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Marni Maree
Celebrate Art! 3rd Annual Art Show and Sale
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Rich Godshall
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John McGahey, i.sA.p., B.F.A CURRICULUM VITAE Profile Visual Artist. Signature member, the International Society of Acrylic Painters Former art director in broadcasting, advertising and direct marketingExhibitions Newman Galleries Tribute Exhibition for the Philadelphia Sketch Club 2010 The Plastic Club, black & White Exhibition 2010 Palm Springs Art Museum, National Juried Exhibition, 2007 University of Alaska, Anchorage, National Self Portrait Juried Exhibition, 2007 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Juried Continuing Education Show, 2006, 2008, 2010 Sketch Club of Philadelphia, Annual Exhibition of Small Paintings, 2006 International Society of Acrylic Painters, 8th International Juried Exhibition Seattle, 2005 Abington Art Center, Pennsylvania-Annual Juried Show, 1994, 2001, 2006-2007 National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic, 47th Annual Exhibition, New York, 2000 London “99” National Acrylic Painters association, Westminster Gallery, International Exhibition National Acrylic Painters Association - Juried “4th Annual U.S. Exhibition” New Orleans San Bernardino County Museum- Juried “Inland Exhibition” Penn State University “Images “97’-Juried Exhibition
Awards The Judy & Elias Newman Memorial Award for Painting, juror Philip Pearlstein Grumbacher Award for Paper Sculpture
Affiliations & Education International Society of Acrylic Painters - Signature Member Philadelphia Art Alliance - Juried Member National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic - Associate Member Slides in permanent collection of the Tate Gallery, London University of the Arts (Philadelphia College of Art) – BFA honors Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – Graduate study
Representation The Swan Gallery - Jenkintown, PA 2006 Orchard Artworks - Bryn Athyn, PA 2003 - 2004 The Horton Gallery - Philadelphia, PA 2002 -2003 |
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BROTHER MICKEY O'NEILL MCGRATH
BROTHER MICKEY O NEILL MC GRATH, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is the illustrator and author of ten books, several of which have been awarded by the Catholic Press Association.(for design, spirituality, and presentation of the Catholic faith) he is also a popular presenter at conferences, parishes, retreat centers throughout the United States (and Canada) , speaking on the many connections between art and religious faith-but fun. Mickey has created art for many of today’s leading Catholic publishers, and since 1987 has been a summer faculty member of the Grunewald Guild in levenworth, Washington Where he has been officially designated a “Guild Master”. In 2008, Mickey was the recipient of the THEA BOWMAN Black Catholic Education Foundation Award, in recognition of his work on behalf of Sr. Thea Bowman, his great hero and inspiration. Bro. Mickey currently lives and works in Camden, NJ you can visit his website at www.beestill.com. Recent Published Works Commonweal Magazine (4/9/10) “ON HOLY GROUND “, illustrated article on the Jewish Ghetto of Rome World Library Publications ST. CECILIA’S ORCHESTRA (WITH ALAN HOMMERDING/2010) MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY JESUS A TO Z Orbis Press THIS LITTLE LIGHT: SR. THEA BOWMAN WOMEN OF MERCY ( TEXT : KATHY COFFEY) St. Mary’s Press CATHOLIC YOUTH BIBLE ILLUSTRATIONS USCCB: US Conference of Catholic Bishops NATIONAL MIGRATION POSTER: MOSES IN THE RED SEA 2011 POSTERS FOR NAT’L MIGRATION AND HOME MISSION APPEAL EARLY EDUCATION: ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL, NE PHILLY (70) FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL (74) COLLEGE: (BA I N ART) MORAVIAN COLLEGE, BETHLEHEM,PA(79) MFA IN PAINTING: THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, DC (83) TEACHER OF ART: NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (79-80) ALLENTOWN COLLEGE OF ST FRANCIS DESALE (83-94)
RECENT KEYNOTE/ PRESENTATIONS/RETREATS NATIONAL CATHOLIC DEAF CONFERENCE, HOUSTON TX SOUTHWEST LITURGY CONFERENCE, HOUSTON TX NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE, COLUMBUS OH SMARITAN HOSPICE WORKERS OF SOUTH JERSEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS,ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS,MO NATIONAL PASTORAL MUSICIANS, DETROIT, MI CATHOLIC FAMILY CONFERENCE, DIOCESE OF HAMILTON, ONT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFERENCES OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESES OF BOSTON, FALL RIVER, PHILADELPHIA, CAMDEN, TRENTON, WILMINGTON, LOS ANGELES, VANCOUVER, ORLANDO, RALEIGH, NEW ENGLAND, WHELLING-CHARLESTON, ROCHESTER, GARY, AND ST LOUIS.
