35th Anniversary of the
Yellow Springs
Art Show and Sale
Caroline Adams
"Seascape #3"
My landscapes aspire to give a degree of ambiguity that provokes a sense of familiarity and calm without presenting a specific location. Chester County, Pennsylvania where I grew up and Paros, Greece where I lived for three years combine as my major influence and inspiration. I received my BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. I currently live in Washington, DC.
Michael Adams
"Rock Wren"
The focus of my artwork for many years has been portraits of birds in watercolor, acrylic, oil and sculpture. I am a graduate of The Philadelphia College of Art, and currently, a senior lector at The University of the Arts. This summer I will be the featured wildlife artist at Mills Grove Sanctuary in the John James Audubon Gallery.
Harvey Alpert
"Congestion on Third"
My artwork reflects my many years of diverse life experiences, from the apparel industry in New York to baby furniture manufacturing, from DuPont’s nuclear medical division to marketing a political candidate. In pursuit of a dream I graduated from Rowan University with honors in 2002. I received a B.F.A. in studio art and was awarded the Ann B. Ward creative achievement medallion for artistic success.
Judy Antonelli
"Une Baguette"
Judy Antonelli’s work has her own unique impressionistic flavor and is full of feeling and flavor. Judy attended Philadelphia Art Museum School, Drexel University and Barnstone Studio and studied with nationally known teachers. A watercolor teacher for 30 years, she also paints in pastel and oil and acrylic. With many local and national awards, she has had 32 solo shows. Her work has appeared in Spring ’93 and was featured in Spring ‘07 Watercolor issues of American Artist, and the Artist’s edition of “The Four Seasons of Chester County. A signature member and Vice President of Philadelphia Water Color Society and signature member of Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, her work is in numerous private and corporate collections.
Jeff Arbogast
"South Hill"
The hills and valleys of Pennsylvania are my inspiration. I paint overlapping colors and textures of the angles, shapes and lines of the land. I try to capture the feel of a place. I hope the viewer will want to walk across the fields and hear the crunch of the dry grass or get their feet wet in a thick summer meadow.
Carol Artlett
"Abandoned"
Art is the science of observation translated into emotion.
Janice Balson
"Gazebo"
Over the years I have studied with professional artists, enjoy yearly painting group on the Vineyard, and show in the local art centers. I have been working on atmosphere in my paintings, and tend to incorporate an impressionistic approach to my work. I like to counter balance the tranquility of water scenes with the playfulness of open fields and roadside scenes.
Nancy Barch
"Yellow Springs"
Currently I am a Vice President of the American Watercolor Society and a member of the National Watercolor Society. My work has traversed the nation as a participant in their traveling exhibits. Many regional corporations collect my work and I am represented by The Arts Works Gallery in the Philadelphia Art Museum.
Linda Barr
"Last Hoorah"
Painting full time has afforded me the luxury of experimentation with different mediums and techniques. My subject matter is mostly local scenes and still lifes.
Robert Barrett
"Summer Solstice"
Painting full time has afforded me the luxury of experimentation with different mediums and techniques. My subject matter is mostly local scenes and still lifes.
Karen Benco
"Rhododendron Light"
My watercolor paintings are taken from photos from my travels, my gardens & Longwood Gardens. I recently received signature status in the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and am pursuing others. Have over 10 paintings in print.
Thomas Benfield
"Rhododendron Light"
I maintain a studio in Berks County where I work primarily in steel, stone, wood and clay. I’ve attended the University of the Arts, Montgomery County Community College, Wyomissing Institute, Chester Spring Studio and worked as a studio assistant for a local sculptor. I am also a past president of The Greater Norristown Art league and taught clay figure sculpture from life.
Pat Gable Boyer
"Something's Old"
Pat’s paintings are done in a traditional style, using strong light and shadow to create a dramatic and vivid painting. She enjoys painting a variety of subjects in a variety of sizes. Her paintings can be found in many private collections and regional shows.
Patricia Brandt
"Pulling Together"
This past year has been exciting and productive. Still focusing mostly on equines, I have self-published a number of limited edition Giclee prints. Striving to capture the essence of these powerful and beautiful animals continues to be a source of joy for me but I’ve also worked with some exquisite canine and feline subjects.
Winni Brueggemann-No photo or biography available
Susan Butler
"Study in Power"
The artist has studied at PAFA University of PA and in Switzerland. She specializes in Portraits of people and animals. Sculpture is her first love. She is represented in many collections throughout the US including the St. Louis Zoological Gardens. The artist has won many awards for her work. She lives and works on a small farm in Chester Springs.
Shawn Button
"The Arch"
Growing up in Pennsylvania, painting was my passion from an early age. My art has taken me out west to California, to study at Laguna College of Art. My paintings are a reflection of the places I have been, like a journal continually filled with pictures and stories to share with others. Yet they also remind me of my history and what made me who I am.
Michele Byrne
"Afternoon in Annapolis"
To me there is no better way to paint than in plain air. Whether next to a busy cafe or an isolated beach I know that it is not just the visual information that becomes a part of the painting. The sounds, the smells, the mood of the environment all become integral to the finished image. My plain air paintings are meant to be mirrors of our lives.
Jerry Cable
"Harpo"
Growing up on a farm I have always had an affinity for farm animals. Painting full time has given me expressive freedom to capture a variety of subjects in my work. I have been a painter for more than 30 years and received my BFA from Pratt Institute in New York City. My paintings hang in private and public collections in the US and Canada.
Nancy Catallo
"The White Chaperones"
As a self-taught artist, my painting career began with watercolors, a medium that can test your ability to ‘be in the moment’. I find my relationship with oils very different. The medium allows me to linger, reflect; the experience acts as an unfolding conversation.” A member of the Philadelphia Sketch Club, Nancy received Best in Show for their 2007 Works on Paper Exhibit.
Christopher Chadwick
"Through the Drifting Snow"
The season of Chester County provide an endless source of subject matter, also reminding us that we live in a world designed and maintained by thoughtful Creator. My paintings are a way for me to try to capture just a fraction of that creative genius in the words of St. Francis, “in every work of the artist be praised the Devine Artist.” Local representation: Visual Expansion Gallery.
