Garnet Fire Bracelet 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, and recreational opportunities offered by, our state’s […]
Sunflower Lidded Vessel Maria Campbell enjoys working in a variety of media including ceramics, mosaic, pastel and jewelry. She was a longtime member of Wesleyan Potters, attended the Lyme Academy and studied at both Haystack Mountain Craft in Maine and Snow Farm Craft Center in MA. Always curious, she explores variations on a theme and […]
Rainbow Love Locks, Oil on Board, 9×12 After a successful 30-year career as a public-school art teacher, Pam now spends her retirement years creating works of art and traveling. She works from her own photographs, creating stylized realistic works with a focus on composition, value, and color. Subject matter has ranged from florals in early […]
You Hold the Keys, mixed media Kristin Elise is a painter and mixed media artist from Madison, Connecticut. She is deeply passionate about art in every form and is endlessly curious about the natural world around her. In addition to creating art, Kristin teaches art classes to adults and children of all ages. She taught […]
Hawaiian Love, acrylic, 16in h x 20in w Kim McGennis believes that we are all connected throughout the ages through art, because art is a powerful form of self-expression and is the window into all our souls. Kim has been obsessed with art, painting, drawing and photography ever since she can remember. McGennis looks for examples […]
No, You Go First, fine art photograph on metal, 12in h x 20in w David Zeleznik is an underwater and nature photographer based in Essex, CT. While largely self-taught starting as a young teenager, David has achieved several underwater photography and lighting certifications with the Professional Association of Dive Instructors. Still in high school, David’s […]
Cherry Bowl; Christmas Ornament, exotic woods; Fanxy Cutting Board, maple and walnut Layne Manginelli has been a woodworker for over 20 years. He was introduced to this craft by his father, a very talented Wood carver. Layne has taught himself new techniques and methods to develop his own style over the years. Woodturning and custom […]
Born in Poland Malgorzata Wróbel-Kruczenkow is a painter and author of multimedia installations. Graduate of the Faculty of Cultural Studies at the University of Białystok and the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław. Winner of the Grand Prix at the 3rd Piotrków Trybunalski Art Biennal (2015). Scholarship holder […]
Jons Dahlias mini Vivian F. Zoë is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Ohio State University with degrees in studio art, arts education and administration and theatre design. She has served as the director and curator of several museums including the Slater Memorial Museum in CT. Since retirement, Vivian has focused on […]
ABC’s of Bats by Samuel Swap, softcover 56 pages Samuel Swap is an Illustrator, Printmaker, and Educator from Essex, CT, and is obsessed with all and every form of the line. Sam draws on his love for the natural world to communicate the bountiful wonders biodiversity has to offer us even in our small enclave […]
Long Geometric Edge Tray Studying the work and ideas of Kandinsky and Der Blaue Reiter, Elisa Kayser Eaton has been interested in expressing the spiritual in art. Researching her family history (my grandfather was 1/2 Algonquian) led Elisa to the artwork and ideas of Native America from where she now draws her inspiration. Eaton started […]
Red Sea Glass Pendant Bruce and Gail Barton spend the winter months living aboard their boat in the northern Bahamas collecting rare sea glass shards. The area is rich in beautiful old sea glass as a result of numerous shipwrecks on the reefs off the islands during the early 1800’s. Their jewelry creations feature old […]
Jess Cowher, a native of Southbridge, Massachusetts, developed a passion for photography during her teenage years. Documenting her life and friendships through images, she honed her skills early on.After earning an A.S. in Nuclear Medicine, Jess transitioned her career into RadiologyIT. In 2004, she married her childhood friend, Matthew.As life continued on, Jess rediscovered her […]
Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private […]
Marjan (pronounced “mar-john”) obtained her Bachelor and Masters in Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts, Bologna, Italy. She was also a painting instructor at the Bologna and the Ravenna Academies of Fine Arts. She has been a professional painter for over 20 years with exhibitions in Venice, Milan, Bologna, Ferrara, Ravenna, and Berlin. […]
Jena Maki is an artist known primarily for her landscape work in oils. Working in realism, and inspired by the picturesque landscapes of New England, her paintings transport viewers into a realm where reality seamlessly merges with the imagined. Maki’s artistic journey is defined by a profound connection to the autumnal essence of nature. While […]
Gillian Carson, originally from England, now resides in charming Essex, CT, where she finds inspiration in the rich history of New England and her English roots. Her passion for crafting jewelry manifests in pieces that harmonize old-world elegance with modern sensibility. With a distinct floral and vintage aesthetic, Gillian specializes in crafting heirloom-quality hairvines, combs, […]
Anne Marie Papineau is a fine artist living in Litchfield, CT. She received her BFA in Printmaking with a minor in drawing. Subtle drawing detail and layered texture developed through the printmaking process continues into her other art media. Papineau Studio distinctive glassware is created by first etching, then painting in multiple layers on crystal […]
