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Dec. 1, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021
Local Artists - Bucks County Art!
Artist members of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County traveled throughout Bucks County this fall to create postcard-sized original works in celebration of our County’s beloved locations.
Visit Bucks County is the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Go to VisitBucksCounty.com to plan your next getaway or stop by the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem to pick up information to assist you with your visit.
Congratulations to the finalists whose work has been selected to be featured on postcards distributed throughout the Bucks County region in 2021.
Each year at the annual members’ reception, the Arts & Cultural Council awards the Member of the Year Award for outstanding contribution to the Bucks County arts community. The 2019 award was presented to Visit Bucks County. Visit Bucks County is the official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County. Its mission is to increase visitation to the area by effectively marketing its heritage and […]
Videos Acme Screening Room 25 S Union Street Lambertville, NJ The ACME Screening Room is a non-profit weekly independent and documentary film series founded by Friends of Lambertville Library in 2008 in partnership with the Lambertville Free Public Library and the City of Lambertville in the City’s “Justice Center,” formerly the ACME Supermarket. The series regularly features guest speakers (authors, directors, activists), post-film […]
Adam Kuder Fine Artist Bio: The core of my practice lies in the transformative power of recycling and repurposing, where the overlooked and abandoned find new life in my compositions. Working with recycled materials allows me to engage in a dialogue with sustainability and environmental consciousness, and through my work, I aim to shed light on the rich stories embedded in the discarded. […]
Adriana Groza Visual Artist Adriana Groza is a visual artist, born and raised in Transylvania, Romania, currently a Mercer county resident, living and working in Hamilton, NJ since 2007. She has been working in her fluid acrylics since late 2017, focusing on abstract paintings done on gallery-wrapped canvas. She has progressed through a long period of self-assessment and self-guided learning since 2009 when […]
Adrienne Bodisch Artist I live for the moment when the art is finished -when that one last highlight makes the art look like the thing. As a kid, drawing along with Mark Kistler, I loved adding the curved action lines that turned a shark into a shark on a mission. As a teenager, I loved remembering to leave a tiny bit of paper […]
Alexis Greer-Armentrout Painter Bio:I grew up in Ohio with a passion for art. It was in my high school art history class that I first encountered the work of Artemisia Gentileschi, an artist whose work started my journey into oil painting. While I continue to refine my drawing skills, oil painting has become the medium I connect with the most. Art history […]
Allison Lucerne Fine Art Oil Paintings Painting has always been an opportunity for me to capture a moment, a feeling of what it’s like to stand in one spot and experience the colors, the movement of the water or the contrast of light and shadow in nature or on a city street. I want to preserve, on canvas, the beauty I see in […]
Amy Turner FIBER ARTIST I am a life time resident of Bucks County, and was raised in an artistic family in Lahaska. I now live in Doylestown. My father had a pottery studio, and was one of the founders of the Bucks County Guild of Craftsmen. He gave me a loom when I was in High School. That is when I first tried […]
Andrew Conti Painter • Sculptor Andrew Conti is a painter and sculptor obsessed with the possibilities of color and abstract painting. A longtime resident of Japan and student of Japanese art history, his work finds form between the imagery and philosophies of Japanese art and contemporary abstraction. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, he has shown his work throughout the United states […]
Angela Pannone Fine Artist I am a Bucks County watercolor artist but on occasion I also work in pastel, acrylic, ink, and gouache. My journey with art has been present from the very earliest years of my life. It is an unexplained call and also a gift of serenity and healing. My desire is that my art entertains in its own way, heals […]
Anita Nolan Oil Painter I have long been enamored with the beauty of Bucks County, where I’ve lived for years, and New Hope Impressionists such as Edward Redfield and Fern Coppedge. I’ve been painting less than three years, but aspire to grow as an impressionist with time. I remember the “old” Bucks County and surrounds, and hope to preserve as much of it […]
Ann Rodgers Brown Specializing in Hand Woven Wire Jewelry As a retired graphic designer who formerly worked in the corporate world, I am now happy to be using my creativity to design and construct my own collection of contemporary, romantic jewelry.As a young child, my grandmother and mother taught me to knit. And I knit for many years with fiber. When I discovered […]
