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Painting of a sailboat in a harbor
ROBERTA AVERILL
My work comes from imaginings within and stems from nature. I hope to inspire others to enjoy the natural world.
Preferred Medium
Oil painting and occasionally pastels.
Mosaic of a rooster
MILLIE ARNOLD
I have been working with mosaics for over 15 years and I love it!
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Preferred Medium
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 Tessera/tile (glass, porcelain, stone
Acrylic painting
JULIE BAGBY
There is absolute joy in painting and I hope to share my bliss with you.
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Preferred Medium
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 Acrylic on canvas
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Portrait of artist in their fabric art
MARIANNA BAKER
Being an artist entails embracing the freedom to explore, experiment, and push boundaries, while being open to new ideas and inspiration.
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Preferred Medium
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 Fiber Art
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Leather work art piece
LONDON BATTLE
As a disciplinary artist, London likes to explore a range of subjects through whichever medium she feels suites it best.

Preferred Medium
Illustration

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Painting by artist
JOYCE BELL FREEMAN
I am a painter on canvas in hardedge geometric abstraction. Intense with strong emotion and it is my joy.
Acrylic painting of person in sunglasses
JANESSA BOOKOUT
I am an ARTworkaholic. I'm a professional artist, author and artist life coach. I manage several creative businesses myself and help others do the same.

Preferred Medium 
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Acrylic painting and mixed media sculpture
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Acrylic painting of a field of flowers and sky
KATHY BREAUX
My work comes from imaginings within and stems from nature. I hope to inspire others to enjoy the natural world.​
Preferred Medium
Acrylic​

Oil pastel of a field of flowers
RACHEL BUNTEMAN
I create a maximalist style of art through an explosion of color and visual language. My intuitive process results in both abstract and representational work.

Preferred Medium
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 Oil Pastel
Watercolor painting of a farm house surrounded by tall grass a trees
NANCY BYRNES
After retiring, I learned how to paint in transparent watercolors through classes and workshops. I am presently a board member of Watercolor West.

Preferred Medium

Transparent Watercolor

Abstract painting with dark gray and blue colors
FEDERICA CAMPAGNARI
In my work I use different media and techniques to create a narrative of visual elements that interact within an imagined open space. ​
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Circular assemblage with an interior star shape
MICHELE CARUSO
I am a lifelong artist currently working with assemblage. I collect random bits and pieces, trash and whatever else I see to create wonder.

Preferred Medium
Assemblage
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Watercolor painting of lilies in a pond
MARGIE CASTLE
I invite you to find the hero in each painting, whether that be an exciting color, a familiar image or an unexpected emotion.

Preferred Medium
Watercolor
Night scape of the moon through trees
BETH CHILCOTT
My artwork is inspired by nature, literature or music, and will always come from a personal connection unique to myself. ​
Abstract painting of yellow and blue colors
ANNIE CLAVEL​​
Annie takes her inspiration from her background in science, thinking of the perpetual motion in space and of the mathematical concept of infinity.

Preferred Medium
Watercolor on YUPO. acrylic on canvas
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A quadriptych of blue and gray scapes
LUISA COHRS
My art exists in that in-between space where memory, change, and renewal intersect.
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Preferred Medium
Mixed Media
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Oil painting of woman with purple shirt looking forward
TINA CREMER​
Most of my paintings are expressionistic-figures, landscapes, abstractions, and non-objective work. I also design landscapes. I enjoy a wide variety of people, especially art friends.

Preferred Medium

Oil and Acrylic paint
Abstract assemblage with tiles
JUDIT DAN
My artwork is inspired by nature, literature or music, and will always come from a personal connection unique to myself. ​
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Oil painting of two small dogs on a pillow
KATHERINE DITTRICK
I enjoy painting pets, and people. This is my recent portrait of my 2 dogs ~

Preferred Medium
Oil painting
Oil painting of a pink flower and green leaves
JEAN ERSTLING
Florals. Portraits. Board Member, Huntington Harbour Art Association. Member, Huntington Beach Art League.

