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Sotherden, Beth  I’ve been making art and crafts of one form or another all my life.  I studied painting at Syracuse University and currently my passion is for painting expressionist landscapes in oil, acrylic, or pastel.  I begin a painting by experimenting with various materials and means of creating textures, then allow the painting to lead me through a multilayered, imagined landscape.  A native of central New York, I enjoy the beauty of the  four seasons as inspiration for my art.

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Schmidt, Millie St John  I have worked in clay for more than 40 years, concentrating on form and exploring function. I am enjoying taking excursions from mugs, bowls, vases, and casseroles and exploring dragons and non-functional rock forms. In 2001 my artistic career took a leap when I returned to college to enhance my visual skills. I received a BFA from SUNY Oswego in painting in 2007. After 15 years, I closed my teaching studio and gallery in Baldwinsville. I am currently a pottery instructor at Clayscapes Pottery (clayscapespottery.com) in Syracuse. I now divide my time between clay and paint. I have recently been painting landscapes in watercolor, and I am thoroughly enjoying the quest for texture, form, and attitude, of my ceramic cat sculptures. E-mail mstjohn25@yahoo.com  (Back To)

 

Stisser LauraI am a Baldwinsville resident and quit my career to be able to spend more quality time taking care of my two children and spending more time with my loving husband of 14 years. I picked up my first paint brush in January of 2010 by taking a few classes at BOCES and caught the bug. I work with acrylics, pastels and most recently watercolors. I have peeked interest in my work by word of mouth from friends, family and my favorite network, Facebook. I have already generated some income which I only hope grows into a more profitable business. I have the extreme pleasure to be currently studying with Delores Herringshaw and I feel extremely blessed to know and learn from her.  (Back To)

 

Storey Vicky,  I enjoy painting in pastel, acrylic, and watercolor . I am inspired by nature and the love of outdoors. I have studied under the direction of Anita Fodera and Delores Herringshaw. I have donated numerous prints of my paintings to different organizations such as the Indian River Lakes Conservancy for their annual auction. I have received awards from the American Pen Women's association and the juried CNY Art Guild show. I may be contacted at my e-mail address, vlstorey71@gmail.com  (Back To)


Turner, Katie  I currently reside in Liverpool with my husband and two daughters.  My mother, Faith Fritz, an international watercolorist at the time, coached me as a fine art painter.  I began drawing and sketching in my home town of Akron and other areas of Western New York and Niagara Falls during my teen years.  My first love is watercolor but I occasionally delve into acrylic, oil and collage.  I am a signature member of the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society and belong to the National League of American Pen Women as well as several art guilds.  My subject matter and styles are eclectic but I am partial to the Thousand Island rock formations and waterways. KatieTurner@KTArtStudio.com visit my website at: KTArtStudio.com  (Back To)


Von Pless, Leslie  I am a recent graduate of SUNY Fredonia with a BA in Communications and Film. I currently live and works in NY City. I am also a production assistant at Rapture Video and also works at the Women's Media Center. My photographs include those taken on my recent semester in Europe and many that I has taken of Upstate New York, the Adirondacks and the NY City area. I am also a member of the Cooperstown Art Association and participates in their art shows and sales. (Back To)


Von Pless, JoAnn
  I began my career as an Interior Decorator and taught classes in Interior Decoration and Design at Bryant and Stratton and BOCES. I enjoy fine art as well as decorative painting and study both whenever possible. Working in acrylics and oils in realistic style, her favorite subjects are landscapes while also painting an occasional still life. She found inspiration growing up in the Mohawk Valley viewing the beautiful farmland and foothills to the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains in all seasons of the year.  (Back To)

Wehrung Kathryn, I joke that I was born with a paintbrush in my hand.  My love for art started at an early age and continued throughout my life. I attended the University of Buffalo, taking classes in oils, watercolor and acrylics.   “Always learning” is my motto…new technique, new use of color, how to capture light.  After raising my family I returned to art working with watercolor and acrylics. Recently I studied with nationally known artists Mel Stabin, Tom Lynch, and Karen Rosasco. “So many ideas are in my head…. to be able to transfer them to paper and create an image, is so rewarding!” I use my own photographs that I have taken during my travels as references. You can see some of my work at The Inn Between Restaurant, The Oneida Lake Artisan Gallery and local area art shows. I am a member of the Art and Soul Watercolor Group, OAG Guild, CNY Guild and the Central New York Watercolor Society.  (Back To)


Wells, Cindy
  After teaching art to elementary and junior high school students for thirty-four years I now concentrate on making my own art. I consider my self "a jack of all trades" artist who loves to experiment with all types of materials and processes creating real or abstract images from places or objects that appeal to my inner being.  (Back To)

Zadrozny, Mary  I received a Graphic Arts degree from Orlando College in Florida. I am the owner of "Just Imagine Design & Publications", specializing in unique quilt patters, plus resources for artist, crafters, writers and quilters. I also am the author/illustrator of the book "Home Shows: The Complete Guide for Artists and craftspeople." I started out as a quilt teacher, designer and restorer of antique quilts in the 80's. I am now branching out in a variety of mediums, including watercolor and mixed media collage. One of my goals is to push the boundaries of all my artwork, experimenting with 3-D shapes and embellishments. Some works are created with a deep spiritual/emotional current and others are just to have fun. My email address is justimag@twcny.rr.com, and my website address is www.justimaginedesigns.com(Back To)




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