Dawna Hasara is driven by the endless capacity to convey texture and atmosphere through the media of watercolor. Inspired by nature and local cultures, Dawna has taken up and dedicated much of her retirement to learning this medium, developing a personal voice that describes her love of light, composition, mood, and color. A recent move […]
Artistic, Expressive, Useful and Durable best describe the pieces that are created at The CT Board of Chefs. Marc and Mary are a husband and wife team with a passion for fine woodworking, fine food and beautiful photography. Through combined artistic skill and vision, they have been creating unique, artisan, heirloom quality kitchen woodenware since […]
Yvonne Rafferty is a first generation American who has traveled extensively. She has lived in Europe and has been to the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and England. She has degrees in commercial flight/aviation administration, is a private pilot and has a postgraduate certificate in legal studies. Her latest adventure was photographing one of […]
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 rights issues, notably, The United Nations International Woman Year Symbol, now in its’ fifth decade of use worldwide. She has developed visual communications for international corporations […]
Sabley Peralta is a self-taught artist that started painting 4 years ago. Born in New York but spent many years in South America (Guayaquil, Ecuador). Peralta has always been interested in working with her hands. As a child, she was excited about textiles and ceramic crafts. Today, Sabley enjoys painting because it fills her soul with happiness […]
Rosanna Mitchell is a contemporary impressionistic artist who moved to Branford CT from Jackson Hole WY where she lived for 25 years. She was a partner in a successful Interior Design studio/gallery which represented her art along with other Jackson Hole artists. Eclectic in style she is inspired by nature and is always looking for […]
Rebecca Keller’s oil paintings are distinct images that stand alone, but make up a body of work that together begins to tell a story inviting the viewer to be a participant in articulating a narrative for themselves. The philosopher Emil Kant said that how we perceive objects or phenomena are not the things in themselves but […]
Katherine Lechler was born and raised on Long Island’s South Shore, in the small beach community of Point Lookout, New York where she spent summer days with her family. Katherine’s artwork is inspired and fostered by her love for the outdoors, noting the beauty and serenity of the landscapes that lay before her every day. In 1985 Lechler earned […]
Jamie has spent most of her life in Connecticut, her home state. She enjoys traveling and meeting new people. Jamie accidentally discovered her hidden photography and artistic abilities while she was on a “finding myself quest.” She was invited to show her works at The DeBlois Gallery in Rhode Island and has been accepted into a […]
Carol Courtney pursued a career in art in 1974 at the University of New Haven, completing an AS in Commercial Art in 1978. Various career relocations orientated Carol to resume her studies. While working at the University of Hartford, encouraged by both students and professors she completed her degree and was awarded BFA, Painting in 2020. […]
Barbara Soares, MA, is an award-winning fine art photographer, musician, certified sound healing practitioner and digital imaging pioneer. She received her training in photography and creative arts expression from The New School, Pratt Institute, Barnard College, and The Graduate Institute, and has studied with Arthur Robbins, John Paul Caponigro, Tillman Crane and Alberto Villoldo. Her […]
Susan Dangle has had a needle in her hand as far back as she can remember. Susan’s needle arts progressed from sewing dolls and stuffed animals as a youngster and teen to intricate embroidery of all kinds. Her current passion is beadweaving, in which every design is fashioned using needle and thread, one bead at […]
See Michelle’s work available for purchase online Michelle Kaufman is known for vibrant figurative works that feel alive, as well as conceptual text based art. On 9/11/2001, she was on the plane that took off one hour before the one that crashed in Pennsylvania. That day provided her subconscious with indelible proof of our ephemerality. […]
See Jill’s work available for purchase online Jill Abele Butcher tells a story of contemplation in her paintings. The mysterious world of images and ideas are an impetus for her visual statements. Her creative mind wants to solve a problem, form an idea, find an answer, build a structure, and compose an artifact. For her, […]
See Carol’s work available for purchase online Carol Lowbeer specializes in photography of animals and seascapes which she enhances digitally with a variety of painterly effects to recreate the mood of the original scene. She especially enjoys photographing animals interacting with one another such as courtship activities. She also enjoys combining photography, art, writing and […]
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 glass, semi-precious stones, […]
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 still is a member […]
See Carol’s work available for purchase online Carol’s jewelry designing began as an accidental attempt to make pottery. Twenty years ago, Carol took her first jewelry class at Wesleyan Potters. Over the years she has perfected her craft by attending numerous workshops in Connecticut and New York. Dorman enjoys the entire process of designing and […]