Preferred Medium

Oil painting
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Mixed media portrait of woman with long brown hair with back to us
KRIS ESTENGER
Creating art is a predominant force in my life. My work is layered and dimensional and usually involves the human form and/or portrait.

Preferred Medium
Mixed Media​
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Acrylic painting of leopard
DOUGLAS FLANNERY​
I consider myself an artist / photographer. I work primarily in acrylics and many of my paintings are from photographs of my wife and my travels.

Preferred Medium
Acrylics and digital photography

Mixed media lamp with industrial parts
WALTER FOCHT
I create sculptural furniture or functional sculpture with a focus on lighting!

Preferred Medium

Mixed media and found objects
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Photo of artist in front of a large lion mural they painted
GRETCHEN FORD
I am largely a portrait artist, but also do large murals. I'm a huge fan of graphite, spray paint and many things in between
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Preferred Medium
Spray paint

Painting of a tower with a flame in front of a mountain and the moon
KELLY FRANKIEWICZ
Through my paintings I express the Joy of Color, the exuberance of Sea and Sand and the intensity of my Spiritual Commitment.

Preferred Medium
Acrylic on Canvas & ​Watercolor


Preferred Medium
Mixed Media​
Photo of abstract multi-colored painting in front of power lines
JASON GALEENER
I'm only looking to stretch my comfort zone. If my work is good or sells, that is a bonus.
Preferred Medium
​Acrylic on canvas painting
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Bright acrylic painting of a lifeguard tower on the beach
​KARIN GALLO
MY ART IS A JOYFUL REBELLION AS A HUMAN BEING

Preferred Medium

Acrylics
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Oil painting of a cowboy motel sign with cowboy
JOAN GLADSTONE
​My vibrant oil paintings capture California beach life. These paintings, and a new Route 66 series evoke happy memories and nostalgia.

Preferred Medium
Oil
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Photograph of white two white flowers with white background
​ANNETTE GLOBITS
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others". Photography unlocked a world of unique experiences which inspired me.
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Mixed media artwork of a red barn on geometriclly created green grass
CHRISTIE GRIMSTAD
Christie creates assemblages of barns, iconic Southern California landmarks and monochromatic abstractions, from recycled materials and also pen and ink pieces.
Preferred Medium

Mixed media and Pen & Ink

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Photograph of military helicopters
CHAS GROH​
​Only dead fish go with the flow. :0)
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Preferred Medium
Photography

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watercolor painting of the Huntington Beach pier with a wave wrapping around the moon with a sleepy face
TONI HAAS​
I'm a local artist and recently started painting again.  I recently wrote and illustrated a children's book, call "Goodnight Surf City." 

Preferred Medium
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Watercolors
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Photograph of a pink flower with green foliage
TAMERIE HALLIDAY
I am a photographer who loves bright, vivid colors. Creating beautiful images makes me happy and I hope to makes others feel the same.

Preferred Medium
​Photography
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Framed fabric art piece of surfer riding wave with bright sky
​NICOLE HANSEN​
I repurpose scraps of fabric (leather, suede, denim, etc.) to create original artwork finished with second-hand frames.
I repurpose scraps of fabric (leather, suede, denim, etc.) to create original artwork finished with second-hand frames.
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Preferred Medium

Fabric

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Mixed media abstract painting
SUSAN HARTMAN
​My paintings and mixed media pieces are a reflection of my love of nature with it's varied textures and colors. ​
Picture of poem that reads
BRAD HATCHEN
Raised in Huntington Beach and a graduate from Edison High School, my poetry often draws on Southern California themes while striving to promote community spirit.
Preferred Medium
Poetry and Dancing
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Drawing of a yellow flower with black background
MARGARET DIANE HAYDEN
Inviting you to view my profile and examples of my original artwork at www.Linkedin.com Find: Margaret Diane Hayden artist, photographer

Preferred Medium
Pencils and Pastels​
Landscape painting with water and trees
JUANITA HOLLEY
Retirement is boring so I've decided to fill my time with painting and photography.  I love the joy one receives from creating!!​
Photograph of a wooden surfboard with geometric shapes
PHILIP HUNTER​
I take discarded surfboards and skateboards, that can be found in almost every garage in Southern California, and turn them into beautiful surf themed art.

