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| Representing: Chatham, Illinois |
I live in a small town in central Illinois with my fabulous husband and four kids. I love my camera, drawing, punctuality, cartoons, chocolate ice cream, riding my bike, and Project Runway. I hate shopping, naps, Danielle Steel novels, cleaning, cooking, coffee, hot weather, waking up early, and the television series House.
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| Representing: Jackson, California |
Cheryl Bloomfield was raised in the beautiful Santa Clara Valley, CA where her love of art began to develop at a young age when teachers, realizing her natural talent, would ask her to paint classroom props and stage backdrops. She has always had a brush in her hand, painting canvas, walls, or furniture throughout her life. |
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| Representing: Columbus, Georgia |
Derek McCrea is a US Army Infantry Combat Soldier with two tours in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division, and this is his stress relief. He has always loved to paint; it allows him to express emotions on paper and relax. Derek paints in a whimsical impressionistic style in plein air settings. He was born in Albany, Georgia on February 19, 1969. |
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| Representing: Atlanta, Georgia |
Architecture became my career because I have a talent for understanding form, space, light, and process. My father, being the architect and civil engineer that he was, happen to also be talented in watercolors. At a very young age, he taught me his painting skills, planting the seed for my desire to explore art. |
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| Representing: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Gary has been creating artistic scroll artwork for over 15 years. He uses live edge planks of lumber that he has picked up at various sawmills for their rarity or very unusual features.
Gary has been in several shows over the years and has been commissioned by the University of Oklahoma Drama Department to cut out the special logo they use for awards. He has also provided a piece of his work to the OU College of Journalism, who then presented it to a School of Journalism in London, UK. |
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| Representing: Orange, California |
Energetic and vividly colorful, the works of GENE are inspired by the simple and natural movement of the human form. Creating with energetic rhythm, using such medium as recycled latex house paint, GENE's gestural images describe not only the motion of the body, but also the movement of intangible things: wind and atmosphere, energy and music. |
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| Representing: Lafayette, California |
Jan enjoys painting with a variety of themes arising from travels and experiences from early childhood to the present. Her father was a chaplain in the Air Force, which meant Jan was constantly on the move living in Japan, Germany, and Holland. She started painting at the age of 19, influenced primarily by her mother who was an accomplished painter, and her father who was an artist in his own right; designing and building grandfather clocks. |
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| Representing: San Diego, California |
The passion to express and share the beauty that resides within us all motivates Jill to create, whether it be in paint, metal, or any number of other materials. The heart longs to be free; the spirit responds with gestures of creativity that ask to be exposed and played with. 'I want to share the inherent Joy that resides within me. This desire to share leads to each piece of art. It is my invitation to you, the viewer, to experience Home.' |
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| Representing: Portland, Oregon |
Joanne has been painting with oils since she was 12 years old. During her early 20's she had the great fortune to study with Jan Valentine Saether from Norway and learned the techniques of the old Dutch masters. She is now an Art teacher specializing in oil painting techniques. "I love many styles of painting. Mandalas, Portraits, Landscapes, Imaginary Landscapes, still lives, nudes and abstracts. I find inspiration in nature, people, and moments". Joanne also creates handmade jewelry from natural stones, crystals and silver. |
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| Representing: Tampa, Florida |
Featured artist Judie Giglio studied art in H.S. with a focus in fashion art. "My Mom was a painter and my daughter studied at the Art Students League. I was always terrified of painting, but about 4 years ago decided to give it a try. I found that I had a talent for oil painting and have become fascinated with portraits. I will paint portraits on commission, I paint from photos which is easiest for me." |
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| Representing: Worcester, Massachusetts |
I am a self-taught artist whose passion for drawing, and painting developed as a child and continued to grow with me into my adulthood. My creations tend to be vibrant, abstract, psychedelic, spiritual and nature based. I love being creative, and colorful!!!!
I have also obtained my Early Childhood Education degree through the Stratford Intitute. I have a tremendous love for children,and nature. My belief is we should always love, respect and be kind to them both. |
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| Representing: Toms River, New Jersey |
Laura Barbosa is collected on an International Level and is a Published Artist with Public Collections. Featured on HGTV, Hair's How Magazine & more. Her clients reside in Australia, The United Kingdom, Canada and in all 50 United States. My Artwork does not describe any one particular style, but rather my general attitude towards certain subjects or topics of our world. My Paintings convey my individuality, spontaneous thoughts and ideas. |
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| Representing: Lexington , North Carolina |
The Good Lord has blessed me with an undying passion for painting, and I hope with every new piece and new leap forward, he as well blesses my work and those who own it! I am very humbled and grateful for the amount of satisfaction and acceptance I have received thus far in my endeavors. So many kind folks have shown me so much support, I will always be grateful.
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| Representing: Torreon, New Mexico |
Michael Godey received his Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from the University of South Florida in 1972. After graduating, Michael furthered his education at the University of Florida where he received his Master of Fine Arts in painting.
During the 1980s, he completed a series of semi-abstract artwork of palm trees, of which two, "Summer Palm" and "Autumn Palm," are now part of the Florida Collection Room of the Tallahassee Community College Library.
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| Representing: Palmdale, California |
Artist Paul Sewell started his art venture in the mid 90's when learning how to use watercolors with his pencil renderings of landscape scenes. "I enjoy doing renderings of landscapes locations both real and imagined".
After learning to use watercolors, Paul began showing his artwork in local art galleries and other venues such as prestigious coffee shops and commercial outlets. "In the last three years I have become very taken by producing colorful landscapes using art software programs while still creating bold landscapes real & imagined.
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| Representing: Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Renae Schoeffel is a world-wide collected, self-taught, emerging abstract artist who finds inspiration through many different avenues, anything she sees, from the universe and its unbelievable displays, the cinema, the earth and nature. There are so many beautiful colors in the world and finding new ways to bring them together is her mission. Renae's journey toward becoming a full time artist began very young with her mother.
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| Representing: Fremont, California |
Ronald Pratt was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where the change of seasons had a dramatic influence on his perception of light and color and how these two elements can affect the mood of a particular scene. It is the capturing of a particular mood through the careful handling of light and color that he pursues in his watercolor paintings.
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| Representing: Oakland, California |
During high school he was introduced to a fellow classmate who was an excellent artist. Their Artistic relationship grew and challenged Roosevelt, leading to a refined sense of vision, clarity and improved technique. His unique style has been directly influenced by his artistic nature. Art provided a sanctuary for Roosevelt growing up by distancing him from the local drugs, gangs and violence that surrounded his daily life. After an early marriage failed, he was left homeless for four years.
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