Catherine Colsher
"Longview at Daybreak"
As an artist, I am continually searching for the inspiration that will define my next painting or etching. I am particularly attracted to the serenity and elegance of nature, its many moods, and ultimately, my goal is to convey beauty through my work.
Morris Cook
"Mother and Baby Elephant"
On a technical level, the miniature carousel project is a disciplined concentration of a moment in time, size and proportion, shape and space in animals at rest and in motion. Inspiration for this project comes from my grandfather, E. Joy Morris, a famous carousel maker in Philadelphia, c.1895-1906. Today his life-size woodcarvings are considered among the finest in antique carousel art.
Bernice E. Cooper
"Show Time"
Watercolor is my medium of choice. In some of my non-traditional watercolors the addition of acrylic, glazes and collage maybe be found within the paintings to add the final result. Making art is a never ending adventure. Thank you to my fellow artists and viewers.
Sandra Corpora
"Tuscan Arch"
This year I had a solo exhibition in Philadelphia at Gross McCleaf gallery and I was invited to participate in a special showing at the Allentown Art Museum. I taught a still life workshop and find I'm on a voyage of discovery with still life. My travels to Italy are reflected in a number of paintings in this show.
Kristeena Crabb
"Color My World"
My collages celebrate my love for color and texture. I spent years studying drawing and painting then accidentally discovered and fell in love with collage (because of all that texture) and my life hasn’t been the same since. I attempt to capture my joy for life in my creations and working with mixed media, it’s impossible to be bored.
Carol Crane
"California Dreamin'"
Begin with nature - the way I see it – discard the unessential. The work takes on a life of its’ own – nature born in a new way. I want to make the viewer feel light radiating on to the shapes – exploding with color – variation and dancing texture.
Charles P. Crawford
"Twilight over the Isle of Harris"
As an inveterate traveler, I try to capture the light, the form and the spirit of landscapes that I have visited, from places as diverse as Ireland and Tibet.
Kevin Cummins
"Daisies"
Etching is a very mechanical but creative process that mixes line, texture and tones. I have enjoyed etching for over 25 years, studying at the Abington Art Center and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. My subject matter ranges from Chester County to Philadelphia and the Shore. My artwork can be found in private and corporate collections across the country.
Nancy Cunningham
"Spring at Winterthur"
To achieve an orchestration of dimension, depth, color and contrast, is my approach to each and every painting.
Donna N. Cusano-No photo or biography available
Carol Cymbor
"Pears and Porcelain"
Carol attended Penn State University, took courses at Tyler School of Fine Art and studied with local watercolor artists. She has won prizes and awards at numerous exhibits and festivals during the last 35 years. She participates in juried outdoor shows as well as exhibits benefiting charitable organizations, historic sites and schools. Her work is representational and primarily done in watercolor.
Karen D'Allaird
"Seaside Nightstand"
Karen D’Allaird attended Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, and is currently continuing her art education at Studio Rilievo, a school of classical painting in Kennett Square. Oils are her preferred medium. Everyday domestic still-life vignettes and Chester County landscapes are her favorite subjects. Karen, along with her husband and two children live in Unionville, PA.
Cheryl Decker-Sauder
"Baby"
I received my formal instruction at Kutztown University, where I earned a BFA as a painting major. I am a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society. I love working in watercolor it brings me such joy!
Patrice DeVirgilis
"Sassy-Parilla"
My journey as an artist enabled me to see beyond mere looking. This is my knowledge, my truth. My one constant is that ever challenging and wondrous web of worldly rhythms presenting as light and color upon shape and form. Formal education: Marywood University BFA: award for excellence; art students league, NY. Commissioned work includes, mural, portraits, decorative interiors, and hand painted furniture.
Mary Louise Di Eugenio
"Ruddy Duck"
I have built my carving career on extremely, expressive and highly detailed decoys. Detail has become an obsession.
Brad Earl
"Santa Monica"
As an architect, I have always loved to sketch buildings, street scenes and amusement parks. Many of my paintings reflect an earlier time, when the pace of life seemed slower, somehow less hectic. The glamour of an old theatre façade, the play of light and shadow on a wooden roller coaster and even my landscapes all express that feeling.
Howard Eberle
"Bunting"
I am constantly drawn to paint what I see everyday. My challenge is to simplify these objects, lifting them out of the ordinary. I achieve my goal by the use of negative space and strong shadows. The spirit of my work lies in the dramatic composition of simple objects. The power lies in the simplicity.
Chi Ebert
"Roses in a Bouquet"
I inspire by the vibrant colors and the powerful contrast of light and dark that I see in all creations around me. I enjoy painting with free brush strokes and wet washes watercolor. Born in Vietnam, I studies traditional and oriental brush painting in the Art Institute in Saigon. Further studies were done in Philadelphia College or Art and worked in a studio of Illustrator in New York.
Karen Eckelmeyer
"Quartet"
Colored pencil continues to be my medium of choice. Although it is a very time consuming process to create a piece with colored pencil, the results are quite unique a drawing that looks like a painting. I also continue to focus on subjects from nature- shells, stones, and flowers.
Susan Landino Edwards
"Seashell Rose"
Becoming a painter is an ideal means for me to express my love of creating and design. Recently several of my paintings were critiqued by “American Artist” magazine, Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Doherty, portraying my work as stunning.
Janis Galbraith Fitch
"Corn Hill Dairy Bar"
I received my BFA from the University of Delaware. My oil paintings are often a mixture of fantasy and reality and I use bold color to express myself. My work has been in many group, juried, and solo shows and I am one of the artists featured in the book “Speaking for Themselves; The Artists of Southern Pennsylvania.”
Kathleen M. Friedenberg
"Opening Meet"
A background in veterinary medicine, specializing in orthopedics, then medical illustration, proved invaluable for sculpture. Have studied commercial art, and sculpture. Some achievements: illustrating three books, winning the highest award from Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Allied Artists of America, and repeatedly American Academy of Equine Art. Favorite comment from a viewer: “I can’t tell you how much pleasure you’ve given me!”
