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JANE ADAMS
Jane Adams was born in Vancouver. She entered the Chelsea School of Art and later the Slade School of Art. After returning to Vancouver, she studied at the Vancouver School of Art for three years under Jack Shadbolt, Roy Kiyooka and Don Jarvis. In 1965, she was awarded the Staff Scholarship and continued to win awards and scholarships, including the Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation Grant and four Canada Council Bursaries. "Throughout my painting life, all of my works, mostly rendered on canvas and paper are very much representative of my life, the time of year and most of all, the place where I live. I have always drawn my inspiration from nature. The artist's job, I believe, is to awaken the viewer's eye to investigate a visual idea and see something totally new in an ordinary subject."

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Dramatic Dragonfly

ANGELA ANDERSON
Folk art with a distinctive cute, cheery and happy style is Angela's forte. Her hand-painted and hand-stenciled wooden decorative pieces warm the homes where they are displayed. Designs featuring seasonal icons brighten up the holidays. And now Angela is taking her unique folk art style to canvas. Inspired by her surroundings - gardens, homes, magazines, kid's faces, Angela captures the latest trends in folk art. Hand-lettered brief messages or wishes on some designs add a personal touch. While she liked to draw as a youngster and acquired two years of commercial art schooling, Angela's creative career really took off when a friend asked her to design some wooden decorative pieces for a baby's nursery. That was nearly 20 years ago. Today, she looks forward to continually expanding her creative horizons.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Country Geraniums Penguins & Friends Pumpkin Greetings

DIANE ARTHURS
Ohio artist, Diane Arthurs began drawing and designing as a child. In high school she entered a commercial art program that gave her hours four of art class per day. She attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale specializing in fashion illustration. She switched her major to advertising and design then graduated with an associate’s degree. She began working in an art studio, which led her to a job as art director of an advertising agency. Diane decided to strike out on her own as a graphic designer. She created line drawings, logos, brochures, and print advertisements for various clients, most of which were industrial. In 1991, she met Judy Vonstein from Imagination, a cross-stitch needle work-company, and began creating and designing cross-stitch.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Good Luck Star

JOYCE BOND BACKUS
Joyce’s whimsical scribbling began as a child, but she never grew out of it! Joyce has been an artist and teacher for 25 years and currently teaches at Syracuse University; where she earned Master degrees in Illustration and Environmental Design. In teaching kindergarten through college, she has learned, as any teacher will attest, that a sense of humor is essential. Her artwork often reflects this outlook! Joyce works in watercolor, pastel, color pencil, oil and hand-made paper. Her subject matter encompasses tropical, aquatic, and traditional nature motifs. Her whimsical pieces feature animals and children. Although she continues to experiment in many media, she loves the spontaneity of watercolor and often uses it as under-painting on which to build detail with pastel and color pencil. Joyce, her husband, and thirteen year old son live in their self-renovated Victorian home that sits between two Finger Lakes. Her studio windows look out on farmland and woods in all directions. Her favorite painting times are the spring and summer days when all three of her sons are home to paint the countryside and gardens. Family, friends, and felines are the welcome featured guests in her paintings.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Rejoice

BECCA BARTON
When Becca Barton was young, this Ohio artist enrolled in every type of art class she could find. In 1986, she received a scholarship to the Columbus College of Art and Design, where she studied design and illustration for five years. In 1991, she received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts. She worked as a corporate art director and then moved into her current position as a freelance and portrait artist. Most of her artwork reflects her love for animals, nature, and crafts.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Pumpkin Family

JAN SHADE BEACH
Jan Shade Beach is an accomplished designer licensing her images to nearly 25 companies in the gift market. Her wide variety of styles, and enthusiasm to learn new techniques, make her a perfect match for the ever-changing trends in the marketplace.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Winter Postcard

GLORIA BOWLIN
Gloria Bowlin is a lifelong resident of southwest Ohio. She has been drawing, sculpting and sewing since childhood. From elementary through high school, Gloria’s favorite subject was art. Her projects were frequently displayed as “special” art in the art window for public viewing. After high school, Gloria wanted to attend art school, but left that dream behind to raise a son and daughter. Art projects, however, were still a big part of her life. Gloria has produced a line of doll patterns, holds copyrights on several folk sculpture designs and has exhibited at several folk art shows. Her biography has been included in several volumes of the Marquis Who’s Who publications for her various artistic endeavors. Gloria loves antiques and old things, and strives to achieve a primitive and folksy look in her paintings as well as her line of collectible dolls and animals. Gloria wants her creations to reflect her love of God, family and nature.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Antique Flag

PAUL BRENT
The internationally recognized images of artist Paul Brent are well known in the marketplace for their distinctive styling and fresh color palettes. Beach scenes, sailboats, manatees and shorebirds are frequent themes in the artists work. Paul Brent channels environmental consciousness through his paintings. With paintbrush and canvas he aims to inspire preservation of wildlife and the fragile beauty of nature. Says Brent of his work, “I paint in a unique style which expresses both the essence of watercolor and my own special way of seeing the world.” Brent has received numerous accolades for his art. His work can be seen in public and private collections throughout the world. He is a member of the National Watercolor Society and is a signature member of the Southern and Florida Watercolor Societies. As an artist, he enjoys the expressions of creativity he has the opportunity to channel into each new work and never sees his work as static.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Umbrellas On Parade

