March 2023
Featured Artists
BUY ART 757-425-6671
fred freeman
I am a retired professor of Psychology who taught at Old Dominion University for 37 years. Several years prior to retiring I became interested in learning about clay sculpture. Over the years I have taken a variety of workshops and ceramic classes which have included classes at the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk, at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia with ceramic artists Lesley Hildreth and Dede Schmidt, and with ceramic artist Barbara Kobylinska, who teaches classes in her studio.
I have had pieces in the local Ceramic Designers Association (CDA) shows at Blue Skies Gallery, at the Courthouse Gallery in Portsmouth, and at numerous Tidewater Art Alliance shows and Hampton Art League shows. I also had pieces in the d’Art Center MidAtlantic Exhibition and another piece in the “Wild Things” 2009 show at Annemarie Gardens Gallery in Solomons, Maryland. I have won awards of merit at the Hampton Art League Members show, at the Artist Gallery “Fantastic Forgeries” show, at the CDA show at d’Art Center, at the Tidewater Art Alliance Miniature show, and Honorable Mention at the Virginia Artists Show at the Charles Taylor Art Center in Hampton. I also had a piece in the Chrysler Museum “Time” show and was one of the participants in The Artist Gallery “High Fructose” show at MOCA. In 2019 I received the Best in Show award at the Prime Plus art show in Norfolk.
The material used for all my pieces is most typically earthenware clay on which I apply either underglazes, oxide stains, or a cold finish such as acrylic paint. The pieces are first bisque fired, after which the surface finish is applied and the piece is refired, with the exception of when a cold finish is applied.
I have had pieces in the local Ceramic Designers Association (CDA) shows at Blue Skies Gallery, at the Courthouse Gallery in Portsmouth, and at numerous Tidewater Art Alliance shows and Hampton Art League shows. I also had pieces in the d’Art Center MidAtlantic Exhibition and another piece in the “Wild Things” 2009 show at Annemarie Gardens Gallery in Solomons, Maryland. I have won awards of merit at the Hampton Art League Members show, at the Artist Gallery “Fantastic Forgeries” show, at the CDA show at d’Art Center, at the Tidewater Art Alliance Miniature show, and Honorable Mention at the Virginia Artists Show at the Charles Taylor Art Center in Hampton. I also had a piece in the Chrysler Museum “Time” show and was one of the participants in The Artist Gallery “High Fructose” show at MOCA. In 2019 I received the Best in Show award at the Prime Plus art show in Norfolk.
The material used for all my pieces is most typically earthenware clay on which I apply either underglazes, oxide stains, or a cold finish such as acrylic paint. The pieces are first bisque fired, after which the surface finish is applied and the piece is refired, with the exception of when a cold finish is applied.
Jaimie phillips
Jaimie Phillips is a regionally known artist from Roanoke, VA and has participated in a vast array of shows throughout the East Coast including 40 under 40 in Waynesboro, VA, PFAC annual juried art show in Portsmouth, VA, New Waves in Virginia Beach, and many more. She is a resident artist at The Artist's Gallery in the VIbe District of Virginia Beach. Jaimie has her Bachelors in Fine Arts Degree from Old Dominion University and is widely known for her mural paintings throughout the east coast.
Jaimie’s work is inspired by natures ever changing beauty and the mysterious ways of the world, from epic sun-lit skies, surfing big waves, to the struggling street musician. Music is a large part of her life and a current inspiration in many of her works. Her work has been apart of and sold to various private and public collections throughout the state of Virginia.
Jaimie is also known regionally for her public art large scale murals. She has public art pieces, in Roanoke, VA, Radford, VA, Norfolk VA, and Virginia Beach.
Jaimie’s work is inspired by natures ever changing beauty and the mysterious ways of the world, from epic sun-lit skies, surfing big waves, to the struggling street musician. Music is a large part of her life and a current inspiration in many of her works. Her work has been apart of and sold to various private and public collections throughout the state of Virginia.
Jaimie is also known regionally for her public art large scale murals. She has public art pieces, in Roanoke, VA, Radford, VA, Norfolk VA, and Virginia Beach.
kathy staicer
As a child I was influenced by my parents to pursue my artistic side. My mother was very creative and she successfully did many crafts, art and even theater. My father used to take me and my siblings on “rides” and I was enthralled with the beauty on Long Island, the beaches on the south side and the and the hills over the bay on the north side.
I have participated in many forms of artistic creativity in my life. I pursue these avenues as part of my growth process. I have explored many media and I paint many subjects. I utilize my tools as my partners in my artistic process and I always explore new things to do. I don’t always know where I am going but I usually get there!
I feel that my art work expresses my love of the beauty of the world. Recently I was told that my paintings have a sense of Zen. I feel that is because I search to experience peaceful serenity in a calm and relaxed way. I don’t always succeed but I keep trying.
I have participated in many forms of artistic creativity in my life. I pursue these avenues as part of my growth process. I have explored many media and I paint many subjects. I utilize my tools as my partners in my artistic process and I always explore new things to do. I don’t always know where I am going but I usually get there!
I feel that my art work expresses my love of the beauty of the world. Recently I was told that my paintings have a sense of Zen. I feel that is because I search to experience peaceful serenity in a calm and relaxed way. I don’t always succeed but I keep trying.
Come out and meet Kathy in her studio... March 25th 10 am to 4 pm
Located in the Artists Gallery at the Virginia Beach Art Center
532 Virginia Beach Blvd Phone: 757-425-6671 Open to all!
532 Virginia Beach Blvd Phone: 757-425-6671 Open to all!
Susan werby
When Magic Happens
I look around and see the world sometimes as small parts and other times as a whole vista. Taking a tiny segment and making it large, I can create an impactful abstract that tells a story; a large vista can calm or excite the emotions. My camera gathers the subject matter and the magic begins. Images may be merged and layered to create a reverie of dreams. Turquoise, a dominant color in most of my work, can be bright or barely there, creating bold or dreamy moods. And when the “painting” is complete, my words become the poetry that accompanies my art. Step in and look around.
Susan Werby, Photographic Artist and Writer, resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Using her innovative techniques, fine art that often looks like paintings is created. Susan’s prose and poetry, inspired by her art, always accompanies the art. Each artwork is numbered in a Limited Edition series of only 10
I look around and see the world sometimes as small parts and other times as a whole vista. Taking a tiny segment and making it large, I can create an impactful abstract that tells a story; a large vista can calm or excite the emotions. My camera gathers the subject matter and the magic begins. Images may be merged and layered to create a reverie of dreams. Turquoise, a dominant color in most of my work, can be bright or barely there, creating bold or dreamy moods. And when the “painting” is complete, my words become the poetry that accompanies my art. Step in and look around.
Susan Werby, Photographic Artist and Writer, resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Using her innovative techniques, fine art that often looks like paintings is created. Susan’s prose and poetry, inspired by her art, always accompanies the art. Each artwork is numbered in a Limited Edition series of only 10