Kathleen Scott Gallagher
"Black Eyed Susans"
I take great delight in observing and responding to the depths of pattern and the mysteries of light in the natural world. Using oils on hand primed supports I mimic the viewing experience with expressionistic marks. My colors are tweaked to reach a note of fullest intensity and tone. I hold a B.F.A and a M.F.A and exhibit nationally for 30 years.
Ellen Gavin
"Snow Field"
True inspiration is a gift…. separate from the work of painting. When it really happens it is exhilarating! Between those moments I just keep painting. Subject interest is broad, and my style painterly. My most well known work is equestrian. I am a Full Member American Academy of Equine Art, but I also enjoy Plein Air with MAPAPA and figurative work as well. BFA Tyler ‘76
Criis Geer-No photo or biography availableMargaret Getty
"Summer Event"
My initial interest as a professional artist was fiber art. Several years ago I returned to an early interest, painting, with a series of mixed media garment forms. I am currently interpreting old photos of relatives and their friends. As I paint, my thoughts about these people, from my childhood, are undergoing surprising transformation. The process seems filled with great possibilities and fascination
Tara Funk Grim
"A Sunday in Winter"
I am so grateful for the opportunity to paint and to explore what is really possible when you follow your inner guidance system and I embrace the discovery, adventure, and not knowing where it will all lead.
Ann Guidera-Matey
"Joe's Cows #1"
The fields of Chadds Ford and Northern Delaware inspire my work and there is nothing like painting a field through which you have just hiked. I love the immediacy, vibrant colors and versatility of pastels. My work can be seen in galleries in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northern Delaware and many private collections. Recent juried shows include the Fall 2007 Philadelphia Water Color Society International Exhibition of Works on Paper and the January 2008 Philadelphia Sketch Club Works on Paper.
Dennis Haggerty-No photo or biography availableDavid Hahn
"Peace Valley, Hazy Day"
I enjoy painting in acrylics with heavy impasto, creating forms with splashes of color. Painting in this expressive fashion is a wonderful method of conveying my thoughts and feelings about a particular scene. Primarily a self taught artist, I have exhibited throughout Pennsylvania, including the prestigious Phillips Mill, and have received many awards. My influences include the French and Pennsylvania impressionist painters.
H. Tom Hall
"Circus Ladies"
I fell most fortunate to be one of the lucky artists able to spend my life drawing and painting. After forty plus years working on exciting assignments as a freelance illustrator I continue to paint but now I choose whatever subject inspires me. What a wonderful life!
Hyunsoo Han-No photo or biography available
Cheryl Hart
"Spring Break"
Strong lighting in my work is a result of the most valuable constructive criticism I’ve ever received, it was said that my paintings were “dull” and “lack light”. Thank you Bob. Most recently, I am enjoying the challenge of completing a small painting a day using a palette of four colors.
Judeth Pekula Hawkins
"Short Set"
My process is ever changing as I use the materials in whatever way they aid me in expressing what it is I wish to communicate in each painting. My vocabulary increases to include printmaking techniques, layered color and pattern, and visible preliminary charcoal drawing. New subjects, new stories, new techniques.
Bradley Hendershot
"Tool House and Dory"
I continue to paint those places that I call home, both rural Pennsylvania and coastal Maine and Monhegan Island. These places are very special to me, and I hope that the viewer of my work is able to sense the feeling of these two locales through my work.
Ray Hendershot
"Huffs Church Road"
My painting career spans over 6 decades. I have had both successes and failures. I have accumulated a great deal of knowledge and experience. But, even today, I continue to marvel at the excitement of creating it’s been a wonderful journey. I hope that, through my work, I have been able to inspire others to walk the same path.
Linda Henry-No photo or biography available
Carol Herr
"On The Other Side"
Light, atmosphere color-these are the elements that fascinate and inspire me when creating my work. I strive to use all three in my landscapes to give a sense of time, place and a mood to the piece. The fields, farms and woodlands here is Pennsylvania are still my favorite subjects, whether in winters snow or summer’s lush greens.
Michael E. Hockenbury
"An Artist's Portrayal"
Still life and trompe l'oeil has given me the chance to explore many possiblities at all times. My work exemplifies a commitment to capture the illusion of form and space. My compositions are academically designed with some subjects that are personal in nature, while others are thought-provoking or historical placed.
Beverly Moore Hoffsis
"All Tied Up"
My goal is to concentrate more on the abstract of light, color and paint.
Thomas M. Horak
"Untitled #23"
I am largely self taught and have been painting for over thirty five years. I have used watercolors and oils but have found acrylics to be my true medium. I love the freedom and creative expression of abstract art.
William Jachwak
"Yellow Springs in May"
Born in Philadelphia, 1954, William Jachwak is a Pennsylvania Impressionist, who resides in Franconia Township. Active in the Eastern Pennsylvania, he is a plein-air painter focused on landscape painting, particularly in the Bucks County & Chester County area's. Mostly self-taught, he studied for two years with artist, Ray Overpeck. Influences include Daniel Garber and members of the Bucks County school of impressionism. Jachwak first gained attention, and is still best known, for his luminous winter landscapes.
Joe Jacobs
"Trimmer's Revenge"
The colors and shapes of Lancaster County have drawn me to watercolors. I am self taught and have used painting as an outlet. Last year my wife Lorann and I did 20 Art Shows. Selling only originals I feel makes me a more prolific painter.
Lorann K. Jacobs
"W. Rabbit and W. Rabbit"
You can see one of my most recent public works at the Korean Memorial at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia. In April “Brooks Robinson” will be on hand to unveil his sculpture at the Soverign Stadium in York, PA. Primarily self taught, I enjoy the creating of my fantasy creatures most of all. I also have the privilege of being the first to see my husband, Joe Jacobs, wonderful watercolors before the paintings go out to shows.
Steven Janney
"Whatever"
Receiving money for artwork is one of the nicest things in the world. Ironically, creating artwork for money is one of the worst things in the world.
"Catboats at Rest"
My recent experiences of crossing the Atlantic on an ocean liner afforded me the most direct observation and insight into the intricateness of waves and foam and the behavior of masses of water. That knowledge will be invaluable to me in my continued venture as a marine artist.