JENNIFER BRINLEY
Jennifer paints in a studio overlooking the San Francisco Bay. She has a degree in fine arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara. A passion for architecture and design led her to study at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Graduate Program of Architecture at the University of California at Los Angeles. Jennifer enjoys using architectural design principles in compositions as well as the vibrant warm colors inspired by Italian ceramics and French textiles. Jennifer paints mostly in guache and watercolor and find her inspiration through her travels in Europe and the U.S.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Cupcake

HAUTMAN BROTHERS
The Hautman Brothers are fast emerging as America’s foremost wildlife artists. All three brothers have received numerous honors and awards, including dominating many state and national duck stamp competitions. At last count, the three brothers have seen their art featured on over 40 state and federal stamps. In fact, James, Robert and Joe are the only brothers ever to win the coveted Federal Duck Stamp Contest. The talents of the Hautman Brothers as well as their unique family gift have been featured in the major motion picture “FARGO.” They have received national accolades from newspapers such as USA TODAY, THE WASHINGTON POST, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE and THE ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, as well as TIME, US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, U.S. ART, FUR-FISH-GAME and NORTH AMERICAN HUNTER Magazines. The Hautmans’ creations have been personally presented to the president in the OVAL OFFICE and are part of the permanent collection of The SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE in Washington D.C.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Bluebirds & Blossoms Morning Flight Spring Pair

ELIZABETH BROWND
Elizabeth Brownd designs appear on calendars, wallpaper, books, decorative accessories and, on scrapbook themes. Her designs reflect the many years she has collected antique and vintage prints, letters, newspapers, books and vintage fabrics. As she creates a collage, she hand-paints details between layers of pressed flowers and leaves. "The fun part is collecting hundreds of amazing pieces of antiquity, but the overflowing drawers and cupboards get a bit scary!" Elizabeth studied design at the University of Connecticut and pursued graduate work in art at Otis Parsons Schools of Design. She resides in Mossyrock, WA, with her husband and youngest son. "My children have wonderful talent in design. It has been a blessing to have them grow up in and around my studio."

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Meadow Flowers Summer Garden Roses & Lilacs

JUDY BUSWELL
It’s not everyone that can take up painting at age 40 and proceed to become one of the most popular and best-selling artists of the day. But then, Judy Buswell is not everyone. A nurse practitioner in her first career, Buswell came from an artistic family. Her grandmother, in particular, was an exceptional watercolor artist. As for Judy, “I always loved watercolors and always knew I could do it,” she says. “I just hadn’t taken the time to get into it before.” Once she did get into it, Buswell jumped in with two feet. She worked at it “day and night,” and took classes and workshops to learn the techniques. Today, her portfolio of printed work now encompasses some 250 different images. The majority of Buswell’s artwork features flowers or gardens – a universally appealing theme that accounts in part for her vast and growing popularity. “The thing I love most about painting is the feeling that others bring to the work – their childhoods, their dreams, their secret places,” confides Buswell. “When people tell me that they really enjoy my paintings, that’s when it’s the most fun to be a part of it.”

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Roses & Birdhouse English Garden Spring Chores

LAURE F. CARLISLE
Laure Freudenberger-Carlisle has been involved with art for most of her life. Her BA and MA are both in Art with an emphasis in Sculpture. She has a lifetime California Teaching Credential and taught high school art for 16 years in the Poway Unified School District. She has also taught classes for adult education, the Museum of Art in Birmingham, Alabama and for the Paso Robles Art Association. Over the years, Laure's work has included wood sculpture, silver, gold and titanium jewelry, titanium clocks and weather vanes, hand made, whimsically painted furniture and now watercolors. She has been licensing her designs for 6 years and her designs can be found on house and garden flags, melamine dinnerware, fabric, gift bags, wrapping tissue, stickers and pencils. She even has a paint by number kit of her colorful toucan design.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Autumn Splendor Jewel Ornaments Glitter Ornaments

TIM COFFEY
Tim Coffey received a B.A. with a major in Illustration from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth in 1992, graduating with honors. He continued his education at Rhode Island School of Design in 1992 with a course in children's book writing. Tim Coffey's first book, "Red Berry Wool", written by Robyn Eversole and published by Albert Whitman and Co. has been recognized for its illustrations by the SCBWI with a 1999 Golden Kite Honor. Artwork from the book was chosen to be included in the 2000 Bologna Illustrator's exhibition and annual. Red Berry Wool was an American Booksellers Association "Kid's Pick" of the Lists in 1999 and is included in the 2000-2001 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List. "Mabela the Clever" written by Margaret Read MacDonald and published by Albert Whitman and Co. is the second book he has illustrated. It will be released in March 2001. He has written and illustrated for Babybug Magazine and illustrated for Ladybug Magazine and Houghton Mifflin's Schoolbook Division in addition to numerous greeting card companies. He lives in the small town of Atkinson, New Hampshire.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Home Tweet Home

