Paula J. Stackonis - Equine and Pet Portraiture
Paula graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree, concentrating in Commercial Design. She has worked
as a graphic designer and art director for both corporate and
non-profit sectors. Her paintings draw from her love of animals
and nature. She does primarily commissioned pet portraits in
acrylics and/or oil paintings. Painting with acrylics, which has
a fast drying time, allows Paula to generate detailed fur
patters which define her style. “All Creatures Great & Small”
are fascinating in their own beauty and uniqueness.
Linda Radetsky – On the Button, decorative small boxes
Linda, recently retired from teaching art creates “One of a
Kind” small decorative boxes using antique salt cellars, ink
wells, salt shakers, cordial glass in combination with antique
and vintage buttons.
Denise A. Bennett – AMB-Studios, oil paintings
Denise A. Bennett has been painting with oils for the last 18
years. Working as a full-time artists, allows Denise to travel
the Eastern shore for inspiration while working the art circuit.
Using oil on canvas her paintings are inspired by nature and her
emotions. “Painting allows me to feel a serenity I can find
nowhere else. I walk into my studio and find immediate peace”.
Denise is known for her vibrant colors and unique bold skies.
Denise is a member of Chincoteaque Decoy Carvers and Artists
Association, the Arts and Activities Alliance Committee of
Boyertown, and the Pottstown Area Artists Guild. Her work is
currently on display at galleries, cafes, and other business’s
thru Maryland and Pennsylvania. Her work can be viewed on line
at
www.AMB-Studios.com.
Bonnie Lynn Watton – Secluded Gardens, Landscape
Design Company, botanical artwork and pen and ink note cards of
garden designs.
Paul Nimmerichter, trinket, candle and jewelry boxes.
Paul creates boxes from all kinds of woods including cherry,
maple, spalted maple, walnut, zebra wood, purple heart and other
exotic grain woods. The boxes are hand 100% hand made including
hours of tedious sanding.
Carol J. Haile – Author/Illustrator, calligraphy
Carol J. Haile has been writing stories since she was ten years
old. Born and raised in Montgomery Coutny, PA she is a
nationally known calligrapher and PA German fraktur artists in
the tradition of her Schwenkfelder heritage.
In her first book, the widely popular The Christmas Story
(Firenze Press, 2001), she illuminated the traditional words
from the Biblical version of the first Christmas. In A Dream
Vacation (Panda Bear Press, 2003), a 32-page children’s
picture book set aboard Noah’s Ark, Carol stepped out on her own
as an author.
The Princess Tree, A Tale of Faries, Elve and Magic
(Firenze Press, 2005) is Carol’s third book and, significantly,
the first she illustrated as well as authored. Using Ireland’s
Book of Kells as her primary visual reference, Carol ornamented
her story in the time-honored tradition of a medieval
illuminated manuscript.
Carol recently revisited Noah’s Ark with the publication of
Elephant Overboard! (Firenze Press, 2007). Again, she not
only wrote the 32-page children’s book she boldly illustrated it
as well.
A Life-Member of the Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen, Carol
resides in Reading, PA, with her husband John. She is currently
illustrating her fifth book which is scheduled for publication
in 2009.
Cynthia Goch, Tastes and Times, Author, cookbook
MaMa Mia Cucina, A Flavor of Good Food and Good Family, by
Cynthia Goch explores how food is woven into the tapestry of our
daily lives. Throughout the pages are recipes that were once
recalled and spoken, but not written. The book celebrates the
authors family with the passage of time through special
occasions, gatherings and celebrations. This is a gift of the
heart given by Cindy’s grandmother, Maria Di Palma, and her
mother Angela Ferich, to be shared and enjoyed for generations
to come.
Gloria Jean Schoenagle, Artist
Gloria's subject matter is vared and inspired from hometown and travel experiences. Her work has been recognized as award winning by the Reading Senior Art Alliance, The Perkiomen Valley Art Center, the Oreland Art Center, Abington Memorial Art in the Atrium and the Greater Norristown Art League. Having exhibited in a varieties of venues throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, she has also completed work for the Historical Society of Whitpain,
Blue Bell, PA and extensive studies of Historic Normandy Farm,
Blue Bell, PA.
Millie Lea, Jewelry
Millie is a self taught jewelry artist. Inspired by her love of
nature, she works with beautiful semi precious
stones and uses the cold metal technique for mounting. Inspired
by her love of beauty, she uses glass, stone, resin,
shell, assorted beads and metals, materials that speak to her
sense of aesthetics.
Millie is a member of the Pottstown Area Artist Guild, the
Gallery on High, the Tuscarora Lapidary Society, and the Berks
Mineralolgical Society.
Sue Weller, watercolor
Sue Weller lives and paints in Boyertown, PA. Taking
inspiration from the tranquility of the local area, she finds
many landscapes, barns and old buildings as subjects for her
watercolors. Where others see an old, run-down barn, Sue finds
its internal beauty and captures its essence.
Sue has been drawing and painting since childhood and is mostly
self-taught. In addition to discovering new techniques of her
own, she has also taken many courses at various art and design
schools. She takes yearly painting trips to Cape May, NJ;
Nantucket, MA and a multitude of other locations in Vermont and
Pennsylvania.
Over the years Sue developed skills in many different mediums
including tole paintings, oils and wood carving. Watercolors
are her favorite medium in which to work. The light, airy
feeling created by watercolors enables Sue to use many colors
without overburdening the subject with heaviness.
Sue’s work can be seen at local art shows in Pottstown, Reading
and Birdsboro.
Mary Morgan, photography
Mary Morgan is a self taught photographer who has been taking
photos for more than 30 years. As an avid hiker and world
traveler, Mary is never without her camera. She has traveled to
44 states and 18 countries, taking more than 40,000
photographs. Mary is kept busy editing, creating, printing and
showing her large collection.
All of Mary’s photos are printed in her studio. “I think that
the digital darkroom is the best thing that has happened to
photography since its inception. I have complete control over
the color of my photography,” explains Mary. “And there are no
chemicals involved…much better for the environment.”
Mary Morgan’s Photos may be viewed at Art Shows throughout
Southeaster PA. For a current show schedule, please check
www.MaryMorganPhotos.com
Gail Fronheiser, watercolor/mixed media
paintings
Gail received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Design from Tyler School
of Art, Temple University. She works in watercolor, acrylic,
pencil, clay, fabric and mixed media. Her subject matter
includes objects from nature using mixed media to create
texture, pattern and contrast.
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