Category Archives: 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Tell us about your artwork.Hi, I’m Barbie Smith.  I am an oil painter who loves and appreciates the beauty that I find as I observe God’s creation. My goal is to find an expressive way to share this beauty through … Continue reading →

Tell us about your artwork.Hi, I’m Sandy Lindbland, I love to create colorful, expressionistic pet portraits using acrylic and pastel and impressionistic type landscapes. Describe how art is important to society.Lots of times folks contact me to create a custom … Continue reading →