Sandy Jones
"The Drive Home"
Sandra Lee Jones is widely recognized throughout the Philadelphia region for innovative painting techniques. Refined over the past decade, her “tempera resist” technique washes black ink over vivid tempera colors to produce paintings with both vibrancy and fluidity. No subject escapes her eye or imagination. A graduate from Fashion Institute of Technology, she has won numerous awards and participates in exhibitions throughout the East Coast.
Jack R. Kaiser
"Birchrun Sunset"
This past year I received Signature Membership status in the National Watercolor Society and the Philadelphia Watercolor Society.
Sandra Kaye
"Red Series #2 - The Fire Within"
An exhilarating hot air balloon ride. Your senses, in awe of the breathtaking view that
surrounds you. You want to believe you are in control but there's a force that is , at times,
unseen even though you feel it engulf you. The wind controls your direction and the landing
is unpredictable. Similar to my life experiences. It's the fire within that fuels my need to
ascend spiritually and artistically.
Madeline Kelly
"Ocean City Dunes"
I am inspired by most everything around me. I go through phases of discovery indulging in color and texture, from impressionistic to abstract. I am enjoying the journey and evolution. At present, pastels, a forgiving freeing medium with an almost limitless palette, have become my creative tools. I also enjoy marrying watercolor and acrylic w/ pastel.
Hazel E. Kilp
"Three Chimney"
Searching for subject matter allows me to spend many enjoyable hours traveling the rural roads of Pennsylvania. So much is disappearing so fast, and I hope to capture some of the beauty of the countryside in my work before it all changes forever.
David Knoecklein
"The Bright Yellow Center"
Born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut an oil painter his entire life, David now resides in Chester County, PA. where he teaches painting at The Chester Springs Studio and privately. David studied in NYC, San Francisco and Italy. Awestruck by the natural beauty of the vanishing Colorado landscape David's paintings capture a moment in time.
Pamela B. Kostmayer
"Ode to Jean"
Contemporary writers often hone their techniques by studying the library giants like Shakespeare or the Greeks. Painters also have their old masters which may include Rembrandt and Chardin. By using the best classical techniques and methodologies to explore ways to perceive light, shape, color, and composition, I hope to fuse past, present and future.
Katharine Krieg
"Afternoon Sun"
I am honored to have shown my work nationally as well as regionally and to have been accepted into galleries and collections. I look to convey a quiet sense of introspection in my art. It is my hope that viewers will connect with that which inspires me and keeps me coming back to paint.
Donato LaRossa
"Repose"
Including 30 years as a practicing plastic surgeon, Donato has been involved in sculpture since childhood. More traditional media include ceramic thrown pieces and plaster. For the past 15 years he has concentrated on stone carving with training at P.A.F.A. Works have been executed in marble, alabaster, limestone and soapstone, with some cast in bronze. Several have been in juried shows, two with awards.
Sook Ki Lee
"Iris"
Sook Ki received bachelor’s degree in Educational Media from E-wha Women’s University in Seoul, Korea. Her medium is watercolor on rice paper. Flowers are her favorite because they bring joy and tranquility to her daily life. Sook Ki only works with fresh flowers because they enable her to capture wide range of color and beauty. Her award winning paintings appear in juried and invitational exhibits in the surrounding area.
Earl W. Lehman
"Road to Yellow Springs"
I hope you like this year’s selection of works. Since graduating Magna Cum Laude from Kutztown University with a degree in Painting, I have been hard at work for the last thirty years trying to tell the truth in paint. After all of this time I believe I have finally found a way to tell this truth, and speak with a voice that whispers in reverence.
Charles F. Logue
"Hypockets"
My sculptures are done in woods such as cherry, black walnut and paulownia. Because I love the natural beauty of hard, fine-grained wood, I leave my sculptures unpainted. Instead, I finish them by hand-rubbing them with linseed oil and sealing them with a mixture of beeswax in turpentine, which bring out the subtle qualities of the wood. I also make sculptures of small birds.
Kathleen B. Logue
"Going My Way"
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts and Art Education Degree from Rosemont College and have taught porcelain art for over twenty years from my home and at local art centers. I have blend my love of painting and nature through the medium of porcelain paintings and use my artwork to convey this love to others.
Mitch Lyons
"Falday"
My work is about making marks in a slab of clay that is 28 years old. Applying wet colored clay slabs and pulling clay monoprints. Since nobody has ever made prints using clay I make up my own rules.
Carol Maguire
"Tulips in Blue Vase"
I am in a constant search for the image that best reflects my voice—an image that matches my emotional and spiritual journey—always seeking the perfect balance of light and color. Why do I paint? To find my creative voice. To express my outlook on life. To capture a moment in my life.
James Malady
"Donegal"
I studied and taught at the school of visual Arts, Manhattan for 11 years. Spent 20 years as a commercial artist. For the past 25 years I concentrated strictly on painting. Ireland and its’ people. I’ve made numerous trips there to visit the land of my parent, study its’ people and landscapes, and also to quench my thirst.
Caroline Mangan
"Orvieto"
In watercolors, oils and pastels, I work to capture beauty I behold: children frolicking on a Jersey beach, a sun kissed Tuscan village, a lone figure in contemplation, clusters of lush fruit. I trained at the University of the Arts and with such luminaries as Burt Silverman and Charles Reid. My award-winning work is found in juried exhibitions, private collections and is on permanent display at McKenzie Brew house in Malvern and Chadds Ford.
Kim Martin
"Vertically Challenged"
I am intrigued by intuition versus expectation on the visual experience. My first visual reaction is often the movement, color, or shape of a scene before I process the tangible subjects. I develop on-site work quickly; sketches, under-paintings, and color studies; moving swiftly during these stages so I do not have time to second guess my intuition. These tools direct the final composition’s message.
Mick McAndrews
"Autumn Light House"
Born and raised in northern New Jersey, I have lived in the Brandywine Valley for the last 20 years. I am a self-taught watercolorist, using books and videos to supplement an occasional workshop. My watercolors are mainly realistic land and seascapes transformed by my design and artistic tastes. I am inspired by natural landscapes in the Brandywine Valley, the Eastern Shore and the New England coastline.