See Maryann’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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, Shino was fascinating that the things which […]
See Margie’s work available for purchase online Margie Rosenberg draws her inspiration from a deep connection with nature, her love to connect others to nature’s wonders, and the colorful diversity of many cultures’ clothing and traditions. Extensive traveling, and now living in the northeast has provided a diversified backdrop for artistic creation. Surrounded by art […]
See Linda’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
See Jean’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
See Nancy’s work available for purchase online 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 for much of that time but have since given that up to spend more time […]
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, her mother, a […]
See Sharon’s work available for purchase online Sharon owns her own business, AdviCoach, which allows her to work with small business owners to define what success means for them and to identify the steps to achieve it. She is an advocate for making work support lifestyle goals and would like to see all business owners […]
“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 for the wood as well as the […]
See Carole’s work available for purchase online Carole’s talent was first recognized in elementary school when an observant teacher selected one of her projects for a local art display. A charcoal portrait of Lincoln executed as a high school student earned Carole an art school scholarship which served as the foundation of a lifetime devoted […]
See Elaine’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 ages 5-17, as well as […]
See Beth’s work available for purchase online 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, andpainted glass. She and a […]
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 his creations. His work on sculptural lighting focuses on organic designs […]
See Sandra and Whitney’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
See Kristie’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 sheep which provides wool to spin, weave, and knit. When Leigh’s daughter was […]
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, and crafting as a hobby. She was trained to be a stylist at Marinello […]
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 University and Sacred Heart. Currently Eric is a science teacher in the Madison public school […]
See Dina’s work available for purchase online Dina Belyayeva was born and raised near Moscow, Russia, and received her fine arts training at a school affiliated with a historical artist colony where great Russian artists found creative inspiration. After her move to the U.S., she worked in academics and business while supporting her family. In […]
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, she can be found working with fine art photography as well […]
See Stephanie’s work available for purchase online Stephanie Rogers became passionate about painting in 2015. As a resident who has lived in Simsbury, Canton and now Barkhamsted, she is drawn to painting the beauty in the Connecticut Valley. She also paints New England and scenic places she has visited, creating landscapes and vistas that “take […]
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, glazing and firing. […]
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 been involved with watercolor […]
See Daniel’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 The Institute of American Indian Studies in Connecticut and WNET Channel 13 in New York – and […]
See Pauline’s work available for purchase online I am not an artist by vocation or profession. I am an educator, currently focused on technology infusion in the classroom. I serve as Director of Educational Technology at Quinebaug Valley Community College. In an adjunct capacity, I also teach English. I delved into the world of jewelry […]
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 acrylics. By […]
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 delicate porcelain miniatures expressing her love of nature. Sandi has been a member of Wesleyan Potters since 1991 and […]
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. Darrell decided to enter carving competitions and have won numerous awards and […]
Dave Farrington is 85 years young. He lived in Bridgeport CT until 1960. When Dave married, they move to Fairfield. Farrington spent 4 years in the Air Force and then went to work for Avco Lycoming Textron Allied Signal as a mechanical technician. At the age of 42 he met a carver wo agreed to […]
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 whimsical creations with an emphasis on […]
Tammy Blais is a Connecticut based artist who specializes in coastal oil paintings. Growing up in Rhode Island and frequent visits to the coast always gave her inspiration and calmness which sets the tone today in her creations. Tammy hopes her paintings invoke happiness in those viewing her work. Being self-taught, she lets her imagination […]
Connecticut-based artist Sarah Baskin paints impressionistic watercolor landscapes and seascapes. She is attracted to the transparency of watercolor and how the white of the paper shines through the paint. In each image she paints, Sarah aspires to be a painter of light, focusing on how the sunlight plays across the side of a building or how […]
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 […]
