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AMERICAN ARTWORK Carefully curated, original art & craft 2020 Edition americanartwork.net
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AMERICANARTWORK
Carefully curated, original art & craft
2020 Edition americanartwork.net
AARONS & TAYLOR 60ALLEN 53ALLISON 104ALMINE 88AMBLER 19ANDERSON 76ARAUJO 90ARNOLD 30AXELSON 107BANKS 90BARLOW 24BARNA 110BARNETT 64BASHA 93BELKNAP 4BELLIA 93BEN-YEHUDA 87BERNSTEIN 104BLAKLEY 109BRADLEE 73BRADLEY 37BRAITMAN 54BREWINGTON 109BRONNER 22BUFFALO 108BURG & CUMMINGS 83BURNER 64BURWELL 74CAMPBELL 32CAPPARELL 25CHAND 79CHRISTINE 57CLARK 27COLEY 45CONE 111CORNA 32CORNA VINCIGUERRA 33CURCHACK 51DE MAJLAT 73DEPOLO 34DITZLER 77DIXON 94DOUGHERTY 58EISNER 75ESSICK 71FAI 14FINK 104FRACCHIA 8FRIEDBERG 56FRITSCHE 86GABRIEL 20GAMBLE 100GRANT 11GRAY 34GRIMM 61GRUTTER 35
ARTISTSGUILLOUME 70GUSTAFSON 111HANCOCK 105HANDY 77HARDY 110HARRIS 52HART 3HAY 12HEMPHILL 57HERRICK 100HEUBEL 9HOHN-HEIBERG 80HOST 22IYLI 54JACKSON 95JACOBS 50JAUNSEM 111JENSEN, A 92JENSEN, K 104KAPUR 105KARWACKI 35KEARNS 62KIEHN 48KIRKWOOD 65KLEEMANN 38KOCHERGIN 95KONTAXIS 26KRASNOFF 37LANDUCCI 82LANE 72LANGMAR 102LEEMAN 39LEFFEL 52LEVIN 15LOCHER 99LOEBELSOHN 86LONERGAN 45MACDONALD 96MACQUEEN 68MANN 17MANUILA 13MARCHAND 39MAURER 96MAXON 38MCCLEMENTS 97MELUCCI 23MESPLÉ 92MILLER 111MILLS 51MLYNEK 40MURAVYEVA 98NELSON 40NEMEROFF 23NIKOLAEV 78O'CONNOR 84PALACE 72
PALLIE 82PARKER 41PIPES 101POINSKI 36POLOTO 105PRIBOJAN 110PRICE LAU 87RABIN 97REED 102RENE 10RICHTER 2RISSMANN 41SCHACHTER 62SCHILLING 105SCHULZE 81SCHUMAN 81SCHWARTZ 42SCOTT 44SENEFERU 28SHAPIRO 36SHEFLER 42SHELTON 103SHEPARD 103SICILIANO 16SIPPEL 43SMELICK 43SMELIK 66SNIDER 59SPENCER 49STAIGER 47STAUB 18STEELE 21STEFANELLI 46STEINER-JACOBI 21STOLLER 55STRATTON 33SUFFERN 79TASHIMA 65TEICHMAN 53THOMSON 69TROUP 94TURNER 20VEEDELL 91WADDELL 7WALTERS 29WHEELER 101WHYTE 106WILLIAMS 63WISE 110WOLKEN 76YANOS 63ZAIKINE 112ZANDER 89ZOLOTNITSKY 6 & 91ZWANDA 56ZWEIG 44
Our annual print edition offers an
outreach vehicle for a broad range
of practicing American artists,
regardless of gallery affiliation.
Their direct contact information is
provided for your convenience.
Editors:Tom PalmerChingchi Yu
Jurors:Howard Eige, Painting Instructor
California College of the Arts
Jan Christensen HellerChristensen Heller Gallery
American Artwork is published eachOctober. The submission deadline is
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Front cover:Can I Get A Tractor
by Nicholas Kontaxis
Back cover: A Holyhock for O’Keeffe
by Elizabeth Barlow
AMERICANARTWORKCarefully curated,original art & craft
Ally Richter Palo Alto, CA • 650.906.4634allyrichter.com
Wu xing 2. Pigmented beeswax on wood. 18"H x 16"W. $700
"Most of my works are encaustic made of pigmented beeswax on birch wood panels. I have worked in this medium for over two decadesand continue to explore texture and color using abstract expressions. This piece is a series of three that represent balance. In Chinese
philosophy the word wu xing represents the five original ancient elements of wood, earth, fire, metal and water. Each has a type of energythat coordinate with earth energy balance. As the earth fights to maintain its balance in this space of time, these pieces represent the
struggle of the environment of our time."
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C. Ellen Hart's paintings investigate found patterns of light, shadow and reflection. As daylight angles through time her source patternsmorph, move and shift challenging the artist to capture the essence of a moment. The source image for Runs Deep was found on the
glassy surface of a backwater pond. The painting contains a perceptual duality: a tangible, distinct moment in time combined with a pre-cise place. Hart exhibits in Texas with Yvonamor Palix Fine Arts and Marta Stafford Fine Arts, and in Michigan with Water Street Gallery.
Runs Deep. Acrylic, oil on canvas. 46"H x 38"W. $3,950
EllenHartStudios.comHouston, TX • 703.256.9280C. Ellen Hart
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Irene Belknap was born in Munich, Germany. She studied painting at the Silvermine Academy in New Canaan, Connecticut and the Kokoshka School in Salzburg, Austria. She received an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute.
Working in series enables deeper exploration of a theme.
Tribute To A Triangle. Oil on linen. 47"H x 48"W. $12,000
Irene Belknap
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Mill Valley, CA • 415.383.3613www.irenebelknap.com
"I am working on a series that celebrates the Shapes that I often use in my paintings. The first was Homage To A Circle. Here we have Tribute To A Triangle and Ode To a Rectangle.”
Ode To a Rectangle. Oil on linen. 47"H x 48"W. $12,000
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"Beauty always offers its own form of seduction. " ~ Elizabeth George
No Title. Oil on paper mounted on panel. 29"H x 22"W. $8,300
www.zolotnitsky.comOakland, CA • Instagram: #elenazolotnitskyElena Zolotnitsky
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Save the Blue (cropped)Encaustic20"H x 18"W
Aptos, CA
"Memory and imagination areengaged in dialogue as I create encaustic paintings.The wax medium encouragesthis playful conversation.
Come Hither Forest and Savethe Blue are demonstrative ofthis discussion. Climatechange often has a strongvoice in the discourse."
Susanna Waddell
Come Hither ForestEncaustic40"H x 48"W
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Barbara Fracchia Kensington, CA • 510.525.7057www.barbarafracchia.com
A Wheel Aglow. Oil on canvas. 16”H x 12”W
“I am a figurative and landscape painter, exploring the unusual in subject matter. My ideas are a bit above the norm, but incorporate the classical elements of painting. My work is a combination of Impressionistic plein air style for
landscapes and illustrative for figures."
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Thessaloniki Eternal Sunset 2Oil pastel on paper13"H x 16"W
Leawood, KS
"My intention was to memo-rialize the 45,000 GreekJews of the Thessaloniki,(96% of the Jewish popula-tion in the city), that werekilled in Auschwitz. Thesunset represents an eternallight that will shine on theirmemory forever.
The pink and yellow colorsrepresent the unique beautyof a Greek sunset. I am obsessed with the colors,shapes and images thatevolve in the sky during asunset as opposed to thesunset itself.”
Thessaloniki Eternal Sunset1 can be viewed at the Eu-ropean Art Museum locatedin Frederiksvaerk, Denmark (near Copenhagen).
Monique Heubel
www.lookandimagineart.com913.226.3181
Thessaloniki Eternal Sunset 1Oil pastel on paper12"H x 15"W
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Kristi Rene Napa, CA • 707.227.4901www.kristirene.com
Souls Adrift. Digital on aluminum. 57"H x 48"W. Suite of 10. $5,800
Kristi Rene's work explores the inner dialogue between the human and the spiritual. She has exhibited in Tuscany, London, New York, Tel Aviv, Venice and Paris. She received The Award Of Excellence In Painting at the California State Fair's California Works Show.
"Art is the warm route to truth, midway between the heat of emotion and the coldness of intellect. There are few places where man can compete with nature, except, perhaps, in an ultimate individual abstraction."
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707.337.1605www.edmundiangrant.com
Edmund Ian GrantNapa, CA
"I am a self-taughtpainter who for yearswas an improvisationalmusician. Initially, mypaintings centered onmy musical avocation;over time, the work became more narrativeand allegoric evolvinginto an artistic metaphorfor life. I continue toevolve the imagery andemerge as a storytelleremploying my love forimprovisation with paint,new media, color, texture and line."
Grant exhibits interna-tionally. Awards includeThe Leonardo Award forpainting, the top honorat the Biennale of Chianciano 2015.
A Kiss for PeaceAcrylic on canvas. 32"H x 22.5"W. $4,800
The PlayerAcrylic on canvas. 54"H x 43"W. $8,500
El Toro Dazed and Confused. Digital art on canvas. Edition of 10. 52"H x 65"W. $6,800
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Stacy HaySonora, CA
"I approached thesepieces intuitively, allowingmy imagination and thepainting process itself toguide me. My abstractshapes function as sym-bols evoking people orcreatures, and coupledwith my palette of boldcolor and subjects, I finda structure onto which Ican allow my emotionalself to reside.
I thread forms and feel-ings throughout thepaintings, weaving all theparts together. I believethat we are all interrelatedthrough energy, vibration,and light—like ripples inwater, it all connects."
Interconnected Realms Acrylic on canvas. 30"H x 24"W
Jazz Impressions Acrylic on wood relief. 36"H x 30"W
Inner Journey. Acrylic on wood. 36"H x 48"W
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707.287.0364www.sandamanuila.artspan.com
Sanda ManuilaSaint Helena, CA
"When Nature challenges us withextreme weather patterns she reminds us that the beauty of ourenvironment is at stake. I usebirds, insects and animals as myvisual vocabulary; they tell ourstory of survival, love, danger,strength and vulnerability.
I paint visual stories; I want themto be poignant and confronta-tional, and raise the question ofour global situation in these disturbing times. By charging mywork with a strong emotionalcontent, I engage viewers towonder about what they see andhow they feel."
California Dreamin'Pastel and gouache on paper. 20"H x 15"W
The GardenOil on canvas. 30"H x 24"W
Home. Oil on canvas. 24"H x 30"W
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Painting 09-19Acrylic on canvas36"H x 36"W
San Francisco, CA
"Abstract art, it is a realitythat does not exist, a productof thought, momentary feelings and musicmelody...all that could be my inspiration to create.
Artists’ works are often inseparable from their cultural background. I'm nodifferent. Eastern influenceconstantly guide my path. Iuse the rhythm of calligraphy,color and strokes to createmy work."
Fong Fai
www.fongfai.com415.260.1796
Painting 07-19Acrylic on canvas16"H x 20"W
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Once Upon A Time I Was a HorseAcrylic on canvas 60"H x 60"W. $4,000
Rockville, MD
"These paintings represent my Spring Breakthroughmoment. I was struggling forweeks and then suddenly I wasback in my zone.
