Colleen’s paintings range from modern and impressionist abstract to nautical, waterscape and coastal themed.
She uses acrylics, watercolors, and chalk pastels
You can find her on Etsy at Colleen Gimben
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Marcello Mellino ~ Photographer
“Art in all its forms has been a very strong intellectual personal motivation throughout the years, so my ongoing maturation and growth as a Fine Art photographer seems quite natural, and at the same time very challenging and exciting! The process of photographic imagery ” creation” goes much further than the simple ” taking” of the photograph, since it necessitates a good amount of vision, creativity and curiosity, besides all the technical attributes, and I find immense satisfaction in the sequence leading from that initial “moment of vision” to the final printing act, which is the perfect culmination for a fleeting instant to become permanent reality.”
Marcello is a native of Italy, so naturally a lot of his images are from “home”, which enables us to travel vicariously through his captured sights and events.
No passport required to view Marcello’s photos and sign up for his newsletter ~ Mellino Photography
Jo Ann Lawrence ~ Bead Maker and Jewelry Designer
The look of sand, water, and sky come together in these Storm Watcher beads.
Jo Ann is a self taught glass bead artist. She has been designing and making her glass beads since 2008 when she was “bitten by the lampwork torch”. She resides on the shores of Lake Erie in Sandusky, OH with her husband, John.
You may contact Jo Ann direct at lanfordbeadworks@yahoo.com
Christa Josupeit ~ Shell Artist
Christa is an avid walker, combing the beaches for shells. I call Christa the “Shell Whisperer” – it’s amazing the things the shells will do for her!
From simple flowers, bouquets, trees, to intricate mosaics, Christa’s creations are a beautiful addition to any décor.
Lorene Girand — Mixed Media Artist
Lorene Girand creates jewelry and mixed media pieces using upcycled materials, which she finds in a variety of places.
All her jewelry is unique…“No one wants to see the necklace they are wearing on someone else’s neck, it’s like wearing the same dress as a co-worker on the same day.”
It is this philosophy that drives Lorene to keep all her creations truly one-of-a-kind. Lorene works out of the home she shares with her husband and three dogs in Elyria, Ohio.
Sandi Valois ~ Stained Glass
Sandi Valois is a retired Federal Agent, USAF Veteran, motorcycle enthusiast, and world traveler. Self described as a “Frustrated Artist”, Sandi has dabbled in all art forms for years, setting her talents on stained glass (for the moment) in her Avon, OH studio. She also designs her own jewelry.
Sandi can be found on Pinterest as Glam and Glass Gal.
For more information please email Sandi at glass.mania@yahoo.com
Janine Jacobs-Beleski — Watercolor Artist
Janine Jacobs-Beleski lives in Vermilion, Ohio and has been creating and selling her artwork for more than 20 years. She has exhibited her paintings in many galleries throughout the United States and Canada. Janine states, “When I am painting, I often lose track of time. I become completely involved with the work in progress. It dictates to me where I should go, the intensity of the colors and the overall mood of the picture.” Her art has been described by others as portraying an overwhelming dramatic story of stormy landscapes, wild and emotional florals, intense, sometimes moody portraits, all with a wash of unrestricted color. For more information please email her at jjacobsart@gmail.com.