“ROCK-A-BYE BABY”, Wood, Acrylic and Fabric, 15” H x 20” L x 19” W Pamela Chandler is a 26-year resident of Essex, Connecticut. Originally a classical ballet dancer, Pamela’s past experiences with dance and music are now expressing themselves through her latest works. She breathes life into damaged or vintage treasures and transforms them into […]
Say Yes to Your Creative Self by Mary O’Connor, paperback, 132 pages, Three Chairs Publishing, Branford, CT “Say Yes! to Your Creative Self” is an invitation to creativity. Written by Old Saybrook author, poet, painter and lover of nature, Mary O’Connor, this full-color, self-help book is filled with tips and prompts, photos and inspirational writings on […]
Things Words Cannot Say, Oil, 30×40 Christina Cowan is a full-time artist in Connecticut as well as a licensed social worker. She grew up surrounded by art and involved in art, as both her mom and aunt are artists, sharing an art studio together. Christina has volunteered at the Killingworth Art Center while in high […]
Ruby Swirl Pendant 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 art […]
Pine Needle Basket w Painted Bird and Handles, long leaf pine needles, wooden center w. painted bird, raffia, string, 9in h x 11in w After thirty years of management in Human Resources and technology, Ann Carney and her husband retired from Connecticut and Pennsylvania jobs to twenty-three years of Florida living. They spent winters exploring Florida and […]
Universal Wish, botanical art 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 […]
Heart of the Mystic Pendant Jessica Pack has always had a passion for the mysterious and mystical aspects of life, even from childhood. Since 2008, her interests have been deeply rooted in energy healing, spirituality, and the exploration of both contemporary and ancient methods for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. She holds qualifications as […]
Louie Pisterzi, Whispers of Winter, oil on canvas Born in Amaseno, Italy on April 7, 1955, Louie Pisterzi began his artistic exploration at Vanier College, where he immersed himself in a multifaceted curriculum encompassing architecture, painting, drawing, and photography. This diverse educational background nurtured Pisterzi’s creative instincts and provided him with a solid framework to […]
Sarah Watson 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 to photograph nature, sunsets, beach scenes, seasonal scenes, mountains, and people. As […]
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 others. Lynelle […]
Peaceful Winter White 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 […]
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 […]
New Life After Wildfire, fine art photograph, 20in h x 16in w Sarah Watson Anderson has always had an eye for creative photography even as a child using a Brownie camera, her first camera. She had her first exhibition at her high school in Massachusetts which was written up in the newspaper. Sarah had formal […]
Serenity Thomaston, watercolor, 19in h x 25in w 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 […]
Funny Turquoise Bird 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 […]
Swirls Pendant After earning her BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing (and a Studio Art minor), Dawn entered the workforce in Consumer-Packaged Goods as a market research analyst. Flash forward 17 years and an MBA later, she was doing rather well in business and in her career but always felt as though […]
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 […]
Petite Pot Mushroom w. Red flowers, fused glass 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 […]
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, […]
Shizzle-Swizzle Trinket Box Eric grew up in rural, Northern New Jersey graduating with a BS from Southern CT State University. He finished his Masters of Education at Sacred Heart University, with more Master’s work at Yale University. He is a science teacher in the Madison public schools, teaching genetics, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. Eric is […]
Vesuvius Pom Pom Hat 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 […]
Silk Road Turquoise Pendant, Swarovski Crystals 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 […]
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 […]
Jewels of the Nile Pendant 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, […]
Santa’s Boots 0-3 months Baby Moccasins 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, Valerie stretched her talents […]
Words of Inspiration Wine Charms-set of 6 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 […]
Treble Clef Teapot Hayne Bayless is a self-taught ceramic artist who established Sideways Studio in Ivoryton, CT in 1990. In 1992, after 10 years at a perfectly good job at a newspaper, he quit to make pots. He abandoned wheel-throwing early on, preferring the freedom of handbuilding afforded by slabwork and extrusions. Bayless uses silkscreens […]
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 […]
Best Friends Standing Panel, slate 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 them […]
Mini Grecian Urn, felted wool 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 range […]
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 […]
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. […]
Kitties Garden Wall Vase 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 packaging for Play-Doh® and other global brands. Now retired, […]
Blue Scrolls Bowl, fused glass 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 whimsical creations with a emphasis on picture frames and […]