TONYA CRAWFORD
Tonya was born into an Air Force family, growing up on basis from Idaho to Puerto Rico. When her father retired from the service, they settled in Ohio, where she resides today. Blessed with a mother that always encouraged her creativity, Tonya remembers carving mice from a bar soap when she was six and making an entire winter village out of pipe cleaners at the age of nine. As she got older and entered the job market, she created opportunities for herself and became Assistant Art Director at a very successful printing company by the age 24. But, Tonya’s career lost steam as a better job presented itself - motherhood. She became a stay-at-home mom doing “art jobs” as they came up. At the age of 40, Tonya began painting the things she loves-country settings and patriotic images. She marketed folk art paintings to several stores in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Tonya lives on a horse farm with her family. She is extremely proud of her four children, Stephen, Callan, Ralph, and Christian.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: American Star Welcome

KAREN CRUDEN
Karen Cruden combines inspiration from the ‘little things’ in life with her unique style of folk art to create her very own whimsical, spirited artwork. Karen was an art teacher who grew up with the love of art all around her. “The children I taught gave me the gift of creating from my heart,” says Karen, noting how their innocence and carefree spirits were reflected in their artwork. Karen’s dad was also an accomplished artist who instilled a love for art in her heart and still inspires her creations today. Although Karen’s children and husband keep her busy with all sorts of activities and interests, she makes time to look around and observe subjects for her next creation. “Inspiration comes to me in the words people say, a glance at an old book and the events that surround all our lives.” This is all part of the imaginative process of blending heart and artful hand that infuses Karen’s artwork with a feeling of warmth and child-like delight. “I hope you find laughter, hope and love in my collection of life’s little moments.”

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Americana Pineapple

KATHLEEN DENIS
Kathleen, an award-winning artist, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in graphic design from the University of Miami in 1981. Her work is represented by over 300 galleries, fine gift shops, resorts and private collections, both nationally and internationally. Born and raised in South Florida, Kathleen Denis uses her watercolors to creatively capture tropical, coastal and floral scenes that are familiar to her. Kathleen's work is greatly influenced by the allure of the sea as will as the charm of places once visited. The expression of solitude in her paintings reflects time spent resting, reading and praying, as her work serves to invite the viewer into each scene.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Super Tulips Gone Ashore

URSULA DODGE
Hi, My name is Ursula Dodge. I am a painter and my artwork appears on the surface of products sold all over the world. I drew compulsively throughout childhood but I began getting paid for it while earning my BFA at the University of Washington by working part time for a porcelain jewelry factory, where I designed a best-selling line of earrings and pins. This whet my appetite to launch my own company in 1989, so with $1000 and a small kiln I started making hand painted ceramic tile. I took an armload of them (20 to be exact) and a card table to the fledgling first season of the now legendary Freemont Sunday Market in Seattle. Within 8 weeks I was selling about 300 tiles per weekend and by the end of the first year I was wholesaling tiles to gourmet shops and high-end craft and gift galleries all over the country. It was a crazy time. I don’t remember sleeping for about a decade. The tiles led me to my first licensing job. Licensing is when a company uses my artwork on their product. Now my artwork appears on greeting cards and stationary, ceramic coffee cups, pet food bowls, salt & pepper shakers, spoon rests, teapots, serve ware, placemats, rugs, garden flags, mailbox magnets, napkins and paper plates, to name just a few.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Peace Snowflake

CAROL ENDRES
Carol Endres has been painting in the American Primitive style, to great acclaim, for the last nine years. A native of Albany, New York, Carol and her family now reside in nearby Guilderland. By the age of 6, Carol knew she wanted to be an artist. She was already copying things and drawing her own pictures. She continues to pursue her primitive art with the same enthusiasm of her youth. Carol's compositions are inspired by her faith in God, people, and a keen observance of things in life that make us all feel warm, happy and whole. Her work reflects her love for her children, her cat and memories from the past. She is an avid antique collector, and all these things can be found hidden in her paintings which she executes on wood panels. Carol's folk art company The Heart of America has had enormous success, producing a wide selection of products for the home and gift market. Her background as owner of an antique and gift shop helped her develop The Heart of America. Now a household name in the folk art world, Carol Endres' work is found in museums, frame shops, gift shops, galleries, catalogues, and furniture and department stores. Her originals are sold nationally and internationally. She finds her work tremendously satisfying and loves to hear from the people who appreciate her art.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Freedom's Gate