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Dani (nee' Darlene) Palumbo Barnsby started making art at an early age. Her mother enrolled her in an art class at the Boston Children's Museum at the tender age of three.Throughout elementary and highschool she showed her talent, winning numerous contests. In college, Dani persued a technical path and prepared to teach mathematics. Two children and a twenty-five year career in computers later, Dani finally resumed her education in art. Taking classes at Manchester Community College in Connecticut and several workshops in both Connecticut and New Jersey, she cultivated her talent. She has worked in watercolor, pastel, gouache, pencil and acrylic. Her main focus currently is portraiture. She will be featuring a collection of pastel paintings of saints at the "Celebrate Art" show. Dani lives in Cape May, NJ, with her husband Roger.
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Member of the Bucks Mont Art League My web site is www.http://peg-ott-mcguckin.fineartamerica.com
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Robert J. Obodzinsky, SR.
His recent
interest in art started with painting his first watercolor on July
29, 2009. He was surprised by his ability to paint. He couldn't
believe some of his paintings were even done by him! Watercolor
painting is a favorite of his though he painted a few acrylics. He
plans on
diving into oil paints soon. He is mostly self taught, learning from
books, online and videos. He states "It's nice to return to
something I used
to do in grammar school and still enjoy it so much."
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Stacy Castor
EDUCATION 1991 Graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Certificate in Painting 1994 Graduated from Arcadia University, BA in Art Emphasis in Art Therapy OTHER ACTIVITIES 1991 - 1996 Co-founder and joint operator of the Artists' House Gallery & Studios in Philadelphia, PA. 1996 - Present Art Teacher at Our Lady Help of Christians, pre k - 8th grade.
Stacy's work has been shown in many group and solo shows and is represented in many private art collections. She has been commissioned to do several murals: including St. Joseph's University, The Great American Diner Restaurant and many private homes (bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries...).
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Nora McCloskey
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Frances Castor Four Year Scholarship To Moore Five Years Medical Illustrator Temple Dental School Studied with Howard Watson for two years. At a private studio she held a portrait workshop for seventeen years. Art instructor for past ten years
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Rosalie M. Gallo Huntingdon Valley artist Rosalie Gallo was born in Italy, her family came to the United States in 1947, where they settled in Philadelphia. Rosalie started taking art classes at North East High School Adult Evening School and since then has studied at Tyler School of Art, Abington Art Center, Woodmere Art Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Windy Bush Gallery (New Hope), and Oreland Art Center. She has taken many workshops by internationally known artists as well. Rosalie gathers her inspiration from many sources. She enjoys sketching, and painting, utilizing various mediums that include pencil, watercolor, oil and pastels. Her work includes portraits, still life and landscapes. Her paintings are in private and corporate collections, and she has received numerous awards over the years, including the Alfred G.B. Steel Award, Woodmere Art Museum, 2006 Member's Exhibition. In 1998, her painting of Fox Chase Farm, View from Pine Road (Spring), was selected for limited edition print. Exhibitions Abington Art Center Historic Yellow Springs Art Show Woodmere Art Museum Windy Bush Gallery Orland Art Center Abington Township Building Artman Annual Art Show and Sale St. John's Autumn Art Festival Abington Hospital Art In the Atrium Featured Artist Abington Hospital Art In the Atrium (Spring 2009) |