Raquel Miller was born and raised in beautiful Southern California. She moved to Connecticut 13 years ago with her husband and three very energetic boys. She was inspired to make her own jewelry to encourage beauty, expressive language, and individuality. With a passion for the 16th-18th century she tries to incorporate similar features with a […]
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 […]
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- taught artist who loves to create artwork that people will […]
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 […]
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 elementary teacher in Los Angeles, where she lived for 34 […]
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 […]
Deborah is a music professor at Manchester Community College (MCC) preparing students for a vocation in music as well as those who seek music knowledge for personal interest. She is conductor and clarinetist for the MCC Chamber Ensemble. Deborah also enjoys the process of creating visual art. Simmons enjoys taking studio arts courses when able. […]
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 […]
Claudine Burns Smith is a ceramic artist. She has had numerous group and solo exhibitions of ceramics, sculptures and works on paper in the United States, France, the former Soviet Union and China. She taught art at the college and high school levels for many years and is retired now. She makes functional ceramic work […]
See Ceal’s work available for purchase online 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 of discovery, […]
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 from soft shimmery vests and […]
Carol’s jewelry designing began as an accidental attempt to make pottery. Twenty years ago, Carol took her first jewelry class at Wesleyan Potters. Over the years she has perfected her craft by attending numerous workshops in Connecticut and New York. Dorman enjoys the entire process of designing and making jewelry and tries to use the […]
See Regina’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 still is a member of that vibrant artisan community, inspired by […]
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 […]
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 education with a […]
Marie is a self-taught artist who loves to create designs that people can use in their homes. She grew up in Chester, CT and attended Valley Regional High School, in Connecticut. Marie has done many crafts and artwork, for example: painting on wood; however, working with gourds is her new and exciting adventure. This new […]
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 […]
Lori Meehan “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, which I like to think of as wearable art. I enjoy the process of taking a flat piece of […]
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 a designer […]
Larry has been showing photographic images at Art and Craft shows for about 20 years. His images have won several awards including first placements in New England Camera Club and Land Trust competitions. Larry’s work can be seen at several outdoor art festivals including prestigious shows in Mystic, Old Saybrook, West Hartford, Niantic and Stamford […]
Lawrence J. Bilansky, JD, CPA’s interest in photography stems back to the fifth grade when he got his first camera. In college he worked as a newspaper photographer for the UWM Post and as a freelance stringer for several local weekly papers. Larry moved on to become a wedding photographer for one of Milwaukee’s more […]
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 for American Craftsmen at RIT, and Pierre Schlevogt at the Fachhochschule fur Gestaltung in Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany – Kristin creates “fun & funky jewelry […]
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 elementary teacher in Los Angeles, where she lived for 34 […]
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 […]
Deborah is a music professor at Manchester Community College (MCC) preparing students for a vocation in music as well as those who seek music knowledge for personal interest. She is conductor and clarinetist for the MCC Chamber Ensemble. Deborah also enjoys the process of creating visual art. Simmons enjoys taking studio arts courses when able. […]
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 mechanically inclined and chose vocational training as a machinist which he followed for the entirety […]
Susan Zirlen is a mixed media textile artist who has combined her passion for collecting and curating vintage fabric with her love of the natural world, Her obsession for vintage fabrics started early discovering, collecting and interpreting stories stitched into textiles found at church and tag sales. Additionally, she is a beachcomber and nature lover […]
Connecticut-based artist Sarah Baskin paints impressionistic watercolor landscapes and seascapes. She is attracted to the transparency of watercolor and how the white of the paper shines through the paint. Sarah aspires to be a painter of light, focusing on how the different effects of sunlight. Sarah work has been juried into the Lyme Art Association, […]
See Michael’s work available for purchase online Michael is a graphic designer, photographer and illustrator based in Clinton, CT. He balances his personal work with providing visual communication services to mid-size corporate and non-profit clients. His work in photography began with film, particularly using medium and large format cameras both in the field and […]