FIDDLESTIX
Fiddlestix consists of best friends, Jeri Francis and Kim Meyer. Jeri has been involved in the world of decorative painting for over 20 years. She now paints exclusively in acrylics and prefers a refined primitive style of painting. She and Kim teamed up many years ago to form Fiddlestix. They currently have over 10 instructional painting books to their credit and usually produce one or two new books each year. Though they enjoy painting many different subjects, cats and Christmas images like Santa’s and angels are their favorite. Jeri and Kim joined Penny Lane Publishing as a means of broadening their horizons and reaching a larger audience with their art.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Folk Ghost

PAT FISHER
Pat began painting at an early age, encouraged by an extremely creative and self-sufficient mother. There was no money for art lessons, but Pats mother secured materials for her. She convinced Pat that God provided her with a gift to express her self through art. Pat’s work reflects her pride and love for her country. Her style brings a visually peaceful retreat to gentler, kinder times and promotes a pleasing image to those who own her prints. Pat has been concentrating on Americana work since the early 1990’s and acknowledges Rufus Porter as her inspiration for portraying saltbox houses, churches and willow trees. Porter’s influence began while Pat was living in New Hampshire and doing an independent study of his art. She, like Porter is self-taught and has had her heart touched by the beauty and peace of New England country scenes. Pat recognizes her loving and supportive family for encouraging her to step out in faith and share her talents with others. A staunch promoter of her small Midwest community and her art, along with that and other artist, has prompted pat and her family to create a local business called Antiques and Art. Pat’s work includes her American prints, wallpaper borders, kitchen accessories and an assortment of crafts. Pat and her husband, Joe, love to travel around this wonderful country to meet other artist, and buyers of her own beloved art.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Stars & Stripes

CATHI FREUND
Cathi Freund's skillful use of watercolor presents a softer, more feminine view of nature than is often found in the marketplace. Her delicate color palette applied in a "washy" technique softens nature's edges. Yet, her refined styling and subdued colors showcase the exquisite detail in her subject matter. Inspired by nature, the abundant gifts that God has bestowed upon us, and her appreciation of beautiful things, Cathi continues to achieve success. During her 25-year artistic career, Cathi has perfected her watercolor technique. Working from her Midwest art studio overlooking acres of trees and wildlife, Cathi is continually inspired in this splendid, tranquil setting.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Candy Man

KAREN HILLARD GOOD
Artist Karen Hillard Good’s creations are as warm and whimsical as her own personality. Known to her friends as Queenie, Karen’s wonderful sense of humor, poetic sensibility, and true free spirit shine through in every painting. Whether creating memorable holiday characters or painting richly textured vignettes, Karen’s use of patterns and clever sayings throughout her work gives her a unique look and feel. Karen’s inspiration comes from her family and friends…as Karen says; they are the heart and soul of her work. Her use of good cheer, sage advice, and quick wit within her paintings grows from the large circle of warmth and support that surrounds her. Karen designs products with them in mind – whether creating journals that she gives to friends or designing dinnerware that she would use with her family.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Home Sweet Home Yellow Bird With Nest Delicious Cornucopia

MARILYN HAGEMAN
A Marilyn Hageman landscape conjures up the moment of a soft breeze on a summer day. She captures the sensation of movement, even in the seemingly still subjects of flowers and trees. At the age of three Marilyn began to paint horses, intrigued by their speed and motion. Now a painter of natural landscapes and botanicals, Marilyn still strives to capture the lyrical energy of the horses she drew in childhood. "I find it hard to categorize my work," Marilyn admits. Her brush strokes vary from loose and playful to concise. Reminiscent of her major artistic influences, Claude Monet and Mary Cassatt, Marilyn's florals are as representational as they are impressionistic. In the 1980s Marilyn attended Colorado State University where she received both a bachelor's and master's degree in painting. Here she studied under Jim Dormer, a successful painter and printmaker, who remains her mentor today. "Jim's uncompromising and demanding teaching style brought out my confidence and ability as an artist. He still provides me with guidance and support." Marilyn is represented by the Denver Art Company and her work is found in galleries and private collections in the United States. She resides in Golden, Colorado, with her husband Craig and two young children, Grant and Blake.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Beach Chair

STEVE HASKAMP
Born and raised in the Midwest, Steve Haskamp has worked in the illustration market for more than 15 years. Steve received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from the Kansas City Art Institute and went on to work for Hallmark Cards, Inc. for 12 years. The experience of designing and illustrating for the many diverse products Hallmark Cards produced gave Steve a well-rounded education in the field of illustration. Now working as a freelance illustrator in Southern California, Steve enjoys working on a multitude of projects. He continues to design greeting cards, stationary, gift wrap, journals, small gift books and other products that make up the repertoire of the social expression industry. Steve also illustrates children’s books and enjoys doing editorial illustration for magazines and other various publications.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Lucky Clovers Mr. Skeleton

