Buzzing Bumblebee Headband Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher. That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven. Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School. During her tenure […]
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Megan McNivens
Dragonfly Ripples Vase, stoneware clay, glaze, underglaze, and silkscreened design Megan McNivens is a ceramic artist hailing from Old Saybrook, CT. She received her Bachelors in Studio Art from Central Connecticut State University, under the direction of Vicente Garcia. Upon her graduation in 2022, she started her business Knollwood Pottery and committed to working as […]
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Lynelle Abel
Spring Tulips Lynelle Abel is a self-taught pressed flower artist. After retiring from her leadership position in the Patient Experience division at the Yale New Haven Healthcare System, Lynelle found herself searching for a new creative outlet that would combine her love of flowers and nature – with the ability to share these gifts with […]
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Susan Leggitt
Red Slice, oil on canvas, 42×32 Susan Leggitt began her life as an artist as soon as she could hold a crayon. Being artistic her entire life, she creatively propelled herself through school, which led her to a successful career as a graphic designer and art director. Her other career as a fine artist began […]
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Sharon Mullen-Reynolds
Dark Star, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 8in h x 10in w Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher. That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven. Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at […]
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Sarah Anderson
Moon Rise in Utah Desert, fine art photograph, 18in h x 14in w Sarah Anderson has always had an eye for creative photography even as a child using her first Brownie camera. While in high school, she had formal instruction in photography and more recently through an online course called iPhone Photography School. She loves […]
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Kathryn Bartholomew
Heat Rain. acrylic on canvas 20x20in Kathryn is an artist, maker, and arts educator. She has a Masters of Education in Arts, Community, and Education from Lesley University and has exhibited her paintings in several group shows throughout New England from 2018 to the present. Kathryn paints with her emotions and is inspired by […]
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John Murray
Clouds in Rockport Mass, fine art photograph John Murray was born in New Haven Ct. Throughout his life has pursued a love for Art and design. Spent over forty years in the packaging industry in the Design Department has several Patents and received many awards in the Packaging Industry. He has been involved with watercolor […]
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Jan Vanderburg
La Luz, linocut, 20in h x 16in w Jan Vanderburg studied Printmaking at the University of Iowa and continued her art studies by teaching and drawing while also pursuing graduate work in architecture at the University of New Mexico. Much of her education and many of her influences came through living overseas as a Peace Corps […]
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Heather Mahoneuy
Bishop, fine art photograph, 12in h x 15in w Heather Mahoney is a photographer and licensed clinical psychotherapist who lives in New Haven, CT. She was a winner in the 2023 Friends of East Rock Park, Photography contest, and is the daughter of an illustrator and photographer. Heather finds joy in the mindfulness of the […]
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Donna Spencer
Dream Sky, acrylic on canvas, 6×6 Donna Spencer lives in Higganum, Connecticut, and is a full-time radiologic technologist. She began her creative art journey many years ago with photography, expressing her passions, animals, flowers, and other nature. “Photography is a way to share a vision as you see it, and painting is a way to […]
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Dana Filibert
Sleepless, steel, high density foam, epoxy, repurposed obejects, paint, 14in h x 12in L x 11in w Dana Filibert’s work invokes humor, creating sculptures that incorporate animal forms with references to the decorative arts in stylized cloud formations, creating a display of playful mischief. Internationally exhibited sculptor and installation artist, she received a B.F.A. from […]
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Ann Kraus
Welcoming Back, acrylic on canvas, 24.5in h x 31.5in w Ann Kraus is an abstract landscape artist whose acrylic paintings depict her interpretation of natural settings and the eternally changing environment. Her work explores light and color as a vehicle for the exploration and celebration of the natural world. The subject matter of skyscapes represents […]
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Ceal Swift
Grace Bay, acrylic on canvas, 30in h x 42in w Ceal Swift began painting 15 years ago, taking her first class at Silvermine School of Art in New Canaan, CT, where she studied with Alex McFarlane, Chris Golbach, and Carey Parker Schwartz, and Anda Styler at Rowayton Art Center. This led to a new journey […]
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Thomas O’Connell
Snow Candleholder Tom O’Connell, a 50-year advertising veteran, lived many years in France, Italy, and Germany. It was particularly his eight years in Italy that developed a keen interest in stained glass. This ultimately led him to take practical courses back in the States under the direction of Fabio Pizzolli, a world-renowned stained-glass artist who […]
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Sharon Smith-Alling
Rapt in Gold Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver Sharon Smith-Alling is fairly new to jewelry design and metalsmithing but has been long-interested and involved in creative arts. Born and raised in Branford, she attended Fashion Institute of Technology and afterwards worked as an assistant buyer in the fashion industry in New York City. A talented seamstress, […]
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Dawn Lombard
Tapestry II Earrings, laser etched wood enamel and brass, stainless steel posts See Dawn’s work available for purchase online After earning my BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (and a Studio Art minor), I entered the workforce in Consumer Packaged Goods as a market research analyst. Flash forward 17 years and an […]
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Larry Reitz
Euro (Mont Blanc) Pen, wood and acrylic resin Over the past decade since starting pen turning Larry has progressed to the point of offering exceptionally high quality writing instruments for sale. To him it is an enjoyable and intriguing process which starts with selecting the piece of wood or resin to use. With wood, burls […]
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Jeni Gray-Roberts
Treasures from Atlantis Pendant, kiln formed art glass, 18 snake chain, lobster claw clasp, sterling silver plated findings, pendant size: 1 1/4H x 1 1/8″W” See Jeni’s work available for purchase online Trained in a variety of fine arts media Jeni Gray-Roberts is an emerging artist working predominantly in kiln-formed glass. Her glasswork evokes the […]
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Gwendolyn Grant
Rainbow Himelli Suncatcher, genuine quartz and glass crystals with brass, 19 x 5 inches See Gwendolyn’s work available for purchase online Gwendolyn Grant of Ivoryton, Ct has been practicing arts and creative endevours for most of her life. Her love for the arts led to her become a stylist in California, while practicing drawing, painting, […]
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Eric Ambler
Antique White Salt Pig, stoneware with Old Yellow glaze, 5in h x 3 1/2in w Eric grew up in rural, Northern New Jersey and graduated with a BS from Southern Connecticut State University. He then went on to finish his Masters of Education at Sacred Heart University, and completed more post Master’s work at Yale […]
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Jillian Nielsen
Serenity Necklace Jillian has a background in art and has taken classes at the Art Center Killingworth, the Guilford Art Center, Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, New England Fashion and Design Association, and Bard College at Simon’s Rock. She enjoys fashion and costume design and has won awards for her costuming for the Baroque […]
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Lisa Fatone
Spring Violet Lariat Necklace Lisa Fatone now works from her home studio; concentrating on freelance graphic design, original watercolors and greeting cards as well as jewelry design. A 1982 Graduate of Paier College of Art and Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, CT.; Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. Fatone, along with a […]
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Anna Sidorow
Blissful Bloom, pressed botanicals on cardstock See Anna’s work available for purchase online Anna Sidorow is a self-taught artist working in mixed media: collage, printing, painting who primarily creates small works of art. Her paintings are semi abstract, and more than just the subject, the colors, shapes, movement and the paint itself gives the image […]
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Michele Kleiman
Green Goddess Earrings Michele Kleiman is a native New Yorker, coming of age in gritty lower Manhattan. Since then, she has lived in Philadelphia and Boston, before exchanging city bustle for the beautiful and scenic lower Connecticut river Valley 30 years ago. Michele has always loved tactile forms of art expression- including ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, […]
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Monique Fazzone
Blue Heart Bag, leather Connecticut-born Monique Fazzone has spent a lifetime pursuing fiber arts. Fazzone’s passion for over 30 years has been working as a professional costume technician and pattern maker. She has worked with the Yale Repertory Theater (David Geffen School of Drama), Hartford Stage, Long Wharf Theatre, Goodspeed Musical Theatre, Santa Fe Opera, […]
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Valerie Owens
Santas Boots Baby Moccasins, ages 0-3 and 3-6mos., red suede Valerie Owens, influenced and guided by her mother, began sewing doll clothes at a very young age and then making clothes for herself. This was the start of her love of taking a piece of fabric and creating something both beautiful, and useful. Over time, […]
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Kristen Owens
Little Sun Bib Kristen Owens began crafting at age 10 and sold all the items she displayed at a neighbor’s holiday boutique. Often relocating, Kristen developed her sewing skills making pillows, curtains, and decor, with her mother’s long-distance instruction, as she redid each home. Now retired, Kristen worked in public education 15+ years as a […]
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Hayne Bayless
Black Coffee Mug, Stoneware with black matte glaze. Watertight, food, microwave, dishwasher safe.; Blue Cloud Tray, stoneware with colored slips. Watertight, food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. See Hayne’s work available for purchase online Hayne Bayless is a self-taught ceramic artist who established Sideways Studio in Ivoryton, CT in 1990. In 1992, after 10 years at […]
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Casey Hartley
Atlantic Cod, hand carved basswood sculpture, acrylic painted and stained, taxidermic glass eyes, 38 1/2in w × 15in h, 5lbs See Casey’s work available for purchase online Each fish is hand-cut and hand-carved from 2” thick planks of basswood. Because no templates are used, each one is a true original. The tail is flattened and […]
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Barbara Hernandez-Froelich
Night in the City, Standing Panel Meet Barbara Hernandez- Froehlich, a retired 20-year law enforcement veteran from New York, now living in Connecticut. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and for the past two years embarking in her new adventure…. creating small mixed media art. Self-taught, she decorates seashells with sweet images, making […]
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Catherine Stebinger