Preferred Medium
​Wood​
Mixed-media assemblage
KEVIN JACOBS
Working out the kinks from womb to tomb..

Preferred Medium
Collage & ​Constructions dioramas​
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Felted yellow flower on multi-colored base
JANET JOHNSON
Being a Fiber Artist is hard work! It requires lots of hand work. I do needle and wet felting, sewing and knitting
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Preferred Medium
Felting
Photo of grassy field with person in a red coat walking towards trees in the distance
ELAINE KEELEY
My work is in philanthropy to support performing and visual artists and the communities that support the arts. I have a long history in HB.
Mixed-media drawing of green creature with flowers and playing cards
PATI KENT
Pati Kent is a Fine Artist/Illustrator. She has shown her work throughout US and Europe. She enjoys creating narratives filled with symbolic imagery.

Preferred Medium
Mixed media, gouache, oil, charcoal, watercolor dyes
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Abstract painting with blue and green colors
KERRY KLAASSEN
In my studio a mile from the ocean, I create abstract paintings in the colors of the ever-changing sea and sky and earth.

Preferred Medium
acrylic/mixed media
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Encaustic painting of desert landscape
SONJA KRASTMAN
I work in encaustic and sometimes acrylic and hope to create visually a mystery that cannot be expressed in words.
Preferred Medium
Encaustic
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Watercolor painting of person reading on beach in front of a pier
CAROL LANGSTON
My art is about color and having fun - stir in Huntington Beach and you really can make art happen!
Multi-colored pattern painting
iZ LASKI
Jungle Love

Preferred Medium
Acrylics on canvas​​
Multi-colored textile garment on mannequin
JULIE LEAH
Julie Leah is an artist and writer. She paints wearable abstract art on silk. She writes about art and the community for Eastside Living.

Preferred Medium
Textile

Painting on man standing in front of a bright street scene
TANYA LERCH
A feeling usually leads to an image in my head I just have to get out of my body.
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Preferred Medium
Acrylics, sketches - pencil/colored pencils
Painting of a tiger on a white background
ALBERT HAMABAD III K. LIBRE
Albert is into Xiěyì / spontaneous-style and Lingnan style of Chinese Brush Painting which are more realistic, dynamic, bolder and livelier than a traditional brushstroke painting.

Preferred Medium
Watercolor and Chinese ink on rice paper
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Brightly colored garment
MARTHA LUMIA
Wooed by the feel of raw wool and silk, I’m entranced by the colors & textures & how combining them creates colorful textural felt. It's magical!.

Preferred Medium
Fiber Art - wool roving and silk fabric
Nightscape of a cover with red sky
MOIRA LUMPKIN​​
My paintings are inspired by visions of surf, sunsets and landscapes that guide my brush - images of nature, local landmarks, and places I've visited.
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Preferred Medium
Acrylic on canvas
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Oil painting of a white horse running
TERSEA MACGREGOR
Perla is an Icelandic horse who given to a friend as a gift. She was sold a few times but miraculously was bought back home.
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Preferred Medium
Oil on canva
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Painting of a harbor with sailboat and pier
SHERRY MARGER​​
I am a landscape artist who specializes in "Destination Art". I utilize an impressionistic approach using photos that I have taken on various trips.

Preferred Medium
Acrylic
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Black and white photo of woman
KARINE MARGOOSIAN
Karine Margoosian's paintings capture nature's beauty, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple joys in life through vibrant colors and delicate textures.
Preferred Medium
Oil Color
Watercolor of woman dancing with caption
P. MARIN
CHANGE HAPPENS IN THE PRESENCE OF LOVE. The most important thing to remember is WE ARE THAT LOVE. Own your Magic.
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Preferred Medium
Watercolor
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Photo of a multicolored painting that says
CRYSTAL MCDONALD
I LOVE painting fun, colorful abstract art where I express freedom and emotions with every stroke. My passions are art, travel, nature, photography and well-being.