Christopher McCall
"Antique Jar with Roses"
Basically my initial intent in approaching my work is to lay down an impression of the objects before me, develop a “concept” and proceed to develop that concept with regard to light, depth, or intensity of color. “Chiaroscuro”- coming from the dark into the light.
Edward McCarty
"Autumn Farm"
I am a pen and ink artist and a more recent watercolorist. I’m a native of Montgomery County with a self-taught realistic style. My work includes outdoor scenes (land and sea), stills and an occasional portrait. I see beauty all around me and I try to depict it with reverence. I hope you enjoy my work as much as I have.
Wendy McClatchy
"Hopetown Dunes"
I am drawn to still life, landscape, and seascape. I always paint with the intention to capture specific qualities of my subject matter that allow me to share my emotional responses with the viewer. Pastels allow me to explore the light, color, and texture of my subject matter with versatility and brilliance.
Ana Delia McCormack
"Basket of Flowers"
My strong Latin influence is well demonstrated in my use of warm colors. My primary goal is to transmit a positive energy to the observer. I achieve this effect through the interpretation of light and the application of high contrast of color and value techniques. I use simple subjects from nature such as flowers and fruits which are rich in color and movement.
James McFarlane
"Rooftops of Paris"
Frequent travel offers me rich images for stimulating painting subjects. But it isn’t only the world’s great cities and byways that interest me. I love the northeast and never tire of painting New England, New York and our own Tri-State area. I serve as Secretary of the American Watercolor Society and conduct many painting workshops annually.
Sharon McGinley
"Their Eyes are Watching God"
The way images manifest is so exciting! This painting started with the frame. The decorative indentations in the wood become a border of watchful eyes – and the interior painting become an extension of the outer border…their eyes are watching God.
Sydney McGinley
"Preparation for Bath"
My work continues to be about design and form. My complexities of the human figure demand of me their development and interpretation. This search provides a continual source for new paintings and drawings.
Michael S. McKee-No photo or biography available
Pam McKee
"Angel's Trumpet"
I work to bring something of the design from the natural world. I love to get lost in the tiniest of detail and get refreshed by the lines, colors and form of botanicals. I try to surround myself with creative people and get energized by membership in Artists Circle, Flying Colors, and Northern Virginia Art League. Since we have relocated to the Washington DC area I love the access to the museums and involvement in new inspirations.
Eileen McNulty
"Chanticleer Gardens"
My art education started at a very young age. And for the past 28 years, watercolor has been my choice of medium. 2007 brought awards from Peddler’s Village and Cape May art shows. This summer I will continue to paint on location, and exhibit my watercolors at several outdoor art show.
Janet Milnazik
"Blue Stripe"
I am a graduate of the University of the Arts. My major was fashion illustration. I was taught to be very aware of the textures of different fabrics and the fine detail in accessories. I have applied this knowledge to my paintings whenever possible.
Victor Mordasov
"Italian Bread"
Victor Mordasov graduated from College of Art and Academy of Art in Belarus.
Victor spent years of exploring different mediums and methods of painting and he has discovered the joy of painting by following the techniques of the Old Masters in combination with an Impressionism manner of painting. Victor is a Member of The American Artists Professional League, The International Guild of Realism, Oil Painters of America.
Donna Needs
"Spring Hedgerow"
I continually enjoy the challenge of capturing my immediate response to a subject using plain air or ala prima approaches. This year, I have taken on a new teaching assignment and am enjoying conveying my knowledge and experience in drawing and painting to other passionate artists.
Mary Ann Neilson
"Roman Nap"
I have a strong case of “wanderlust” and have painted both cityscapes and floral from Canada to Cuba, Britain to Greece. During each painting trip I stay in one city or village at a time, long enough to “lose” the map. I am listed in Who’s Who in American AA and have been included in many juried exhibitions and galleries in the US and abroad.
Barbara Neville
"What Lies Beyond"
My art career began at Moore College of Art, highlighted with awards in juried shows at the Philadelphia Watercolor Club and the Pastel Society of America. Recently, an oil painting sold at Christie's Auction house, and a pastel of Valley Gardens won "best of show" at Hagely Museum DFVA Art and Antiques show. My paintings can be seen on Longwood Gardens cards.
Judith Owen
"Waiting for a Home"
The excitement is all about the color and the light. Responding to and representing nature is a personal journey. The process is the reward.
Heather Hedin Peacock
"Long Shadows"
For the past eleven years, I have explored an ever increasing variety of subjects. Inspired by both the beautiful and the mundane, I find inspiration in unexpected places. I am the Artist in Residence at Chester County Town and Country Living Magazine.
Jill Peckelun
"Pine Creek"
I extract the breath of shapes or colors and arrange them in a way that pleases me. A lot of attention to the painting’s surface texture. The viewer fills in the details of the form. I’ve displayed and won awards in fine art exhibitions on a national and international level, including the International Society of Acrylics Painters of which I am a signature member.
Jeanne Petrosky
"Inspired Earth"
I have been a papermaker since 1987. Styles over the years have been influenced by my personal travels. Meeting Dennis Guzenski in 2002 was one of the biggest influences. The work that was once “mine” is now “ours”. The current style is about strength in simplicity with the focus on surface design and texture.
Edith Pettersen-Prudente
"Sunflowers in Antique Pitcher"
Drawing forces me to slow down, watch and listen. Capturing the fleeting moment has always been my goal. I try to accomplish this with vibrant color and expressive line quality. Every challenge brings surprises that help me enjoy the process more, which makes me anticipate the next painting.
Elise Phillips
"Kimberton Hunt"
The Chester County countryside is a constant inspiration for my paintings as is the eastern Shore of Maryland. I attended the Hussian School of Art and The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. As a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society, the Philadelphia Sketch Club and various local art organizations, my work is exhibited in art shows and galleries throughout the year.
Ron Prybycien
"Shallow Pond"
Painting landscapes and still-lifes in miniature is always an exciting and riveting challenge. Proportion, composition, light and color become even more critical in this fragile space. Adding the minute details requires patience, concentration and a keen eye. Each painting is a stimulating adventure for me. I paint my miniatures in oil – on 4” x 4” panels and present them in wide decorative frames.