Midnight began as a black andwhite tropical painting andevolved into a colorful midnightsetting. Marvin Gaye's music wasplaying during the creation ofOnce Upon a Time I was a Horse.It originated in my mind oneway, but in the end, it was anelephant. Hence its name.”
Susan Levin
www.artbysusanlevin.com301.466.2919
MidnightAcrylic on canvas24"H x 36"W. $1,400
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Untitled Calligraphy (Golden Bars)Mixed media on cotton canvas49.88”H x 61.75”W
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Azarakshab Dallies With A LadyMixed media on cotton canvas53”H x 43”W
718.757.2845www.geraldsicilianostudio.com
Gerald Siciliano
Gerald Siciliano's art is anoutgrowth of his training intraditional studio practicesbegun in New York and developed in the living museum of northern Italy.
Merging his formalist background with the complexities of modern sensibilities, Gerald crafts his work in a diverse range of materials and styles.
“Although I am known mostlyas a sculptor, these mixedmedia works are from a series of paintings developedover many years in the painting studio. Rooted inAbstract Expressionism theymeld autonomous personalexpression with recurrentcalligraphic markings tochronicle a delight in color,form and movement”
Brooklyn, NY
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Where Creativity and Calm ConveneOil, cold wax 40"H x 40"W
Steamboat Springs, CO
"As a counselor, an educator, a mom and a traveller, it has always been the creative expressions in these endeavorsthat have continued to draw meinto a more inspired life. I am influenced by travel, and its abilityto bring us out of our comfortzone, and into a realm where wefeel more connected to the natural world and its inhabitants.
My art is a reflection of collectedstories from a lifetime of adventures. It is an expression of a feeling of a place that comes through in my colors and gestures.
I am a largely self-taught artist.Tapping into the emotion of aplace, my intention is for the artto walk the line between what wesee and what we perceive."
Lisa B Mann
www.lisamannfineart.com603.340.3983
Into the Wild UnknownOil and cold wax40"H x 40"W
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Piano ManMixed media on canvas36"H x 36"W
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Carol is a native of Milford,Delaware where she was raisedwith five siblings and learnedearly to enjoy the simple things inlife. The paintings displayed heredepict memories of various colorsand textures which were encoun-tered during her rural upbringing.
The painting Checkmate receivedthe Gracie Award (Best In Show) atthe International Society of Exper-imental Artists annual exhibition.The painting Piano Man (now in aprivate collection) was inspired bynature itself.
Carol Staub
www.CarolStaub.com908.803.9229
CheckmateMixed media on canvas36”H x 36”W
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Fruit of the RosesOil on canvas48"H x 48"W$3,200 includes frame
Coronado, CA
Lisa Ambler produces herDistracted Realism styles inoils, watercolors and pastels. This series, SecretGardens, speaks to thebeauty that can be foundeven in times of darkness.
Painting sales benefit charities and help supportArt for the Nations, whichshe founded in 2004 to getart supplies to underprivi-leged children all over theworld. Lisa is the author ofART SMART!, seventy artlessons for all ages, as wellas two children's books andone devotional.
Lisa Ambler
www.lisaambler.com720.621.9450
Secret Gardens: Back Corner Oil on canvas30"H x 24"W$2,600 includes frame
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Three SistersOil. 60"H x 36"W
Ann Curran TurnerSausalito, CA • 415.435.3487
"I see my work as a continuing celebration and explorationof the infinite variety and complexity of human beings onour shared journey. I am driven to capture their elegance,humor, fragility, absurdity—the common vulnerability of
our skin, guts, hearts—but most importantly—their attitude, spirit, energy and life force."
PiperEgg tempera, oil on panel. 11"H x 8"W
Rebecca GabrielDenver, CO • 541.631.1204
www.rebeccagabriel.com
"I am a contemporary realist painter. The abstract qualities ofthe image are heightened because of both the pronouncedcropping and substantial use of chiaroscuro. Paradoxically,
the level of abstraction is rooted in intense realism. The piecepushes the dichotomy between realism and abstraction
towards a synthesis."
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Larkspur, CA
"We respond to the naturalworld with the objects wemake. We do this by makinguse of texture, structure andcolor. Even the humblest object can express harmonybetween the man-made andthe natural. A tomato is mademore beautiful by its container.
I find this synthesis to be visually delightful."
Robert Gantt Steele
Tomatoes. Watercolor. 8"H x 12"W
415.927.9714www.robertgsteele.com
San Francisco, CA
Born in Mexico City and workingin San Francisco, Stephanie is aself-taught artist that achievesan interactive lenticular effect bymanipulating paint to create theillusion of depth and movementas the image is viewed from different angles.
Collectors include the SutterHealth CPMC Hospital in SanFrancisco. Her work can be seenat the SFMOMA Artist Gallery inSan Francisco and the AndresSiegel Arte Gallery in Mexico City.
StephanieSteiner-Jacobi
Adrift. Acrylic, ink, resin on wood. 48"H x 60"W. $4,400
415.412.5415www.SSJart.com
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Mair HostSan Martin, CA • 408.686.1902
SecureRust-dyed paper, found objects, encaustic. 12"H x 12"W. $350
“I have created 3D mixed media works for over twenty years.The use of repurposed or found objects and marrying them withthe rich colors of nature and encaustic medium give the pieces
depth and a softness, and maybe a tad of whimsy.”
SanctuaryRust-dyed paper, found objects, encaustic. 12"H x 12"W. $350
Bark In ProgressOil on hand-constructed wood panel. 30"H x 24"W
“I was raised in the Bay Area where a myriad confluence of people, innovation and intellectualism formed a sort of
vanishing point for the perceptible disparity of micro-culturesand towns. My art is both a study on expression and theme,
while relating to contemporary mores.”
BalancedOil on hand-constructed wood panel. 30"H x 24"W
ArtsofTheAncients.comSan Francisco, CA • 650.440.6204Hamid R. Bronner
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Lost HorizonOil on canvas. 48"H x 48"W. $5,000
Barn KittyOil on canvas. 20"H x 20"W
“From a studio overlooking my family’s farm in Foster, RhodeIsland, I share my love of nature and my passion as an animaladvocate through my art. Each piece tells a special story, from
my recent series featuring endangered whales and the strugglesthey face in today’s world, to the animals I paint for those who
want a memory of their pets they can cherish forever.”
Lonely SoulsOil on masonite. 12"H x 12"W
Denisemelucci.comFoster, RI • 401.339.2323Denise Melucci
"My latest series investigates the memory or feeling of a place‚rather than a literal representation of the place itself‚ and that
fleeting moment when the relationship between the elements isnever quite the same again."
Dappled SkyOil on canvas. 48"H x 48"W. $5,000
jeffreynemeroff.comSan Francisco, CA • 323.363.7460Jeffrey Nemeroff
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A Hollyhock for O'KeeffeOil on panel8"H x 8"W
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
"Working in the spirit of the greatportraiture tradition, but deviatingfrom its usual approach, I createoil paintings in a style that is partpop art, part still life, and part hyperrealism. I paint 'portraits ofpeople' using objects rather thanfaces to explore the human expe-rience, as well as contemporary'portraits of gardens' in a new floral-inspired series that ex-plores and celebrates the bitter-sweet impermanence of life.
I often use humble objects—stones, simple garden flowers—toilluminate the mystery and beautyof all existence.”
Represented by Andra NorrisGallery, Burlingame, CA.
Elizabeth Barlow
elizabethbarlowart.com415.350.3524
An Imperfect BalanceOil on panel10"H x 10"W
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La CinturaWatercolor41"H x 41"W. $4,500
Palo Alto, CA
Lorraine Capparell have beenpracticing art as a painter, sculptor and photographer since 1975. She divides hertime between creating sculptural pieces and richly colorful paintings and watercolors that communicate her unique focus.
Capparell creates art every dayworking with themes that reflectdaily life, incorporating secretsand surprises meant to invoke theviewer to discover and think ofthe world in a new way. Dreamsare a source of imagery for thesculpture and paintings. Sheworks in bronze and ceramicsculpture, large-scale watercolorsand monotype prints.
Lorraine Capparell
skymuseum.com650.493.2869
Wet BlanketWatercolor41"H x 41"W. $4,500
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Nicholas Kontaxis creates large-scale abstract paintings, characterized by a riot of primary colors. His complex pieces, utilizing heavybody acrylic paints and a battalion of pallet knives on massive canvases, have anchored shows at De Re Gallery, Gilman Contemporary,Heather James Fine Art Gallery and TAO Chicago. Collectors include Adidas, the Los Angeles Chargers, Roger Federer and Eric Schmidt.
Can I Get A Tractor. Acrylic on canvas. 20”H x 16”W
www.nicholaskontaxis.comRancho Mirage, CA • 760.221.8928Nicholas Kontaxis
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Betty Clark Asheville, NC • 828.423.6202www.bettyclarkpainter.com
Last March. Acrylic. 72"H x 60"W. $14,000
"Painting is a way to express the complicated experiences and observations in my life. An order must be found during the process ofpainting. A visceral sense of completeness concludes a painting. Painting for me is a spiritual act of wonder and gratitude."
Exhibitions include: The Asheville Art Museum in North Carolina, The Mobile Museum of Art in Alabama, The University of North Carolina in Asheville, Fay Gold Gallery in Atlanta and Laterna Communication in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Last Pick Acrylic on canvas48"H x 48"W. $25,000
Richmond, CA
"My duty as self-taught artistis to have an internal dialogwith the viewer and in manycases the ancestors. This iswhere I find inspiration forartistic expression as well aspainting live in public. Fathering my son, serving mycommunity, drumming, poetry, philosophy and facilitating cultural eventsenhances my expression, tocapture the Black experiencein America.
I enjoy manipulating drywater-based paints, oil pastels, ink pen, found objectsor assemblage. Book illustrations, portraiture and public art projects havebrought me closer to mycommunity. The purpose ofmy compositions is to elevatethe social, political, environ-mental and spiritual issues of people deeply challengedby oppression."
Malik Seneferu
www.maliksart.com510.931.8639
From the Hill and BeyondAcrylic on canvas48"H x 36"W. $8,000
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Blue PimpernelOil on panel8"H x 8"W
510.612.0180www.marlenefw.com
Marlene Walters
Marlene Walters' artistic viewpointcomes from her early years livingin a unique Southern Californiacommunity settled by nature loving utopians who built withfound stone and wood. She wasaware of her visual orientationfrom an early age and her workcelebrates the beauty she findseverywhere. Her colors are highlynaturalistic and her brushstrokescarry an impressionistic realism.
Berkeley, CA
Shaker of BanksiaeOil on panel8"H x 8"W
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Attainment of an Idea. Mixed media on archival paper. 44"H x 54"W
“Distinguished by theirfield-like contemplativequality and their fluctuations betweentenacious physical marksand subtle spaces, thiscollection of paintingsand mixed-media worksmust also be treasuredfor their system of creation, one that integrates poetic language and random visual meanings or interpretations.”