Preferred Medium
Acrylic
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Dark acrylic abstract painting with
ROGER MENDES
My hope is that viewers will be pulled into some sort of personal, magical, meditative experience through these emotional abstractions..

Preferred Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Abstract photo of blue, green, yellow and red
DAN MEYLOR
Retiring after 37 years of teaching contemporary poetry and writing, I now devote my artistic soul to making images that inspire my heart and mind.​
Abstract painting of blue and green swirls
GABRIELLE MILLER
Intuitive artist with an eclectic collection of abstract and mixed media art featuring natural and recycled materials to create light and texture on each piece.
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Still life oil painting of groceries on a table
MICHAELA MOFFETT
My work is an exploration of the beauty of nature and moments in my everyday environment.

Preferred Medium
Oil paint
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Abstract painting of blue, green, yellow and red
VICKI MORRIS
Using a vibrant palette and interesting shapes, I invite the viewer to join me in the journey of interpreting my abstract and impressionistic acrylic art.
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Preferred Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
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Photograph of a brightly colored painting of a pier with painting on desk
Patti Mustari
Born and raised in Southern California, I've always had a deep appreciation & respect for the ocean. HB Pier at sunset, acrylic on canvas.
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Preferred Medium
Photography, acrylic painting
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Black and white drawing of two skulls kissing
JENNY NASON​
Original pen & ink drawings influenced by literature, punk rock, tattoo culture, and human emotions. Quilts created with bold, bright fabrics and various techniques.
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Preferred Medium
Acrylic

Surfboard assemblage with shells
NADEAN O'BRIEN
If I can no longer create with tiny brushes and acrylics on canvas, I will do so bigly with mixed-media mosaics on repurposed surfboards!
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watercolor painting of three people standing on the beach
JANICE ORR​
Passionate about art and travel, my involvement in HBAC reignited my interest in watercolor. Treasuring life, love of family & friends, and journeys are my inspirations.
Preferred Medium
Watercolor
Landscape painting of mountains and the sky
ELAINE PIKE
Sense of place is a theme that impacts my art and what I choose to relay in my imagery.
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Preferred Medium
Photography, Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting of Crystal Cove Rub's shake shack
GAIL POLTORAK
She is a permanent artist/co-owner of the oldest galleries in Laguna Beach, Quorum Gallery 374 N. Coast Hwy., artist in residence Crystal Cove Interpretive store

Preferred Medium
Acrylic on canvas​
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Assemblage of woman on driftwood
ANNE MARIE PRICE
It is in the process of mosaic that I find peace, purpose, and a way to say my truth out loud.
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Preferred Medium
Contemporary Mosaic Art
Digital image of creature with sunset in background
SOPHIA RAZA
I’m a Technical Animator who loves to make 2D and 3D art of animals, creatures, & humans alike.
Preferred Medium
Digital, ink, graphite
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Black and white photo of a house on cobblestone street
RONALD REEKERS
I work a lot of mediums which allows me to express my emotions differently. Charcoal helps me get in touch with my more visceral side.
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Digital illustration of fairy creatures knitting a sock
NADIA ROLDAN
Nadia has a strong passion for art that inspires others to embrace their inner child through a variety of expressive characters adventuring through life.
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Photo of abandoned furniture in an alley
DEL RYDER
My photography has followed two paths: contemporary fine art photography for personal expression and commercial advertising photography as my professional career.
Preferred Medium
Photography
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Photo of man standing on beach shore starring out into ocean
Rajeev Sebastian
Experimenting with photography since April 2023. I like contrast in light and contrasts in color..
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Preferred Medium
Photography
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Photograph of polar bears huddle together printed on glass
NACNI SCHRIEBER-SMITH
I'm a multidisciplinary artist currently working with repurposed materials and glass. For four decades I've explored glass to achieve new approaches to this magical medium.
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Preferred Medium
Repurposed Glass and other Repurposed materials
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Landscape painting of fountain with mountain in background
HUGH SCHONE
this painting in 4 x 8 ft acrylic on canvas called "The Well of Dreams" I like the concepts of fantasy realism
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Photo of fish in pond
CATHERINE W SINGER
Photographs and digital collages of landscape, nature, and travel. Other techniques: applying metal leaf, oil mixed with cold wax, and/or pan pastel to my prints.

