Gary Symington

Much of his work has been in watercolor/pen & ink, and more recently in casein, a milk protein water-soluble medium. This new work reflects his love of the flora and fauna of California–particularly the coast and forests, with attention to color, atmosphere and detail. Visit his website at: garysym1.wixsite.com/fineart.

Gini Crepps

Is a mixed media artist who specializes in alcohol inks! She creates landscapes and flora with an abstract element.Visit her website at: www.ginicreppsart.com.

Jean Patterson

Is a glass mosaic artist who creates landscapes and flora with an abstract element. Much of her work has a fluid and calming feel. Visit her website at: www.jpmosaics.com.

Jeanette Morrow

Creates scupltures based on images of women and animals that resonate with her visually, emotionally or spiritually. These images may be seen in life, in other artist’s work or in books and magazines. Visit her website at: www.howlingwoman.com.

Jenn Norpchen

Uses her background in ceramics and sculpture to med the two mediums. The results is whimsical gourd based off the imperfect nature of gourds and the fact that no two are alike. Visit her website at: www.jenswildgourds.com.

Jim Marxen

Sacramento Style Magazine describes his work as: “…colorful urban landscapes and figures nearly jump off of the canvas with rich vibrant hues.” Visit his website at: www.marxenart.com.

Judy Downs

Inspired by the interplay of light and shadow, Judy layers contrasting textures and harmonious colors, adding in notes of complementary differences along the way. As she explores shapes, textures, and mark-making, the artwork gradually takes on a life of its own, leading her to a resolution that satisfies her.

Creatures like cats, birds and wildlife, often find their way into her work, emerging as shapes that seem to materialize out of thin air. Judy’s heart is lifted by their presence, infusing her art with a sense of joy and connection. Visit her website at: www.judy-downs.pixels.com.

Kellyn Planteen

She is an oil painter who focuses on painting local architecture and landscapes. She is also known for offering fun and simple “1-minute portraits” at events for unique and lasting memories. Check out her Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellyn_planteen_art/.

Kristen Hoard

She builds metal sculptures that incorporate fire, flames or LED lighting. Some of her larger artwork can be seen in the Bay Area and Sacramento. One of her recent pieces, a large lotus flower firepit was installed in Siegfried and Roy’s home in Las Vegas. Visit her website at: www.kristenhoard.com.

Kirsty Roberts

Builds whimsical animal sculptures out of hex wire. She adds functional components for everyday use, like decorative boxes!

Lori Paskey

Is a mixed media artist and she specializes in sassy catch phrases that will put a smile on your face! Visit her website at: www.llori-paskey.square.site.

Louise Bezark

She creates stunning vessels out of gourds. She uses different techniques like pine needle weaving and pyro-engraving that gives each piece its own unique look! Visit her website at: www.journeyvessels.com.

Marge Margulies

Expressive and sculptural vessels, functional and decorative centerpieces, and a glorious celebration of the dinner table, best describes her colorful, ever evolving, and joyous body of ceramic work. Visit her website at: www.margemarguliespottery.com.

Marjan Kluepfel

She uses fabric and thread as her medium instead of paper and paint….and a sewing machine instead of a brush. The texture of the fabrics is an important design element – she uses many different surface design techniques such as fabric dyeing, painting, printing, pleating and machine quilting and embroidery. Visit her website at: www.marjankluepfel.com.

Nancy Overton

Paper is her medium. She hopes to bring a new awareness of her subjects by presenting them in a different material and a unique style: the dog portrait that’s made of torn paper shards, the little bird on the table that is made of paper and wire. See her art at: www.nancyovertondesign.com.

Natalia Corich

Is a mixed media painter who paints different flora with an abstract style! Her paintings allow the viewer to create their own story based on what they see and feel. See her art at: www.instagram.com/nataliacorichartist.

Nicholson Van Altena Glass

Drawing inspiration from the flora, fauna, rivers and mountains of Northern California, Alana and Hannah focus on developing work with a natural flow. The vibrant lichen resting on towering pines and boulders and the deep emerald pools of the local rivers influence their exploration of layering colors and building textures with glass. Visit their website at: www.nicholsonvanaltenaglass.com.