Wine and Gold Scarf, wool and silk See Catherine’s work available for purchase online Creating with her hands has long been part of Catherine Stebinger’s life as a pastry chef. Now retired from the kitchen, that need for tactile expression has been translated into fiber. Catherine layers, rolls, kneads, and dyes various types of […]
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Mary Anne Sherman
Dancer dark Red Pendant, 18 in. Argentium silver and silver plated permanently colored copper wire, Argentium lobster clasp Mary Anne Sherman has been creating jewelry since 1989, starting with earrings made from seashells. She soon began taking metalsmithing classes at Rhode Island School of Design and Brookfield Craft Center to create more permanent and intricate […]
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Yessenia Gerace
Fire Flow Cup, stoneware – pearlescent red-orange, watertight, food, microwave, dishwasher safe, 3in h x 3 1/2in w Yessenia Gerace, Art Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in the Consolidated School District of New Britain, CT. She holds a K-12 Art Education certification and a B.A. in Ceramics and Business Marketing from Central Connecticut State University. […]
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Lisa Medoff
Small Mosaic Earrings, golden carnelian Lisa Medoff has been making jewelry for over 30 years. She originates from Brooklyn where she received a BA in Cultural Anthropology. The relationship between art and culture has always been an inspiration in her work. She began her jewelry studies at the Craft Students League in New York City. […]
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Terry Van Heusen
Bird Watching Wall Vase See Terry’s work available for purchase online Terry Van Heusen earned a BFA in Illustration from RISD. Her career in the commercial arts afforded various opportunities including advertising, design, and sculpture for the giftware industry. As Art Director in the Creative Services Department at Hasbro Inc., the toy company, she designed […]
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Joan Weir
Blue Tapestry Platter, fused glass, 12×12 See Joan’s work available for purchase online Joan Weir began working with glass in 2003. After a 10-year hiatus during which she concentrated on getting her Master’s in Deaf Education and PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She has returned to stained glass and the design of unique and […]
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Don Carter
Wake Up House! Illustrated children’s book, signed by author See Don’s work available for purchase online Don Carter is a creative director, designer and illustrator. A graduate of Paier College of Art in Hamden, Don has over thirty years of experience designing and art directing for Connecticut ad agencies.He has been awarded for art direction, […]
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Holly Walker
Dudley the Donkey, 4-ply acrylic yarn, polyfil, ribbon, safety eyes See Holly’s work available for purchase online Holly Walker is happily retired and now finally has the time to enjoy her love of gardening, crocheting and creating a variety of crafts. Holly learned to crochet in her early twenties, and through the years made […]
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Lyn Harper
Purple House See Lyn’s work available for purchase online Lyn Harper’s ceramic work is inspired in part by the design aesthetic of Scandinavia. The houses of Iceland, the fabric prints of Sweden and Finland and the clean lines of everyday objects. Her work is not limited to one clay or firing process; stoneware, porcelain, […]
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Kathleen Cataldi
Flora Cat Strut Apron. Made of 100% cotton duck cloth. See Kathleen’s work available for purchase online
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Gloria Nilsson
Toy Story, acrylic on canvas, 12×12 Gloria Nilsson is a professional teaching artist. She received her degree in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute and worked as a graphic designer for several years. Nilsson is currently painting on silk, where she applies a variety of techniques to fine art paintings and scarves. Her silk painting, Chapter […]
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Dale Gardner Fox
Purple Passion Triangle Shawl Dale grew up in a farming community where crafting handmade items was expected and valued. She’s been knitting and crocheting since she was a child and her mom taught her how. She states “The yarns available these days provide a perfect canvas for me to explore color and texture. I believe that […]
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Jennifer Gibson
How Many Lines in a Limerick, children’s book of poetry Artist Jennifer Gibson lives in Trumansburg, NY. While she has illustrated two children’s books and continues to develop her portfolio in commercial art, in recent years she has increasingly gone deeper into traditional painting. Growing up in Penn Yan, NY, she was encouraged from a […]
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Sharon K. Lewis
Valentines Candy Dish Sharon K. Lewis has been using fused glass as a creative outlet for the past 12 years. She enjoys the forgiving nature of the medium (Don’t like it? Turn it into something else!) and having a right-brain alternative to her left-brain career of Business Coaching. She enjoys developing her glass skills with […]
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Robert Kelsey
Aurora Borealis Earrings, copper fired to create colors, Sterling silver earwires, Earring drop 2 inches See Robert’s work available for purchase online Robert grew up in Branford, CT, a beautiful coastal town. He was a regular Tom Sawyer loving fishing, birding, and nature in general. He also knew from an early age, that he was […]
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Joanna Biskupski
Constellation Necklace, Murano Glass, brass, gold plated brass See Joanna’s work available for purchase online Joanna Biskupski earned an MFA in graphic design from the Institute of Fine Arts, Krakow, Poland and was awarded a Fellowship from the Polish Association of Artists; and a grant from the Polish Ministry of Art and Culture. She has […]
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Beverly Waters
Pocketful of Berries See Beverly’s work available for purchase online Beverly welds, fuses, solders, hammers, brazes, enamels, and cold connects metals, while often integrating silk, paper, paint, and organic materials into her pieces. Beginning with separate, distinct, and individual entities, she builds and compounds each segment to form a cohesive whole. Using any number […]
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Ceil Rossi
ON SAFARI See Ceil’s work available for purchase online Ceil Rossi lived in Arizona for over 26 years and it was during this time she discovered gourds, the magical art form of the southwest. She learned from the best, taking classes from well-known gourd artists in the Southwest. Ceil became a respected member of […]
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Samantha Barlow-Beamer
Ursa Minor Fairy House, mini-sculpture, pinecone and shells Samantha spent her life Exploring rocky beaches and daydreaming in the lush forests of New England. A family trip to Monhegan Island in Maine sparked her love of Fairy Houses. Samantha forages for bark, leaves and shells in Connecticut, Vermont and Maine to use for building her sculptures. Samantha […]
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Rosanna Mitchell
Autumn Scape Silk Scarf Rosanna Mitchell is a fine artist who creates and teaches botanical printing on paper and fabric. She has recently started a clothing and home accessory line using botanical printing and ice dyeing techniques for original, one-of-a-kind, loungewear, baby clothes, scarves, sportswear, pillows, cards, and many other items. Rosanna moved to CT […]
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Amy Valiante
Sailing into the Evening Sky, acrylic on canvas, 20in h x 16in w Amy Valiante’s love for art started at a young age as an art major at the Walnut Hill School of the performing arts. From there a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration was obtained at Syracuse University. Her paintings consist of landscapes, […]
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Guy Veryzer
Dog Mug #3, stoneware, Clear glaze, underglaze decoration, food, oven, microwave, dishwasher Safe, 4 1/2in h x 7in w See Guy’s work available for purchase online Guy Veryzer has an interdisciplinary career as a ceramic artist and collage mixed media painter. He calls his ceramic world: Archeology of the Imagination. As an artist Guy’s work […]
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Gabriella DuCharme
Paua Shell Cuff, Paua shell, patterned copper and sterling silver See Gabriella’s work available for purchase online Gabby DuCharme is a professional landscape and portrait artist. She creates works of art that capture the unique beauty of locations and the innate personality of pets. With over twenty-five years of experience, Gabby is passionate about connecting […]
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Ellen Marshall
Hungry Heron Glass Panel, fused glass See Ellen’s work available for purchase online After viewing many breathtaking stained glass cathedral windows during a trip to Europe, and watching glass blowing in Murano, Italy, Ellen Marshall fell in love with glass. When she returned home, she began doing research about American made glass and soon took […]
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Justin Gerace
Small Amber Vase No. 2, Low Fire Earthenware Slip, Clay, 4in h x 4in w See Justin’s work available for purchase online Justin Gerace is a certified k-12 art educator and professional ceramic artist. Justin has been an instructor at Wesleyan Potters and at Guilford Arts and Craft Center for over five years. Justin has […]
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Joan Wenzel
Candy Necklace See Joan’s work available for purchase online Joan Wenzel has been a crafter since she was a little girl – she learned to sew when she was 8 years old and is still sewing – but now sewing with beads, beads, beads. As a jewelry designer she works with Japanese seed beads, Czech […]
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Sue Braden Hull
Fire Kumihono Necklace See Sue’s work available for purchase online Susan Braden Hull is obsessed with beads and jewelry design. You could say she never met a bead she didn’t like. A self-taught jewelry designer and maker, Susan was part of the team at the Bead Hive in Guilford for over 5 years and […]
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Larry Reitz
Segmented Sierra Pen; Euro Pen in Spalted Maple; Glade Creek Mill, fine art photograph on canvas Over the past decade since starting pen turning Larry has progressed to the point of offering exceptionally high quality writing instruments for sale. To him it is an enjoyable and intriguing process which starts with selecting the piece of […]
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Glenn Paskiewicz
Husband & Wife Spoon Set, wood burning on black birch wood Wife: 7in h x 1.5in w, Husband: 9in h x 2in w See Glenn’s work available for purchase online “No power tools!” That’s what Glenn Paskiewicz said to himself as he started his journey. Paskiewicz truly enjoys making things with his hands. Carving spoons […]
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Dutch Krake
Maple Bowl, watertight maple wood bowl, beaded base, tung oil finish, 5in h x 3in w See Dutch’s work available for purchase online Dutch took a basic wood turning course at the Brookfield (CT) Craft Center in 2006 and has been turning bowls and other items ever since. He has done commission work for architectural […]
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Sherie Gage
Pink Hoop Earrings See Sherie’s work available for purchase online Sherie Gage is an enamel and ceramic artist, and designer. She received her bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut in 2008 with an emphasis in sculpture. She has taught art to people of all ages, in the public schools, and in […]
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Carol Dorman
Autumn Polka Dot Earrings, Lampwork beads with sterling fill earwires. Earring Drop 1 in. See Carol’s work available for purchase online Carol Dorman, recently deceased, has been showing at Spectrum Gallery for many years. As a result, we will continue to show Carol’s jewelry that we still have in our inventory. Carol’s jewelry designing began […]