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, […]
Peppermint Twist Sock Monkey 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 items for family, friends, and Church fairs. She has always had an interest in […]
Blue Pear #2 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, terra-cotta clays along with high fire gas […]
Flora Cat Strut Apron. Made of 100% cotton duck cloth. See Kathleen’s work available for purchase online
Love Grows, fine art photograph Gloria Nilsson is a professional teaching artist. She enjoys teaching art at Spectrum Gallery, including the Fashion Illustration & Nature Camp programs. Gloria also teaches a weekly art program at Masonicare at Chester Village and was the Art Instructor at St. Mary School, Branford, CT (currently East Shoreline Catholic Academy) […]
Flame Scarf 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 everyone should […]
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 […]
Forest Green Bottle Tray with Knife, fused glass 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 […]
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 […]
Red Moon Rising 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 worked as a book designer and illustrator and has executed designs and […]
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 […]
Golden Chopstix 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 the gourd artist community. She then opened her […]
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 […]
#1-Cat Playing with Blue Thread 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 steps easily across the waking world from the land of dream into the boundaries separating realism from haunted surrealism. Viewers become […]
Triangle Stud Earrings 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 people through emotion with her paintings. She specializes in landscape/architectural paintings, primarily commissioned by […]
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 […]
Trailed Red Bowl 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 exhibited and sold his work nationwide in different galleries and exhibitions, gaining him recognition from NBCs“Today Show” and nationally […]
Saturn Earrings, Lampwork 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 glass, semi-precious stones, crystals and handmade lamp […]
Downton Abbey Earrings 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 by art, design and fashion, and creates handcrafted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amber Textured earrings 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 community art centers. She started her art business, […]
Red Delight Earrings 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 as an accidental attempt to make pottery. Twenty years ago, Carol took her first jewelry class at Wesleyan […]
Pink Cloud Knit Hat 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 the common supermarket plastic bag by cutting, twisting, weaving, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Perfect Drop Pendant, polymer, resin, bail with cubic zirconia, gold-filled chain, 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 […]
Kiss and Makeup Day, fine art photograph on metal, 13in 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Holiday Red Scarflet 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 and traveling the world, she designed and […]
Rainbow Dichroic Glass Pendant 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, and earth, the award-winning artist uses the organic elements of her materials to bring the glass to life. While Huddleston has […]
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 […]
Paper Snowflake Cuff 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 building new spaces. O’Brien attended Hartford […]
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 […]
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 […]
Silver Basket Earrings 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 in the hectic television industry in NYC and looking […]
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, […]
Dragon Fruit Scarf 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 […]
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. […]
Pit Fired Porcelain Bottle Vase Megan Cassidy explores the technical and formal qualities of relief patterned surfaces on both decorative and functional wheel thrown ceramics. She is currently finishing her Master’s of Science in Art Education Degree at Central Connecticut State University where she focused on developing a series of vessels that pushes the structural […]
Lovely Stained Glass Decorative Box 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 two favorite passions: photography and stained glass. She learned to […]
Zigzag vase 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 at Wesleyan Potters for many years, becoming a […]
Wedding Day Pendant 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 sheep which provides wool to spin, weave, and knit. When Leigh’s daughter was born she embarked on […]
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, […]
Wire Coral necklace Jessica Dickens is an artist whose passion for creating original handmade jewelry spans over two decades. With an eye for bold and unique designs, Jessica draws inspiration from abstract and organic elements, infusing each piece with a distinctive touch. Many designs feature wire crochet and are inspired by its fluidity, reflecting a free-spirited aesthetic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tart Burner 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 working pottery studio. Gerr says: “My work in clay has been a gradual exploration and unfolding […]
