Author Archives: Ranlett

Stacey Lamothe – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork. Hi, I’m Stacey Lamothe. I love narrative pieces, some things that tells a story. It’s not the same story for everyone. It surprises me when a client tells me why they love their piece and … Continue reading

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Meg Black-Smith – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork. Hi, I’m Meg. I am a jeweler and work with sterling silver, gold (primarily as accents), gold-filled and other metals. I enjoy using all sorts of gemstones. Describe how art is important to society. Art … Continue reading

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Doug Parks – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.Hi, I’m Doug Parks.  I am a fine art landscape photographer. I work in the digital space but made my start in the film days. I started in photography in my early years. I became more … Continue reading

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Diane Tharp – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.Hi, I’m Diane Tharp.  I primarily paint in watercolor and water media. It is a passion! I paint realistically with stronger colors than is usually associated with watercolor. My inspiration comes primarily from nature, and I … Continue reading

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Christina Salazar – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.Hi, I’m Christina Salazar, a jeweler at Auburn Old Town Gallery. My artwork is a simple style. With different textures and with or without stones. Describe how art is important to society.The beauty of art can … Continue reading

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Barbra Paitich – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork. My name is Barbra Paitich.  I paint on silk, making scarves and wraps and I combine silk with torch-cut metals for wall art. Describe how art is important to society. All art mediums (painting, sculpting, … Continue reading

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Susan Stoll – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.I’m Susan Stoll. I am a photographer and a painter. My work features the closeup observation of nature. The vast array of colors, patterns, light and shadow nature provides never ceases to amaze me. Describe how … Continue reading

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Patty Pieropan Dong – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.Hi, I’m Patty Pieropan Dong. Oil painting is my primary medium. I also enjoy watercolor, acrylic, pastel and block printing. My first teacher was my mother, Elice Davis Pieropan, who learned from some of the best … Continue reading

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Gini Crepps – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.Hello, I’m Gini Crepps. My art exudes color and texture! This is my passion! I love exploring mixed media – combining elements of texture with the beautiful transparency and brilliancy of alcohol ink. Add in music, … Continue reading

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Kirsty Roberts – Artist Spotlight

Tell us about your artwork.Hello, I’m Kirsty Roberts.  I work with Galvanized Hex Mesh Wire. Similar to Chicken Wire, I use a 3/4” Hex Mesh specialty wire that I cut, mold and layer it into stylized animals, insects and statuary. … Continue reading

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