My paintings celebrate nature and the power of the spirit, which is reflected in natural forms and forces. In several disparate series of abstract works, I employ different means to express the beauty of light, the power of nature, or the grandeur of geological structures. Currently, I live in Beltsville, Maryland, but I grew up near Buffalo, NY, which is
I’ve lived in Takoma Park since 2001, enjoying the growth of downtown and appreciating the resilience and creativity of my neighbors. I believe that empathy, compassion, and even stubborn persistence are rooted in art and I feel that as I’m working. As a retired archaeologist I love ambiguity as I work with layers and make connections. I also love teamwork
Marie Darling’s artwork is an exploration of color and how it responds to other colors in the natural world. Through texture, line, shape, movement and pattern, Marie explores the colors combining traditional embroidery techniques with a modern twist. She uses acrylics, watercolors, yarn, thread, beads, and a variety of other materials on raw canvas mounted on an embroidery hoops, traditional
Writer-artist in the Washington, D.C. area has works included in The Library of Congress, Harvard Art Library and with small press publications in U.S. and overseas. Visit TinaOpines and A Blue Bunny Studio on WordPress. Medium: Book Arts, Printmaking, Assemlege Prices: vary according to piece
Vettymae is a photographer in the Washington, DC area, who profiles ornamental plants and trees throughout the changing seasons.
My art explores cultural, identity, and environmental themes. I share my connection with the world and the significance of a place, an object or a memory through my work. As a mixed media artist I’m constantly combining, paint, paper and various mediums to create my work. While I use a variety of materials and processes in each project my approach
Lisa Barry is a live events graphic designer and project manager by trade, and a lifelong painter. Her passion for the natural world led her to complete an M.A. in Expressive Ecopsychology in 2012, studying the human-nature relationship and creative expression as a means for connecting to place. In 2022, Lisa created Lisa Barry Art and launched her first collection
Dr.Jewels-TheArtist : As a practicing veterinarian, her journey from the medical field to creative arts manifested into her desire to share & shape her deep connection, recognition and passion; to integrate art, animals and the human spirit. After many years as a veterinarian she arrived upon a natural evolution of her desire to turn discarded pieces into treasures with Mosaic
I’ve always been driven to create and to express myself through art, craft, and style. Each of my items are the product of my own vision and reflect the dual sides of my personality–imagination and precision. With a foundation in the theater, I honed my creative eye backstage, mastering the art of stage painting, lighting, and set design. This early
Without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist. My work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that I have. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept. Inspiration and ideas change. Each piece I create is an extension from the past, observation and what I’ve