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 […]
Garland Holiday Bell 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, casseroles and goblets. Hannah became a potter […]
Medium Bowl with Brown Rim 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 be molded and shaped infinitely. I was drawn back to it in adulthood after college. My degree was in Television […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pinky Cabled Hat 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 Christine […]
White Daisy Bowl 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 water’s edge. The transformational relationship between water and sand in its’ […]
Red Papyrus Vessel 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 BFA in Graphic Design. Rosemary has had two careers, the first: As an Elementary Art Teacher in Pittsburgh, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Little Gold Bracelet 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. She has studied jewelry at the Guilford Art […]
Alina Children’s Purse 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 mother of three living in France, knitting was her main hobby, but she also tried […]
Swarovski Crystal Bracelet 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 that the owner gave her a set […]
Esmeralda Cowl 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, brooches and vests to seamless […]
Vesuvius Blue Tray II 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 undergrad at Central Connecticut State University, he was introduced to ceramics which began his lifelong interest. He has since devoted […]
Black and Gold Spider, beads and wire 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 the world of traditional medium, and began to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ring and Bar Pendant 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 of techniques including wire-wrapping, braiding, crocheting, weaving […]
Blue Sky Pearl 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 […]
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 […]
White Accent Dish 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 […]
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 […]
Shadow Garden Mug 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, glazing and firing. After receiving her Ph.D. in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yonomà with Gold Luster Cup 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 […]
Snow Dance mug 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 known […]
Full Moon Beach Stone Orb 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 beaches. Every stone in […]
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 […]
Poinsettia Bloom Birdbath, recycled 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 last four years. She had a show at the […]
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 […]
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. […]
Small Freshwater Pearl Bracelet 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 into the world of jewelry making at […]
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 […]
Winter Wonderland Decorative Tin 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 acrylics. By combining her scientific knowledge […]
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 […]
Floral Abalone Frame 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, her mother, a talented artist, encouraged her […]
Fall Foliage Skirt 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 been involved in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Purple Passion Bowl 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 delicate porcelain miniatures expressing her love of nature. Sandi has been a member of Wesleyan Potters since 1991 and now also shows her work […]
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 […]
Homage to Vincent 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 Festival […]
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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Mudslide Sundae Cupss 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 ages 5-17, as well as also been recognized in a […]
Solar Flair Platter 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 cherished the few belongings they owned. She […]
Medium Cracklin Firewood Soy 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 […]
Royal Ruffled Circles Pendant, polymer clay 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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Growing Old Together, driftwood wall sculpture 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 […]
Bubbles Light Impression 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 his creations. His work on sculptural lighting focuses on organic designs and futuristic concepts. His […]
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 […]
Pansies Table Runner, 58in Long x 14in wide Mitzie Kalolo of East Lyme, CT is a life-long, self taught sewing and quilting hobbyist. Mitzie has enjoyed transitioning into retirement and being able to spend time creating and honing her craft. She most enjoys sharing her homemade items with friends and family. Handmade sewn and quilted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Peppermint Heart Pendant 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 […]
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 them one-of-a-kind pieces. She also uses […]
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 later added jewelry and beaded accessories […]
