AVON ARTS CELEBRATION

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 Rich Roberts is a dynamic metal and steel artist. His current focus is on kinetic steel sculptures, often crafted in collaboration with fellow artists to incorporate glass, wood, and copper, resulting in visually striking and functional pieces Based at Vortex Art Galleries, Rich channels his boundless passion into designing custom, ever‑evolving artworks. His pieces, both playful and thoughtfully engineered, invite viewers into a world where metal meets motion and imagination takes shape.

 www.vortexartgalleries.com

Ans likes to capture the life, character and spirit of her wildlife models by combining detailed realism with bold brushstrokes. She takes advantage of the rich viscosity of high quality oils and alla prima techniques as well as glazing and layering. Art to her is a gift given to steward and develop, learned skills intermingled with intuition and faith, a true calling. 

‘I’m thrilled to be allowed to pursue the creation of paintings that are positive and full of energy! They mirror what I love to observe and immerse myself into. For example I’m fascinated by hummingbirds because they’re so unique: they’re tiny, shiny and elegant, at the same time they have a lot of attitude. This combination makes them great models. The same is true for horses with their gentle eyes and elegance, as well as raw strength and power. What an exciting challenge to capture those attributes on canvas! And how rewarding to see these paintings ultimately on the wall of a home, changing a room.’ 

www.anscarnes.com

Glenn lived abroad from 2008 to 2015, traveling extensively and taking photos. He returned home in 2015 to roll the dice as a full-time photographer. Since then, he's split his time traveling the country to participate in art shows - it's gone better than anyone could have dreamed! - and taking photos domestically and abroad. His objective is to create classic, realistic images that stand the test of time. He specializes in large images and panoramas, in sizes up to 6 by 24 feet, and small edition numbers.  www.glennlewisphotography.com

 Stephen Cromer is a fine art landscape photographer specializing in digital medium format photography. With a decade-long background as a soil scientist, he developed a deep understanding of remote landscapes, which informs his unique photographic perspective. His work captures the subtle beauty and complexity of natural environments. 

www.stephencromerphotography.com

Kimberly's work combines hand worked metal, hand sandblasting, hand painting and traditional leaded glass. Completely hand made from scratch, work combines multistage sandblasting, hand worked metal, and hand painting.

George H. Jones began his career as an artist at a very early age with graphite renderings and painting in watercolors but soon progressed to oils, a medium he has adopted for the last 25 years. Jones, a Texas native and longtime Dallas resident, is one of a limited number of established artists whose body of work captivates the attention of private and public collectors across the country. Working in large format, Jones’ paintings invoke eccentricity through the use of impressionist shapes and color.  https://www.georgejonesart.com/

“Distinguished Excellence“ category award winner! "Elemental Materials"

Tina Hoffer is a unique woodworker by blending two of natures alluring elements; wood and stone. Tina  creates functional, culinary accessories with her Cutting Boards, Gathering  Boards, Serving Platters and Dipping Trays that will elevate your daily or  special occasions. 

Tina meticulously searches through  arborists’ wood lots looking for the perfectly flawed, cracked and knot  filled hardwoods that other woodworkers pass by because of these  deficits. She chooses smaller pieces of wood that will be enhanced with  Stone like turquoise, lapis, malachite or chrysocolla, and inlays these  into the cracks and voids. She follows the Kintsugi method of Japanese art , where broken and fractured pottery is mended with gold  or silver dust, there by restoring the fragments to a functional and more  beautiful piece.  

www.knotswoodandstone.com

“Mixed Media Outstanding Innovator“ award winner!

Marilyn's art is reverse painting on acrylics. Yep, she paints in reverse from the most forward elements of the piece to the furthest back. This unique approach garnered Marilyn our  winner from ColoradoArtWeekend.com

You have to see it in person to truly appreciate its magic. Her work is inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds her home at the base of the Mt. Evans wilderness area in Idaho Springs, Colorado. Painting in a modern impressionist style, Marilyn's art is infused with brilliant light and color. Her use of textured, bold brush strokes magnifies the vivid impressionist style.

www.marilynquigleyart.com

Claire Baker is an artist known for her bright, organic, and fun approach to art. Her work spans across landscapes, portraits, abstract pieces, and still life, showcasing her versatility and creative range. Claire uses acrylic and oil paints as her primary mediums, working on stretched canvases, canvas panels, and canvas paper. Some of her pieces are framed, while others remain unframed, allowing each artwork to maintain its unique expression. In addition to paintings, Claire also creates drawings and prints, adding variety to her artistic portfolio. Some of her paintings feature mixed media elements that create a three-dimensional effect, adding depth and texture to her work. Through her vibrant and engaging art, Claire captures the essence of life and nature in a visually compelling way.

www.cbakeart.com

 Michael McGinnis is a fine art photographer whose “Looking Farther” series explores the backroads and street scenes of the American West—from neon signs and cowboys to wild horses and lost landscapes. With over two decades of experience shooting for Getty Images, top sports and publishing outlets, he brings a polished eye to both his landscape and documentary work. His images blend rugged regional character with thoughtful composition, revealing familiar scenes in fresh, evocative ways. 

www.lookingfarther.photo

Deidre Sappington is a progressive custom stained glass artist, specializing is stained glass pet portraits. 

 She  has been creating stained glass windows and panels since 2015. Her  inspiration comes from the transference of light and the emotion that it  evokes through Stained Glass.  Her love of animals led to specializing  in stained glass pet portraits and memorials, where she expertly  captures the essence of our adopted family members. Deidre also enjoys  creating custom works for her clients, including up-cycling old items  with stained glass to give them new life through art. 

 www.Brokenglass.design