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Marsha Borden
Fire and Ice Felted Bag See Marsha’s work available for purchase online Marsha Borden is an artist who works primarily in mixed media and fiber. She uses abundant, easily available materials and asks her viewers to consider the ideas of waste, excess, consumerism, function, and beauty. In her work, she exploits the properties of […]
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Lisa Krall
Autumn Leaves Bowl, porcelain with underglaze decoration. Underglaze and clear glaze, cone 10. Watertight, food, microwave, oven, dishwasher safe. See Lisa’s work available for purchase online After 30 plus years as a Soil Scientist for the US Department of Agriculture, Lisa retired this fall to spend more time with her pottery. With a craving to […]
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Samuel Carlson
Hummingbirds Samuel Carlson has been woodworking as a hobby for 7 years and is now expanding into selling his artwork. He is self taught from his home garage and has spent 4 years working part time at a local cabinet shop in Connecticut. While being a hobbyist woodworker, Samuel has been attending McGill University as […]
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Robert Dietz
Early Morning Flight, oil, 23in h x 28in w Bob Dietz Decided to get back to his roots after retiring from the electronics industry as a chip designer, then a custom home builder, and finally as a home inspector. He began sketching portraits of his grandchildren in graphite. He investigated painting with watercolors and then gravitated […]
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Kristie Foss
Rose Glow Earrings, polymeer, resin, gold-filled earwires Kristie’s interest in art started at a young age. Looming led to experimenting with bead-weaving. Bead-weaving was the first art form Kristie taught to others, regularly for over 20 years. She is certified as a PMC instructor and an Art Clay instructor, and taught classes in this medium […]
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Carol Lowbeer
Grove Beach at Dusk, fine art photograph on metal, 12in h x 16in w Carol Lowbeer loves photographing animals, seascape, and nature photography which she enhances with a variety of digital painterly effects to recreate the mood of the original scene. She especially enjoys photographing animals interacting with one another which bring their individual personalities […]
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Steve Durkee
Sandpiper on Carved Oyster Shell, bird carved from basswood painted with acrylic paint, base carved to resemble an oyster shell, 5 1/2in h x 5 1/2in w A carver/artist for over 30 years. He studied his paint detailing under Keith Meuller, who is a World Champion Artist/Carver. Most of his work is done using basswood […]
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Darrell Wilt
Chickadee on Branch with Leaves, carving basswood, 3.25in h × 4in w Darrell’s interest in carving started when his brother in law decided to carve decoys to hunt over. He admired his carvings and expressed a desire to give it a try. He took Darrell under his wing and he has been carving ever since. […]
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Sylvia Loomis
Holiday Red Scarflet See Sylvia’s work available for purchase online Growing up in Switzerland Sylvia learned from an early age on to make all sorts of handcrafts. She especially liked to knit. Sylvia made many sweathers, socks, etc., mostly as gifts for family and friends. Later on, when working as a Flight Attendant for PanAm […]
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Kat Huddleston
Multi-Colored Dichroic Pendant, multi-colored dichroic fused glass with silver-plated bail and 20 inch ripple chain. Silver -plated lobster claw clasp. Pendant: 2 x 1/2 in. Fused glass artist Kat Huddleston embraces nature in her art, both in her dichroic jewelry and her fused glass sculptures. Inspired by the four elements in nature… fire, water, wind, […]
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Amanda Bartel
Rain Cloud Sugar & Creamer, stoneware, high fire glaze, food safe, oven safe, microwave safe, dishwasher safe, watertight See Amanda’s work available for purchase online Amanda Bartel first began her pottery career in Ithaca, NY when she asked a local artist for private lessons. Shortly after, Amanda and her housemates built their own studio in […]
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Elayne Stratz
Hello Spring Basket!, natural twine and cotton Elayne Stratz is an avid, lifelong woodcrafter primarily. She also enjoys poetry, journaling, paper mache, oils, acrylics, watercolors, beading, sewing, knitting, crocheting and pine needle basketry. She has a special love of racewalking and beach combing. Just adore, admire and appreciate all forms of art. She is always […]
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Jill O’Brien
Silver and Gold Cuff, vintage fabric, lace, buttons, beads Jill O’Brien was raised in Connecticut by a very creative and industrious mother and father a fine craftsman. Jill’s family times together always involved creativity in some form whether it be sewing, painting, knitting, foraging the local forests for materials to decorate their home, cooking, or […]
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Cristina Lugo
Looking for the Light, Sea glass, card stock, gel ink, MDF black frame, frame width: 3/4in. Acid free white matte, picture glass, .75 in. Matte W: 5.5 top/bottom 5.8 sides. Frame dimension is 1 inch See Christina’s work available for purchase online Cristina Lugo relocated to CT after hurricane María hit her home island of […]
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Cathy and Eric Phinney
Hippy Dippy Nag Champa Soap, olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil, caster oil, fragrance and micas 4ozs See Cathy and Eric’s work available for purchase online Our names are Cathy and Eric Phinney and we own Silk Milk Soapery LLC. We started soaping as a hobby 3 years ago and have transformed into what we […]
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Lori Meehan
Silver & Amazonite Ring See Lori’s work available for purchase online Lori Meehan, the metalsmith and designer behind LMM Design, creates handcrafted, artisanal jewelry using modern and ancient techniques. She grew up in rural western New York State and went to college in Rochester, NY and London, England where she studied marketing. While working […]
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Linda McMillan
Blue Blooded See Linda’s work available for purchase online Linda is a Connecticut artist who loves to wander in nature, searching for quiet inspiration and beauty in the world around her. She is known for her decorative ceramics, often whimsical in nature, as well as her expressive portrait ceramics. When not working in ceramics, […]
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Elaine Sych
Mad Hatter Gnome Elaine has always sewed, knitted and crocheted learning from her mother and her grandmother as a child. She enjoys working with fabric and fiber to create unique colorful garments, handbags and toys that bring her joy and a smile. After 30 years as an environmental planner she can now enjoy playing with […]
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Mallorey Caron
Gardenscape Hi-Low Top, silk with garden flower dyes, shorter in front and longer in back, small to medium See Mallorey’s work available for purchase online Massachusetts based artist, Mallorey Caron, found her inspiration in her grandmother’s garden. Each botanical print is a homage to the carefully tended and lush blooms she grew up surrounded by. […]
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Megan Cassidy
Pit Fired Pot w/Pierced Pattern Vase, White stoneware, ferric chloride, sulfates, combustibles and acrylic sealer. Pit fired, no glaze, porous. Dimensions: 4in H x 6in W x 6in D See Megan’s work available for purchase online Megan Cassidy explores the technical and formal qualities of relief patterned surfaces on both decorative and functional wheel thrown […]
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Maryann Flick
Flying Colors Stained Glass Panel, glass, copper foil, solder, zinc, wire, metal chain, metal charm Maryann has lived in Old Saybrook, CT since 1991. She is a Chicago native and former research scientist with a PhD in Molecular Biophysics from Florida State University. Since leaving the world of research, she has had time to pursue […]
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Lynne Scullion
Happy Vase See Lynne’s work available for purchase online Lynne received her BA in Art Education from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in NJ and a MALS from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT where she was fortunate to study with Mary Risley, who was an amazing inspiration. In addition, she has taken classes […]
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Leigh Graham
Sea Urchins Bracelet, Glass beads with slide clasp base metal. Bracelet length 7.” See Leigh’s work available for purchase online Leigh has always played with fiber since childhood. Her grandmothers taught her knitting, crocheting, embroidery and sewing. She lives on a farm in Western Connecticut with a horse, donkey, chickens, dogs and a little Soay […]
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Michiyo Shinohara
Woven Indigo Tie-dye Necklace, Indigo dye, cotton See Michiyo’s work available for purchase online Michiyo Shinohara (a.k.a. Shino) was born in Japan. She majored in fashion design and handicraft at Bunka Fashion College, an art collage in Japan known for producing many prize winners in the Japanese fashion industry. Deeply interested in creating women’s accessories, […]
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Lydia Becker
Washed Pears, Terra Cotta Bas Relief wall sculpture. Low fire, with black patina. 11in h x 9in w x 1.25in d
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Jessica Dickens
Solar System Necklace, copper coated wire in bronze and black, 18 in length Being the daughter of a mother who paints, knits, crochets and even writes calligraphy, Jessica believed the creative gene skipped her. As a child, she excelled at stick figures, hearts and butterflies. Although she graduated from college with a B.A. in English […]
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Paola Evangelista
Pit-Fired Bottle Vase, stoneware, pit-fired, Iron oxide, porous, not water resistant, 9in h x 4 1/4in w x 4 1/4in d See Paola’s work available for purchase online Paola Evangelista is, first and foremost, a tactile creature as visual and tactile texture plays an important role in her work, whether in ceramics, photography, dressmaking, or […]
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Roger Gandelman
Lattice Perfume Bottle, hand blown glass, 5 1/2in h x 2 1/4in w “I am a glass artist and have been blowing glass for 30 years. Early in my career I decided to put the bulk of my energy into making art glass perfume bottles. I believe I am the only glass artist in the […]
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Susan Gerr
Posie Pot, high fire stoneware, watertight, Food, microwave, oven, dishwasher safe See Susan’s work available for purchase online Since 1985, potter Susan Gerr has owned and operated Birch Mountain Pottery, a combined studio and craft showroom in Tolland, CT. Birch Mountain Pottery has presented the community with the opportunity to catch a glimpse into a […]
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Jackie Koromhas
Glistening Water, fused glass, 1 1/4in h x 1in w See Jackie’s work available for purchase online My name is Jacklyn Koromhas and I grew up and lived in NJ until 2011 when I moved to Connecticut. I graduated college in 2006 with a major in music and business management. I found a love for […]
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Hannah Leckman
Kaleidoscope Bowl See Hannah’s work available for purchase online Hannah works primarily on the wheel, although she enjoys some hand building and sculptural detail on pottery as well. Her work tends to be functional, because she wants the objects to be useful as well as beautiful. Hannah designs plates and bowls, vases and candlesticks, […]
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John Lipsky