LISA HILLIKER
Lisa Hilliker has spent most of her life in rural northern Vermont, just a stone’s throw from the Canadian border. Surrounded by natural beauty and abundant wildlife, it is not surprising that both have become sources of inspiration for her. “I love animals and nature. Any piece of wood or stone sets me off. I start feeling and seeing what could happen. Hilliker has been creating art since she was a small child. Early teachers included an artistic mother and grandmother, and an extraordinarily talented eighth grade art teacher. From there she has learned from other artists and let her powers of observation guide her. “Art is in the eye of the beholder,” she says. Fellow Vermonter and Wild Apple artist Warren Kimble, who is considered to be “America’s Best Known Living Folk Artist”, has been a great source of inspiration for Lisa. “Any guy who paints on barn boards is terrific in my book,” she says. Lisa shares Warren’s affinity for barn board. After selecting the right piece for the project, she sands it and gives it a base coat of paint. Working primarily in acrylics, she then paints, and after completing her project, finishes the piece with an antiquing process and a final protective coat of varnish. Lisa works from a studio in her home, often with her cat, a favorite muse, at her side.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Patriotic Dove

ANNA MARIE HORNER
Anna Maria Horner is becoming well known in the gift and home wares industries for her exuberant style, fashionable palettes, and clever design. Anna Maria has valuable trend-driven experience to add to her talent when developing product collections.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Popsicles Happy Hunting

LINDA HUTCHINSON
I adore pigment: the loose and liquid quality of watercolor, the creaminess of oils and the dark graphic nature of charcoal. I learned to paint by painting. I paint a variety of images although figures fascinate me the most. I feel that my work has followed a natural evolution of serious introspection that reflects earlier studies in music, language, poetry, dance and psychology. Through these reflections my work draws on rhythm, movement, attention to detail, spontaneity and simplification of form; descriptions that are simultaneously apt and contradictory. My work has evolved into painting because of my own disappointment in words, which are often excessive, transitory and over- or under- loaded with meaning. I am intrigued by human behavior and seek to unearth that which lies beneath the surface, sometimes a sublime gesture, a memory, a visual metaphor… often contradictions, a truth for which there are no words.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Easter Eggs

VICTORIA HUTTO
Bright and cheerful, fun and fresh … Victoria Hutto’s illustrations make a lasting impression. An accomplished artist, Victoria’s unique color combinations and composition make her creations one of a kind. Graduated from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Berkeley with a B.A. in fine art illustration, Victoria’s broad experience keeps her on the leading edge of designing for today’s consumers. Her artistic career has included design positions with the greeting card company Curtis Swann and industry giant Sanrio. She and her artist husband launched Daydreams Designs featuring a variety of three-dimensional art. And while her distinctive, handmade pieces are prized by collectors across the country, Victoria’s first passion remains designing for the social expression market. Her illustrations are featured on greeting cards, gift wrap, flags, yard signs, mugs and plates, to name a few.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Where’s The Bunny

LIZ KASSLER
Liz Kassler, principal and creative director of Lizard Graphix, offers her clients a rare blend of extravagant creativity, boundless energy and practical business acumen to bring you the best quality and service. With more than ten years experience as an illustrator, designer, and art director, Liz has created illustrations for stickers, greeting cards, Mylar balloons, decorative flags, children's educational products, books and more. Previously as design director at AA World Class, a fashion embellishment company, she developed many characters and products for children's and tweens' fashions and appliqués using innovative processes for apparel clientele that included Children's Television Workshop©, Disney©, Kmart©, Healthtex©, and High Point Hosiery©.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Wind Dancers Frolic In The Snow

WARREN KIMBLE
Warren Kimble, America's best-loved contemporary folk artist, has combined his love of Americana, antiques and collectibles, architecture, and painting to create an accessible, universally appealing new style of American Folk Art. His whimsical paintings, created in a folk art style that relies upon Warren's carefully crafted color palette, individually selected fragments of antique woods, and masterfully chosen patterns and subject matter, are easily recognized by devoted collectors all over the world. Warren's outstanding original paintings, which include both fine art and folk art works, have been the subject of one-person gallery shows in New York, Boston, and Syracuse, as well as in towns throughout Vermont. His honors and awards include Syracuse University's 2002 George Arents Pioneer Medal, the university's highest alumni honor, and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Henny American Farm Patriotic Birdhouse

KATHLEEN KIRCHNER
Every piece I create is a celebration of my life. This comes from surviving breast cancer twice. Illness made me aware that I needed to seize the opportunity, to explore my own creative and spiritual depth. A choice I know I will never regret! While recuperating, I planted my garden. Every spring, when it begins to grow, I see it as reflection of my own rebirth. When it blooms in the summer, it becomes a beautiful symbol of delicate strength, non-judgment and the cycle of life we all must travel. I used only the finest archival papers and inks available to ensure quality for many generations to come.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Autumn Mums