Preferred Medium
Photography​
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Abstract painting and assemblage of bright colors
SARINA SHERWIN
Art to me is a catharsis, a way to express one's feelings and thoughts. It’s a private journey.​​
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Preferred Medium
Oil, Acrylic
Watercolor painting of pink flower and the sky
MIMI SPENCER
Watercolor and mixed-media, flowers, landscapes, and waterscapes. Exhibited at the HB Art Center, HB Library, and OC Fair.
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Preferred Medium
​​Watercolor, mixed media.
Ink and watercolor drawing of a cat meditating surrounded by cats holding hands
HEATHER SOODAK
My goal is to connect with others through artful play & find joy and silliness in the everyday while growing and collaborating along the way!
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Preferred Medium
Ink and Watercolor
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Abstract painting of bright colors and shapes
MARY ST JOHN
My work is an expression of curiosity for life.
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Preferred Medium
Acrylic, photography, mixed media​
Watercolor painting of a sailboat going out to sea
SAM STRATTON
Favorite themes include ocean scenes and portraits of ordinary people
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Preferred Medium
Watercolor
Oil painting of a wave crashing
TAMMY STAHL
Emerging artist, works with multiple mediums; water, land, sea and skyscapes; plein air.
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Preferred Medium
Oil
Print of Sunset Blvd in orange tone
JOSH SUMNER
My name is Josh, and I work mostly in Painting and Printmaking. I also studied Architecture and like working in various forms of 3-Dimensional Art.

Landscape painting of a forest with mountains in the background
CAROL TAYLOR
Happiest painting outdoors in Plein air using watercolor or oils.
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Preferred Medium
Oil
Oil painting of an open window with legs leaning against it
EDGAR ALLAN TOH
I find joy in exploring the everyday stories that unfold around me. My work revolves around interactions between people, their environments, and the quiet moments.
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Preferred Medium
Oil
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Painting of a bridge going over a canal with buildings on sides
SUSAN TURNER
Painter, multi-media artist. Enjoy bringing pleasure to the viewer with bright, interacting colors through oil, acrylic, mosaic, sculpture and collage.
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Oil painting of a bass player on stage singing
GREG VAN KRUGEL
I usually paint what comes to mind, inspired by a photo, event, person, object . . . sometimes an abstract piece, but not usually.

Preferred Medium
​Acrylic on canvas, watercolor, ink, pencil

Abstract painting in black and gray
MAUREEN VASTARDIS
I strive to find an unusual angle, perspective or lighting that challenges the usual way of viewing subjects thus creating a sense of disorientation. ​
Oil painting of a rock formation in the ocean with pink flowers in the foreground
MARINUS WELMAN
From our miraculous world, I gather my paintings. - M. Welman
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Preferred Medium
Oil​
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3D assemblage with circular shapes
PEGGY WIEDEMANN
Using traditional materials in sometimes unorthodox ways, I want to create designs, shapes and styles that stretch the imagination and react with the senses.

Preferred Medium
Fiber Art​
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Watercolor painting of three women dancing
CAROL WOLF
Watercolor is the medium of my choice. As a retired architect I love to paint, buildings, landscapes, people, and even sometimes political points of views.
Preferred Medium
Watercolor​

Abstract acrylic painting of circular and triangular shapes
THOM WRIGHT
Abstract art about climate change using the stress of trees as a metaphor
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Preferred Medium
Acrylic on canvas​
Still life painting of a glass of whiskey and whiskey bottle.
JOHN WYSOCKI
My love for art is a lifelong passion. Paining brings me peace and a connection to the natural world.
Preferred Medium
Watercolor
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