Sharyn Farrell received a box camera from her father at the age of 8 and has been shooting ever since. She has traveled to 19 countries focusing on photojournalism and abstract photography. Education and Memberships in the field of visual arts include The University of Connecticut, Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College, Southeastern Connecticut Film, […]
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 exhibited and sold his work nationwide in different galleries and exhibitions, gaining him recognition from […]
See Joanna’s work available for purchase online Joanna Chapin has a BFA in Theater Design but primarily worked as a Stage Manager and prop designer. After having children, she attended and graduated from the NY School of Interior Design with Highest Honors. Joanna worked as a designer in NYC. but quit to become a wrangler […]
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 partner owned and operated […]
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 that incorporate themes from architecture, natural history, and Baroque aesthetics. Melinda’s collages are lush with detail and symbolism, set […]
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 […]
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 items for family, friends, and Church fairs. She has always […]
See Racquel’s work available for purchase online Racquel is a native of California and currently resides in Meriden, CT with her husband and three wonderful boys. She is an event coordinator by day and recently fell in love with making acrylic and resin paintings. She loves all things blue, purple, and green and extremely fascinated […]
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 […]
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 the functional forms she created on the wheel. She is happiest creating and experimenting with clay. […]
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 pieces. In 1996, she founded her business, Mary Anne Sherman Jewelry Designs. She teaches jewelry classes and has […]
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 is a great way for him to express this because he makes things for people to use. With this in mind, Glenn has […]
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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 […]
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 years. She had a show […]
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 for American Craftsmen at RIT, and Pierre Schlevogt at the Fachhochschule fur Gestaltung in Schwaebisch Gmuend, […]
Clara Buitrago started her art training in the Art Department at Rockland Community College, in New York. She transferred to the University of Colorado, and graduated with a BA in Sociology. She has continued to take classes and workshops in pottery, photography, sculpture, painting and graphic arts at various colleges and high schools in Colorado, […]
See Patti’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 for her. She is a self- taught artist […]
See Dale’s work available for purchase online 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. […]
See Robin’s work available for purchase online Robin Malvezzi is a Stained Glass Artisan from Guilford, CT. with a business background graduating from Berkeley Business College. Robin’s journey with the Art of Stained Glass started 30 yrs. ago as a hobby. She soon realized she wanted it to be more and decided to take classes […]
See Patricia’s work available for purchase online Patricia Corbett is an oil painter and is well-known for her paintings of the Merritt Parkway landscapes and bridges using a mixture of the French and Californian impressionistic style. Corbett was educated in Los Angeles, California. It was her childhood dream to become a painter, but as […]
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. Since graduating from the Art Institute of Boston in 2015 with a Bachelors in Fine Arts, she was […]
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 first of two wood lathes. A multi month woodturning class at Brookfield craft center taught her what the lathe can […]
Susan Hackett self-identifies as a maker. She works in traditional craft media, often glass, but also metal, wood, paper and clay as well as creating images using photography and printmaking. Susan earned a BFA at MassArt in Boston, and an MFA from the Nomad9 program at Hartford Art School Using modest materials, she seeks to […]
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 worked as a book designer and illustrator and […]
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 been an artist and […]
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 which is a local wood exceptional straight grain. Each piece is hand carved using a very small carving knife and then to rotary tools, some of the […]
Carol Gwillam is a resident of Killingworth. After leaving the corporate world she attended several art classes in Guilford, Middletown, New Haven and the surrounding area for the purpose of learning different skills. Learning several distinctive versions of design was helpful in appreciating that fiber and glass were her mediums of choice. For several years […]
Sharon is an award-winning potter with twenty-five years’ experience. Developed an interest in design and color on terra cotta clay. She is recognized for her fine work throughout Connecticut and New York. Winning many awards. She is represented in fine craft shows throughout New England and have sold work in galleries and shops. This […]
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 sorts of places without a purse. Like on dog walks, to the farmers market, to a fancy party or wedding, out in the yard, to the basement or […]