Kathryn applies variouscolors, lines and shapesin overlapping fashion, allowing poetic interpretations toemerge, as does the development of spaceeither as a result oflanguage or by allowingthe selected poetic language to be appliedlater in the form of titles.
About the Rainbows. Mixed media on archival paper. 44"H x 72"W
San Francisco, CA
Kathryn Arnold
artistkathrynarnold.com415.863.8531
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Poetic Spaces with Folded Cranes. Mixed media on archival paper. 79"H x 75"W
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www.pattidibenedetto.com216.536.1383
Paint the Town Red. Acrylic and oil. 12”H x 24”W
Patti DiBenedettoCorna
Patti DiBenedetto Corna has beenpainting seriously for the pasttwenty-five years. Her entirebody of work is created withoutthe use of traditional paintbrushes. The use of a variety ofwood and metal tools adds to herunique application of paint.
The paintings range in size from two to twenty five feet or more. Collectors include: Luciano Pavarotti, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Bay Village, OH
www.judycampbellart.com720.352.4848
Untitled. Acrylic, mixed media on canvas. 96"H x 72"W
Judy Campbell
Judy Campbell is an abstractpainter living in Colorado. Herwork begins with a collagedsurface to which she adds layersof paint and other media overbasic geometric shapes.
The artist has found inspirationfrom many of the painters andsculptures from the past fiftyyears. Judy’s work can be seenat Space Gallery in Denver andSopa Fine Art in Kelowna, B.C.
Denver, CO
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Instagram: @DarbyCornaVinciguerra
646.373.2665
127 Madison. Oil, latex on canvas. 48”H x 60”W
Darby Corna Vinciguerra
Darby developed her love for artand design growing up in hermother's art studio and on herfather’s architectural sites in thepostindustrial Midwest. She stud-ied at NYU and Parson’s Schoolof Design, and designed forfashion houses Tory Burch,Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
Darby now creates custompalettes and multi-series piecesusing house paint mixing highgloss, matte, satin and egg shellfinishes to create texture. Thistechnique is inspired by her her-itage and Ukrainian Easter eggs.
Hoboken, NJ
www.thaliastratton.com415.971.5521
Waiter in Repose II. Oil on canvas. 20"H x 16"W
Thalia Stratton
"Trained as an illustrator, I amnaturally drawn to the narrative,using my work to suggest a story.
These works are of unidentifiablebut real subjects, and they aremeant to be accessible to anyone's imagination. My process moves from recording a specific moment, a specificplace, to transforming it into afictional scene.”
San Francisco, CA
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Cleveland, OH
JoAnn DePolo is an artist, author,speaker and teacher. Her paint-ings focus on cityscapes, waterscenes and bold abstracts.
"My paintings encourage viewers to search beyond the obvious‚ to visualize concepts that are unnoticed or are unintentionallyburied. Creativity visually represents the energy and brainconnectivity generated to set inmotion the creation of even the simplest combination of elements."
JoAnn DePolo
Creativity. Acrylic on canvas. 48"H x 48"W. $8,000
440.320.0900JoAnnDePolo.net
Indio, CA
"We all go through life lying onour back, kicking our legs.Some of us get turned over,and we call this success. Someof us decide that we like kicking, this is also success."
Maurice Lee Gray
I Just Want to Go Home. Collage with bronze. 60"H x 60"W x 5"D. $12,000
760.775.4348mauricegray.net
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Houston, TX
"Tiny grains of sand createthe circles, just like oursmall actions create who weare. My paintings remind methat we are responsible forour actions and therefore,for our happiness. Whitebrings me inner peace whilered inner strength. Thiscombination provides me thebalance I need."
Yvette Grutter
Círculos de Esperanza 5. Sand, oil on canvas. 55"H x 55"W. $5,500
832.212.4840yvettegrutter.com
Oakland, CA
Andrzej moved to New York in1984 from Poland with a BFA inpainting. His artistic directiontook shape after integratingEastern spirituality into his art-work. Andrzej's philosophy leadhim to California Institute of In-tegral Studies in San Franciscowhere he received a Masters inIntegral Psychology and Certifi-cation in Expressive Art Therapy.
His paintings are exhibited inmany galleries in LA, the SF BayArea, Chicago, New York, Parisand London.
Andrzej MichaelKarwacki
Equanimity Series: I'll Try to Love. Paint, resin on panel. 12"H x 12"W. $650
415.279.0795andrzejmichael.com
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A Perfect DayOil on canvas. 72"H x 48"W. $3,000
Debra Cook ShapiroSan Francisco, CA • 415.606.8977
www.debcookshapiro.com
"My figurative and landscape paintings are responses to places Ihave visited and and the memories that surface while I work. I
often use photos as reference initially, but depart from theimage and work from imagination or memory. My recollectionsof experiences from my youth and observations of my childrenand their friends have informed most of the paintings. I paint in
oil on canvas in my San Francisco studio."
Urban Textures I. Photo encaustic triptych. 48"H x 16"W. $1,500
Dianne PoinskiSacramento, CA • 916.212.4988
www.diannepoinski.com
"As a photographer for the last twenty-five years, I have longbeen inspired by the simplicity of everyday life. Urban Texturesis a photo encaustic piece created from layered photographs of
pavement, walls, sidewalks and leaves."
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Spring MeltAcrylic on canvas. 48"H x 24"W. $2,400
Lori BradleyNew Bedford, MA • 508.207.3340
www.loribradleyart.com
"I paint in rich, saturated colors with acrylic paint in an expres-sive realist style inspired by nature. Spring Melt is from a series
of large-scale paintings of rock formations titled Don't FrackWith It highlighting the shale and granite rock formations and
waterfalls of New York State and New England."
Liberty Riding BuffaloAcrylic on canvas. 38"H x 24"W. $1,500
Kevan KrasnoffBoulder, CO • 303.941.2363
www.krasnoff.com
"Painting seems to have an infiniteness to me, got time, gotpaint, got space. But channeling creative energy, that can
manifest in anyone’s imagination. That's the magic of life."
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Saratoga, CA
"This is my interpretation ofan abstract approach towardsphotography. The image isnot meant to just representwhat I have seen but to ex-press what it might have feltlike to be there. Or anywhereelse, there is no limit to wherea viewer may be taken."
Represented by The MainGallery in Redwood City, CA.
Björn Kleemann
Art is a Journey of Discovery. Fine art print, framed. 14"H x 22"W. $611
650.814.7761www.BjornKleemann.com
johnmaxon.com831.724.8147
John Maxon
"I enjoy painting with oil paintsin a strongly-colored andabstracted tradition most oftenusing the themes of landscape,and occasionally the figurewithin the landscape.
My surroundings of theMonterey Bay Area andAntigua, Guatemala providethe necessary inspiration formy life in painting."
Watsonville, CA
Frontlines. Oil on canvas. 48"H x 48"W
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Columbus, OH
"Painting is my preferred language. Within the realm ofpainting abstraction speaks tothe ideas that I express andcauses the viewer to contemplate as the narrative isnot immediately available.
I am working on a series of self-portraits. Historically, womenartists depicted themselves liter-ally, including symbols of socialstatus as well as their role as anartist. I portray myself by what Ido and my relationships, includ-ing: my role as a mother, careeras a painter, my marriage and mycats who sit in my studio."
Stacy Leeman
Self Portrait W16. Oil on wood panel. 14"H x 14"W. $650
614.239.0923StacyLeeman.com
Washington, DC
"Inspired by astro-photography,this work connects deep spacewith creativity and the feminine.Cephisso, an inspirational god-dess of literature, science andarts, is one of three Muses thatwere daughters of the ClassicalGreek god, Apollo.
In the act of painting, a rush ofreceptivity has liberated the intellect from preconceivedforms. Out of this processemerged a sense of naturalforces and of topography, reveal-ing themselves in the jetties,swirls and rivulets of paint."
Anne Marchand
Cephisso. Enamel, acrylic, ink on canvas. 40"H x 60"W
202.257.2956www.annemarchand.com
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Albuquerque, NM
"My M-Grid painting is a flowinggrid, as opposed to the standardvertical and horizontal grid.
The faster time and technologymove, it is not impossible for thepresent-day ideology to beshaken at its roots and hopefullydirected onto the road of ahigher meaning in life."
Geraldine Mlynek
The Shades of Grief. Acrylic, mixed media on canvas. 33"H x 24"W. $950
Piedmont, CA
“I am an abstract painter that has a love affair withcolor. In the studio, I approach each work of art,no matter what medium, in a similar, intuitive manner. The moment guides me, transforming uncertainty into expressivemark making.”
Irene Nelson
Catch Me if You Can. Acrylic, mixed media on wood panel. 48"H x 48"W. $4,500
510.761.1072irenenelsonart.com
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San Francisco, CA
"I build and cultivate visual fields of luminous color inhabited bymicro-structural shapes and patterns. I want the piece to have astrong physical presence as well as convey a sense of mystery, intimacy and discovery upon closer viewing. The finished painting is a place of reconciliationbetween the world of ideas and the world of physical matter."
Permanent collections include theCrocker Art Museum, the TritonMuseum of Art and the MontereyMuseum of Art.
Susan Parker
Alpha-4-19. Acrylic on canvas. 60"H x 60"W. $9,000
415.225.6295susanparkerpainter.com
Sonoma, CA
"My love of painting is also verymuch connected to my love ofdesign, architecture and music. The paintings create a portal for the viewer to go through that I have gone through first.Each piece encompasses the complexities of human emotionpresented and contained withinthe composition. My job as anartist is to excavate mystery. Themystery is that which cannot beexplained, the alchemy beyondtechnique and preconceivedmodern imagery.”
This piece is hanging at the LoriAustin Gallery, Sebastopol, CA.
Tricia Rissmann
Sea of Remembering. Plaster, paint. 45"H x 60"W
510.701.1813TriciaRissmann.com
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San Francisco, CA
Florence Schwartz’s paintings areinspired by memory enhanced byinterpretation, impression andemotion. They are not visualrecordings but try to capture a‘sense of place’ rather than specific details.
Her paintings express her love oftravel and of color. Her work hasbeen exhibited at the M.H. deYoung Museum in San Francisco.
FlorenceSchwartz
Tuscan Sunset. Acrylic and Asian paper on canvas. 30"H x 40"W. $1,800
Albany, CA
Laura Shefler creates abstractand representational works on paper, exploring whimsical and numinous aspects in nature's patterns as well as in everyday life.
Laura Shefler
Morning Paper. Collage. Acrylic on paper. 14"H x 17"W
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Mountain View, CA
"I hold art to be a translation ofthe artist's surroundings orher/his perception of the surroundings. I have chosenpainting as a medium to translate a world that I see in acontemporary style, abstractingcities and landscapes.”
Mara CatherineSippel
Crayon City. Acrylic on canvas. 36"H x 36"W. $1,200
415.793.6499www.maracatherinesippelart.com
Sausalito, CA
"Continuing to live, work andbe inspired in Sausalito, bythe water setting and thepeople here, the imagery inmy paintings develop theirconnections and intimacythrough the paintingprocess—layering within thecontext of observation, memory and feeling. Family,friends, science and dailyfleeting images influence thebeginning imagery chosen."