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Dorothy H. Smith 
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KAREN LIEBMAN
KAREN LIEBMAN HAS BEEN PAINTING OFF AND ON FOR MANY YEARS. SHE HAS A DEGREE IN ART FROM TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, AND HAS BEENPAINTING IN WATERCOLOR FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS. SHE HAS STUDIEDWITH VARIOUS INSTRUCTORS, INCLUDING HOWARD WATSON, KASS MORIN FREEDMAN, JO ANN COOKSEY BONO. HER PAINTINGS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO MANY JURIED EXHABITS, INCLUDING THE PHILADELPHIA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY AND GREATER NORRISTOWN ART LEAGUE SHOWS; AND HER WORK HAS WON NUMEROUS AWARDS. KAREN LOVES TO PAINT SCENES FROM HER TRAVELS WITH HER HUSBAND, MITCH-AS WELL AS STILL LIFES. “MY GOAL IS TO CONVEYTO THE VIEWER THE EMOTIONS I FELT WHEN I SAW THE SCENE, AND TO PUSH REALITY TO REVEAL SOMETHING SPECIAL AND UNIQUE.” KAREN LIVES IN THE AMBLER, PA AREA AND LOVES HER THREE CHILDREN AND 8 GRANDCHIDREN.
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Die Fall Kane Education
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Angela Skye Pacewicz
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Diana Duggan Diana attended Temple University and Beaver College (now Arcadia). She has studied and painted with many local teachers/artists in studio work and on location. Among the artists are Jean Spicer, Sandra Ganguilio, Chris Zijewski, Howard Watson, the late Jane Given and the late Martin Ahearn from Rockport Massachusetts. Previously she served for 3 years on the board of trustees of the Abington Art Center. Diana has had several one - man shows, and has been in many other art exhibits with other fellow artists. Presently her work may be seen in La Fontana Restaurant in Hatboro. Her work has won her much recognition. She has won several placed entries over the years, and she won the Stone Harbor Purchase Award in one of the largest art shows in the country a few years ago. She paints on location in Montgomery county, Bucks county and Chester county when she can. She also painted in Cape May county; Cape May, New Jersey; St Michael's, Maryland; Grafton, Vermont and Rockport Massachusetts. She has been on location in Cornwall, England; Paris, Moret-Sur-Long and was fortunate to have painted in Monet's garden, France with her art group: A great experience! She also has been on location in Bermuda with Jean Spicer's group. She prefers painting from still lifes, especially flowers. Sometimes from her own photos or sketches, collected when traveling in Europe and the United States. Many of her paintings have been donated to Abington Memorial Hospital Auctions, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Drueding Center and Stone Harbor Women's Club for silent auctions. She also has given numerous paintings to her children and to relatives for special occasions. She has given away so many paintings for friends, wedding presents, and other occasions, it is hard to keep track over the years just because she enjoys to share her gift. Diana loves painting, especially on location with instructions from her favorite teachers. A week or two weeks on location is her favorite thing to do. |
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 Gloria (Vickie) Buccini 205 Red Lion RoadHuntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-740-9237 http://vickie-debuono-buccini.artistwebsites.com/
I have been painting since 1987 and have an associate degree in Fine Arts/Animation degree from Bucks County Community College back in 1995. I usually worked in acrylics or pastels years ago along with computer graphics. However, after a 20-year hiatus taking care of family members, some with severe illnesses plus working full time. I most recently returned to painting. I tried watercolor and have found a medium I enjoy. So far I have done a few and have been lucky to have won a few ribbons. I want to enjoy spending more time painting..
Phillips Mill 1991 acrylic
Oreland Art Center 1991 1 gouache 1 acrylic both accepted.