Texture Pot-Small, stoneware, High fire (Cone 10, reduction) stoneware. Amber Celadon/Green Glaze, Watertight. 5 in. x 6 in. See John’s work available for purchase online I built a clay replica of Abu Simbel, the Egyptian temple to Ramses II, in the 4th grade. I still have it. Clay is a wonderful flexible media that can […]
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Laura Lyons
Sheep, felted wool See Laura’s work available for purchase online In 1974, I bought a piece of property on the Madison/Guilford line in CT. At about the same time I graduated from Connecticut College majoring in Studio Art with a strong interest in botany. Slowly over the years my husband and I built housing and […]
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Priscilla Palumbo
Wedding White Crystalline Vessel, Porcelain with Crystalline glaze, watertight. 3 3/4in h x 5 1/2in w See Priscilla’s work available for purchase online “Crystalline glazes have been used in ceramics for hundreds of years. The process is quite lengthy and costly. Pots are thrown and trimmed at which time colored slips can be applied. Mason […]
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Susan Pinckney
Firestorm Bowl See Susan’s work available for purchase online Best known for her wheel thrown birdhouses, Susan has been in love with clay since the first time her hands touched it in grade school art class. There was magic in drawing out a malleable lump of clay into something beautiful, permanent and functional. It was […]
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Christine Rook
Pink Puppy Dog Sweater Christine does not remember when she did not knit. Her mother and grandmother got her started and she has not stopped since! From whimsical mittens, hats and beautiful Icelandic style sweaters to her now famous artful shawls, scarves and necklaces, everything in her collection is handmade with care and expertise by […]
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Gina Rubin
Sky Blue Cream Swirl Vase, white stoneware See Gina’s work available for purchase online Gina Rubin is an award winning Ceramic Artist and Photographer living along the southern New England shoreline. Gina’s sculpture and wheel thrown Ceramic designs are influenced by the coastline with its graceful fluid forms and asymmetrical movement abundantly found along the […]
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Rosemary McClain
Enchantment Vase, cone 10, watertight, food safe, 4in h x 7 1/2in w See Rosemary’s work available for purchase online Rosemary was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. During her youth she studied art at Saint Joseph’s Art Academy in Pittsburgh. That training and experience lead her to Carnegie Mellon University where she graduated with a […]
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Rashmi Talpade
See Rashmi’s work available for purchase online Rashmi Talpade is a professional artist with a fine arts degree from Bombay, India with additional specialization in photography and ceramics. Her work has been exhibited and has been purchased by private collectors in USA, India, Middle East, and Europe. Since immigrating to Connecticut in 1991, Rashmi has […]
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Lisa Pichnarcik
Carnelian Blossom Earrings, dapped and painted copper, carnelian and quartz, earwires & headpins rose gold filled, earring drop 2 1/16in See Lisa’s work available for purchase online Lisa Pichnarcik has been studying and designing jewelry for over fifteen years. Her metalwork and mixed media designs are rooted in her intensive study and exploration of a […]
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Emily VanDerMaelen
Little Gold Bracelet See Emily’s work available for purchase online Emily VanDerMaelen’s imagination has been greatly influenced by her colorful upbringing. She grew up on a small farm, wearing ladybug printed sneakers and a little red coat. She felt beauty, wonder and magic all around her, as she was surrounded by the ever-changing wildlife. […]
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Linda Lundqvist
Lily Childrens Purse, cotton, acrylic and felt, dry-clean. 5in x 5in See Linda’s work available for purchase online As far as she can remember, Linda always kept her hands and mind busy creating things. As a young girl after WW2 in Germany, Linda started weaving, knitting, crochet and sewing her own clothes. Later as a […]
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Heather Gerl
Swarovski Crystal Bracelet See Heather’s work available for purchase online Heather has been a beader for about 8 years. She and her husband went on vacation to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. There she discovered a bead store and from then on she was hooked. She spent so much time in that bead store […]
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Irene Dizes
See Irene’s work available for purchase online Irene has always had a passion for creating simple, elegant clothing and unique wearable art. Her love of color, design and fiber has especially developed an interest in nuno felting. She finds this felting process to be both exhilarating and relaxing while creating one-of-a-kind pieces from scarves, purses, […]
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Steven Bernard
Sea Foam Green Altered Vase, Crystalline glaze, watertight, food and dishwasher safe, 7in h x 5in w See Steven’s work available for purchase online Steven Bernard has been a potter for over two decades, and a member of Wesleyan Potters since 2003, as well as an art teacher in Ellington for 22 years. While an […]
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Carley Tillinghast
Orange Hornet and Web Spider, beads and wire See Carley’s work available for purchase online Carley’s art began when she was a child, where she would spend hours in hopes of becoming a cartoonist. She grew up in a creative household, with a mother whom created hand-braided rugs. As she grew up, she moved from […]
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Theresa Santoro-Smith
Pink Furry Bear, 18in tall x 10in wide, spot clean See Theresa’s work available for purchase online By day, Theresa is a a Literacy Coach at Guilford Public Schools. By night, she is a knitter. She has been knitting for 50 years…with time off to raise 3 children. A few years ago, Theresa began knitting hats […]
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Isabelle Lee
Market Bag, knitted & felted, wool strap See Isabelle’s work available for purchase online Isabelle Lee has a background in fashion design which allows her to utilize the world of colors in different media. She has learned through the years to work with fabrics, yarns and paints. She creates felted bags, quilts and paintings, always […]
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Lauren Mullaney
Daisy Chain Earrings See Lauren’s work available for purchase online Lauren Mullaney’s pieces are unique, handmade and custom-designed jewelry featuring various sizes and styles of chain, silk and cotton threadwork, leather cord, pearls, quartz, Swarovski crystals, gold & silver beads, and other mixed media. All pieces are hand-crafted by Lauren Mullaney using a variety […]
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Linda Saucier
Sun Spot Earrings Linda enjoys designing and making jewelry in a variety of materials: platinum, gold, silver, brass, bronze, and wood, especially ebony. She has made settings for all types of stones and found objects, from classically faceted gems to cabochons, carved shell and bone, and fossilized shark teeth. Saucier spent fifteen years working as […]
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Phyllis Nolan
Seagreen Island Pendant, sea glass wire wrapped in gold tone aluminum, 17 inch collar, gold tone metal alloy. Pendant: 2in h x 1 1/4in w See Phyllis’ work available for purchase online Phyllis Nolan lived on St.Maarten, where she organized an international jewelry making club. What began as a social activity soon evolved into a […]
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Carol Szymanski
Gold Tipped Ebony Wood Ink Pen, wood turned pens, ebony wood with silver plated embellishments, black ink, with velvet pouch Carol Szymanski is an avid woodworker and a woodturner with decades of experience experimenting with wood, her preferred craft medium. An introductory bowl turning class at Norwalk woodcraft hooked her and she immediately bought her […]
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Jean Gresham
Anchor’s Away Platter From one-of-a-kind earrings and necklaces to elegant home decor and functional pieces, Jean enjoys transforming glass into all shapes and sizes. The shades of blue in her glass are inspired by the many oceans she’s sailed. Jean hopes her pieces will take its future owners on adventures of their own. Ever since Jean was a Studio Art major at […]
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Nancy Scilipote
Blue House with 3 windows and door See Nancy’s work available for purchase online Over 25 years ago my children gave me a gift of pottery classes and I have been making pots ever since. I was a studio potter at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven for much of that time but have since […]
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Niko Scharer
Ancient Hills Bowl See Niko’s work available for purchase online Niko Scharer is a ceramic artist in New Haven with a focus on functional pottery. She loves every aspect of pottery, pursuing the fusion of beauty and purpose in clay while exploring different techniques when working on the wheel, hand building, creating surface designs, […]
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Christine Miller
Colorful Poppies Wine Glass, Set of 4 glasses, 4.5 inches H x 3 inches W, 12 oz. Handwash See Christines’s work available for purchase online Christine is a continually evolving self-taught artist whose work exudes bold bursts of color, vivid textural elements and splashed of simple brush strokes. Her paintings have been representational, slowly […]
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Rebecca Terhaar
Alaska Onesie 3 – 6 mo., 90% cotton, 10% polyester See Rebecca’s work available for purchase online Rebecca Terhaar is a lifelong creator. She discovered her passion for the arts as a child, immersing herself in gifted arts programs in-school and out. As a finalist of various art competitions, Rebecca’s work has been featured at […]
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Marie Angersola
Ink Poured Grourd, 9in h x 5in diameter See Marie’s work available for purchase online Marie started gourd art after the pandemic began and has continued for about a year now. She has a history of artistic work with wood and other crafts however the gourd work has been a new and exciting adventure […]
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Ryan Lavorgna
Amber Vase, stoneware Ryan Lavorgna has been investigating the vessel as a means of expression for over 30 years. His style is ever evolving with a current focus on hand building uniquely balanced pieces of art. From taking youth pottery classes to his first formal art schooling at Colby-Sawyer College, where he earned a BFA […]
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Maureen Maalouf
Spring Tree Wine Glass Maureen Maalouf received her art degree at State University of New York at Fredonia and has been painting for many years. She draws much of her inspiration from nature. Trees, flowers, and sunsets are common subjects of her paintings, although she enjoys the freedom of the occasional abstract piece. She is […]
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Janet McCready
Beach Stone Orb, beach stones and adhesive, 7in diameter Two of Janet McCready’s greatest passions are Artistic Creativity and the Ocean. Janet finds beauty in nature, especially when she is at the edge of the Ocean. The community in which McCready lives is on The Long Island Sound. They are lucky to have three community […]
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Diana Eastwood
Moon and Stars Book Art Diana has always loved handmade items. As a child, she was influenced by many of her aunts who spent hours knitting, crocheting, sewing, and trying newly discovered arts and crafts. She was the recipient of many handmade items, which she treasured. Over the years Diana tried her hand at a […]
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Valerie Pettis and Mark Lender
Smeagull the Seagull, A True Story, is Illustrator, Valerie Pettis’s entre into the world children’s book illustration (in a special partnership with author, Mark Seth Lender). Trained as a graphic designer, Valerie Pettis has spent her career developing communications strategies for leading corporations and non-profit organizations. She is best known for her work with human […]