Gail SterlingSmelick
Herons Sausalito. Oil on canvas. 60"H x 48"W
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Irene ZweigGaithersburg, MD • 301.792.1038
irenezweigart.com
UmbraMixed media. 30"H x 30"W
Irene Zweig uniquely carries on the tradition of color field painting by creating a color palette from her own mixed media
paintings, deconstructed into triangles and reformed onto agrid. The eye interprets the original message subliminally, whilethe construct of component triangles remains. The result is one
of balance and harmony.
Ginny ScottLaPorte, IN • 219.575.9299
ginnyscott.com
Green FieldsAcrylic. 48”H x 36”W. $900
"Mainly, I work on the floor, preferring that to an easel. This is liberating as I walk around the painting and work
from all angles. Images emerge spontaneously. My painting is complete when it makes sense to me."
Blue/OrangeAcrylic. 48”H x 36”W. $900
Blue with StripesMixed media. 20"H x 20"W
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Water Moves Beneath Us #39Oil on canvas. 48"H x 48"W. $5,200
Great Peacemaker (Iroquois)Acrylic on canvas. 48"H x 38"W. $1,400
“My intention is to provoke an exchange between the art andthe viewer, to stimulate an emotional response using color andmovement. Much of the work starts in abstraction, but often a
portrait emerges. I don't know who they are, but the arrival trig-gers something elemental. A longing from a lost connection or aremembrance of something or someone I once found beautiful.”
Topography, Pacific BlueAcrylic, ink, oil stick. 40"H x 30"W. $1,100
marylonerganart.comOakland, CA • 415.202.3588Mary Lonergan
"My painting has its roots in the fanatical ethos of a smallschool in the South of France which made Cézanne its
figurehead. Twenty years later, I still paint on location, findingmyself in relation to a place although I would say it is muchmore of an adventure. I like painting spontaneously, making
mistakes, and learning, being open to a place."
A Distant Shore #2Oil on canvas. 36"H x 36"W. $3,200
nicholascoley.comMill Valley, CA • 415.269.6202Nicholas Coley
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Brooklyn, NY
Wendy Stefanelli is a New YorkCity based mixed media artist. She currently explores painting,drawing and printmaking. Combining different mediums has been a natural progression of her work. Color, shape and texture serve as inspiration.Process is more important than apreconceived outcome, so risktaking is key. She is drawn to amuted color palette influenced byher environment, rendering herimages mostly abstract.
These two works reflect the natural world completed in an expressive, less representationalway. Blossom, a monotype, unexpectedly revealed itself as its namesake. Asakaze, meaninggentle wind, is a fluid interpreta-tion. Both expose elements of nature in a style unique to theartist's perspective and open tothe viewer's imagination.
Wendy Stefanelli
AsakazeWatercolor, pencil and crayon on paper 22"H x 22"D. $1,800
Instagram: Wendy Stefanelli Gallerywww.wendystefanelli.com
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BlossomMonotype on paper12"H x 12"D. $1,650
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Marsha Staiger Alexandria, VA • 240.682.0794www.marshastaiger.me
Paper Piece Graft, Sizzle #2. Acrylic. 25.5"H x 21.5"W. $1,425
“The marks I make are very intuitive and playful. I enjoy creating a series. It gives me the lovely opportunity to play the game of what is the same and what is different.”
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Berkeley, CA
“My task as an artist is to find other ways of seeing. The image that interests meis the one that is often overlooked. The one that is in plain sight.
Finding that image can be unexpected and exhilarating.”
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.”- Diane Arbus
Russel Kiehn
sfphotogalleryrusselkiehn.com510.649.1447
RosesPhotograph on fine art paperVariable sizes and prices
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Dirty BlondePhotograph on fine art paperVariable sizes and prices
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650.345.5671brucespencer.tumblr.com
Bruce SpencerRedwood City, CA
"One day in January, 1965, I satwith my step-father and a familyfriend at The Crab Cooker inNewport Beach, California. Wewere investigating boat yards inwhich to build two fifty-foot catamarans; one for each family.Four years later and six days offthe Californian Coast, poundedby quartering seas, I reviewed byimagination every moment ofconstruction. I concluded thatevery moment and its relation-ship to every other moment wascorrect and sound and so couldsleep. This phenomena became,for me, the essence of art." #1 Non-Primary
Photograph on fine art paper. 28”H. $500#2 Salt Flat Life
Photograph on fine art paper. 30”H. $540
#3 After Quarter. 18”H x 27”W. Photograph on fine art paper. $500
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Rear Window: CometDigital image. $500
Rear Window: Mackeral SkyDigital image. $500
"For many years I was a fine artphotographer with representa-tion in New York City andProvincetown, MA. I took asabbatical to act as director ofa nonprofit dedicated toemerging artists and under-served communities.
Subsequently my Mother wasdiagnosed with dementia and I embarked on a caregiving journey with her until herdeath. This series, being myonly creative outlet in a veryparticular time and place, focused on one view from onewindow as a meditation onsense memory of my experi-ence, and seeks to find similaremotional responses in thelives of others. My archivedwork includes B&W silver &platinum prints along with dig-ital photographs: landscapes,portraits and street shots."
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Rear Window: Night WatchDigital image. $500
San Francisco, CA
Justin Jacobs
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Mr. StackhousePhotograph. 20"H x 16"W, framed. $480
"I've created artworks by way of film, photography and claysculptures. I've written stories and had one play produced,
and currently working on a three-act play and continuing an exploration into altered images in photography."
Ms. GoinPhotograph. 20"H x 16"W, framed. $480
PhotoArtByGlenna.comOakland, CA • 510.835.7970
Glenna Mills
Tidal Cleaving Digital image on brushed aluminum. 30"H x 26"W. $750
"I look for beauty in the natural world. I like conveying a senseof the underlying designs and patterns of creation, and playingwith the interface between abstraction and representation. My
aim is to inspire a deeper cherishing of our Earth."
Earth VesselDigital image on brushed aluminum. 24"H x 18"W. $500
earthlovinglens.comPetaluma, CA • 707.765.0300Leslie Curchack
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www.rustyleffel.com816.806.7753
ENJOY LIFE!! / New York City. Photograph. 14"H x 11"W
Rusty Leffel
"With my Street Photography Iexplore our common humanitythrough the people and placesaround us all. I look at momentsto consider how we express ourselves individually, interactwith others and with our builtenvironment and world.
Looking at this photograph, wecan be reminded that even withso much hurt and unhappiness in the daily news, our corehuman still seeks the peace andhappiness to Enjoy Life!! in whatever is our own way.”
Mission Hills, KS
www.pwh1.com/photography202.271.9300
A Reflection of Time. 16"H x 24"W. $250
Phillip Harris
"This photograph shows anupside-down view of a build-ing reflection through water atAlhambra Palace in the ancientcity of Granada, Spain. As acultural and landscape pho-tographer, I travel around theworld in search of somethingcool and exciting to photo-graph. My Andalusia collectionincludes places seen in spacetrilogy and medieval fantasyfilm and TV shows.”
Washington, DC
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www.LinTeichman.com925.577.8708
Hraunfossar Falls in Autumn. Photo on metal. 16"H x 24"W, framed. $450
Lin Teichman
"I am compelled to create morethan just a pretty picture, bybringing meaning and emotion to the work. I do landscape andnature photography to express adeep passion for the beauty ofour planet. I do travel photogra-phy to bring far away places andpeople to others. I do sportsphotography to capture thoseonce-in-a-lifetime moments thathappen to and between athletes.I use my camera as a tool tofreeze a moment in time to beenjoyed over and over again."
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
Lennell seeks oblique imagesglimpsed from the corner of aneye: abstractions suggesting theobject, a shadow, a reflection, arefraction. The images are elusive, changing, captured inreal time, never manipulated. She captures images that suggest, but leave room for a viewer's interpretation.
Her work is seen in national and bay area group shows. Six images from the Oceanseries hang in Zuckerberg SanFrancisco General Hospital AcuteCare and Trauma Center.
Lennell Allen
Sunlight and Bottles 049. Image on aluminum. 20"H x 30"W
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Delilah-RoseBronze. 24"H x 12"W x 12"D. $9,995
Q-tip Connection-Pink Purple GoldPhotography. 52"H x 40"W
Irma-RoseBronze. 27"H x 10"W x 8"D. $9,995
"My work serves to build bridgesbetween my Indian roots andcontemporary culture with afocus on women's work. Time-based meditativeprocesses inform my art.
The Q-tip Connections seriesresulted from discarded studiomaterial. With a background ininstallation, I naturally look tomaterial for inspiration.
Conceptually, these networks of Q-tips are about net-working with people and making connections."
Uma Rani Iyli
Q-tip Connection-Blue Green GoldPhotography. 52"H x 40"W
www.umaraniiyli.com
Portola Valley, CA510.290.5296
"I am a sculptor—intent oncapturing the tension of motion. My table-top work isusually based on the graceand athleticism of the femaledancer. The series repre-sented here is the most real-istic to date, and is shown inlimited-edition bronze. In mylarger, architectural-scalework, I often use more ab-stract forms but forms thatalso capture the tension ofmotion. I work in metals,glass, concrete and ceramicsdepending on the applicationand final use."
Jackie Braitman
www.braitmandesign.com
Takoma Park, MD301.891.3800
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Bend, OR
"I am a crystal artisan, lapidaryand bronze artist. I create piecesfor healers and art collectors, for technological applications, for rock hounds, rock stars, mineral collectors, gurus, meditators, for beauty itself and for fun."
Lawrence Stoller
www.crystalworks.com541.388.1721
Ancient MarinerUruguayan amethyst geode with calcite on bronze
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Beyond the ThresholdCarved smoky citrine on lighted bronze base
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Opal KernelGlass. 13"H x 7"W x 7"D
Tree GoddessClay, glaze, wash. 22"H x 8"W x 9"D
Borealis (Pendant Light)Glass, metal. 9.5"H x 5"W x 5"D
“These sculptures are part ofmy Goddess Nature series. Myobjective when creating my artis for the viewer to experiencethe story that I have toldthrough my art.
Before creating, I first thinkabout a particular theme. Once I decide on a theme I allow thetheme to always be presentwith me as I create my art.”
Zwanda
Flower GoddessClay, glaze, wash. 22"H x 7"W x 5"D
San Rafael, CA415.456.1530
James makes sculptural lighting, modern vessels and abstract sculpture with glass.He creates work that is bothfunctional and sculptural. Heconsiders how the form andpattern of the piece will impactthe viewers thoughts and emotions, as well as its functionand how the piece will integrateinto people’s daily lives.
James' work is inspired by natural phenomena—the cycles, relationships and expressions of life happeningaround us everyday.
James Friedberg
www.jamesfriedberg.com
San Francisco, CA720.273.6857
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Berkeley, CA
"I use salvaged ceramic materialsto explore the medium's poten-tial for surface and texture.Working with reclaimed clay andsecondhand glaze ingredients, Iexperiment through wheel-thrown pottery to create objectsthat are intriguing yet functional.