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 wool, silks, and vegetable fibers to create […]
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, design and copywriting from organizations such asBoston’s Hatch awards, […]
See Diana’s work available for purchase online Ms. Boehnert received her BFA; MFA; and CAGS Expressive Arts. Recently retired Coordinator of the ART for Healing Program, Integrative Medicine Department of Hartford Hospital. Ms. Boehnert has taught at Southern Connecticut State University, Manchester Community College, and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, NY. and is […]
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 Society’s 152nd International Exhibition (2019). She is […]
See Deborah’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 18 years as a board-certified radiation therapist at Yale and 4 years as a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, terra-cotta clays along […]
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See Christina’s work available for purchase online Cristina Lugo relocated to CT after hurricane María hit her home island of Puerto Rico. She brought with her the love for the sea and her large sea glass collection and started making scenes with it that reminded her of her home. Since then, she has been roaming […]
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 are today, a company making specialty soaps containing Tussah silk and a variety of milks in the […]
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 […]
“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, which I like to think of as wearable art. I enjoy the process of taking a flat piece of […]
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 Gail’s work available for purchase online My father was born in Norway and instilled in our family a love for anything Norwegian. I especially loved Christmas time, the ornaments, the cookies, the food and the traditions . I have tried to continue some of the traditions with my own family. Each year we all […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
See Diane’s work available for purchase online Diane Rubacha of Middletown, Connecticut earned degrees in fine arts from Middlesex Community College and in art education from Central Connecticut State University. She has taken several workshops in printmaking, painting, and collage. Working mainly in watercolor and relief printmaking, she enjoys painting regularly with a plein air […]
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 BFA in Graphic Design. Rosemary has had two careers, the first: As an […]
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. She has studied jewelry […]
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 mother of three living in France, knitting was her main hobby, […]
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 and sweaters to give as shower gifts….and her baby and […]
See Deborah’s work available for purchase online Deborah is a music professor at Manchester Community College (MCC) preparing students for a vocation in music as well as those who seek music knowledge for personal interest. She is conductor and clarinetist for the MCC Chamber Ensemble. Deborah also enjoys the process of creating visual art. […]
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 morphing into free, abstract touches of nature. She credits this inspirational transformation to her children’s boundless, inventive energies. […]
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 their basement where they dove headfirst into the craft. When Amanda and her husband moved out of town and started bouncing around the world (Germany, […]
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 at Wesleyan Potters […]
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 be molded and shaped infinitely. I was drawn back to it in adulthood after college. My degree was […]
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 variety of techniques, including forging and fold forming, wirework, stitching, and bead making using precious metal clay, polymer clay, paper […]
See Janice’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 […]
See Linda’s work available for purchase online “Specially Designed with You in Mind,” is a statement and true passion about the custom design Linda Theadore creates. Her exquisite jewelry complements a wardrobe. Linda originated the HOLIDAY FINE ART AND CRAFT SHOW at the LA GRUA CENTER in Stonington, Ct. Her enthusiasm for designing jewelry […]
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 the common supermarket plastic bag by […]
See Marjorie’s work available for purchase online Marjorie grew up in Westport, CT. She attended the Hartford Art School (1971-73) and Tyler School of Art (1973-1975) where she spent a year in Rome. After college, she moved to Guilford, CT, and had a successful 30-year career in graphic design, working for several well-known firms […]
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 his creations. His photos have […]
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 packaging for Play-Doh® and […]
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 […]
See Teri’s work available for purchase online Teri Glassman’s background in Art Education and her opportunity to study in Florence, Italy, gave her a broad view of all aspects of the Arts. Her focus is landscape painting, although she paints all subject matter. Teri is trying to illuminate the hallmark of inspiration that captured her […]
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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, oxidizing, beading and wire work in […]
