Author Archives: Ranlett

Who are you and what do you do? I’m Patty Pieropan Dong, and although I do not sign my married name to my paintings as I began signing paintings previous to marriage. My paintings are figurative, that is, recognizable subjects: … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? Hello to all! I’m Gini Crepps, graphic designer and 2-D multi-media artist. The best way to describe what I do and love is the “art of color and texture”! Why do you … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? We are Kelly & Janis Quinn running a business we call Other People’s Junk. The name is exactly what it implies – we have fun collecting metal objects that other people throw … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? My name is Darlene Becker. I combine precious metal with unique and unusual gemstones to create one-of-a-kind art jewelry. Why do you do what you do? I have always been a maker. … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? I’m Kirsty Roberts.  I create wire sculptures with hex mesh wire. I’m challenged by the “wire mesh” as it has a flow and takes on character of its own.  Blending the wire … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? My name is Barbie Smith and I am an oil painter. I am inspired by any subject with strong design elements including patterns of light and shadow or contrast of color and … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? Hi, I’m Sandy Lindblad. I create colorful, kind-of impressionistic paintings of animals and sometimes landscapes using pastel and paint. Why do you do what you do? I have a passion for the … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? Ann Ranlett, MSA. I specialize in scratchboard and am a Master Member (MSA) of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists (scratchboardsociety.org). I describe the scratchboard technique as “drawing white with a knife”. … Continue reading →

Who are you and what do you do? Linda Miller and I am a painter who loves vivid color and tiny detail. Why do you do what you do? I paint because it makes me happy. I love to create. … Continue reading →