Main Line Art Center 1991 Works on Paper Gouache
The Plastic Club Works on Paper Charcoal 1992
The Philadelphia Sketch Club 1992 Juried Exhibition of Pastels
Village Center Gallery Huntingdon Valley, Heterodyne *The fusion of electronic and creative currents* Brick Hotel painting
Art at the Armory Philadelphia 1992
Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey 1992 Nature and Wildlife Exhibition pastel
Pine Run Doylestown PA 1992
Perkins Center for the Arts 1992 pastel
Woodmere Museum 54th Annual Juried Exhibition acrylic
The Gallery at Cedar Hollow 1992
Oreland Art Center 1992 Spring open Juried Exhibition at Mather Mill
Doylestown Art League Open Juried Show 1993
Aids Task Force 1993 Philadelphia
Art in City Hall Philadelphia 1993 self portrait pastel
Abington Art Center Annual Juried Show 1993
The Plastic Club Computer Graphic Show 1993
Beaver College Works on Paper 1993
Philips Mill (New Hope) Annual Juried Art Exhibition 1993 print
65th Philips Mill Annual Juried Art Exhibition 1994, 3 accepted (2 gouache 1 pencil)
1994 SURTEX Show In the Jacob Javitz Center, New York City, NY Surface Design on top of the Stationary Show. Trading as Recent Works Licensing
Bucks County Visitors and Conference Center 2009, 2010, Bucks-Mont Art League Show
Abington Hospital “Art in the Atrium” 2010, 2011
Pine Run Doylestown 2010
Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art 9/26/10- 10/17 / 2010
Member of the United Visual Artists Guild 4 years (also helped form this group).
Bucks County Community College Fine Arts Associates Degree / Animation Empahasis 1995
President of Bucks Mont Art League, Inc. 3 years 2009, 2010, 2011
http://vickie-debuono-buccini.artistwebsites.com/ currently in the groups area
Art From The Past featured artist
Digital Designs Red Tiles, Stained Glass, The Birds featured art
Expressions of Children Up, Up and Away featured art
Art from the past Anticipated Arrival featured art
Symmetry Tri-angles featured art
Transparent Watercolors Anticipated Arrival featured art
Paintings of Young Children Up, Up and Away featured art
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Gippy Henry Gippy Henry comes from a long line of artists in her family: great-grandfather, grandmother, father; present generation: her daughter, and now her grandson who has been studying filmmaking from the age of thirteen and will be attending college for just that goal. In the past, she initially attended art school for advertising art, but was drawn to the fine arts. She has painted many portraits of people and pets, beginning at age 16 at which time she sold her first portrait, as well as very realistic landscapes and other subjects. She has studied and used pastels, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic at Cheltenham & Abington Art Centers, as well as live studies done around the Philadelphia area over the years.
Having moved to New Jersey six years ago, this is her first show back here in Philadelphia. She has shown her work in the past in Wyncote, Roslyn, Hatboro, Germantown (Woodmere Museum), as well as businesses in the Pennsylvania and now New Jersey areas. Most of her sales presently come from word of mouth and small town shows.
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Jean Broden Jean is an artist and art educator from Philadelphia. She has spent most of her life creating art and even as a small child knew that this was the path her life would take. Jean attended Moore College of Arts where she studied to be an illustrator. After a number of years working in the busi- ness world, Jean returned to school to get her Master's Degree in Art Education. She currently teaches Studio Art and Art History at Lansdale Catholic High School. While her children were young, Jean got her "art fix" creating Folk Art toys and decoratives that she sold in area shops and at craft shows. Now that her children are grown, Jean has plunged back into the world of fine art, attending classes at Studio Incamminati and spending every spare moment at the easel. "My pursuit in creating art is in finding the beauty in simplicity. Nothing means more to me than family and family life. Through my paintings, I hope to recreate the warmth of my life in the people, places and things that are special to me. I hope that others can connect these scenes of mine with their own lives. You can see more of Jean's work at www.ArtWanted.com/jbroden Educational Background:
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Alex McGivern Alex's interest in art began prior to grade school. He sketched on brown paper bags and any piece of paper available. In his mid teens he took a correspondence course in art. He painted his first oil painting in his early twenties. Over the years his interest in art motivated him to take occasional informal art classes. Most of his recent works are done with pastels as the medium. He stated "Of course, we are always learning!"