DIANE KNOTT
Diane Knott can't remember a time when she didn't want to be an artist. "Class artist" throughout grammar school, she attended college and studied both fine and advertising art in NJ. Although born in Olean, NY, where she spent her first 5 years, she grew up in NJ surrounded by centers of History and culture that have inspired her love of nostalgic themes. Her earlier years, in the home of her grandparents are the inspiration behind most of her kitchen and garden images. Today, she and husband, George, live in the beautiful Pennsylvania Mountains in a small cottage overlooking lush hills and valleys, farms and woods. These views, her home and garden, and her growing years are a constant source of material for her ever-growing portfolio. Diane and George enjoy traveling to England, the Southwest, through the Finger Lakes Region of NY state and New England. Her plein-aire images of English cottages are among her favorites to paint. She is an avid photographer and when not painting, can usually be found with her nose in a book or her hands engaged in some form of needlework. She and George have two daughters, Holly and Danielle.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Pineapple Basket

TERESA KOGUT
I was born and raised in Michigan and because I love it so, I still live here only five miles from where I grew up. I’ve always loved art. When I was a little girl, I would spend much of the day drawing and coloring, however, not realizing at that time that I could make a living as an artist. I find inspiration in the world around me. My Country Bears mimic the playfulness of my children, whether they are in search of bugs in the woods, building sandcastles at the beach, or picking a flower to give to Mom, it is obvious my boys are reflected in my paintings. I love gardening, which is where I find inspiration for my floral designs. I am amazed every year at the vivid color and combination of colors God has created for us to enjoy. My favorite season is autumn; again the colors inspire me with their rich oranges, yellows, browns and golds. You can really get wrapped up in the season with the crisp air, pumpkins, gourds, bittersweet, candy corn, apple cider, falling leaves and the excitement of carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Then comes my favorite Holiday, Christmas! Everything about Christmas is an inspiration… the music, family gatherings, baking, gift-giving, stockings, ornaments, garlands, wreaths, poinsettias, santa, snowmen…there seems to be such an energy in the air all through December. I work with over 40 companies, some you may have heard of…Legacy Publishing, Books are Fun, Amcal, P & B Textiles, Blossom Bucket, Park Designs, Brownlow, with products ranging from greeting cards to quilting fabric. I am passionate about painting and I am so blessed to be able to make a living doing what I love while being at home with my family.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Alleluia Feathered Friends O Holy Night

BJ LANTZ
I am an artist living in Florida with my jewel of a husband, who is known as the Captain (but I'll call him Captain Hubby so as not to be confused with a fellow blogger friend's Captain). We live to serve our three cats, Gracie (aka Queen of Evil), Cry Baby (aka Good Boy), and Menace (aka Jingle Butt). When I am not creating new artwork to keep the licensing pipe-line fed, I am enjoying this beautiful area in which I live either on foot, on my beloved bicycle or on our sailboat, Adios (I am not sure who is the other woman - myself or her!).

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Welcome Shells Easter Cross

ANNIE LAPOINTE
Annie LaPoint loved to draw and paint at an early age. In high school she loved her art classes and received private art instruction as a teenager. In 1991, soon after the birth of her third child, Annie began to study the technique of watercolors at a local art league. Her instructor’s focus was on painting landscape, but from the beginning all Annie wanted to paint was pots of ivy and flowers. Her passion for gardening is reflected in all of her artwork. Annie is best known for her rich watercolors, mossy terracotta pots and urns filled with ivy topiaries, flowering bulbs and blooms of all kinds. If you look carefully you will find a scripture reference from the bible tucked away in every painting.

To see examples of this artists work you can click on the following: Annie’s Geraniums

STEPHANIE LAVENDER
Stephanie Lavender always seemed to have a coloring book or a pencil and paper in her hands. She always dreamed of palm trees swaying outside and after graduating from NYU in 19865, she moved to South Florida. She is rep. by Artworks! Lic. LLC.

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KIM LEWIS
Kim Lewis, a self taught artist, was born and raised in Pennsylvania. Growing up in a family of antique collectors gave her an appreciation for older things from a simpler time which she tries to incorporate into her artwork. She, her husband Gary and their two dogs live in a small historic town along the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. They have 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. They enjoy being a close family and get together often. From making paper dolls as a small girl to doing art projects with her grandchildren, Kim has loved art for as long as she can remember. For several years she, along with her mother and daughter, ran a small home-based business selling country signs on a retail and wholesale level. It was a great learning experience. Mass-producing hand painted items became overwhelming. Painting just wasn’t fun anymore. Kim put her business away, but her love of art drew her back to painting. “I truly love what I do, from my first pencil sketch to the last brush stroke on the painting. I get so involved in my work that even when I pull myself away to do household chores my paintings go with me from room to room. Sometimes just a glance gives me an idea or brings attention to a small detail that just isn’t quite right. My husband also lives with my artwork and for this I must thank him. He is also very supportive and always encouraging. He is genuinely interested in what I do.”

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BETH LOGAN
Beth Logan really, really likes to draw a lot and she kisses her dogs on the lips. That should cover everything…but for those of you who would like to know more, here it is: Beth has always lived in the Pacific Northwest. She has loved to draw since she could first hold a crayon. In fact, some of her earliest work was a mural of her entire family, belly buttons and all, on the wall next to her crib. Even after that, her parents encouraged her as an artist. Beth studied graphic design at the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Several years later and completely by accident she stumbled head-first into the Art Licensing business, and today her art can be found on all sorts of wonderful products. She spends her days happily drawing and painting in the Seattle home she shares with her husband and their furry family, easily inspired by a few of her favorite things: animals, gardening, and nature.