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Lynn Webber
Blue & Brown Waves See Lynn’s work available for purchase online Lynn Webber has been playing with and repurposing glass for the last six years. She designs garden art in the form of bird baths, totems, seed feeders and flowers. She has shown in Simsbury at the Flea and Smorgasbord for the last four […]
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Kristin Hinkle Trainor
Skinny Oval Earrings, Earrings are Sterling silver, with handmade French wire. Earring drop is 2 in. See Kristin’s work available for purchase online Kristin Hinkle Trainor is the artist behind 10-ton goldfish designs, a bespoke jewelry and wearable art studio in Newington, CT. Classically trained under renowned artist Leonard Urso at the prestigious School […]
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Marcia Kindlmann
See Marcia’s work available for purchase online Marcia Kindleman has been making pottery for about 35 years, in stoneware and porcelain. Marcia makes each piece by hand on the potter’s wheel, making individual pieces related in shape as a family. Kindleman’s fascination with glazes led her to years of experimenting, making her glazes from scratch. […]
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Pauline Clifford
Purple Swarovski Cuff See Pauline’s work available for purchase online Pauline Clifford is not an artist by vocation or profession. She is an educator, currently focused on technology infusion in the classroom. Clifford serves as Director of Educational Technology at Quinebaug Valley Community College. In an adjunct capacity, she also teaches English. Pauline delved […]
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Racquel Miller
Antioch Necklace, ancient Roman glass beads, copper wire, gold stainless steel 8 inch chain, gold stainless steel lobster claw clasp, Pendant size: 1in h x 2in w See Racquel’s work available for purchase online Raquel Miller was born and raised in beautiful Southern California. She moved to Connecticut 13 years ago with her husband […]
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Linda Reid
Bejeweled Barrette See Linda’s work available for purchase online Linda Reid developed a love for nature while roaming the fields and woodlands near her childhood home. She took numerous drawing classes at UCONN while completing a degree in environmental horticulture. Linda learned to paint by taking adult education watercolor classes and is self-taught in […]
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Glen Heller
See Glen’s work available for purchase online Glen has been carving decorative wildfowl for over 30 years. He spends between 150 and 250 hours carving and painting each bird with intricate detail to achieve life-like accuracy. As visual reference for his work, Glen uses photographs of each species in its natural habitat as well as […]
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Joanne Brown
Silvery Snowflakes Frame See Joanne’s work available for purchase online Joanne Brown (Mottsie) was born in Boston and moved to Hartford, CT in 1977 when her employer, American Airlines, relocated there. She was fortunate to meet and work with many talented people in an atmosphere that allowed her creative side to flourish. As a child, […]
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Bill Waldron
Walnut Serving Tray with Cheese Tools, wood “In these noisy times we need quiet objects in our lives. To this end, I prefer to make pieces that do not shout “notice me”. I also prefer to show expressed joinery details (dovetails, butterflies, tenons, dowels) in lieu of applied decoration. Final finishes are chosen with respect […]
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Anna Mastropolo
Find Your Own Beautiful Tee Shirt Anna Mastropolo is a textile artist, jewelry designer, and large-scale gouache and mixed media painter. She is inspired by Abstract Expressionism and The Pattern and Decoration Movement. Anna is interested in painting patterns, using patterned paper and textiles (often hand-knit) to create mixed media compositions, celebrating femininity. Anna has […]
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Elizabeth Hargett
Starlight Candleholder, B mix clay, white clay, Cone 6 glaze, 5 1/2in h x 10in w Beth has worked in clay for over 10 years. She worked mainly with functional forms using the wheel until 5 years ago when she began experimenting with altered forms in clay. This led to using piercing techniques to enhance […]
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Monica Hewryk
Masquerade, stoneware, 11in h x 9.5in w x 6.5in d See Monica’s work available for purchase online Monica graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a BA and a focus in ceramics in 2014. She previously worked as the University Assistant at CCSU, the intern at Wesleyan Potters, and a Resident Potter at Guilford Art […]
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Sharon Hosley
In a Fish Bowl See Sharon’s work available for purchase online Sharon was an award-winning potter with twenty-five years’ experience. Developed an interest in design and color on terra cotta clay. She was recognized for her fine work throughout Connecticut and New York. Winning many awards. She was represented in fine craft shows throughout […]
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Sandi Nyren
Gypsy Curtain Bowl, This piece is made with high fire porcelain, 2 1/4 in h x 2 1/4in diameter See Sandi’s work available for purchase online Sandi has been creating with clay for well over 30 years. She is experienced in the production of functional stoneware, raku and majolica pottery. She is now creating […]
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Melinda Shea
Pave Bar Sculpted Mesh Bracelet, silver metal mesh, silver, crystal pave lobster clasp, approx. 7 1/2in x 1 1/2in Melinda Shea’s artwork crosses several disciplines, including jewelry and collage on glass. Her jewelry incorporates richly woven metal with gemstones and Murano glass beadwork. In her collages, she treats glass as a canvas, telling visual stories […]
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Maria Johnson
Vincent Homage, clay and glaze Maria Johnson works in so many mediums that her business card reads “Girl’s Got To Focus!” With a degree in painting from Hartford Art School and a range of exhibits and awards behind her, she nonetheless has only recently begun showing at outdoor art fairs, most recently the 2022 Summer […]
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Maris Fiondella
White Vine Letter J, gouache on paper, 23K gold leaf, Gilded white wood frame, Acid free cream matte, 10in h x 11in w See Maris’s work available for purchase online Maris Fiondella is an illuminator and retired teacher of medieval literature. Studying the Middle Ages introduced her to beautiful illuminated manuscripts with gilded letters and […]
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Gail Grgurich
Assorted Seasonal Blank Note Cards
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Caroline Yankura
Fizz Coral Cups Set, stoneware See Caroline’s work available for purchase online Caroline Yankura was born in New Haven Connecticut, but resided in Portland Maine for eight and a half years, after receiving her BFA in Ceramics in 2013, from Maine College of Art. Caroline has worked as a teacher in her field for […]
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Edith Deeg
Solar Flair Platter See Edith’s work available for purchase online Edith was born in Germany during WWII. Towards the end of the war, the apartment building where she lived was bombed out. Her mother was forced to leave Germany with her two children, running across the border to Switzerland on foot. In those years, Edith […]
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Janice Wood
Small Warm and Cozy Candle NaturallyintheWoods was started in October of 2012 right out of my home in Wallingford, Ct. My love for candles and scents was a natural pairing – I was so nervous – not knowing if I would have the time to pursue my dream. With my husband, Steve and two children […]
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Erica Udoff
Swirled Cellmate Cellphone Bag, white cotton fabric, metallic gold printing Contrasting poly blend divided lining, twist snap closure Poly blend twist long cord, beaded trim, 6.25inH x 4.5W Erica Udoff makes Cellmates just in case she’s not the only one who forgets where she puts her phone down and likes to take it to all […]
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Deborah Churchill
Orange Fibonacci Flower Rock, Acrylic on rock with high gloss Krylon varnish glaze See Deborahs’s work available for purchase online Prior to retirement, Deborah Churchill was the owner and founder of Churchill Consulting, Inc., a highly respected healthcare company that provided specialized services for radiation oncology practices internationally. Previous to that, Deborah worked for […]
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Beth Terhaar
Purples and Oranges Absgract Necklace Beth Terhaar (Bagged by Beth Studio) of Danbury, CT and Jensen Beach, FL was raised in a home with an artistic mother that encouraged creativity with her children. During Beth’s 25-year tenure as a schoolteacher, Beth did floral arranging, made boiled wool purses, and painted glass. She and a friend […]
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Stasia Penkofflidbeck
Thai Forest Earrings, Howlite, 999 Silver Thai bead, sterling silver French ear wires, 1in drop See Stasia’s work available for purchase online
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Annika McKenna
Charlotte Earrings, Sterling Silver, 1.5in drop Annika McKenna is a second generation silversmith and the owner of SeaSalt Design Jewelry. She creates unique collections of handmade Sterling Silver jewelry inspired by nature. Annika is well known for her vibrant colors, coastal lifestyle jewelry, and floral designs. Techniques include: hand forging, precious metal clay, mill rolling, […]
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Will Wilde
Custom, handmade wooden puzzles Will Carswell handcrafts his heirloom-quality, eco-friendly, wooden jigsaw puzzles one at a time from start to finish in the foothills of Western Massachusetts. With each new puzzle he creates, he strives to give you the most memorable, unique, jigsaw puzzling experience possible along with an enjoyable opportunity to slow down amidst […]
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Andy Teran
Little Moby II 12.5in x 4in Growing up in New York City, Andy attended Parson’s School of Design at 17. He worked at finding a medium that fit, trying collage, sculpture, and painting. Eventually he became a carpenter and spent many years since doing art in various mediums as a hobby. He always enjoyed working […]
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Jean-Luc Godard
Lab Retriever Dog Light Impression, pine and lucite with LED bulb See Jean’s work available for purchase online Jean-Luc Godard is an emerging artist who mainly works with sculptural lighting. Originally born and raised in France, he moved to the United States in 1990. He is a self-taught artist that favors wood and metal in […]
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Lina Wilder
Chandelierings Earrings, Argentium sterling silver and multi-color tourmaline Lina Wilder focuses on hypoallergenic materials, clean lines, and natural shapes. Once upon a time, she was an opera singer; currently, she teaches courses in Shakespeare and Renaissance literature at Connecticut College. Idle Gauds is named for a line from _A Midsummer Night’s Dream_: “My love to […]
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Sandra & Whitney Huber
In the Pink Necklace Sandra and Whitney Huber are lampwork artisans located in Essex, Connecticut. The Hubers built their lampworking studio in 2011 at their home in Essex and founded Huber Glass Bead Makers to offer their work for sale. Sandy has had a lifelong interest in many art forms; her educational background is in […]
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Robert Aiudi
Blue Mexican Scarf, wool and acrylic, 60in L x 12in w Robert Aiudi started weaving and spinning at around age 10. His great-grandfather from Province of Marche, Italy was a master silk weaver and the stories of him inspired Robert to learn the craft. In his later teen years, he studied textile arts at Wesleyan […]