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Russell O'Neal
Born Philadelphia Education Holy Family University, Phila. PA Philadelphia Community College, Phila. PA Russ Entered The Art Of Painting When Health Removed Him From Carving. Group Juried Exhibitions 2011 PA Creative Arts, Philadelphia Library 17th & Vine 2010 Stations of the Cross, All Saint RC Church 2010 PCA Celebrating Arts 2006 Members Exhibition, Arts of Southern NJ 2005 Philadelphia Horticultural Society, Manayunk, PA 2005 Member Exhibition, Arts of Southern NJ 2005 Still Life Exhibition, Arts of Southern NJ 2004 Show Case Rotunda Gallery, Phila. Community College 2003 Member Exhibition, Arts of Southern NJ 2001 Water Color Exhibition, Arts of Southern NJ 1998 Arts of Living, Philadelphia Senior Corporation 1997 Arts of Living, Philadelphia Senior Corporation 1996 Sophara Space, New Hope, PA 1995 Clay and Canvas Studio, Morristown, NJ 1994 Celebrating the Arts, Camden City Hall, NJ 1993 Works of the Heart, Philadelphia Art Academy 1992 Works of the Heart, Philadelphia Community College 1991 Works of the Heart, Philadelphia Community College 1990 Works of the Heart, Afro American Museum Volunteer Instructor 2010-2011 Philadelphia Older Adult Center 8100 Bustleton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 2004-2007 Philadelphia Charter School for Literacy 4300 Tacony Street Philadelphia, PA His Paintings Can Be Found In Public And Private Locations
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Elsie Hobbins
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Gillian Bedford
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Roknedin Zolfaghari Roknedin works with pastels. He simply loves art!
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Bart Dunlap
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Terry Freemark
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Sr. Mary Em McGlone, MMS Sr. Mary Em McGlone, Medical Mission Sister, worked in health care for 55 years. Her inner artist had to wait until 2007 for the chance to be more fully realized. Mary Em has been developing her skills through workshops and courses since then. Her work has been exhibited in the juried show “Art of the State” at the PA State Museum in 2010 and 2011. Some of her paintings are on exhibit in City Hall and the Bucks County Visitors’ Center. “I am a firm believer in creativity as part of the healing process. I am beginning to share my drawing/ painting skills with others, continuing my ministry of healing, now through facilitating creative expression.”
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Carolyn Hayes Hessinger
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Gail Cowan
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Janet Rech
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Susan M. Brown
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Carol Risko
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Norma Rubinich
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More Artists In Our Show
Melmark Art Group Pine Valley Art Group Carole Neenhold Walter F. Deuschle Rita Malfara Mary Eileen Rigney Stan Labacz Gregory Labacz Raymond Blaszczyk Maria Burlein Larissa Arico
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Michael Nathan
Michael Nathan has had a passion for photography as an art from the age of about 8 years. He made wood model airplanes, suspended them from the ceiling with a blue quilt behind them to give the appearance of clouds, and photographed them in black and white. His interest in photography progressed from black and white film to color slides and prints, and now digital photography. After retiring from consulting civil engineering, Michael now has the time to fully enjoy digital photography, and its rapidly changing technology. With the opportunity now to travel with Judy, his wife of 51 years, and their children and grandchildren, Michael is more prolific than ever. He estimates he takes approximately 15,000 photographs a year, selecting about 25 for framing. He has always enjoyed photographing and printing landscapes, wildlife and flowers, and has, in the last 5 years, developed a strong interest in photographing birds in flight, especially hummingbirds. |
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Richard Goldberg Dick Goldberg, a retired vitreoretinal surgeon, is a self taught artist. His most recognized images capture quiet, spiritual, uplifting moments. Color, light, atmosphere, intrigue and minimalism evoke an emotional response, drawing the viewer into the painting. "Feeling" is seminal to the artist's work which at times contains surreal elements. Pared composition adds to feelings of peace, calm, reflection and harmony. Dick relates "he feels a privileged observer and that art provides a unique opportunity for artist and viewer to open themselves to each other and even something larger than themselves." His works are in public and private collections. "One finds that he doesn't just put down an image with paint, but he tries to make it grow out of the paint." Victoria Donohoe, Review Philadelphia Inquirer 2009 |