I operate as Thermotrope Pottery(one that responds to heat), reflecting the significance of theceramic process in my work. It isin the firing that clay and glazereact with one another, and Imust direct this transformationfrom within the limitations of mymaterial sourcing practices.”
Piper Christine
Texture Vases. Ceramic, glaze. 10.5"H x 4.5"W (largest)
802.922.8718www.thermotrope.com
Eureka, CA
"I specialize in one-of-a-kind copper sculpture.”
Scott Hemphill
Copper Quad Art Car. Electric/pedal transportation. Copper, brass, steel
707.601.4900www.ScottHemphillArt.com
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Untitled. Pit-fired porcelain, silver paint. 10"H x 5.5"W. $600
UntitledPorcelain, gold, silver paint. 5"H. $800
UntitledPorcelain, burnished, gold paint. 10"H x 5.5"W
"These objects were made usingthe very old and direct technique of pit-firing during aresidency at the Byrdcliffe ArtColony in Woodstock, NY.
The objects were filled andwrapped with locally collectednatural materials—rose hips,stones, nuts, pinecones andtwigs—as means to manipulatethe firing. The ancient processof burnishing terra sigillata wasused to polish surfaces and interiors. Then inks, gold andsilver were painted on.”
Brooklyn, NY
Devin Dougherty
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A Crowd of Furies. Clay with washes of under glazes, glazes, oxides
Fury: Defending LibertyClay, under glazes, glazes, oxides. 23"H
Fury: Holy MolyClay with under glazes, glazes and oxides. 15"H
"After years of working in theater, film, TV and the Pickle Family Circus, which I co-founded and performed in, I fell in love with clay.
Primarily self-taught, in the lastfour decades I've developed apersonal style inspired by livingwith the daring of circus, mask-making and theatrical design. Mywork is my daily diary, and theseFuries are my diary entries sinceAutumn 2016. I always work inseries, make myself laugh, andpush the clay as far as it allows."
Santa Cruz, CA
Peggy Snider
www.PeggySnider.com415.246.2472
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www.jamesaarons.com
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Proud MaryArchival paper, ceramic, found objects21"H x 12"W
209.286.1174www.imaginarylampempire.com
James Aarons & Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor and James Aarons collaborate on one-of-a-kindlamps under the moniker ImaginaryLamp Empire. The lamps grow froma conversation between the twoartists and transform ordinary materials including paper, clay andfound objects into elegant andfunctional artpieces. Each shade is aunique sewn-paper collage usingstudio-printed and UV-coatedarchival paper. The lamp bodies areoriginal ceramic forms enhancedwith found objects. Every lamp is aunique object with thoughtful details, generating surprise fromany viewing angle.
Mark Taylor's experimental filmshave been shown internationally.His printed materials are collectedby major institutions including the Library of Congress, Rhode Island School of Design and NewYork's MoMA.
James Aarons is a ceramic artist. Hecreates commissions for corporate,hospitality, healthcare and privatespaces throughout the US.
Mokelumne Hill, CA
Untitled (Salt Marsh I)Earthenware, glaze20"H x 20"W x 2"D
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Swirl IXCeramic17"H x 21"W x 5"D. $3,000
San Francisco, CA
San Franciscan ceramic sculp-tor Jane Grimm's current work consists of architecturally inspired linear forms.
The sculptures are minimalistand monochromatic. Her lowfire clay sculptures are handbuilt using slabs and coils,underglazes and glazes. Commissions are accepted.
Jane Grimm
www.janebgrimm.com415.205.4353
Be Bop IICeramic on wood panel36"H x 36"W x 4"D. $6,000
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www.janschachter.com650.851.3754
Storage Jar. Stoneware clay, oakwood ash glaze. 4.5"H x 7"W. $125
Jan Schachter
Jan Schachter is a potter—shemakes pots, not 'ceramic art‚' notsculpture. She is committed tomaking functional ware—pots tobe used, made with care andmade with strong design.
Schachter's style has evolved overthe years, yet remains recogniza-ble. Although best known for hercovered containers with uniquecoil handles, like this one, sheconstantly explores new designs,forms and glazes.
Portola Valley, CA
www.kearnsporcelain.com805.280.6647
Platter. Porcelain. 1.5"H x 16"W. $500
Lauren Kearns
“My primary interest is to create objects that are enjoyedin daily life. I believe that individuals and cultures are enriched by the use and enjoyment of handmade objects, and appreciation of art.
It serves as a reminder of ourconnection to history, othercultures and people. Ceramicsconnects us to world history,and making objects connectsartists and people, through acommon language.”
Saint-Raphaël, France
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www.emilyanosdesign.com415.648.7552
Cosmic Do. Stoneware. 13.75”H Pagoda. Stoneware. 11."H
Emil Yanos
Emil's work is an examinationof texture and color. The verynature of clay allows him toexplore many options. Hissculptures incorporate contrasting surfaces—roughwith smooth, matte withglossy and large-scale withsmall. The juxtaposition oftextures provides visual depthand tactile interest. Emilheightens the visual and tactileexperience of his work by experimenting and adjustinghow color is applied.
Napa, CA
415.457.5434
Sandy Sunset Torchère Lamp. Ceramic. 20"H x 9"W x 9"D. $600
Greg Williams
"Making ceramic lampshadesis a challenge that never getsold. It is always fun giving anAmerican Artwork book to thecustomer who has purchasedthe exact lamp featured."
Annual Open Studio, first Saturday in December.
San Anselmo, CA
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Dark Side of EdenStoneware clay. 25"H x 9"W x 8"D. $2,800
Janet K. BurnerTucson, AZ • 520.624.5201
www.sabinopottery.com
"Clay as Art is my goal and inspiration. I bring my fifty years of experience to every lump of clay; to shape from nothing, a piece which lives beyond myself with dignity and pride.”
Selected into The Workhouse Clay International 2018.
Vessel of the Innocents IVCast bronze. 79"H x 20"W x 12"D
Cheryl BarnettMerced, CA • [email protected]
www.barnettsculpture.com
"My interest lies in abstract figurative sculpture using the lost wax bronze casting method. The human body holds such universal identification, complexity and mystery. Attitudes, emoti ons and spirit can be depicted through gestural form. Personal relationships, self-portraits or
popular myth hold my fascination."
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Growing PainsCeramic stoneware, glazes. 18"H x 5"W x 5"D. $625
Celma KirkwoodPalo Alto, CA • 650.575.2056
www.celmakirkwood.com
"I developed my signature style—complex, organic forms inharmony with vivid surface decoration—during my first careerin Brazil as an architect. My work is based on the search of the
endless possibilities clay has to offer. Each piece is unique.Shape and surface decoration happen through feeling the
possibilities in the clay as the piece evolves."
Skull with RoseMultiple fired stoneware ceramics. 24"H x 9"W x 7"D
Hirotsune TashimaTucson, AZ • 520.349.2372
www.tashimaart.com
"Sometimes we have personality that may seem to contradict one another. Like in this case romantic and
caring with an enjoyment of risking, liking challenge and thrill, such as motorcycle racing."
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Vanishing Vision of Incoherent Dimension. Grey Alabaster. 20"H x 14"W x 10"D. $5,000
Turbulence of Desires White Alabaster. 20"H x 10"W x 7”D. $3,700
Mystery Within White Alabaster. 20"H x 13"W x 11”D. $3,700
"There is nothing better andmore powerful than nature. Itserves as an endless source ofinspiration and creativity. Plasticity of forms, movement,organical biomorphic shapes, S curves, positive and negativespaces that surround us aretransferred into my stone sculptures to express mythoughts and enrich them withthe purity of the material. Every stone has its character. Sometimes the stone is a collaborator, and sometimes it is an opponent."
Palo Alto, CA
Marina Smelik
marinasmelik.com
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Formation of Desire. Black Steatite. 17"H x 14"W x 7"D. $3,700
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Octopus Spiridoula. Glass mosaic fountain. 18’H x 25’W x 7”D
Persephone Carrara Bianco Puro Marble. Life size
GaeaBronze, edition 9. 6'H
“My passion is to translate theintellect and language of thebody into a three dimensional reality that symbolizes the realessence of movement, expression, human dignity and innovative design.
Working in Pietrasanta, Italy, forthe decade 1978-1989 was thepivotal point in my life. Livingamong the most dedicated generational artigiani and globalartists created a plethora of extraordinary artistic exchangesin several languages over pastaand vino each night."
Gulf Breeze, FL
Elizabeth MacQueen
macqueenfineart.com850.293.8854
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"I am a blacksmith, sculptor and classically trained musician who kayaks and hikes the canyons of the Southwest, improvising flute inmagical places for days at a time until I, the music and the rock formations become one. In my forge/studio, I hammer yellow-hot steel
into shape at the anvil, employing the same improvisational techniques to create sculpture in the heat of the moment. For six years I havecombined lyrical, forged elements into garden sculptures and public sculptures for the Pajos and Blooms series. Shown here are a range of
forms and sizes of Bloom sculptures."
Forged, powder coated steel. From left: Red Bloom. 84"H x 18"W x 15"D. $2,700
Spiral Blooms #2 - Yellow Roses. 121"H x 32"W x 32"D. $27,000 Bloom – Red, Yellow, & Orange. 102"H x 21"W x 19”D. $5,600
Spiral Blooms #1 – Red Meanders. 116"H x 32"W x 32"D. $27,000
christopherthomsonironworks.comRibera, NM • 505.470.3140Christopher J Thomson
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Time To Fly. Bronze, edition of 50. 16"H x 20"W x 8"D
Windows Of The Soul. Oil on canvas. 48"H x 60"W
"When I look at a person, I see beyond the persona and the temporary attributes of age, beauty and style. It is there that I find the circles and roundish forms that create the essence of the human figure and define my
preferred artistic style‚ Bolismo. My subjects are purposely devoid of recognizable facial features. If I provide theviewer with identifiable characteristics, then I play a part in accentuating the differences between people. Instead,
I prefer to underscore the similarities common to all humanity."
Sandia Park, NM • guilloume.comGuilloume 505.550.3297
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Black Oak Coffee Table. Black oak. 17"H x 56"W x 21"D. $4,600
BMC Rocker MahoganyCarbon fiber, kevlar, automotive paint
45"H x 26"W x 41”D. $6,800
Walnut Philly ChairBlack walnut, carbon fiber
45"H x 20"W x 24"D. $4,400
“As a lifelong woodworker,my design inspiration hasalways come from nature'sflowing curves and the natural aesthetic of thewood itself.
To create these shapes Icombine modern materialswith traditional techniques.Using carbon fiber, sometimes hidden and sometimes visible, allows me to design andbuild shapes not previously possible with traditional methods.”
Grass Valley, CA
Dugan Essick
Essickwoodworks.com530.264.6062
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Black & BlueWalnut, acrylic paint. 56"H. $5,700
Cathedral Blue Window SculptureCeramic, stained glass, stand. 21.5"H $1,250
SanctuaryWalnut, Red Gum Eucalyptus. 42"H. $5,200
"My work encompassesclay and glass, combiningearth, fire and light. I follow an ancient processthat involves painting interra sigillata, burnishing,smoking and waxing or varnishing.
The mandalas are alive inthe moment, as sunlightpasses through hestained glass, the colorsand shadows change withthe cycles of the day."