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Megan Emily Ely
Blank fine art cards, boxed set of 10 with envelopes Megan Emily Ely is a surrealist & fantasy artist based in Colchester, Connecticut and NYC. She is inspired by fairytales, mysticism, nature, dreams, and magic. Her work is primarily oil paintings, but she also utilizes mixed media techniques. Megan views her art as a medium […]
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Mitchell Rodbell
Moonlight Serenade, watercolor on paper Mitchell is stimulated by color, shapes, textures and movements that one finds in nature, and flow is Mitchell’s passion. Having grown up in New York, Rodbell loves the seascapes, landscapes and terrain of the Northeast. He looks beyond reality, whenever possible and extract the essence of the subject matter at […]
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Ruthanna Terreri
Ruthanna is a Social Impact Purpose and Growth Consultant. For 25+years she has collaborated with nonprofits, philanthropies, and companies helping them put purpose, participation and sustainability at the core of what they do. She is also an award winning professional photographer. She started 86 candles in honor of her Mom and the light she witnessed that engulfed […]
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Gloria Nilsson
Dogwood Blossom Necklace Gloria Nilsson is a professional teaching artist. She received her degree in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute. After working as a graphic designer for several years, Gloria turned her concentration to the fine arts, exploring pastels, oils, watercolor, and acrylics. Nilsson is currently painting on silk, where she applies a variety of […]
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Natalya Prisyagina
Apple in Water. Oil in canvas. 20in h x 16in w; Flowers,. Oil on canvas. 20in h x 16in w; Rose, Oil in canvas. 16in h x 12in w Natalya Prisyagina is a Ukrainian artist working primarily with nature in pointillism, grisaille, decorative painting, hyperrealism, alla prima. Born in Ukraine in 1963, Natalya’s passion for […]
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Roleen Sheehan
A Summers End, watercolor; Autumn Bouquet, watercolor; Jack, watercolor Roleen Sheehan is a Connecticut based artist living in the coastal town of Madison since 1990. She taught Art Education at the elementary level for many years and now spends her time between family, travel and painting, mostly watercolor. Her long time love of gardening has […]
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Barbara Hernandez-Froehlich
Fall Shell, 5.5in L x 3.5in h x 2in deep; Beautiful Cardinal Glass Panel, 8in h x 8in L; Eagle on Slate Rock, 7.5in H x 7.5in L Meet Barbara Hernandez-Froehlich, a retired 20-year law enforcement veteran from New York, now living in Connecticut. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and for the past […]
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Terry Froehlich
Chief, cradled wood panel, maple veneer; acrylic pens, markers and metallics, fabric, acrylic gold silver embellishments; Blue Dala, cradled wood panel, veneer; acrylic pens, markers and metallics, fabric, acrylic gold silver embellishments; Epona, Children’s Book designed and illustrated by Terry Froehlich Terry Froehlich is a mother, grandmother, self-employed residential designer/contractor (day job),author and folk artist. […]
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Susan Thompson
Port Jeff Dragonfly, beach stones on canvas, 5 x 7; I Love, beach stones and seaglass on canvas, 3 x 3; Anchors Away, beach stones on canvas, 4 x 6 Susan and her husband are avid boaters and spend most of their summer weekends traveling to LongIsland, Watch Hill, Block Island, Cuttyhunk and many other […]
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Sharon Smith-Alling
Three quarter ripple necklace, sterling silver 2; Cuff bracelet, Sterling Silver; Hoop with 6 small rings earrings, Sterling Silver2 Sharon Smith-Alling is fairly new to jewelry design and metal smithing but has been long-interested and involved in creative arts. Born and raised in Branford, she attended Fashion Institute of Technology and afterwards worked as an […]
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Samantha Barlow Beamer
Lavender Twilight Mini Scultpure., avender bark, moss; Icicles at Dusk Earrings., labradorite, glass, nickel free studs; Autumn in Sonoma Necklace, quartz, coral, glass on a clear string, loop clasp Samantha spent her life Exploring rocky beaches and daydreaming in the lush forests of New England. A family trip to Monhegan Island in Maine sparked her […]
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Anna Mastropolo
Abstraction Sweater; Mommy and Me Hat and Scarf Sets; The Beach Holds the Key to My Heart Set Anna Mastropolo is a textile artist, jewelry designer, and large-scale gouache and mixed media painter. She is inspired by Abstract Expressionism and The Pattern and Decoration Movement. Anna is interested in painting patterns, using patterned paper and […]
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Megan Emily Ely
Magic Marbles, Oil on Canvas, 25×31; Of Hedge and Secret Sky, Oil on Canvas, 31x_25; Agaric Lullaby, Acrylic on Canvas with Holographic Foil, 9×9 Megan Emily Ely is a surrealist & fantasy artist based in Colchester, Connecticut and NYC. She is inspired by fairytales, mysticism, nature, dreams, and magic. Her work is primarily oil paintings, […]
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T. Willie Raney
Born T. Willie Raney in Washington, D.C., Raney received a B.F.A. from Ithaca College in 1979. During the 1980’s and 90’s she has exhibited in New York City, Port Chester, Silvermine Guild, Norwalk and Essex, Connecticut. She was invited to participate in two shows featuring the works of African Americans at Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia […]
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Tatiana Ferraro
View from Our Deck, watercolor, 22in h x 26in w Tatiana Ferraro was born in Poland and came to the US when she was four years old. She spent her formative years on the Lower East Side, attending St. George Grammar, and High School of Performing Arts where she majored in ballet and studied at […]
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Robert Dietz
Bob Dietz Decided to get back to his roots after retiring from the electronics industry as a chip designer, then a custom home builder, and finally as a home inspector. He began sketching portraits of his grandchildren in graphite. He investigated painting with watercolors and then gravitated back to his “first love,” pastels. Dietz works from […]
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Patti Maher
As an artist, Patti Maher is interested in simple, elegant lines…in shadows and negative space. She works in pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, and sometimes combines these media. Maher’s work is very quiet in nature, taking the subject matter down to its core substance. Her work is intended to provoke deep thought and a feeling […]
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Nancy Gladwell
Nancy Peel Gladwell has been an active artist, working in CT for almost 40 years. After earning a BFA from George Washington U, Gladwell continued her studies in Florence, Italy at the Academia delle Belle Arte and Studio Simi. After returning to the states, Gladwell joined the greater New York Gallery scene exhibiting her work […]
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Molly Waite Lund
Cohabitation, analog collage on bristol board, 17h x 14n w; Dreaming Like Dali, analog collage on bristol board, 12h x 9w; Making Ends Meet, analog collage on Bristol board, 14h x 11w Molly Waite Lund is an analog collage artist who lives in Essex, Connecticut. As a self-taught artist, Lund is continuously experimenting with color, […]
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Linda McCarthy
Linda McCarthy uses the power of color as an important aspect of the way her work portrays the dreams and reality of life through images both real and imagined. Her work often uses nature to portray the darkest and brightest moments in life… the forcefulness and tranquility of water and wind, the everchanging light and […]
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Jeannette Wimmer
Jeanette Wimmer is known for her colorful watercolors and pastels of unique Still Lifes and Landscapes. Jeanette also does portraits in pastel and graphite. She received her BFA in Art Ed from the Hartford Art School of the University of Hartford. She taught for 20 years in Guilford, CT School System and did her Graduate […]
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Michelle Gore
Possibility, pastel on paper board, 16in h x 19in w Michelle Gore is a Connecticut resident and native, having grown up along the state’s shoreline (City of West Haven) and currently residing in the Town of Durham. Michelle is both an artist and an environmental engineer, with both avocations inspired by the natural splendor of, […]
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Rosemary Gates
Searching for Peace,,oil on canvas, 9.5in h x 11.5in w Rose Mary Gates graduated from SCSU with a BS in Art Education and an MS in Art Education as well as an MS in TESOL. As a student, she had work selected for the Three College Art Exhibit representing Yale, Quinnipiac and SCSU. During her […]
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Ron Bence
In her dreams mixed media assemblage 14×24 inches Ron Bence is an assemblage artist and photographer. His passion is assembling separate and distinctive objects into a larger visually stimulating collaborative. Finding a balance within his puzzle pieces of material his art blends metal, wood, and found objects rescued in his travels. Whether it be sculpture […]
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Ann Kelly
Colorado River Bluffs, oil, 20×20, wrapped, Tuscan Village,oil,14×18, wrapped, Peggy’s Cove,oil,14x18framed, Ann Kelly is an artist now living in Madison, Connecticut after recently moving from Holliston MA where she resided for 32 years. She was born in New Jersey and was given her first set of oil paints in 1960 at the age of 9 […]
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Maria Johnson
storm over hammonasset IV Maria Johnson works in so many mediums that her business card reads “Girl’s Got To Focus!” With a degree in painting from Hartford Art School and a range of exhibits and awards behind her, she nonetheless has only recently begun showing at outdoor art fairs, most recently the 2022 Summer Arts […]
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Marc Dutko
Chess Board side view as a game board, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Yellowheart Wood & CT Black Walnut with juice groove & side grips, 15x21x2, Storry Board, Purplehart Wood & Ct Ash with juice groove & side grips, 14x14x1.75 Marc has had a lifelong passion for woodworking and cooking. Degrees in both Architecture and Education […]
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Lois Warner
PARADISE, acrylic on canvas, 24inX24in, JOY, acrylic on canvas, 36inx36in, COLLAGE #1,acrylic, paper on canvas, 20in x 16in Lois Warner is an emerging artist based in Newtown Connecticut. While she has been creating beautiful art for her family and friends for over 30yrs, her recent retirement has allowed her to pursue her passion fulltime. Originally […]
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Lisa Conti
Desert Oasis at Canyon Lake, mixed media, photograph, black ink mounted on wood panel, 11in h x `14in w; Gouveia Vineyards, mixed media, photograph, black ink, mounted on wood panel, 8in h x 8in w; Denver Botanical Gardens, mixed media, photograph, black ink, mounted on wood panel, 6in h x 12in w Lisa Conti, a […]
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Layne Manginelli
Maple Disc Vase, maple burl, base 8in h x 7in w, Segmented Bowl, yellow heart and black wenge, 6in h x 10in w, End Grain Cutting Board, maple, walnut, 12in x 9in Layne has been a woodworker for over 20 years. He was introduced to this craft by his father, a very talented woodcarver. Layne […]
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Laurel Hoynoski
Pink Flowers at Sunset, oil on canvas 9×12; Hazen Barn, oil on canvas board, 11×14; Sunset in Hidden Lake, oil on canvas, 12×12 Laurel Hoynoski is married and mother of four grown daughters. She is currently working as a localAssistant Town Clerk. She became interested in painting as a hobby approximately 15 years ago. Laurel […]