Pat Martin

His style is what you might call geometric abstract or “geoscapes”. Generally with stark black and white contract involved, often using three or four different shades of black acrylic paint to create a subliminal texture. Visit his website at: www.patmartinart.com.

Patricia Sokolowski

Creates one of a kind sculptures and wall art from porcelain. Each creation she makes has a serene and tranquil appearance, which also puts the viewer at ease.

Pat Stoddard Aragon

Working in oils or pastels with most all of her artwork representing the genre of the American West. She paints from her own experiences from the “real” wild west of Wyoming, where she painted, lived and ranched for many years. Visit her website at: www.patstoddardaragon.com.

Paul van Altena

He enjoys creating smaller one-off pieces such as small side tables, coffee tables, etc. He likes to mix styles and use natural edges as well as clean modern lines often in the same piece. Visit his website at: www.paulvanaltenawoodwork.com.

Paul Sanchez

His work lends itself to healing, especially his own wounds. In addition, the nature of art being that it is in the eye of the beholder, He hopes to offer healing and wholeness in others through his work. Visit his website at: paulsanchezartist.weebly.com.

Rich Abbott

A woodworker who loves to incorporate metal in his boxes – mostly brass and occasionally silver – in the form of inlays. His designs draw from nature, the wood color and grain itself, and from mathematics. Visit his website at: www.instagram.com/rabbott544.

Sofya Kobayashi

Specializes in seed beads and wire sculptures, inspired by vintage botanical illustrations and the rich colors derived from them! Visit her website at: www.forestsandflowers.com.

Steve Harrington

He makes sculptures from reclaimed, recycled, discarded and otherwise unloved metal objects. See his art at: www.facebook.com.

Steve Stein

Is a watercolor artist who paints mainly landscapes, buildings, and nature. Steve has a skilled eye for capturing detail while still taking advantage of the fluidity of watercolor. Visit his website at: www.stevesteinwatercolor.com/.

Susan Quilici

Now that I have retired from teaching I have taken advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow as an artist myself. Quilting, sewing and creating with other types of fibers have been an artistic outlet for me for most of my life. See her work at: www.sites.google.com/view/blackpearlfiberarts/my-work.

Susan Stoll

Is attracted to the close-up observation of nature, exploring the vast array and intricacies of pattern and color using digital photography. See her work at: www.susanstollphotography.com.

Sylviane Giacoletto

Sylviane is an avid backpacker passionate by the magic transformation of a blank canvas into an inviting landscape. Inspired by the specific colors and lights in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, her work is permanently evolving towards the best rendition of emotions felt when one is with nature. “Nature is my main source of inspiration. With my palette knife, I am able to convey the roughness of warm granite Through my brushstrokes I am sharing with you the trails of Desolation Wilderness leading to breathtaking views of Alpine Lakes ; I invite you to embrace the celestial blues of high elevation, untouched by polluted air ; take off your shoes and jump in the pristine waters ; stop and contemplate what is offered and so often ignored.” See her work at: www.sylvianegiacoletto.com.

Terry Accomando

Is a ceramic artist that captures movement in each piece she creates! Terry is inspired by nature as well as Asain and Native America cultures.

Terry Shearn

Is a fiber/textile artist who uses carded wool to create seamless wearable art using the nuno felting technique. Visit her website at: www.terryshearnart.com.

Terri Taylor

She started painting in Acrylic’s, but fell in love with Oils. The colors are for her the best way to express herself. Her goal is to bring her paintings to a life of their own where she strives to capture the moment and feeling as if you were there, the mood expanded by colors, colors, colors…. can there ever be enough colors! See her work at: www.territaylorart.com.

Trisa Swerdlow

Specializes in fused glass art, as well as mixed media. Her art is all about finding joy in everyday things and experiences! See her work at: www.trisaswerdlowstudio.com.

Victoria Brooks

Is an oil painter whose paintings are characterized by intimate moments set in romantic, richly conceived landscapes and seascapes! Visit her website at: www.vbrooks.com.