Nuts for You, oil on canvas Jacqueline Benoit is a native of Massachusetts. After high school she enlisted in the Navy and enjoyed the many places she was deployed, especially GTMO Cuba. She has lived all across the United States even as a civilian. In 2009 she was diagnosed with a rare form of trigeminal […]
MET couple 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 Festival in […]
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 been involved in 36 art shows […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guys and Babes Paul Essenfeld is a photographer who only later in life began to treat photography as art. Since 1964 he has employed photography for advertising and journalism and published a regional magazine for five years. Now he calls himself “an opportunity picture taker.” “I very rarely set up a picture, although I do […]
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 […]
Puppy Love, oil on canvas, 15.5in h x 12.5in w Pat is a self-taught artist. Art has always been a part of Pat’s life, beginning at a very young age. Pat was influenced early on by her grandmother, who took painting classes and filled her basement with paintings and her brother who grew up to […]
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 […]
Molly Waite Lund is an analog collage artist who lives in Essex, Connecticut. As a self-taught artist, Lund is continuously experimenting with color, shape, relationships, and negative space. She is compelled to repurpose vintage papers as a reminder of the history that has shaped her life. In her collages, the world that Lund imagines is […]
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 […]
Stolen Kisses, acrylic on heavy canvas paper, 31in h x 25in w Kim Kordonowy was an “Air Force Brat”, who grew up in many locations including Tokyo, Japan. Her grandmother, an artist, was an early inspiration, as was her mother, a seamstress and crafter. Kim received a B.S at the University of Missouri in Interior […]
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 […]
Hoping for Peace, oil on canvas, 16in h x 20in 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 […]
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 […]
Holly Snowman Marianne Dietz hails from Long Island, New York. She and her husband, Bob, came to Connecticut 43 years ago, settled in Madison and raised two children. Marianne worked as an Executive Assistant in the business and academic world for more than 40 years. Most recently, at Yale Law School for close to 20 […]
City Lives, collage Molly Waite Lund is an analog collage artist who lives in Essex, Connecticut. As a self-taught artist, Lund is continuously experimenting with color, shape, relationships, and negative space. She is compelled to repurpose vintage papers as a reminder of the history that has shaped her life. In her collages, the world that […]
Lace Angel, mixed media, 19in h x 15in w Marianne Dietz hails from Long Island, New York. She and her husband, Bob, came to Connecticut 43 years ago, settled in Madison and raised two children. Marianne worked as an Executive Assistant in the business and academic world for more than 40 years. Most recently, at […]
Divine Love, acrylic, 30in h x 40in w Deepti Gondia was born in India, where color is part of every festival such as Holi, Diwali. She is a self-taught artist and paints in semi abstract and abstract styles. She established an early interest in making art while growing up in school and she took art […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lisa Conti, a lifelong native of central CT, is reawakening the artist within after a 22-year career as a middle school social studies teacher. Prior to her teaching career, she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Connecticut. It was here that she was introduced to and fell in love with […]
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 […]
You’re My World, watercolor 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 Society’s 152nd International Exhibition (2019). She is professionally affiliated with […]
Vigeland Lovers, Norway, fine art photograph From the time Mallorie Ostrowitz earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts at Queens College, photography has been a major focus. Several years later, she returned to the City University of New York to complete a Master of Fine Arts, Degree in painting. Following graduation, Mallorie worked […]
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 Festival in Essex, CT. […]
Soulmates, fine art photograph, 16in h x 20in w Mary Dutko (Meko) is a free-spirited native of the CT shoreline and lifelong craftswoman. Meko’s career as one of Connecticut’s premier floral designers dates back to the 1980’s. She has been an instructor in the craft of Art Clay jewelry and a versatile artisan working in […]
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 […]
Walking in Elizabeth Park, mixed media, 16in h x 12in w Jeff Blazejovsky was born and raised in Northeastern Ct. He always had the natural ability to draw and paint, since childhood. Now retired, he’s doing full time what he’s always loved as a second career. His medium of choice is watercolor and he also […]
Tango, pen and ink, 20in h x 16in w Mark Hannon Studied illustration at the Paier School of Art, formerly in Hamden, CT and currently works as a web & graphic designer. He is also the president of Arts Alliance of Stratford and hosts 4 online figure drawing sessions per month. He has exhibited his work […]
Timeless Love, watercolor 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 acrylics. By combining her scientific knowledge of […]