Dexiang Qian
"Peaceful Morning"
Dexiang is a professional artist from Philadelphia. He received his art training at Fine Arts Academy Of Guangzhou and Hunan.He was the director of the oil painting department there. His paintings were selected in several national exhibition and in twenty countries and regions around the world .His paintings have won awards and have been collected by museums and private collectors.
Eva Boross Ramanuskas-No photo or biography available
Barbara Jane Rambo
"Old Oak"
I studied art at MCCC, Chester Springs Art Studio and learned to sculpt from a local sculptress. My sculptures have been shown at Yellow Springs for ten years. What I enjoy about sculpture is the feel of the stone. Many of my sculptures reflect this as I leave part of the original rough surface to contrast with the smooth polished surface.
John Reilly
"He's Just a Big Bully"
Twenty years ago I left my business Creative Directors to paint full time. At this moment we have 24 galleries that represent us-Vermont, Tennessee, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ireland etc. I am currently working on a portrait for the players club in New York City. Most of my paintings are done outdoors on the spot in rain, sleet and snow. I also teach art in several classes in New Jersey. Painting is my life.
Peggy L. Reisch
"Riding the Crest"
What is an abstract painting but a portrait of the artist’s inner self? I continue to paint from my inner store of images.
Sara Jo Renzulli
"Moonlit Mustangs"
I happy to return after one year away from Yellow Springs! Now that my boys are SO independent (2 and 4 years old), I am enjoying more energy for the studio. I have been experimenting with my oils; using different surfaces, including paper, trying new varnishes, and doing more people portraits.
Bob Richey
"Bucks County May Shadows"
My artistic goal in every pastel is to carefully compose the scene before me. I want every part of the image to pull its weight with nothing being wasted or overdone. I want to emphasize, but never overstate the geometry of things, of shapes, space and negative space. I always thrive to make the geometry of the world accessible, inviting and beautiful.
Brian Richmond
"Dusk"
Brian Richmond is a painter, born in Chester County Pennsylvania. He Graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design with a BFA in 2000. Since Graduating Brian has been painting and showing his work locally in the greater Philadelphia area. Brian has received a number of awards most recently in 2008 the Pennsylvania Council on The Arts (PCA) Fellowship Award for his painting.
Shela Roberts
"White on White"
Always digging deeper, trying to get the essence of a subject to capture the way the light falls.
Sue Roedder
"Passing on a Pollack"
I embrace every day with the attitude that I can be productive in some way. I paint almost every day, aware of the intangibles that go into inspiration. Thank you to all those who have supported me in the past.
Virginia Rosa
"Catalossa"
I was inspired to create this piece as a tribute to the present owners of the lovely former home of Bucks County artist Daniel Garber, now deceased. It is such a lovely spot to visit and the owners are most patient and tolerant of artists who stop by to take in the beauty of the well kept surroundings. Among the estate’s varied menagerie lives a beautiful cat who caught my eye one day as he wove his way across the rocks on his way to frolic in the autumn leaves. The title is a play on words since his home is called “Cuttalossa.”
Kerry Sacco
"Fiskardo"
I am an oil painter and a printmaker. Both mediums allow me to use light, texture and color to create interesting and layered compositions. I received a BA from Millersville University. I have continued my education at PAFA studying lithography and oil painting. I reside in beautiful Lancaster County with my husband, Jim, and our fun Australian Shepard, Boone.
Paul Scarborough
"Sucker Fishing"
I strike a balance between my work and my play for one helps the other. When I’m outdoors I’m getting ideas for paintings and when I’m back in my studio I can relive the experience while trying to recapture its essence.
Wendy B. Scheirer
"Crabapple Profusion"
A profusion of red crabapples and a tangle of leaves and branches in filtered sunlight provide a joy and a challenge to paint. Wendy has painted in watercolor since receiving her BFA from Arcadia University in 1965. She has worked as an art director, a graphic designer and is currently associated with WCU, CCAA and Wayne Art Center, as a teacher of painting and drawing.
Dorothea Schierenbeck
"Autumn Hillside"
My memory “bank” is filled with images of past and present. The seacoast of Maine, farms and villages of Vermont and New Hampshire are all there to draw upon for inspiration. Using transparent watercolor I allow the brushes and pigments to direct my travels back to these wonderful places.
Gretchen Shannon
"Ancient Precepts"
“A curving line that sails outward and returns with a new expansion and perhaps a new content, like a flung net of a Japanese fisherman.” It is the metaphorical journey to a particular point, and then back home again, along a similar path perhaps, but in a different direction, after which the traveler is essentially irrevocably changed. Parabola
Jihong Shi
"Night"
Born in a sea port city and fascinated by the vitality of boats, I spent my childhood making sculptures with the mud in the river. As I grew older and world became restless, I began seeking its serenity and tranquility, still in the water with a much larger vision—the light, the sky, the horizon and the boat-- in my imagination.
Don Shoffner
"Mill Shadows"
I feel things from old buildings abandoned long ago and missing their purpose. “Mill Shadows” seems to still vibrate with the energy of the workers it housed for so many years. Its strength and integrity can be felt from the granite foundation to the weathered shingled. Waiting impatiently, needing only its fusted blades oiled, sharpened and put back in use.
Sara Simboli
"Heading Home"
Sara studied the academic fundamentals of painting in NYC for seven years at the Art Students League. She wishes to convey the magical properties of light through a pictorial language. Sara exhibits in galleries throughout the northeast and in Montana and Minnesota. Her work has been shown in various art clubs in NYC, auctions and in private house shows.
Tim Simboli
"Weeping Willow"
A fourth generation artist, I find the immediacy of pastel invaluable in capturing the temporary nature of light. It is through light and shadow that I try to project unexpected color for the viewer to discover. Sky, water, surfaces and mist are a wonderful means for conveying a moment in time. I established STUDIO SIMBOLI where I work at creating art that is exhibited in shows and galleries throughout the North Eastern U.S.
Lawrence Slavick
"A Toast to Poe"
The play of light on object whether natural or man made simple or complex excites me. As an artist objective is to portray such dramatic scenes on canvas.
