August 2024
Featured Artists
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Debbie Burd
Creating for Deborah is where she finds her joy. She is an artist who allows inspiration to choose the medium. It could be oil, cold wax, pastels, water color, acrylics, or something yet to be discovered. Color, texture, and form play a role in how she paints. When you observe her work, you will notice her obvious connection to nature.
Deborah enjoys learning about various artists, often experimenting with their techniques.
For Deborah, there is a universal rhythm to the creative process. Each painting, each work of art, has its own rhythm, a unique story waiting to be told. Tapping into that rhythm is Deborah’s greatest strength as an artist.
Find your muse – whatever it may be - explore, be bold, and remain unencumbered by “shoulds” or “can’ts”
Deborah enjoys learning about various artists, often experimenting with their techniques.
For Deborah, there is a universal rhythm to the creative process. Each painting, each work of art, has its own rhythm, a unique story waiting to be told. Tapping into that rhythm is Deborah’s greatest strength as an artist.
Find your muse – whatever it may be - explore, be bold, and remain unencumbered by “shoulds” or “can’ts”
tom duntemann
I am, in practice and temperament, a watercolorist. Largely self taught, I would have to say that I have been informally educated by the likes of Homer, Sargent, Wyeth and many others , whose works I have studied and admired. My art does not attempt to plumb the mysteries and conflicts of our human condition. I do not , as a rule, make social commentary. Rather, I try to convey my feelings as I observe a subject, prolonged or fleeting. Being an optimist, these are subjects or views that I find calming, enjoyable or exciting. I feel accomplished if I can connect , in that way, to the observer.
Watercolor’s subtlety and quickness of application provide me with the tools and the challenge. My subjects are influenced by the local cultured environment, as well as my travels and life experiences.
Watercolor’s subtlety and quickness of application provide me with the tools and the challenge. My subjects are influenced by the local cultured environment, as well as my travels and life experiences.
susan owens take her class on Aug 22nd & 29th
I currently want to work on smaller pieces that can be clustered together for display. These pieces will include colored pencil and water color. I have some encaustic pieces and felting to display in addition to this.
The felting may be the most unique. Wet felting is done with soap, water, bubble wrap and wool. Dry felting is done with wool, a special needle and batting.
Brief description of brands/quality of supplies you use:
I prefer a mid-range quality of supplies but substantial substrate for the work. I want to know that if I create a piece to keep or sell that it will exist through my lifetime, at least.
The felting may be the most unique. Wet felting is done with soap, water, bubble wrap and wool. Dry felting is done with wool, a special needle and batting.
Brief description of brands/quality of supplies you use:
I prefer a mid-range quality of supplies but substantial substrate for the work. I want to know that if I create a piece to keep or sell that it will exist through my lifetime, at least.
jama watts Take her class on Aug 17th
My work is influenced by everything around me – from literature and music to nature world tabletop games. Nothing is off the table. So many times, I let the pieces tell me where they want to go rather than try to guide them. I find trying to steer the boat usually leads to rough waters.
My creations primarily consist of wearable art, but I’m always learning new skills. The ADHD is strong, leading to a lot of mixed media work, combining techniques, styles, and materials in a variety of ways.
I was born and raised in Kentucky, acquiring my BA in Art, and then getting my MLIS years later while working in public libraries. Even when I didn’t pursue an active art career, there was always some corner of my home dedicated to creating.
I moved to Virginia in 2020 and made the decision to pursue art full-time. My work can be found in several galleries and stores in Hampton Roads, and I can usually be found in my studio, creating while listening to a podcast or music, or watching YouTube.
My creations primarily consist of wearable art, but I’m always learning new skills. The ADHD is strong, leading to a lot of mixed media work, combining techniques, styles, and materials in a variety of ways.
I was born and raised in Kentucky, acquiring my BA in Art, and then getting my MLIS years later while working in public libraries. Even when I didn’t pursue an active art career, there was always some corner of my home dedicated to creating.
I moved to Virginia in 2020 and made the decision to pursue art full-time. My work can be found in several galleries and stores in Hampton Roads, and I can usually be found in my studio, creating while listening to a podcast or music, or watching YouTube.
sherry white
My journey with pottery began in the mid 90’s taking a pottery class that was offered through Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. I was working shift work in my day job so it was hit and miss with classes for awhile. A long while. It wasn’t until 2020 that I revisited my inner potter. We all seemed to have a bit more time to reflect and pause during that period of time. I was all in after a few months of playing in the clay again.
The majority of my ceramic pieces are slab built. I use a variety of tools to create texture on most of the pieces. It may be a textured roller- a place mat- stencil- or a carved stamp. I especially love the challenge of incorporating texture for my drinking vessels. My small home studio offers me the quiet, creative space I need to make each piece.
My work typically represents sea life or nature in some way. (although I have been known to mix it up with a skull) I often choose glazes that are vibrant and reflective of a beach feel. When running your hand across a drinking vessel I am hopeful that a connection is made on some level beyond the beverage within it.
The majority of my ceramic pieces are slab built. I use a variety of tools to create texture on most of the pieces. It may be a textured roller- a place mat- stencil- or a carved stamp. I especially love the challenge of incorporating texture for my drinking vessels. My small home studio offers me the quiet, creative space I need to make each piece.
My work typically represents sea life or nature in some way. (although I have been known to mix it up with a skull) I often choose glazes that are vibrant and reflective of a beach feel. When running your hand across a drinking vessel I am hopeful that a connection is made on some level beyond the beverage within it.