Melody Lane
Blue Heptagon Window SculptureCeramic, stained glass, stand. 21"H. $800
melodylanestudio.com
Englewood, FL203.314.9086
"I utilize urban wood tomake sculpture with anorigin in furniture. Thework is about the value of life through nature, and uses the tree as a paradigm through whichwood is the message, and the messenger.
The theme of my work isabout the universal sourceof life with nature, throughthe symbol of the tree."
Michael Palace
michaelpalacedesign.com
Sonoma, CA707.815.5657
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85 lb DresserWalnut, maple, ebony. 45"H x 32"W x 21"D. $4,500
Using traditional joinery, Todd's pieces are far from traditionalin style. "Much of my inspiration comes from the world aroundme, the world within me, and the interplay between the two.
Each piece starts with an idea and moves onto paper.”
Liquor CabinetCherry, curly maple, dye, ebony. 29"H x 19"W x 7"D. $2,100
toddbradlee.comBishop, CA • 760.920.4323Todd C Bradlee
80's SquareFused glass. 1"H x 16"W x 16"D. $420
“I have made fused glass bowls and plates for the past fifteen years, and continue to experiment with glass as a
sculptural element. I draw inspiration from the nature in mysurroundings as well as the memory of different countries I have lived in. My style is characterized by the harmonious
dance of color and shape.”
Recompiling OneselfGlass, beadwork. 10"H x 7"W x 6"D. $780
danielafusedglass.comWeston, FL • 305.803.4630
Daniela de Majlat
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Apoapsis4" thick solid aluminum12'H x 8'W
Photo by Scott Hess
707.538.2676riisburwell.com
Riis Burwell
Riis Burwell creates hand-fabri-cated abstract sculpture almostexclusively in steel, stainlesssteel and bronze. His sculptureis an exploration—emotional,spiritual and physical—of whatis unseen in nature, seeking tocreate a tangible expression ofthe balance between growth anddecay of all matter.
Apoapsis was designed and fabricated for the Manly Hondadealership in Santa Rosa, CA.Clients include individual, institutional and corporate artcollectors such as Pacific Gasand Electric Company, SerenadeTowers in Hong Kong, KaiserPermanente and MGM Mirage.
Santa Rosa, CA
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Konnected. 78”H x 66”W x 32”D
Blossom 87”H x 60”W x 60”D
212.831.6233caroleeisner-sculpture.com
Carole Eisner
"I am enamored with steel. Scouring scrapyards, I collected the pieces that would later be used to create asculpture. Each scrap had a story to tell. Some were twisted,some were ancient, discarded by a fabricator, some werenew. Some were beautiful, some ugly. All were rusted.
Scrap steel speaks to me. My sculptures are created as onewould make a collage. I choose pieces from my scrap pilethat work together. After much thought, composing andediting, I weld them into art."
Weston, CT
Chiara. 80”H x 40”W x 32”D
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www.erikwolken.com919.923.5772
Faces of the Future. Oriented strand board, paint. 30"H x 10"W x 3"D. $2,500
Erik Wolken
"My path as an artist has traveledfrom being a traditionally-trainedfurniture maker, to incorporatinga more sculptural aesthetic in myfurniture, to finally exploringpure sculpture and fluidly moving between all three. In the midst of this my guiding light is to find a rhythm and poetry that is a confluence oflines, color, texture and graphic imagery that tells a narrative. At its most basic, I think my work is about story telling.”
Faces of the Future is in collaboration with the artist Gray Griffin.
Chapel Hill, NC
Amherst, MA
Influenced by art traditionsfrom around the world, Kathleen uses numeroustechniques common withother mediums to create patterns in polymer clay. She works to perfect art-to-wear jewelry and The Original HeartBox™.
Kathleen is a five-time Best inShow Jewelry awardee at theMattoon Street Arts Festival.Her HeartBoxes™ have exhib-ited at the Museum of Scienceand Industry, Chicago.
Kathleen DeQuence Anderson
Akoben, HeartBox. 8"H x 12"W x 12"D
[email protected] www.kdq2.blogspot.com
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www.georgehandy.com828.777.5558
Circuitous. Mixed media on wood. 42”H x 65”W x 5”D
George Handy
George Handy works inAsheville NC. His art is represented in the permanentcollection in the RenwickGallery of the SmithsonianMuseum of American Art.
Over the years George has completed dozens of corporate and public art commissions. His residentialinstallations number nearlyone hundred. Custom, sitespecific designs are the mainstay of his current reliefwall sculptures.
Asheville, NC
www.markditzler.com206.551.1947
Pursue Truth. Plasma neon, cabinet, electronics. 50"H x 50"W x 6"D. $20,000
Mark Ditzler
“My studio specializes incommissions for publicspaces. These plasma-neonglass panels are lively andcolorful, with light movingfreely inside the glass. Perfectfor a museum, science center,university or any public spacethat would benefit from anattractive focal point.”
Seattle, WA
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Bougainvillea Vine CuffSmall silver bougainvillea leavesclimb vines to create a dramatic andopen weave arm band. 7” x 3.5”$2,200
Signed and numbered, in limited editions of 7
Tempe, AZ
Nikolaev Botanical Jewelry are hand-made jewelry forwomen who want an everydaypiece of jewelry that is astatement and a piece of contemporary art that canstart conversations and convey your style.
No two pieces are the same.Each is inspired by nature and hand-forged in Kim's studio that resides withinBollinger Atelier.
Custom design begins witha consultation.
Kim Nikolaev
nikolaevdesigns.com602.501.0816
Lantana Leaf WristletExtra large silver Lantana leaf withsmaller complementary leafweaved around the oval cuff to create twig-inspired wristlet. $695
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Flying OutGlass garden stepping stone. 12"H x 12"W x 2"D. $440
"I create mosaic wall hangings, stepping stones and 3-D sculptural pieces. My pieces replicate and amplify patterns of the natural world. The play of light across individually
hued glass segments offers a lens to manipulate depth andevoke movement."
Recompiling OneselfGlass, beadwork. 10"H x 7"W x 6"D. $780
snoringorangestudio.comBerkeley, CA • 510.316.3925Vineeta Chand
Gnome Home PendantSterling silver, geode. 1.25"H, 32" chain. $495
"In a chaotic world, I seek spaces that induce a sense of serenity and enchantment. My Sanctum collection evokes
such refuges. This work resembles hidden gardens, crystalcaves, portals and shrines. The captivating pieces grant access
to a meditative realm."
Sanctum PendantSterling silver, geode. 1.25"H, 24" chain. $680
oliviamarie.comBrooklyn, NY • 513.310.6684
Olivia Marie Suffern
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540.636.9944helgahohnheiberg.artspan.com
Helga MargarethaHohn-HeibergFront Royal, VA
DisconnectedMixed fiber, hand painted silk18"H x 24"W. $1,850
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"Life is experiencing theworld with all senses, notjust ears and eyes, it isabout connecting, dreaming and creatingelaborate images out of anemotional concept.
I try to capture the soundand emotion of this journeythrough provocation of colors and divisions of time blocks."
I Reached a Point Where the Path Turns Sharply
Painting on silk20"H x 30"W. $1,900
The Other NightPainting on silk30"H x 40"W. $1,850
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Riverwoods, IL
"I have been given the privilegeof visioning with accomplishedMedicine People of the Andesand Mexico. I have capturedthese experiences in multi-mediaquilts using dyes, paints, appliquéd fabrics and beads.
In Daydream of the Blue Lotusthe smoke of The Blue Lotuspetals melds the Three Worlds(Underworld, Middle World andOver World) together; and opensthe Third Eye to receive and perceive the colors, magic andexistence itself of the ThreeWorlds in a most blissful way."
Karen Schuman
Daydream of the Blue Lotus. Mixed media quilt. 36"H x 36"W. $1,200
708.601.7497www.karenschuman.com
Sunnyvale, CA
Collage and fiber artist JoanSchulze was the 2017 Distinguished Woman Artist,nominated by the Council of100, Fresno Art Museum, California. New works werecreated for this exhibition.
The quilt A Long Time Ago, the first of a trilogy imaginingpast, present and the future,begins with the unwrapping ofa gift. Her singular quilts oftenillustrate the imperfect beautyof everyday objects and theirsurroundings, immortalizingtheir contradictions into a universal poetic experience.
Joan Schulze
A Long Time Ago. Cotton. 46"H x 54.5"W. $10,000
408.221.4309www.joan-of-arts.com
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Aspen TrioClay, rusted metal, patinated copper. 63"H x 27"W x 12"D
Kathy PallieSan Rafael, CA • 415.485.5764
kathypallieclayart.com
“Inspired by Nature, an organic thread flows through my artwork reflecting the unlimited variety of surface textures,
patterns and energy found in my natural surroundings. Aspen Trio has modular sections for easy installation and
shipping. Clay tree trunks, rusted metal branches and copperpatinated leaves evoke both the visual and tactile senses.”
Wedding DressMixed media. 60”H x 16”W. $450
Monique LanducciCambridge, MA • 857.654.3830
miscmonique.com
“This work is one of a series entitled Coming Storm exploringthe relationships between four women and how they dealt withadversity. A 1960's wedding dress pattern is the perfect vehi-cle to tell her story. The pattern paper seems thin and fragile,like it would tear in the wind, however the truth is just the op-posite. It's strong, resilient and it takes to the wind like a kite.”
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myraburg.com
Horizon. Wrapped fiber, mixed media on canvas. 30''H x 100''W x 5''D
lizcummings.com
Myra (fiber): 310.780.0666
Heavy MetalsWrapped fiber, mixed media on canvas
80''H x 40''W x 5''D
Plum DeliciousWrapped fiber, mixed media on canvas
80''H x 70''W x 5''D
Myra Burg &Liz Cummings
"It's our passion. Installing abstract paintings with QuietOboes creates a completely newentity, a whole new art form.
The iridescent zones in thepaintings seemingly conversewith the multitude of textureson the cylinders. The paintingsare enhanced by the fiber; thecylinders carried by the fields ofcolor on the canvases. The nature of having combined individual parts createsarrangements that remainflexible, expandable, adustableand (our hope) timeless.”
Santa Monica, CA
Liz (canvas): 949.510.2552
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TrumpupPenceDigital art21"H x 17"W. $1,600
352.466.3711johnaoconnor.com
John A. O'Connor
Primarily recognized forhis Chalkboard series, Johnrecently began a new digital series entitled WhiteLies Matter based on theslate—the iconic symbol ofnineteenth century education—that eerily resembles and predatestoday's digital notepads.
John has had thirty-sixsolo exhibitions. Awardsinclude a National Endowment for theArts/Southern Arts Federation Fellowship andState of Florida IndividualArtist Fellowships.
Collectors include the Ringling Museum of Art,Cornell Fine Arts Museum,the State of California, Cole National Corporationand IBM.
Gainesville, FL
Who Knew? Digital art21"H x 17"W. $1,600
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The Beat Goes On. Digital art. 21"H x 17"W. $1,600
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Seeing AngelsOil on panel. 36"H x 24"W
Pink and Green LaceOil, wax on panel. 16"H x 12"W
“My paintings emerge out ofthe process of materials used.I begin the paintings by layering the surface with manylayers of plaster. This materialcontains marble dust, limeand plaster.