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KATHLEEN PARR MCKENNA
Kathleen began her art education at the Interlochen Arts Academy, and earned her degrees from Lake Michigan College and The American Academy of Art in Chicago. Her paintings are exhibited by many corporate collections as well as privately owned collections. She has shown her works in numerous exhibitions around the country, and is a member of several watercolor societies nationwide. “As a watercolorist, I’ve always enjoyed the mystery this medium bestows. I can express beauty and wonder and it may never be the same twice. Every brush stroke is pleasure and a completed painting or design is a joy to see. For me, the purpose of putting artwork in front of someone else’s eyes is to make that person feel good”.

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CATHERINE MCCLUNG
Born in Canada, Catherine McClung spent her formative years in Toronto, Ontario. She now makes her home in Dexter, Michigan, where she finds the right ingredients for her artistic endeavors. The woods surrounding her studio are the necessary inspiration for nature photography, painting, and observing birds.

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JULIE DOBSON MINER
Creator of the Lil’ Dumplings and nationally acclaimed artist and designer, Julie Dobson Miner, has a passion for art that has given the gift industry some of its best selling licensed products. She spends her days working in her home studio overlooking Forest Lake in Minnesota.

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ROBIN MORO
For almost twenty years, Robin Moro has combined her strong design and color sense with her energetic, painterly, fine art style to create designs that have appeared in publications, and on many different types of products in the United States and abroad. An award winning illustrator, she began her career at one of the largest greeting card companies, and now owns her own design studio in Loveland, Ohio.

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ANDREA TACHIERA
You can call her an Escape Artist…Andrea Tachiera’s colorful designs have the ability to transport you from daily urban bustle to Nature’s paradise. Specializing in bright, fun and innovative illustrations, Andrea’s unique sense of color and pattern give her work a distinctive look and feel. A native Californian, Andrea has always felt the pull of the natural world around her and translates this love of the outdoors into all her paintings. She and her husband and two sons are avid travelers and many designs are influenced by their family trips across the US and abroad. Andrea works and lives in Northern California.

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MARY LAKE THOMPSON
Mary is the designer and vision behind all of the products Mary Lake-Thompson Ltd has to offer. She oversees everything from initial design concept to the end product. Mary started drawing and painting from the time she was a young child and never looked back. Growing up, she bounced around from Colorado, to Connecticut, and then back to Colorado where she attended the University of Colorado as an art student. After 2 years there, she decided she could not resist the lively state of California, and moved to San Francisco in 1970. She attended the San Francisco Art Institute where she majored in Photography. Mary met her husband, Richard Thompson, not long after arriving in the west and they married in 1974. After graduating, Mary and Richard grew tired of the city life and chose to move to the quiet town of Oroville, located about 45 minutes north of Sacramento. It is in Oroville that Mary really began her career as a commercial artist. Soon after moving to Oroville, she had 2 daughters, Sara in 1977, and Abby in 1979. Her beautiful children served well as inspiration in her first paintings. She often used them in illustrations, along with her many beloved animals and gardens where she lived in picturesque Northern California. In the early 80’s, Mary was lucky enough to land an art show at a gallery called The Nut Tree, also located in Northern California. It was here that she sold 60 paintings and was the true start to her career. She began to sell prints to local galleries and went door to door, up and down California, selling these prints out of the trunk of her car. After the prints proved to be successful, she began a greeting card company, using her own artwork on the cards. Along with Richard, she began attending the New York Stationary show where she picked up licensing contracts, one of which was C.R. Gibson. She designed baby books, address books, diaries, paper napkins etc. Eddie Bauer was the next to approach her to design and produce gift baskets for them, which included soaps and lotion. It was after this order, that Mary got the idea to turn her designing skills into doing packaging of her own. From this point her company has designed and produced soaps, towels, aprons, bath products, drawer liners, sachets and most recently, napkins and hats. Mary has been able to use her own unique designs on all of these products as well as using reproductions of handpicked vintage art.

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SAM TIMM
Living in central Wisconsin, Reverend Samuel Timm finds himself close to the wildlife he loves to paint in his art, prints and posters. An avid trout fisherman, wing shooter and bow hunter, Timm is a multi-faceted individual: minister, artist, husband and father. He says his primary devotion is to God, his ministry and congregation, and to his family. But after that comes painting art, prints and posters, a talent he feels God helped him to develop along with some diligent work and experience in the school of hard knocks.