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 a fast-paced world. Enrich […]
See Jennifer’s work available for purchase online Jennifer L. Misseri is an emerging artist based out of central Connecticut. Art has been her lifelong passion and has become her chosen career path. Her enthusiasm for art knows no bounds and has led her to establish a business focusing on photography. Striving to create a […]
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 community art centers. She […]
Rita Bond is an award-winning artist, a teacher and a landscape designer. Her artworks, inspired by her love of New England, reflect regional landscapes and seascapes. “I try to capture the essence of a place, explore color and the transience of time and mood,” she stated. She has studied with Frank Federico, Ilona Levitz, Eric […]
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 pages ornamented with images of animals and birds, vines and flowers. She began to paint decorated letters from a desire to imitate this […]
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 the freedom offered with digital image processing. This […]
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 of techniques including wire-wrapping, […]
See Carols’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
See Dan’s work available for purchase online Dan Nichols was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1943. At about age five, he developed a talent for drawing. His father, an architect, was his first teacher who early introduced him to watercolors. One favorite early subject was antique cars. Later, when he grew more proficient in watercolor, […]
See Sally’s work available for purchase online Sally is a semi retired harpist living in Old Saybrook, CT. She taught harp at Wesleyan University for 23 years and was a well known performer throughout New England, primarily with the duo Peterselie. Sally has pursued photography seriously for something over 10 years and has studied […]
See Dianne’s work available for purchase online Dianne’s interest in photography began in college where she took a black and white photography and darkroom course. In the early 1970’s she and her husband lived in Manhattan and rented a cabin in the Catskill Mountains for weekend retreats. This provided an interesting locale to expand her […]
See Ceil’s work available for purchase online Ceil Rossi lived in Arizona for over 26 and it was during this time she discovered gourds, the magical art form of the southwest. Her earthy artwork is grown from the ground and it’s these hard shelled vessels that have perpetuated her passion for art. A unique […]
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 people through emotion with her paintings. She specializes in landscape/architectural […]
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 her first stained glass class. For […]
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 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 surrounded by colors that she loves to […]
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 […]
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 a strong visual aesthetic. She uses […]
PHOTOGRAPHER Larry Reitz is a mostly self-taught photographer specializing in nature and scenic vistas. His images have won several awards including first placements in New England Camera Club and Land Trust competitions. Larry’s work can be seen at several outdoor art festivals including prestigious shows in Mystic, Old Saybrook, West Hartford, Niantic and Stamford, Connecticut. […]
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 steps easily across the waking world from the land of dream into the boundaries separating realism from haunted surrealism. […]
See Nanci’s work available for purchase online Nanci Jaye’s mosaic work was inspired by the mosaic installations she encountered on a trip to Rome while visiting the Vatican. Coming home to Hull, MA., she taught herself the craft. Her choice of imagery comes from living near the beach and her love of the ocean. Nanci […]
See Paul’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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See Penny’s work available for purchase online Penny Feder is known for her mastery of the multi-block color woodcuts, while her etchings combine traditional techniques with hand painted color to create uniquely beautiful pieces. Her pastels are small and jewel -like while her playful monotypes encompass a unique blend of movement and dancing colors. In […]
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 atWesleyan Potters, and a Resident Potter at Guilford Art Center.She has been exhibiting work in juried shows since 2013. Monica is […]
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 in the hectic television […]
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 that the owner […]
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. […]
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 work with clay, she started taking adult education courses while living in Maine. Just as Lisa loves to share […]
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 and traveling the […]
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 cherished the few […]
See Helene’s work available for purchase online Helene has been a jewelry artist for 12 years and enjoys working with mixed media including crystals, pearls, semi-precious stones and wood. She gets her inspiration from her two young children, Charlotte and Ethan. Helene’s work has been highlighted in Oprah Winfrey’s magazine “O”. She is also a […]
