritual.
RICK RICKETTS combines photography and painting on his digital canvas. His art of local icons, imaginary ocean scenes and sea life is ever-evolving. His mantra is “Everything is art.”
SHAWMEI SHEN is trained in both Chinese and western art, combining the two into a singular style.
RICH GRAY is a paper artist who was inspired by origami and his time stationed in Japan.
SHIRLEY LU finds inspiration in water. Droplets, ripples & waves that dance, glisten & mesmerize, rendered in oil, pastel & other media.
MICHELE BARNES is fascinated by botany and the art of encaustics is a large part of her artmaking, as well as printmaking and calligraphy.
SUSAN CHECK creates oil paintings centered on river scenes, after an award-winning career as a watercolorist.
NANCY BAZIN is the author of “Why I Love to Paint Birds." Her whimsical art also includes abstract patterns in bright colors.
AMY LEE forms bright, richly colored pottery by hand in small batch themes.
AMY RATLIFF is a watercolorist who paints in both oils and acrylics, finding inspiration in the local environ ment, her travels and the human figure.
LYNNE SWARD is a celebrated fiber artist whose highly patterned and brightly colored creations always include joy as a main ingredient.
ROBERT HITT both instructs pottery and creates functional pieces that often include sea life designs.
DAVID GWALTNEY is both an inventive digital artist and an accomplished potter.
BARBARA KOBYLINSKA is a sculptor. See her art featured on page 14.
JANET OGREN has pursued a passion to record the beauty of nature and wild animals to far corners of the world.
PAM GRAY is a ceramicist whose cups and plates often feature elements of animal imagery.
VINNIE BUMATAY is an acrylic painter. See his art featured on page 13.
MAGGIE KERRIGAN is a book artist. See her art featured on page 14.
CHRIS TOLTON finds striking photographic sub jects in nature, landscapes, seascapes, among others.
DON MALPASS paints cosmic images. He also builds models, some used in the movie Star Trek: Renegades.
PAT KIRBY is a pastel and mixed media artist who paints enticing landscapes and still life subjects.
SHELLY CLEVODEMENCE is a potter whose functional pieces often feature earthy colors and leafy designs..
DEBRA BURD is an abstract and figurative painter in oil and cold wax.
JEAN HEARST is a New Orleans native who loves capturing the light with plein air paintings in soft pastels or oil, as well as drawing the face and figure in expressive ways.
JAN BARCO makes sculptures of leather and jewel ry, usually of animals, birds and sea life.
FRED FREEMAN sculpts in clay, usually stoneware, to create figurative pieces that are inventive and often amusing.
TONYA HOPSON employs signature bold colors and linework in watercolor and acrylic paintings in a variety of techniques and subjects.
DEBORAH ORRICK is a bead weaver, creating beautifully-crafted jewelry out of glass beads and Swarovski crystals.
CAROLYN MAIN finds her psychiatric background useful as she paints watercolors, ranging from people and places to the abstract.
CAROL JOANNETTE loves telling a story through art. Her Sparrow Series does so in acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, pen & ink versions.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL is a pastel artist. See him featured on page 12.
SUSAN WERBY is a photographic artist. See her art featured on page 15.
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