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PEGGY TURCHETTE
Peggy, and her young assistant Watson, welcome you to her sunny studio home in Boulder, Colorado, at the foot of the splendid Rocky Mountains. Here Peggy works her magic with watercolor to create beautiful artwork and designs that grace a wide range of products, including stationery, tabletop, giftware, needlework, packaging, posters, textiles, wallpaper, and rugs. Peggy draws inspiration from her home, her garden, her numerous collections, daily walks, and a passion for all kinds of textile arts. Frequent visits to the art library at the University of Colorado add to her endless supply of new ideas. When she isn’t drawing, painting, or planning new work, Peggy enjoys hiking in the mountains with her son Quentin and his wife Alicia, who live nearby. Though a true “homebody,” Peggy can occasionally be persuaded to leave her beloved surroundings to visit family and friends scattered throughout the United States.

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HELEN VLADYKIMA
Helen Vladykina was born and meticulously trained as an artist in Russia. For many years she had lived in northern Siberia where she was perpetually surrounded by snow. During long, white winters she dreamed of foreign countries – warm, bright, and beautiful, teeming with exotic birds and flowers. In snowy Siberia these images inspired her to paint nature in its brightest – depicting colorful rainforest flowers and creatures. In 1991 she came to the U.S. wih her husband, son and mother and her dreams came true. She settled in a home in the beautiful Bay Area and surrounded herself with tropical flowers, ethnic pottery, books, and classical music. Now, as a citizen of the United States, she is a prominent artist in the art licensing industry with more than 20 licensing partners. She travels to countries around the globe for inspiration and understanding of their art and returns frequently to her birthplace, the magnificent city of the Czars, St. Petersburg, to visit friends and family.

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VALORIE EVERS WENK
Since Valorie was a little, tiny kid, she was always busy "makin' stuff". Whether drawing, painting, building snow forts, fashioning dandelion necklaces, or making mud pies. As long as she was productive, she was happy. School was fun until the seventh grade when Valorie just couldn't understand why anyone would willingly subject themselves to algebra. High school, college, years flew by and Valorie married Rich, the boy next door, who happened to be a mathematician. (He thinks algorithms are fun!) He keeps the number crunching department running smoothly and try's to convince Valorie that computers will simplify her life. (He also makes great barbecued chicken!) Son Jason has the best of both Mom's and Dad's strengths and specializes in computer graphics and digital imaging. He earned a degree in InterMedia from ASU, but has taken time out to serve his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army! Daughter Elizabeth, the family "wordsmith" is a gifted writer and entrepreneur at heart. She has a degree in English plus an MBA, and together with her husband currently works in the tech area in sunny San Jose. You can find some of her inspirational verses on a number of Valorie's images And last, but not least, is the feline brigade...Buggy, Doodle and Marvin ...whose antics make us laugh and whose cat hairs make us vacuum!

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ANNELEIN BEUKENKAMP-WINANT
Annelein Beukenkamp-Winant is an award winning watercolorist and Signature Member of the Vermont Watercolor Society. She has always enjoyed art and the creative process. Her childhood, which was spent in the Netherlands, inspired a true love and appreciation for flowers. She counts them among her favorite subject matter. Annelein’s work has been featured in a National Seafood Catalog, Brooks Pharmacy's corporate calendar, Garden Tour posters among other various publications. Her watercolors can be seen in many venues across the state of Vermont, including her permanent galleries and several yearly group and solo shows. This year she had more than a dozen of her paintings reproduced as limited edition Giclee prints and will continue to release new editions in the future. Her watercolors are in private and corporate collections across the globe.

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SUSAN WINGET
A prolific illustrator and award-winning watercolorist, Susan Winget was born and raised in North Carolina. Working from her Charlotte-based studio, her designs capture the timeless nostalgia of country life and a love for traditional values on everything from calendars to tabletop accessories. After graduating from Chapel Hill with a fine arts degree, Susan began painting watercolors for art galleries and gift shops. She married Al Winget in l976 and, after opting to stay at home to raise their three children, opened The Framhouse Studio. Soon, three friends joined her in the studio as the small business began producing images for greeting cards, calendars, and other stationery items. In 1987, The Lang Companies published Susan’s first watercolor calendar, The Heart & Home Calendar. A variety of stationery products soon followed.

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SUE ZIPKIN
Sue Zipkin has created a national following for her unique watercolor designs. Her innovative color combinations and playful artwork bring a fresh sophistication to the home furnishings and gift markets. Sue’s art transcends the test of time. Designs that were created over 14 years ago are still being collected and sought after by many loyal fans. Sue’s designs perfectly reflect her upbeat playful personality. Whether it’s a bright rainbow palette or a spectrum of soft pastels Sue’s work can be uplifting to the spirit. She often gets emails from people who write her and say “when I see your art I feel happy”. Sue graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 1983 and started working as an in–house designer. One of the first companies she worked for was a well known casual everyday dinnerware company. In 1989 she had a dream: to become an independent designer and bring her art to a wide variety of products. While working in-house she was told that most designers that go off to work on their own fail. She knew then that it was her destiny to succeed as a licensed designer. She created a portfolio and followed her passion. Currently Sue lives with her patient, supportive husband Bob, her sweet silly son Max, and her senile cat Sammy. They live in a home in the suburbs of NY and their home is high on a rocky hill that overlooks a magical forest like backyard.

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