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Katherine Fountain
Amaranth Loves Coleus, acrylic, 10in h x 8in w; Eucalyptus Light, acrylic, 20in h x 12in w; Juniper Sunrise, acrylic, 11in h x 14in w Kate Fountain has been teaching art in public schools for 16 years, and resides in Branford, CT. She has studied painting, drawing, digital media, and pottery. Asan artist she relishes […]
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Phyllis Nolan
Green Nantucket, wrapped seaglass pendant, Blue Dancer, wrapped seaglass pendant, Around the World, wrapped seaglass pendant Phyllis Nolan lived on St.Maarten, where she organized an international jewelry making club. What began as a social activity soon evolved into a passion for making beaded jewelry and wirewrapped seaglass. Living near the ocean made sense to focus […]
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Maria Johnson
Surfing Birds, ceramic on wood sculpture; Made and Found, ceramic and shell earrings; William Noir, fine art photo Maria Johnson works in so many mediums that her business card reads “Girl’s Got To Focus!” With a degree in painting from Hartford Art School and a range of exhibits and awards behind her, she nonetheless has […]
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Marc Dutko
The Spring Board, mixed exotic woods and North American hardwoods, beeswax and mineral oil finish, 22in L x 10in w x .50in thick; Checker Board Chopper, cherry, rock maple, beeswax, mineral oil finish, 16x16x2.5in thick; Yellow Brick Road Chopping Board, yellowheart, black walnut, beeswax, mineral oil finish, 21in L x 15.25in w x 2in thick […]
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Joan Weir
Bright Gingham Tray, fused glass, 9×9; Party Time Tray, fused glass, 5.5×5.5; The In-Between Tray, fused glass, 7.5×12 Joan Weir began working with glass in 2003. After a 10-year hiatus during which she concentrated on getting her Master’s in Deaf Education and PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She has returned to stained glass and the […]
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Linda Reid
Pareidolia-What Do You See, acrylic on canvas 22in h x 18in w Linda Reid developed a love for nature while roaming the fields and woodlands near her childhood home. She took numerous drawing classes at UCONN while completing a degree in environmental horticulture. Linda learned to paint by taking adult education watercolor classes and is […]
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Vincent Palladino
Carthage Ablaze, acrylic, latex paint on canvas,16in h x 20in w Vincent Palladino graduated from Yale, where he majored in Art History, and Columbia Law School. Long a leading intellectual property lawyer, he represented many well-known companies including Coca-Cola, Gillette, Hershey, HBO, Motorola, Nestle and Revlon. A self-trained artist, he has in retirement pursued a […]
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John Murray
Book and Bottles, watercolor See John’s work available for purchase online John Murray was born in New Haven Ct. Throughout his life has pursued a love for Art and design. Spent over forty years in the packaging industry in the Design Department has several Patents and received many awards in the Packaging Industry. He has […]
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Daniel Dahlstrom
Clouds Over the Coastline, oil 26in h x 20in w Dan Dahlstrom is a Connecticut native, raised in Essex, Connecticut and worked in the family decorating business for many years, and currently resides in Chester, Connecticut. Dahlstrom, an award-winning artist, has studied at the prestigious Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. Dan often paints scenes […]
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Tammy Blais
Big Green, oil on linen, 8in h x 10in w, Our Town, oil on canvas, 12in h x 24in w, Fun Time Tugs, 16in h x 12in w, oil on board Tammy Blais is a local CT artist who specializes in coastal art oil paintings. Her days are spent on her professional photography career and […]
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Scott Camphausen
Crystals, limited edition fine art photograph on aluminum, 1 of 10, 16in h x 24in w; Dinner, limited edition fine art photograph on aluminum, 2 of 10, 16in h x 24w; Nurse Shark, limited edition fine art photograph on aluminum, 2 of 10, 16in h x 24in w Scott Camphausen is an award-winning photographer who […]
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Ronald A. Olansen
Garden by Sea, oil 18 by 24; nasturtrium, oil, 11by14; nubble lighthouse,oil,18×24 Ronald Olansen is a retired Mechanical Engineer. He has painted in oils, pastels, acrylics, and watercolor for more than thirty years. Initially self-taught, in recent years, Olansen has taken numerous courses in drawing, paintings, sculpture, illustration and graphic design at Lyme Academy of […]
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Robert Thomas
Gunma Falls, limited edition fine art photograph on canvas, 1 of 5, 27in h x 23in w; Inverted Fall II, limited edition fine art photograph on canvas, 1 of 5, 13in H x 32in W; Inverted Fall I, limited edition fine art photograph on canvas, 1 of 5, 13in h x 22in w Robert Thomas’ background […]
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Marie Angersola
Hummingbirds in Flight gourd; Howling at the Moon Gourd; Snake Gourd Marie started gourd art after the pandemic began and has continued for about a year now. She has a history of artistic work with wood and other crafts however the gourd work has been a new and exciting adventure for her. She is a self- […]
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Lynn Webber
Amber Bloom birdbath, repurposed glass, Blue Waves Birdbath, repurposed glass, Lily in the Garden Birdbath, repurposed glass Lynn Webber has been playing with and repurposing glass for the last six years. She designs garden art in the form of bird baths, totems, seed feeders and flowers. She has shown in Simsbury at the Flea and […]
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Joan Wenzel
Depths of the Sea Necklace, Czech beads, seed beads; Bedouin Coins Necklace, turquoise, jasper, brass chain; Honey Necklace, honey jade, blueberry jade, lampwork, seed beads Joan Wenzel has been a crafter since she was a little girl –she learned to sew when she was 8 years old and is still sewing –but now sewing with […]
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Edwin Lopez
Long Island Sound, oil on panel, 29.5in h x 29.5in w; Sunset, oil on panel, 14in h x 13.5in w; Abandoned Boat, oil on panel, 23.5in h x 17.5w Edwin Lopez is a self-taught artist. Born in New York City, he currently resides in Connecticut. Lopez is a passionate and expressive painter who draws upon […]
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Deborah Simmons
Madison Shore, photograph on wood panel with acrylic, ink pen and cold wax, 18in h x 12in w; Sea Gulls Coolin’, photograph on wood panel with acrylic, ink pen and cold wax, 18in h x 24in w; christ church cathedral at dusk, hartford, side view, acrylics, archival inks, cold wax on paper, 24in h x […]
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Deborah Churchill
Mandala Meditation Stone, handmade gypsum, acrylic paint; Orange -Teal Mandala Painting; Sahara Weave Mandala Painting Prior to retirement, Deborah Churchill was the owner and founder of Churchill Consulting, Inc., a highly respected healthcare company that provided specialized services for radiation oncology practices internationally. Previous to that, Deborah worked for 18 years as a board-certified radiation […]
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Claudine Burns Smith
Mystery Jasper Large Bowl, mid-range glazed stoneware, 13 x 13 x3, Small Green Bowl, mid-range glazed stoneware, 9 x 9 x 2, Black and White Vase, mid-range glazed stoneware, 11 x 11 x 14 Claudine Burns Smith is a ceramic artist. She has had numerous group and solo exhibitions of ceramics, sculptures and works on […]
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Sue Braden Hull
Seashell Necklace; Star Shine Necklace; Turquoise Tango Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet A self-taught jewelry designer and maker, Susan was part of the team at the Bead Hive in Guilford for over 5 years and still is a member of that vibrant artisan community, inspired by some of the masters in that milieu. She is influenced […]
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Tatiana Ferraro
Koi and Waterlilies, watercolor, Exotic Bloom, watercolor, Cypress among Ruins, watercolor Tatiana Ferraro was born in Poland and came to the US when she was four years old. She spent her formative years on the Lower East Side, attending St. George Grammar, and High School of Performing Arts where she majored in ballet and studied […]
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Marie Angersola
Hummingbird Vase Gourd, 9in h x 7in w; Black Swan Lidded Bowl Gourd, 7in h x 5in diameter; Pansies Wind Chime Gourd, 2feet long x 7in diameter Marie started gourd art after the pandemic began and has continued for about a year now. She has a history of artistic work with wood and other crafts […]
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Lynn Webber
Forever Tulip Birdbath, repurposed glass; Fountain Birdbath, repurposed glass; Blue Lagoon Birdbath, repurposed glass Lynn Webber has been playing with and repurposing glass for the last six years. She designs garden art in the form of bird baths, totems, seed feeders and flowers. She has shown in Simsbury at the Flea and Smorgasbord for the […]
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Lori Meehan
Turquoise Square Band Bracelet, turquoise and sterling silver; Turquoise Pendant, turquoise and sterling silver; Moon Ribbon Necklace, sterling silver “The stillness of nature, the curve of a leaf, the bends of a twig, the flow of water over tumbled stones – all of these expressions of nature provide inspiration and creativity when designing my jewelry, […]
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Ned Farrell
New gold flake piece, 30 x 40 Ned Farrell is a collected artist creating big, beautiful, bold, …and gold paintings. Farrell started painting following his sixth-grade year and continued developing his own unique style in his high school years. Ned won awards in various competitions, including one from the New Britain Museum of American Art. […]
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Kim Coughlin
Pink Sky, oil n canvas, 20in h x 16in w Kim Coughlin Tellez obtained a BA in Fine Arts and Latin American Studies at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, in 1985. There she studied painting with Paul Georges and David Campbell and printmaking with Susan Lichtman. Kim used art constantly during her years as a bilingual […]
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Lisa Fatone
Carnelian and Brown Pearl Pendant, carnelian cabochon bezel, .925 silver, Swarovski crystals, pearl string; Glittered Signature Flourish Glass Ornaments, 2.65in diameter; Original Art Snowscenes Greeting Cards, kraft or ivory, 4 x 5.5 Lisa Fatone now works from her home studio; concentrating on freelance graphic design, original watercolors and greeting cards as well as jewelry design. […]
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Margarita Maxson
Born in 1977 in the village of Tulancingo de Bravo, Hidalgo, Mexico; Margarita Maxon has worked designing stages, logotypes, and advertisement for the Federal Government of Hidalgo State, in the departments of Tourism and Economy. Besides, Margarita kept painting for specific clientele, especially portraits and historical themes of Mexico. The principal subjects of her paintings […]
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Beth Joanna Bridge
Beth has been creating art since her earliest childhood memories. She received her BS in Fine Arts and began working as a graphic artist/photographer for BIC Corporation. Putting her career on hold to raise three children she found various creative outlets as a stay at home mom in graphics, set design, costumes and teaching K-8 […]
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Joanna Biskupski
Amazon Journey Necklace, Chrysoprase copper agate; Daytime Stars Necklace, glass, silver, shell; Green Phantom Necklace, Malachite Green Turquoise Joanna Biskupski earned an MFA in graphic design from the Institute of Fine Arts, Krakow, Poland and was awarded a Fellowship from the Polish Association of Artists; and a grant from the Polish Ministry of Art and […]