Dorla Dean Slider
"Summer Reflection"
I like to balance realistic detail with loose brushwork-and trust my instincts.
Nicola Soricelli
"New York, NY"
Painting has been my passion as long as I can remember. I graduated from the Newark School of Fine Art. Most of the time I work in Pastels but Oil and Acrylic are also favorites. My work is exhibited in many local art shows and galleries throughout the year. I belong to the Flying Colors and Artist’s circle which, consists of many inspiring artists. Living in Chester County has influenced many of my paintings.
Dori Spector
"First Tulips"
Painting flowers have made me more aware of the precious passage of time, as I look forward to what comes from the ground each season. It has also enhanced my personal growth in that I have become a gardener as a result of ambitious planting of seeds and bulbs so that I have beautiful blooms to paint and enjoy each season.
Stan Sperlak
"Surfstorm"
Painting can be an intense conversation with life and nature. There is a always a fantastic give and take, and the time spent constantly challenges me yet brings fulfillment. The works I am able to create, become “stories” that I can share with others. After studying at PAFA, I found the venerable teacher Patricia Witt on the Maurice River. Member of PSA, MPS, MAPAPA and the Cape May County Art League.
Susan Spier
"Water Lily"
I have been printmaking for ten years, mostly selling hand-colored etchings. At this time I am experimenting with collographs and other forms of fine art printing to produce my new work. I am incorporating drawings and painting into my prints to produce work more textural and abstract. Subjects include natural and architectural elements.
Robert Stack
"Moving"
The subjects in my work tend to vary because what I enjoy is not only the subject matter itself, but also what happens to subject when you change how you approach it with different colors, compositions, or painting styles. When I start looking for all those variables I find I see something interesting in almost anything I look at.
Marion K. Stephenson
"Poppies in the Pasture"
I started my art training at Kendall School of Design, to become a graphic artist. With these skills I was able to get a job in New York City. Once I was in NY I began studying fine art at the Art Students League. At last I able to fulfill my dreams to be a painter. I've never looked back.
Peter Stolvoort
"Clear Water of My Youth"
What is under the surface may be deeper than what is first revealed. Experiences, memories, emotions, layer upon layer upon layers woven into a stream of color, light, and reflection. The ebb and flow of ocean tides, salt filled breezes and the movement of sand are forever my inspiration. In my paintings I envision the transitions of flow, light, color tension, and repose.
Signe Sundberg-Hall
"Wetland Sky"
From the microcosm of a pond to the expanse of rural and coastal vistas, I strive for the evocative and poetic in my paintings.
A University of the Arts honors graduate with additional studies at the Academy of the Fine Arts and Lake Placid School of Art, my works are represented in public & corporate collections and have received numerous awards --most recently the 2008 People's Choice Award at Yellow Springs.
John Suplee
"Double Image for Bostelle"
There’s nothing wrong with a picture being “decorative” – meaning sustainably beautiful-but that should only be a starting point. Creating an image that offers more is a challenge awaiting those brave (or crazy) enough to accept it.
Susannah Hart Thomer
"Lock No. 60"
To me, there are several responsibilities of an exhibiting artist. They include appealing to the viewer, expressing an artist’s opinion visually, conveying a particular interpretation of a subject matter, further educating an appreciation of the arts, and continually attempting to satisfy the creativity obsession.
Anthony Thompson
"Barns Along the Way"
I have dreamed about, built, played with, sailed and painted boats for many eyras. I have been able to combine my love for the sea and art. I am fascinated by the creative process; ideas, color composition gradually turn into something of value.
Stanley G. Timson
"Ready...Set...Go!"
Each painting offers some new challenge – whether in color, composition, subject matter or mood. And answering that challenge is what makes art for me so gratifying.
Michele Tokach
"Crisp Autumn Day Paint Out"
The beauty and intricacies of nature, as well as, the awesome design of the human figure is of great challenge and delight for me to paint.
Cece Tucker
"Illumination"
Watercolor is the medium I most enjoy. It allows me to create the traditional look I want to achieve in my paintings. I love the spontaneous nature of watercolor and the challenge of its unpredictability. Recently I have been experimenting with acrylics and like the ability to paint looser more abstract paintings. These are fun and you never know the final outcome as with the traditional painting. Painting is my way of capturing nature and expressionism in a painting for others to enjoy.
Jessica Teti Turgoose
"Lazy Summer Afternoon"
Since receiving my B.F.A from Kutztown University in 1975, my work has been displayed in many exhibits and galleries throughout the region and hangs in collections both private and corporate worldwide. When not exhibiting, I enjoy accepting commissions.
The goal of my work is to experiment with color, and to reveal the essence and mood of my subject using drawing, light and texture.
Helena van Emmerik Finn
"Fine Dining"
I am so honored to have been picked this year’s Yellows Springs poster artist.
I am also excited about my trip to the Mediterranean this spring, where I hope to find a whole new world of subject matter for my paintings.
Ineke Van Werkhoven
"Peachers in a Collander"
It gives me great joy to watch “Peaches in a Colander” come alive against the varied textures of a blue and white background. The transparency and richness of watercolor never ceases to amaze me!
Ed Vander Noot
"Box and Shells"
To the inexhaustible mystery of painting – it is air I breathe, the music I hear, and the dreams I dream.
Ellen Vander Noot
"Owls"
Ellen attended the Art Students League of New York. Earned her B.A. from Hunter College and her M.A. from Columbia University. She is a life member of the Art Students League of New York, a member of the Chester County Art Association, and a member of the National League of American Pen Women. She has exhibited in many juried and invitational shows.
Denise Vitollo
"Dean Street Garden"
My work is about color perception. I see everything around me pulsating with life and energy, and I try to convey that sense of intense observation. Painting is a meditation of, and an inner dialog with, the world around me. Although I have three art degrees (BFA, MEd, MFA), my most important education has occurred through my study of color master Henry Hensche’s teachings.
Lee Walsh
"Autumn Sky"
I am a lifelong painter who has found my passion in pastels. I am an avid traveler and never go anywhere without my camera. I love to paint realistic landscapes that connect with the viewer. I am drawn into a landscape by vibrant colors, strong light, deep shadows and incredible skies.