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 MBA later, I was doing rather well in business and in my […]
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 […]
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 of finishing techniques (sand, […]
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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, […]
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 undergrad at Central Connecticut State University, he was introduced to ceramics which began his lifelong interest. He […]
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 the world of traditional medium, and began to […]
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 […]
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. He prefers to hand build his pieces using slabs and extrusions and uses silkscreens and stencils with slips to finish the surfaces of his mostly functional work. Bayless has received awards at […]
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 the body is shaped using a rasp, and further definition is given to the gills, eyes, mouth and tail using a […]
See Claudine’s work available for purchase online I am a ceramic artist, making both functional work and sculpture. Art has been my life since childhood, first in France where I was born, then in the States. Aside from an occasional workshop I am self-taught, learning from looking at work in museums and galleries, especially work […]
See Jessica’s work available for purchase online 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 she never really found her calling. […]
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 other mediums. Color and alternative methods like the raku, and pit fired techniques in ceramics are also key elements. Evangelista studied […]
“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 country, perhaps in the world, who has devoted his full artistic efforts into […]
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 working pottery studio. Gerr says: “My work in clay has been […]
Potter Kate Hull creates beautiful functional objects that can be used to increase the pleasure of the daily rituals of consuming food and drink. First using stoneware and then porcelain, she produces a beautiful and highly successful line of dinnerware and serving pieces. Her work is formed from slabs of grolleg porcelain (fine English clay […]
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 making jewelry when I was very young but I found […]
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, casseroles and goblets. […]
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 a large barn, […]
See Gloria’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
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 stains are used to make the slips as well as using inclusion/pigment stains. Some are rare […]
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 only natural […]
See Christine’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
See Gina’s work available for purchase online Gina Rubin is a ceramic artist living along the New England shoreline in Waterford, CT. Gina’s sculptural and wheel thrown ceramics are strongly influenced by the coastline, as she is drawn to graceful fluid forms with movement found in abundance along the water’s edge. The transformational relationship between water […]
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 […]
See Andy’s work available for purchase online Andy attended Parson School of Design as a young man and has spent many years since doing art as a hobby. He enjoys working with various mediums (collage, wood sculpture, assemblage, and paint). He moved from Chester to the Grove Street, in Harbor area of Clinton in 2018 […]
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 studies of nature, where she […]
See Sang’s work available for purchase online Sang H. Han is a Korean-born contemporary landscape painter with a flair for highly detailed panoramic scenes of nature both bursting in life and poetic in silent isolation. The tragic loss of his father at an early age induced Sang to seek productive escape and solace in the […]
See Michael’s work available for purchase online Michael DiGiorgio is a nationally recognized artist who is currently living in Madison, CT. Mike’s painting and drawings have appeared in a variety of nature books and journals, such as: Birds of Brazil vol.1&2, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Breeding Bird Atlas of CT, New York State Breeding Bird Atlas, […]
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 Heidi’s work available for purchase online Heidi Lewis Coleman is an abstract artist whose work reflects an ongoing exploration into the aesthetics of using language in art. While most conceptual artists incorporate text into their work as a means of analyzing popular culture or for making political and social commentary, Coleman’s work focuses on […]
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 […]
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 Society’s 152nd International Exhibition(2019).She is professionally affiliated with […]
See Gloria’s work available for purchase online 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 […]
See Gigi’s work available for purchase online Gigi Horr Liverant’s work is experiential and inspired by the inconsequential moments and places in life. She juxtaposes rich color encouraging the observer to experience an ordinary scene with a fresh vision and a prompt to reevaluate his or her own perception. Gigi has worked with pastels and […]