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Joan Wenzel
Fall Sea Star Earrings, enameled and glass beads, metal rings, Lotus Blossom Earrings, Princess’s Trinket Necklace, assorted Czech glass beads with metal accents See Joan’s work available for purchase online Joan Wenzel has been a crafter since she was a little girl – she learned to sew when she was 8 years old and is […]
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Sue Braden Hull
Cornucopia Necklace, designer Czech glass beads, brass chain See Sue’s work available for purchase online Susan Braden Hull is obsessed with beads and jewelry design. You could say she never met a bead she didn’t like. A self-taught jewelry designer and maker, Susan was part of the team at the Bead Hive in Guilford for […]
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Catherine Stebinger
Sunrise, 22in h x 50in w Creating with her hands has long been part of Catherine Stebinger’s life as a pastry chef. Now retired from the kitchen, that need for tactile expression has been translated into fiber. Catherine layers, rolls, kneads, and dyes various types of wool, silks, and vegetable fibers to create pieces that […]
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Andy Teran
Green Whales, driftwood; Root Whales, driftwood, 16in x 7in each; Ghost Whale, driftwood Growing up in New York City, Andy attended Parson’s School of Design at 17. He worked at finding a medium that fit, trying collage, sculpture, and painting. Eventually he became a carpenter and spent many years since doing art in various mediums […]
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Lisa Conti
View from Inside a Tunnel, mixed media photograph on linen paper with black ink enhancements on wood panel, 8in h x 10w; Soldier and Sailors’ Arch, mixed media, photograph on linen paper with black ink enhancements on wood panel, 7in h x 5w; Genesis, mixed media, photograph on linen paper with black ink enhancements on […]
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Nancy Scilipote
Acorn Teapot, stoneware, 5 x 8; Blue and Green Garlic Keeper, stoneware, 4.5 x 4.5; Three Cornered Bowl, stoneware, 4.5 x 7 Over 25 years ago Nancy’s children gave her a gift of pottery classes and she has been making pots ever since. She was a studio potter at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven […]
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Lori Meehan
Circle basket handle earrings, sterling silver, Sprial Collection, sterling silver, Double Twisted Circle Pendant, sterling silver, Chain Threaded Pendant, sterling silver “The stillness of nature, the curve of a leaf, the bends of a twig, the flow of water over tumbled stones – all of these expressions of nature provide inspiration and creativity when designing […]
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Karen Burke
See Karen’s work available for purchase online Karen Burke has been creating digital art using her own photography, and a bit of Photoshop for the past 5 years. She uses her photography skills, along with Photoshop knowledge to create fun, whimsical animal art. Karen’s goal is to create art that is light hearted, makes people […]
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Robert Page
See Robert’s work available for purchase online Robert grew up in a small town in North Carolina. Where he learned a great deal about art and how welcoming people can be in the art community. Having many experiences and growth, he realized he needed to move on and find a new approach. Now Robert lives […]
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Paul Nixon
See Paul’s work available for purchase online Clondalkin born Paul Nixon has been creating art using a broad range of his artistic skills for the past eighteen years, but his passion for woodworking began in his early childhood. Surrounded by a family of cabinet makers Paul quickly took on the family skills. Paul spent much […]
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Linda Graves
See Linda’s work available for purchase online Graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in art/ illustration. Illustrated over forty books for children, as well as book covers, calendars, puzzles, cards, posters, and magazine illustrations. Also creates Fantasy Art. Paintings as well as sculpture. Shown numerous times at the Eric Carle Picture Book […]
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Dennis Nolan
See Dennis’s work available for purchase online Dennis Nolan has illustrated over thirty books, authoring ten, and is the recipient of a number of awards, including both the SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award for his book Dinosaur Dream, and the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for the book Fairy Wings, which he shares with his wife, […]
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Christine Kornacki
See Christine’s work available for purchase online Christine Kornacki is a children’s book author/illustrator and book cover artist living in Shelton, CT. She creates vibrant oil paintings that invite you into her imaginative world. She has worked for a wide variety of clients in the Kid Lit and Advertising industries. She received her BFA and […]
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Jeni Gray-Roberts
See Jeni’s work available for purchase online Trained in a variety of fine arts media Jeni Gray-Roberts is an emerging artist working predominantly in kiln-formed glass. Her glasswork evokes the movement of light, air and water. She is inspired by all things in nature but is especially fascinated by moving water. Her work is a […]
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Marjorie Sopkin
The Clearing, pastel on archival board, 32in h x 40in w Marjorie studied at the Hartford Art School for two years before transferring to Tyler School of Art where she spent her junior year in Rome before earning her BFA from Tyler in Philadelphia. After college she moved to Guilford, CT and had a successful […]
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Marsha Borden
This piece is an outdoor installation made with acrylic based yarn. This installation or a similar one can be commissioned through Spectrum Gallery for the duration of the Abstracting Nature show. Marsha Borden is an artist who works primarily in mixed media and fiber. She uses abundant, easily available materials and asks her viewers to […]
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Paul Ramsey
Days End, fine art photograph on metal, 20in h x 24in w Paul Ramsey is a life-long landscape and nature photographer. He has lived and photographed on a small lake and wildlife sanctuary for almost four decades. Ramsey is an old-school photographer. He composes carefully in the camera and tries not to waste shots as […]
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Catherine Satsuk
Milky Way, oil, 19.5in h x 25.5in w Catherine Satsuk is an artist who was born in Russia but grew up in Belarus. She received a Master of Jurisprudence degree in 2007; however, painting was always her true love. Catherine discovered her passion to paint when she was in third grade and started to paint […]
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Robert Thomas
Angry Nimbus, limited edition fine art photograph See Robert’s work available for purchase online Robert Thomas’ background in engineering allows him to utilize the ever-changing technology of digital cameras to capture moments that mirror his artistic vision. He has learned not just to document, but also to apply, the creative aspects of composition and […]
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Linda McCarthy
Evening Sky at New Haven Lighthouse, oil, 30in h x 40in w Linda McCarthy uses the power of color as an important aspect of the way her work portrays the dreams and reality of life through images both real and imagined. Her work often uses nature to portray the darkest and brightest moments in life… […]
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Dianne Roberts
Walnut Hill Sunset, fine art photograph Dianne’s interest in photography began in college where she took a black and white photography and darkroom course. Weekend retreats with her husband in the 1970’s provided an interesting locale to expand her interest in photography. It was in this environment that photography became a passion. She began to […]
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Carmen Zambrano
See Carmen’s work available for purchase online Pastel artist Carmen Zambrano was born in Peru and moved to the United States at the age of two. Carmen is now a native of Danbury, Connecticut and has been painting with pastels for the past twelve years. She uses pastels to illustrate and capture scenes from nature […]
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Beyond Anytime: Bivenne Harvey Staiger
Blue Moon, watercolor, 25in h x 17.63in w See Bivenne’s work available for purchase online Bivenne Harvey Staiger is known for her colorful, dramatic watercolors of natural motifs she loves, like birds, other animals and flowers, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards.Among the most recent is the Silver Medal from the American Watercolor […]
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Andrew Laverty
Andrew Laverty has shown in student shows at UMASS and Bridgewater State (Gallery 244, CVPA Campus Gallery, Anderson Gallery), Gallery X, tl6 Gallery, in New Bedford, MA and Imago Gallery in Warren, RI. He received his undergraduate degree in graphic design from Bridgewater State. For the last three semesters, Andrew has taught foundations courses at […]
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Liam Aiken
See Liam’s work available for purchase online Liam made his stage debut in the Broadway play A Doll’s House at the age of seven, and his film debut in Henry Fool (1997). His first major film role came when he starred in Stepmom (1998). Liam has since starred in numerous films and television show.s The […]
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Joanne Brown
Clara and the Nutcracker Wreath, porcelain doll, plastic clock and sleigh; Green and Coral Frame with jewelry accents; Quoth the Raven, Nevermore, resin mirror, plastic skull, faux greenery, enameled frame with jewelry accents Joanne Brown (Mottsie) was born in Boston and moved to Hartford, CT in 1977 when her employer, American Airlines, relocated there. She […]
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Nancy Scilipote
Ladybug Teapot, stoneware, Red Dot Bowl, stoneware, Succulent Pot, stoneware POTTER Nancy Scilipote was given a gift of pottery classes over 20 years ago, from her children, and she has been making pots ever since. She was a studio potter at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven for much of that time but has recently […]
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Jason Neely
See Jason’s work available for purchase online Jason Neely is a photographer from Middletown, Connecticut who shoots a wide range of subjects – from landscapes to street photography – with the natural world and travel two of his favorite subjects. Neely teaches photography classes in Middletown and at the Arts Center Killingworth. His photographs have […]
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Mieke Schuyler
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Beyond Anytime: Melissa Imossi
Yellow Path, Oil on Linen See Melissa’s work available for purchase online Melissa Imossi is an award-winning contemporary realist artist. She was born on Long island, NY where she acquired a passion for the natural world and the desire to capture the essence of that beauty through art. She is known for her close-up […]
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Beyond Anytime: Donald Dressler
See Don’s work available for purchase online in our Beyond Anytime program Don Dressler is an artist, inventor and entrepreneur living in Old Lyme and Glastonbury, Connecticut. Don has been active in industrial graphics and art materials for most of his life. Don holds 15 U.S. patents on inventions relating to the above fields […]
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Beyond Anytime: Jan Prentice
See Jan’s work available for purchase online Jan Prentice’s avian artwork invites viewers to reconnect with nature. Her personal connection with birds began about ten years ago when she began to notice their presence on early morning walks. How was it possible that they’d always been there but she had never noticed? Her initial curiosity […]