Janice Ward
"Attitude"
I am both a sculptor and a painter. In both mediums I enjoy exploring new and imaginative ways to express myself. In stone I follow my instincts and the form of the stone to guide me. I have a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Arts. I have won numerous awards, and my work is in collections throughout the States.
Debi Watson
"Early Light"
Watercolor realism is my passion - painting and teaching. My watercolors have been shown across the nation, winning awards in major competitions and featured in books and magazines. Currently, I am painting a series featuring small town life in America, where life is rich in what matters.
Howard N. Watson
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Howard N. Watson, of Wyncote, Pennsylvania, is renowned nationally and internationally. He has presented Watercolor Workshops at home and abroad. He is listed in Who’s Who in the East and Who’s Who in American Art. He served on the Board of the Port of History Museum, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers of the Arts, and the Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness. He has been the ‘Artist in Residence’ at the White House under President Jimmy Carter, and is an honored member of the Allied Artists of America, the American Watercolor Society and the Philadelphia Watercolor society, where he was President for ten years. Mr. Watson is archivist of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society.
Lin Webber
"Antique"
A love of old houses inspired me to pursue a career in the fine art. Once I felt competent rendering architecture I expanded my subject matter to include landscapes, seascapes, interiors, wooden boats, and birds. There are so many wonderful things to paint, from dramatic big skies to the lowliest, beaten up bucket, that I will never run out of subjects, only time.
Kathleen Weber
"Alstroemeria"
Kathleen Weber’s oils and pastels have won numerous awards and have been featured in several magazines including American Artist.
Susan Weiss
"Vacation Memories"
I enjoy painting European and American landscapes as well as capturing impressionistic images of nature in a unique textual style achieved through creative layering. In 2006 I was the featured artist at the Immaculata Art Show, in 2005 at the Birdsboro Art Show and in 2006 at the Notre Dame Art Show. I hold a BFA in illustration from Moore College of Art.
John Wenrich
"Tranquil Stream in Lancaster County"
I have my own set of standards for painting some of which apply to landscape painting. My style has evolved from a realistic approach, with emphasis on color and composition, to create an impressionistic effect.
Mary Ann Weselyk
"Retro Reflections"
Though classically trained in figure drawing, watercolor and sculpture, I now prefer to work in a more satisfying and expressionistic style using saturated unusual color combination and retro patterns along with strong linear movement and texture. I have won many awards in oil, watercolor and sculpture. Represented by four well-known galleries, my paintings hang in collections on the East Coast and Europe.
Susan Williamson
"Nubian Queen"
I paint farm animals because I think their natural beauty is overlooked. All are sentient beings with a dignity that suggests a private cerebral world. I hope that my paintings will remind people to make choices that will allow the animals they use to live better lives. The same is true of our decisions that affect the vanishing landscape.
Carolyn Willitts
"Basket of Joy"
I find the natural world beautiful, intriguing, and inspiring. Nature sweetly draws me to it and, although the watercolor outcome isn't realistic, it is executed passionately with deep reverence, love and joy.
Katy Winters
"Cherry Blossoms"
Weave of memory, the rhythms of the natural world, and the spirit of language inspire my work. I might create a watercolor of a single iris in response to the austerity of a Zen poem, and the exquisite detail of a bloom planted years ago by my grandmother. In a storybook etching I bind the visible presence of leaf and twig with a mouse princess and the delicate charm of winged fairies. Our planet is so beautiful I make art to express my daily astonishment.
Ginny Wise
"Amber Glow"
I am a pastel “plein aire” painter and enjoy the response to nature. I am happy standing in the meadows and fields, the woods or on the side of mountains, spring, summer, fall or winter, though winter can be a bit cold. I try to capture all the warmth, color and essence of a single moment in time!
Nancy Wiseman
"Red Tears"
Art has been my passion since I was a child. I’ve been trained in the classical style of the “Dutch Masters”, from the teachers in the Schulers School . I grind my own pigments and use the time tested “Maroger” medium. I’ve exhibited extensively throughout the U.S..,and my paintings can be found worldwide. A member of the “International Guild of Realism “and “Oil Painters of America”.
J. Scott Wolf-No photo or biography availableYuan-Huang Xie
"Fishing Village"
YuanHuang Xie, once an art professor and a national level scholar granted lifetime stipend by the Chinese Government, is now a professional artist in Philadelphia. Throughout his career, he has shown his artworks in Asia, Europe and the U.S. and has won numerous international and domestic awards. His oil paintings have attracted enormous interest and can be found in permanent and private collections worldwide.
Linda Kelly Yarnell
"Blue Poppies"
After attending Moore College of Art and Penn State, I began a rewarding career in education. Following an injury, life changed. But art is more than a career. It’s a gift that defines my individuality. A gift that comes with the responsibility of sharing my unique view of our world. As a viewer, art is an experience. Therefore, find whatever touches your heart,…and enjoy!
William Michael Yenkevich
"An Enchangtin Blossom"
I have been accepted to exhibit in the prestigious traveling exhibition entitled “The New Reality” The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century as a member of the international Guild of Realism. I along with fifty-five other International Artist will participate in the three year exhibition. I also recently won the Frank Wright Medal of Honor at the AAPL 79th Grand National Exhibition.
Susan Bankey Yoder-No photo or biography available
Taeko Yonatani
"Chrysanthemums & Clouds"
Taeko, B.A. graduated from OSAKA University, Japan. Now continues studying watercolor, oil painting at Fleisher Art Memorial, Community Art Center in Wallingford, Main Line Art Center. Her work has been in numerous exhibitions and awarded locally and nationally. She is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society.
Gum Ran Youse
"Angelfish"
I enjoy painting oriental style for its simplicity and connections to my roots. I also have had the opportunity to paint in Portugal, Spain, and Greece in the last few years.
Steven Zazenski
"Piazza De Popolo - Rome"
Full time artist since 1978. Over 200 awards from Salmagundi Club New Jersey Watercolor Society Greenwich Village Art Show, American Artist Professional League etc. My most recent work has focused on international subjects and portraying them in dramatic light and shadow. I’m inspired by classical architecture and the play of light on the various surfaces.