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Anthony Fuscellaro Photographer Anthony Fuscellaro is a self-taught photo-realist. The images are all done on 35 mm film and have not been enhanced. They are one of a kind and are not duplicated. All of the prints are matted and framed by a local framer and the material is all made in the United States. The subjects are from the East Coast of the United States. They evoke many emotions, and the longer you view the pictures, the more you are able to see. Anthony is a native Philadelphian. Through the years changes have been made to the landscape of the region. Remnants of the past are shown in his pictures, the present is linked to both the past and the soon to be past. Beauty is shown in its shape and texture as though it would be lost had not the photographer brought it to our attention. The pictures are real, and that in itself is a fete today. Mr. Fuscellaro's works have been on display in a number of galleries in Center City, Philadelphia and are presently on display in Easton, Maryland and the Underground Gallery, Laurel Hill, Philadelphia. Anthony recently won the "Best - Black and White" at the Plein Air Photography Contest, in Easton, Maryland. |
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Christine Hazewski Original Jewelry Christine's creations features beautiful one of a kind pieces using genuine gemstones, pearls, and australian crystals complemented by sterling or fine silver. Necklace, bracelets and earrings styles are diverse and classic. |
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Clare Trappler Original Jewelry After retiring from her long and varied career in the banking industry, Claire Trappler began making one of a kind bead/stone necklaces for the past six years, originally starting as a hobby with finished products donated to organizations serving abused/ battered and financially handicapped women, as well as residents of retirement/personal care facilities. (What a boost of morale for a person to have something pretty to enhance their outfit as they go on job interviews or start a new job.) Recently, Claire expanded her endeavors by selling selective items, using the proceeds to further her ministry of helping disadvantaged women. |
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Corley Guiling Original Jewelry Corley works mostly with gemstones. Her love for jewelry can be seen in her work... |
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Joy L. Gilbert Original Jewelry She began her path to become a jewelry artist in 2002. During that time she was caring for her mother and working full time. It would be at least midnight until her mother settled in for the evening. She started making jewelry ornaments, and then went on to bracelets, earrings, necklaces, ect. After her mom passed in 2003 she continued her fascination with beaded jewelry, gradually branching out to wire work, crochet and knitting with semi-precious gemstone beads, swarovski crystals, metals and beads. She took one class in pearl knotting at a local bead store. This year she was a jewelry instructor at Michaels Crafts. During the years she has taught friends and her own sister on the art of jewelry making. |
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Anthony Maier Pottery-Ceramics Anthony was educated at Alfred University (Ceramics). His works are made from a variety of times places and materials. |
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Alicia Gasparovic – Stained Glass Actuary and hurricane/earthquake catastrophe modeler during the day, Alicia works on her stained and leaded glass projects in her spare time. Her first venture into glass work was making custom kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for her previous home in NJ. Although the more popular copper foil technique allows finer detail and construction of three-dimensional objects, Alicia prefers the chunkier, more industrial look of the traditional lead came method for stained glass. She enjoys working with her hands and making use of the many available textures and colors. Often seen raiding the scrap bins at the local glass store, Alicia usually designs her pieces with no specific color palate in mind. The supply of glass on hand then dictates the colors of the piece. Alicia did not admit that she had an artistic side until after finishing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Johns Hopkins University, a twelve-year career as a physics and mathematics teacher, and changing jobs to become an actuary. It was only then, with the encouragement of her husband, his family, and her coworkers that she realized there was more to her than just numbers.
Contact Information for Alicia (custom work available): Cell: 609-954-0517 Email: aliciamgasparovic@verizon.net View my stained glass project photos on Facebook |
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