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 […]
Teddy Bear, oil, 23.5in h x 19.5in 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 of his […]
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 […]
Scott Camphausen is an award-winning photographer who draws his inspiration from the ocean and nature around him. His love of the water can be seen in in his dramatic seascapes and the creatures found below the waves. He earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University. He draws on this […]
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 the freedom offered with digital image processing. This allows Robert to create a more engaging […]
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 glass, semi-precious stones, crystals and handmade lamp work beads (which she and […]
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 […]
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 therapist at Yale and 4 years as a supervisor at Waterbury Hospital Cancer Center. Deborah’s […]
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 […]
Little Polka Dot Purse, felted Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. […]
Creating and making has long been part of Catherine Stebinger’s life as a chef. With the discovery of all that can be done with sustainable wool, Catherine now layers, rolls, kneads, and dyes all types of wool, silks, and vegetable fibers to create pieces that range from soft shimmery hats and scarves to sturdy purses, […]
Scene D’amour Collage Mixed Media Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is […]
My Forever Playmates, watercolor Inspired to express the beauty she saw in the New England landscape, Jeannette began painting in oils in Springfield, Massachusetts in the 70’s. Jeannette enjoyed the honor of accepting awards including, “Best of Show” in the Greater Hartford Open. During this period, she was commissioned by Better Homes and Gardens to design for their […]
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 by art, design and fashion, and creates handcrafted jewelry that is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 years. She had a show at the Historical Society in Simsbury and […]
World of Love, gold flakes a d spray paint, 30in h x 40in w 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 worked as a book designer and illustrator and has executed designs and illustration projects for […]
Everlasting Love, acrylic 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 been involved in […]
Holiday Gift, oil on canvas Patricia Corbett is an oil painter who has exhibited mainly in Connecticut and California. She has become well known for her paintings of the Merritt Parkway landscapes, bridges, lyrical trees and more recently, figures and portraits. using a mixture of the French and California impressionistic style. Ms. Corbett was born […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 given that up to spend more time in my own studio. I use stoneware […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Rocking Chair. Relief Print. 9×12 Diane Rubacha of Middletown earned a degree in fine art from Middlesex Community College, a degree in art education from Central Connecticut State University, and has taken workshops in painting, collage, and printmaking. Working primarily in watercolor and relief printmaking, her work depicts subjects observed locally and during her […]
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 Jen and Kyle behind me […]
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 […]
Walnut and Teak Lidded Vessel Sergio moved from Rome, the Eternal City to a small town in CT after an early retirement from an academic life in Surgical Pathology. Sergio is a self-thought photographer. He often indulges in still life compositions where he can play with light and colors to give depth and vibrancy to […]
Glass Tree Sculptures Carol Dunn is an award-winning printmaker, photographer, and mixed media artist, specializing in alternative processes for creating artwork. She exhibits frequently in the New England area and on the Outer Banks of North Carolina where she vacations. She is an Elected Artist in the Norwich Arts Center, Mystic Arts Center, Essex Art […]
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 […]
Kiss 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 if he were still using Kodak film. Paul tries to capture […]
Love Is Everywhere, oil on canvas, 25.5in h x 19.5in 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 […]
A Touching Scene, limited edition fine art photograph, 1 of 5, 20in h x 16in w 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 […]
Exploding Glass, fused glass, 16in h x 12in w 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 […]
My Sweet Dog Zeta, fine art photograph, 16in h x 20in w 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Diane Rubacha of Middletown earned a degree in fine art from Middlesex Community College, a degree in art education from Central Connecticut State University, and has taken workshops in painting, collage, and printmaking. Working primarily in watercolor and relief printmaking, her work depicts subjects observed locally and during her travels. She enjoys painting regularly with […]
Madame Rue and Love Potion #9, oil and gold leaf, 20in h x 16in w Ted is a Connecticut native residing in Uncasville, with a degree in Tool and Manufacturing Technology from Norwich Free Academy. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney in a metallurgical research lab until 1969 when he joined the USN Submarine […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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