By layering and compression,the plaster builds a polishedshine. The force of the com-pression of layers reveals across section of materials, asthe layers in earth through thepassage of time. Line andcolor are also important.”
Alise Loebelsohn
aliseloebelsohn.com
Brooklyn, NY347.517.1328
This Island Earth IIAcrylic on canvas. 30"H x 24"W
“There's somethingmagical about where theland meets the sea, themelding of consciousand subconscious. Insummoning the tides forthis series, I want tohonor the spirit of theocean and its reflectionof the impermanent nature of life. My hope isto encourage action forprotecting our Earth'sblue heart.”
Janey Fritsche
janeyfritsche.com
San Rafael, CA415.516.4501
This Island Earth IIIAcrylic on canvas. 30"H x 24"W
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408.799.7551San Jose, CA
The Power of Softness Oil on canvas. 36"H x 36"W
Nava Ben-Yehuda
“These paintings from myWomen's Empowermentseries reflect various aspects of women's world,in general and my life, in particular.
With each painting, I attempt to convey a message through a visual clue. This is where I invite you deep into apiece of my heart, mysoul, my life.”
Allow YourselfOil on canvas. 40"H x 30"W
Ocean ShadowAcrylic. 20"H x 10"W
“I use acrylic media to visualize unseen creaturesand imaginative landscapesfrom my subconscious mind.
I guide the natural flow ofthe paint while instilling myspiritual energy to createmysterious images of beautyand serenity.”
David Price Lau
Blissful BlueAcrylic. 20"H x 10"W
davidpricelau.art
Rio Rancho, NM 408.658.7439
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The Veils of TimeDigital art20"H x 30"W. $420
The One Expressing As the ManyDigital art20"H x 30"W. $420
Almine, The Countess of Shannonis an artist based in Oregon.
"My artwork is seen in dreams,before it's executed into its final manifestation. I deliberatelyavoid gaining inspiration fromother artists' work in order tokeep the purity of transcendentinspiration.
The desire to portray what liesbeyond mortal boundaries per-meates my artwork. To expressthe undefinable, and dance withthe contradiction that exists beyond duality, is my passion."
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Fluid Ripples of EternityDigital art20"H x 30"W. $420
Newport, OR
Almine
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650.941.7821www.CathyZander.com
Catharine ZanderLos Altos, CA
Sunny SurfAcrylic20"H x 36"W. $750
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Catharine took an art class at the Cleveland Museum of Art atthe age of eight, and immediatelywanted to be an artist. She received an MA in Art Educationfrom Purdue University.
"My styles vary as widely as themedia I use, and I draw inspira-tion from everything around me.Exploring colors is a dominatetheme in most of my artwork.
Over many years, I have taught artclasses in many media for allages, from children to seniors, forgalleries, art stores, schools,recreation departments, workshops and private lessons."
Rolled Art (cropped)Mixed media24"H x 30"W. $650
The Glow of Sunrise (cropped)Watercolor24"H x 30"W. $600
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859.200.7442Richmond, KY
www.patbankswatwercolors.com
Pat Banks
“My art is an extension, reflection and response to myexperiences. It is part of myjourney of discovery. My toolsare my heart, senses, sketchpad, camera and brushes.
These paintings are inspiredby my Appalachian homewhere we still have quietplaces for turtles and wildthings. We have trees to kissus in the spring with blos-soms, shade us through thesummer and rain leaves on usthrough fall. It is wondrous.”
415.310.7027Sausalito, CA
Rooftop View from SoMa Grand III Oil on canvas. 48"H x 36"W. $3,600
Patricia Araujo
“Living in San Francisco's SoMa(South of Market), I witnessed the changes taking place in thisredeveloping neighborhood, and found myself enchanted bythe rich architectural history ofthat area and the decayed beauty that remains.
Since the late 1990's, I've paintedthe facades of both iconic city landmarks and downtown build-ings and continue to incorporatethem into my new works. Thesepaintings speak about the possi-bility of growth and renewal, exploring architectural practice as both imagination and reality.”
Turtle with CabbageWatercolor. 15"H x 11"W. $600
Rooftop View from SoMa Grand IVOil on canvas. 48"H x 36"W. $3,600
Falling LeavesWatercolor. 15"H x 11"W. $600
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www.zolotnitsky.comInstagram: #elenazolotnitsky
Takes Two to Tango. Oil on paper, mounted on panel. 16"H x 16"W. $5,000
Elena Zolotnitsky
The Extinct series is a collectionof semi-abstract characters. Theyare ‘portraits’ of antique armchairs which exist only in myimagination. Each is colored intocertain emotion.
The first one I painted refused to come to life till I laid the goldleaf application on its backing,reminiscent of vertebrae...Thatintuitive move transformed theobject of an old chair into aspecies of extinction.
This collection is a logical pro-gression of my creative journey."
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
"I explore how color and light affectspace and the physical sense of place.My atmospheric landscape paintingscapture the fleeting moments of lightin nature. The root of my work is anemotional reaction to the environ-ment, implying landscapes not necessarily seen but felt.
I've painted the landscape for overtwenty years. Wherever I go I seesomething that moves me, compellingme to share the moment in paint. I liveand work in San Francisco and oftenfind inspiration for my paintings whileexploring local parks and areas alongthe San Francisco Bay."
Victoria Veedell
I'll Meet You There. Oil on canvas. 36"H x 36"W. $2,775
415.205.4739http://veedell.com
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Tulipomania. Oil on canvas. 36"H x 48"W. $10,000
J.M. Mesplé
"My paintings use an ancientprocess called ‘technique mixed’that combines egg tempera andoil paint. This process I learnedas a student from Fred Shane and Thomas Hart Benton at theUniversity of Missouri.
My personal interest in classicalmusic and Mythic Art began evenearlier. Myths often have narra-tives as meaningful for us todayas yesterday. Things change buthuman beings remain the same."
Chicago, IL
www.AnnaJensenArt.com646.247.5647
Karmic Law Applies to Babies, Too. Acrylic on canvas. 24"H x 30"W. $3,400
Anna ChristinaJensen
"In these psychologicallandscapes and emotionallycomplex narratives, I combine references to arthistory, pop culture, naturalscience and personal chronicles to represent theconflicts of life. The titlesare important elements. Like me the stories are atonce funny and sad."
Asheville, NC
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Piedmont, CA
"My work typically is abstract in nature with some realistic imagery,inspired by my spiritual perspectiveand practice. Often my paintingsdepict archetypal images of what it means to be a human being, or the shamanic symbolism ofcertain animals.
This piece emerged from my morn-ing meditation, which facilitates mein awakening daily into Presence. Itcan be viewed at Trumpet Gallery inPeterborough, NH."
Laura Basha
Meditation. Acrylic on canvas. 24"W x 24"H. $1,200
510.339.7925www.whitebirdrising.com
Oakland, CA
"The saint is looking upward inher search for meaning. Her dogneither looks upward nor inward.
It simply lives its truth. I amcompelled to create the revela-tions of my soul through art andwriting, that is my life's work."
Tanna Bellia
Saint and Her Dog. Acrylic multi-media on canvas. 24"H x 30"W
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Silver Spring, MD
"I am happiest with a glassof good wine and a cleansheet of watercolor paper. I never made a consciousdecision to be an artist; artcame naturally."
Samuel Dixon
Wine and Spirit I. Fine art print. 45"H x 60"W. $150
301.706.1585samdixon.org
Oldfield, MO
"Growing up I always went for thewoods. There is something aboutbeing away from the city and carsthat helps quiet my mind and allows me to delve deeply intomy inner world. Painting hasbeen the means by which I revealhow I think and understand life.My style has naturally developedover a lifetime.
Nature around me is my subjectfor the story. I look to nature fortruth. As an artist I strive to create a thought-provokingphysical object that records themusings of an individual mind."
Jane Troup
Return to Innocence. Acrylic on gray linen. 38"H x 42"W
417.225.8556janetroup.com
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victoriakochergin.com707.479.3336
Daphne. Wax and oil-based colored pencil on mylar. 10"H x 12"W
Victoria A.Kochergin
"Every flower, leaf and fruit in thebotanical world has a uniquespirit, character and beauty.Many elements contribute to thisand great discoveries can befound with a bit of exploration.As a botanical artist, I strive tofind these treasures and capturethem with detail, respect and understanding. After each com-pleted piece, I always remain inawe of the variety, complexityand beauty in Nature. It is thisexperience I strive to share withothers through my art andthrough teaching classes."
Santa Rosa, CA
Blue Custom Car. Watercolor on fine art paper. 14"H x 21"W. $1,200
Siti Mariah Jackson
"After a trip to Newport AntiqueAuto Hill Climb and visiting carfestivals and car museumsthroughout the country, I beganphotographing and paintingAmerican vintage and classic automobiles, including hot rodsand custom cars.
I love the grace and ambience ofbygone eras, especially the Fabu-lous Cars of the Fifties—theirspecial appeal, unique featuresand vibrant colors reveal a cor-nucopia of automobile delights.They are timeless and universal."
Champaign, IL
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donaldmaurer.com970.549.4883
High Water. Watercolor. 15"H x 20"W
Donald Maurer
"I believe art is the transfor-mation of a common realitythrough the artist's memoryand imagination.
The measure of success is the degree to which the work inspires in the viewer a noveland interesting interpretation of that reality."
Grand Junction, CO
rmacd.artspan.com503.358.0021
Flowering Sagebrush. Baker, Nevada. Acrylic on canvas 24"H x 24"W
Robert GMacDonald
"I have lived in many stunninglypicturesque parts of the world,but what interests me the most iswhat you can see in nature fromyour porch or your backyard or inyour neighborhood. What youcan see—be it everyday sage-brush or dead leaves or rippleson water or the soft light fallingon nearby hills at the end of aday. That is, what is accessible toall of us wherever we are, notepic, but simply a daily marvel."
Enoch, UT
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Campbell, CA
Joie McClements has beenpainting since early childhood.She taught art for thirty years,retiring early to devote hertime to developing her ownart. Joie paints in oil, acrylicand watercolor.
Lately she has been combining her love of flowersand abstract designs into colorful and imaginative compositions. Joie believesthat her art speaks hope, joyand encouragement to people.
Joie C McClements
Garden 2. Acrylic on canvas. 15"H x 30"W. $675
408.316.3274joiemcclementsart.com
Alameda, CA
"I work two-dimensionally inoil paint, egg tempera paintand Prismacolor pencils, andthree dimensionally in highand midfire ceramic sculpture.
My subjects are inspired bywhat I love—the spiritual andvisual beauty of Nature, peopleand God the Supreme Artist.”
Wendy Rabin
Stormy Day. East of the Caldecott. Oil on canvas. 22"H x 28"W. $1,500
510.388.3055Wendyrabin.com
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636.207.8552http://luba.freefrom.net
Lyubov MuravyevaBallwin, MO
The Old Man of Prodigal Son Pastel on paper. 17"H x 14"W
Troubled Dream of the EarthPastel on paper. 17"H x 14"W
"Having my works widespreadinto different techniques andgenres I always had one maindesire—to express the humanemotion. Human emotions, oncecreated, never disappear but coexist in the surrounding space,similar to quantum of the sunlight. They coexist in theWorld, mirroring into, reflectingon and meeting all the other energies of our world at thecrossroads of the Universe. Theymerge to begin a new futureWorld. They are adding a qualityof Humanity to the Universe."
Dance in Crowd. Pastel on paper. 12"H x 16"W
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707.430.7942www.livebreathesf.com
Anthony LocherSan Francisco, CA
"Destroying is easy, creatingis hard. My art captures andshows humanity in momentsof humility and happiness.Through art, I find thebeautiful and extraordinaryin the everyday.
I wish to bring to light amodern culture of under-standing and unity—one inwhich we care for our planetand each other, so we canevolve towards a new age of equality, oneness, thrivingand harmony."
The Temple of the Jaguar Priest Acrylic. 74"H x 23"W. $3,000
Muni PassengerLive ink portrait. 7"H x 5"W. $500
Firebrand: Exodus of San Francisco. Acrylic. 48"H x 224"W. $10,000
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Tectonics #2Acrylic on canvas. 30"H x 30"W. $1,950
Nature SoulAcrylic mixed media. 49"H x 49"W. $2,000
"I discovered a technique called process painting and learnedto create from intuition, not from intellect. It's fun to work
loosely, without intention and allow whatever happens. It can bechallenging to let go and allow! I like the appeal of metallicpowders and a touch of gold leaf always makes it shine."Carolynne exhibits at Jessel Gallery in Napa Valley, CA.
Gift of LightAcrylic mixed media. 32"H x 38"W. $2,000
www.carolynnegamble.comSt. Helena, CA • 707.603.9303
Carolynne Gamble
“I am interested in the use of space, color, perspective and visual texture. These works provide a feeling of the earth's
beginning as tectonic plates collided with tremendous force andenergy to form the earth's crust with the continents. Evolutionover time creates an irony of motion and force just beneath the
quiet and serenity we enjoy on the surface.”
Tectonics #1Acrylic on canvas. 30"H x 30"W. $1,950
www.janeherrick.comHerbster, WI • 715.828.6950Jane L. Herrick
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Series 3, Good Luck BambooWatercolor on hot press paper
Days of Hope: Skating. Central Park 1978Oil on panel. 48"H x 48"W
"I look to the history of the LGBT community, and the leadershipof people who took it upon themselves to defy the narrow
confines of their times, to confront bigotry and hatred with littlemore than hope and a dream. Their hopes and dreams keep me
going today, the walls they were able to push down give mehope for the future."
Days of Hope: RopeswingOil on panel. 48"H x 48"W
www.mattpipes.comSan Francisco, CA • 415.948.7878
Matt Pipes
"I have always painted my watercolors with the idea less is more,painting my impressions of bamboo leafs in a manner known as
Alla Prima (at the first impression). These improvisational images are my signature watercolor designs."
Series 2, Good Luck BambooWatercolor on hot press paper
[email protected], CA • 661.717.2260Ramon Wheeler
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Cortez, CO
"My career of many yearsbegan as a fashion illustrator,as apprentice to a fabulous andcreatively supportive designerafter college.I have never lostmy fascination with and love offabric, paper, ethnic designand texture.
My latest work includes vintagepaper that I have collected overthe years, Japanese, Nepaleseand my own handmade paper.It satisfies my desire to holdtrue my love of figures, color,costumery history, past andpresent, and style."
Susan Reed
Mademoiselles de Macao. Mixed media on canvas. 36"H x 36"W. $1650
970.739.6450susanreedcolors.com
Itala Langmar, a native ofVenice, Italy, is a Chicago-areaartist and poet. Her work hasbeen featured in numerous soloand group shows. A paintersince the age of six, she has always interpreted nature inboth its melancholy and exaltedstates. The walls and ruins ofancient cities also have informedher work. She created the styleof Geometric Lyricism.
Itala Langmar
Anchoring. Acrylic on canvas. 16"H x 12"W. $400
artphotonature.wordpress.com
Kenilworth, IL847.251.0427
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Stinson Beach, CA
“Turning the Prayer Wheel showsa young monk in China whosejob is walking in a circle turning alarge prayer wheel for hours. Mycolorful oil paintings are inspiredby music, people and animals. I try to capture a story and a feeling on each canvas with colorand style. Oil paint provides a vibrant variety of color that enhances the life of each subject.
My studio is in the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art.Being surrounded by so manywonderful artists gives me constant inspiration."
Kit Shepard
Turning the Prayer Wheel. Oil on canvas. 24"H x 24"W. $900
415.806.0212KitShepard.com
720.981.4767Littleton, CO
Joyce Shelton
"Many layers of transparentacrylic bring a depth to myartwork. I find great joy instrong colors and simple subjects. I am drawn to whimsical images of peopleand animals. It pleases mewhen viewers imagine storiesto fit my paintings.”
Joyce’s work can be seen atFoothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado, and in theVida Collections of clothingand accessories.
Mystery. 21"H x 14"W. $800
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Net NoiseAcrylic on panel. 64"H x 52"W
www.kevinbernstein.comManhattan, KS • 206.854.0583Kevin Bernstein
Rise. No. 6Acrylic on wood panel. 12"H x 12"W. $450
www.KristenJensenStudio.comOakland, CA • 415.310.1103Kristen Jensen
Acrylic and mixed media paintings
KaleidoscopeAcrylic on canvas. 36"H x 36"W. $1,295
https://jacquelineallison.comJasper, GA • 404.432.6541
Jacqueline Doyle Allison
Abstract expressionist painter
In ProximityAcrylic on canvas. 30"H x 30"W
susanfink.comNorth Miami, FL • 305.798.7135
Susan M Fink
I explore possibilities using basic shapes to create dialog
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Blue 1Collage. 48"H x 48"W. $6,800
www.poloto.comSan Francisco, CA • 415.305.7470
Silvia Poloto
I Flew Out of CubaAcrylic, pastel on wood. 18"W x 24"W. $3,500
deborahschillingillustration.comAlbany, CA • 510.612.4228
Deborah Schilling
“My art mirrors the colors and people where I was born and raised in Cuba and New York.”
Transcend-IAcrylic on board. 48"H x 48"H. $3,600
http://pujakapur.comSan Francisco, CA • 917.362.5192
Puja Kapur
Creating art as a journey of spiritual exploration
My Red HenAcrylic. 24"H x 18"W. $900
[email protected] Alto, CA • 650.321.3773
Joan Dagny Hancock
Acrylic on gessoed board
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828.989.7618www.rodwhytedesigns.com
Rod WhyteCandler, NC
Tulip DanceDigital painting. 36"H x 24"W
January Jack PineDigital painting. 36"H x 27"W
"I am obsessed with colorand light. Every piece of artwork I create is an endeavorin pursuing the subtle inter-actions of color, texture andlight. I start with an idea orsketch that intrigues me,and then strive for harmony.
In Tulip Dance I use linesand texture to get the impression of movement. InJanuary Jack Pine the brightlight of winter creates starkshadows. In Sunset Over theCanyon the light of the setting sun creates the contrast of light and dark."
Sunset Over The Canyon. Digital painting. 26"H x 40"W
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Time PassingGampi paper, inks, ink wash, silk. 3'H x 6'W. $900
San Francisco, CA
"I am interested in whatcannot be made visibleinside people, mountains,rocks, the mind, thebody. The marks in thedrawings are a way totouch what cannot beseen, to make it visible.The layering of two ormore drawings over each other reduces any control over the final image."
Pamela Axelson
www.pamelaaxelson.com415.810.1704
Meeting of MemoriesGampi paper, inks, ink wash, acrylic, silk. 6'H x 6'W. $1,200
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"This Way..." Oil on canvas38"H x 47"W
San Francisco, CA
"I have been paintingfor over thirty years. I consider myself anunderground paintersince I show little anddo not sell many pieces.I persist because con-tinuation is imperative."
Ray Buffalo
Eyes OnOil on canvas38"H x 47"W
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Dionysus NymphSilver, copperpoint on prepared background. 12.75"H. $1,000
The BridgeOil on canvas. 18"H x 24"W. $1,000
“These two pieces represent my time spent exploring the boroughs of New York City. I regularly found myself in awe of the city's extraordinary architecture, that was
often larger than life.“
The Pavilion Oil on canvas. 18"H x 24"W. $1,000
www.xanderworks.comMontgomery Village, MD • 301.655.0713Alexander Brewington
“I admire the complexity of Durer’s work. It lends itself well tothe precision of silverpoint. Here I have reimagined a portion of
his Adam and Eve engraving. Silverpoint is also the perfectmedium for capturing the beauty of ancient sculpture.”
Durer's TreeSilver, copperpoint on prepared background. 11"H. $800
carolblakley.comSan Francisco, CA • 415.742.1880
Carol J Blakley
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Colonial on Liberty StreetAcrylic. 12"H x 12"W
dianepribojan.blogspot.comHinckley, OH • 216.650.2594Diane Pribojan
Sunlit afternoon in the suburbs
Small & MightySalt-fired thrown & assembled stoneware. 9.5"H x 9"W. $200
jeanhardyceramics.comBelfast, ME • 207.338.5850
Jean Hardy
Functional figurative ceramic art
Wheatgrass in Fall IIGraphite, acrylic, coffee, birch plywood. 22"H x 32"W
[email protected] Valley, CA • 415.999.4279
Melanie Barna
Drawing and painting, with carving on wood
Braque's Birds Oil on canvas. 30"H x 30"W. $1,900
terrywisestudio.comStockbridge, MA • 413.329.2645
Terry Wise
Oil on canvas with printing and painting techniques
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TimeCarbon pigment photograph. 54"H x 60"W. $3,600
michaelconephotography.comSebastopol, CA • 707.849.3631
Michael Cone
Large format black & white photography
2 PhishHand-painted photography on metal. 12"H x 12"W. $120
denisejaunsem.comAustin, TX • 512.585.8959
Denise Jaunsem
Painting, photography and a combination of the two
BowlCeramic, multiple glazes and firings. 3"H x 7"W. $150
[email protected] Gatos, CA • 408.687.5266Evelyn J. Miller
Multiple glazes accentuate the beauty of each bowl
Without BoundariesLimited edition archival print. 20"H x 30"W. $500
rickgustafsonphotography.comEureka, CA • 530.604.9165Rick Gustafson
Creating abstract photography using camera movement
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“Icons have always influenced my expressions, both literally and metaphorically. In the culture of my childhood household,Russian icons with lighted candles were found in almost every room. Their power to initiate deep inner dialogue is profound to
me. This series is a meditation upon relationship—with friends, family, the environment and within myself. The paintings are small, totaling forty in all, and flicker from room to room within me. Completed in a little over six months, they are much
like a sketchbook diary in personal iconography.”
Together Again. Giclee prints on Hahnemuhle 310 gram paper. 10"H x 8"W. $100 each
victorzakzaikine.com Sebastopol, CA • 707.823.9340Zak Zaikine
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