April Silverman Fine Artist Painting provides peace of mind, an escape from the world. I usually paint from a photo —mine or someone else’s—that inspires me, grips my imagination. I prefer painting land- and seascapes, animals, and still life in oil or watercolor. I studied art at Syracuse University for a BFA. in fabric design, married, and raised a family. I went to Drew […]
Armor Keller Abstract Art “Keller’s paintings allude to the ongoing dynamics of life itself: struggle, tension, resolution, growth, unity and transformation.” Keller’s prize-winning abstract paintings are influenced by a background in Asian art. Her fluid, ethereal, and meditative paintings are usually based on landscapes, seascapes, and outer space. She juxtaposes opposing elements: soft and hard materials; muted, intense and metallic colors; transparent and […]
Oh, What a Beautiful Three Days … glorious weather graced the three days of art, culture, and community during our tribute to the Art of Oscar. Attendance was high with members and friends of both the Art Council and Highland Farm being treated to delicious food and drink while celebrating our vibrant artistic culture.Throughout the event, artwork by over fifty regional artists’, inspired […]
Stroll a few blocks from the hustle and bustle of the center of Doylestown to celebrate the talents of sixteen Arts & Cultural Council member artists in this unique pop up exhibition of 32 paintings, photographs, and prints. All artwork will be available for sale directly through the artists. Public Exhibition | Free and Open to the Public September 3-6 | 3-7 […]
ARTISTS OF BRISTOL ON THE DELAWARE Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. To join Artists of Bristol, please visit https://www.artistsofbristol.com/ We are Pennsylvania fine artist members of a non-profit group called, The Artists of Bristol on the Delaware (AOB) founded by The Grundy Foundation in 2006 to foster the arts in Bristol Borough and the surrounding areas of Lower […]
Barbara Zietchick Printmaker The best way I can describe myself is to emphasize my love of observing every scene I come across. I love colors, shapes, patterns, and textures. As a printmaker, I am excited by the matrix I am using, either a copper or zinc plate, a wooden block, a piece of linoleum, a textured collage (collagraph) or a silk screen. Inks, […]
Works Bernadette McBride Writer / Editor / Artist Bernadette McBride, author of four full-length poetry collections, served as long-time poetry editor for the Schuylkill Valley Journal and is a founding member of poetry improv troupe, No River Twice. Her writing honors include winning second place for the International Ray Bradbury Writing Award, recognition in the UK, Canada, and on PRI’s The Writer’s Almanac, […]
Bernard Hohlfeld ROUNDWOOD STUDIO, DOYLESTOWN, PA “I am fascinated by the interaction of the natural edge of wood when it intersects with the shape I turn.” Bernard Hohlfeld opened Roundwood Studio in 2003 to pursue his interest in woodturning. His functional and artistic bowls, balls, boxes, platters, hollow forms, and urns are mesmerizing. Bernard’s work reflects his intuitive respect for the color and […]
Bill Donnelly Fine Artist Bill Donnelly is a suburban Trenton, NJ native currently living in Southampton, Pennsylvania. His work focuses on images taken from the natural environment, with an emphasis on fundamental drawing principles and a strong connection to his experience as a graphic designer. Bill photographs his subject, which might result from an active search for inspiration as much as happening upon […]
Works Published Fiction “Cornflower Requiem,” The Madison Review, Vol. 51, No. 1, Spring, 2024. Read it at https://issuu.com/themadisonreview/docs/the_madison_review_spring_24_online_. “Merry Go-Round,” BarBar, August 21, 2023. Read it at https://bebarbar.com/2023/08/21/merry-go-round/. Americana: Stories, Read Furiously, 2023. Information at https://readfuriously.com/products/americana-stories. “Viral,” Pink Disco, #2, June 21, 2023. Information at https://pinkdiscomagazine.com/issue2. “Eddie and Don at Dave’s,” in Stay Salty: Life in the Garden State, Read Furiously, 2021. Information […]
Bill Jersey LANDSCAPE PAINTER Ten years ago, following a successful career in documentary television producing, Bill’s passion became his career as he began to focus on landscape painting. The occasional became the daily and with new insights from area teachers, Dot Bunn and Ty Hodanish, and Vermont painter, Eric Tobin, Bill modified his palette and technique. His first submission to the curated Phillips […]
Bonnie MacAllister Fiber Artist The muscle memory of sewing is guided by recollections, stringing the grit and tooth of obstacles, the furrows of seams and seeming, of life stories fought out, patched out before paint would dry, better rather knit, pounded out in coarse intermingling of fibers, torn out and restitched, a forgiving medium where every loop can be redone and undone, tacked […]
Bonnie Vandenberg Fine Artist I have always been involved in creating some form of art, using my hands to express love and emotions. I began painting about 25 years ago, taking occasional art classes. Painting was a calming and meditative way to relieve the pressures of having a full-time job and raising a family. Six years ago, when I retired, painting became my […]
Bruce Berlin Photographer Bio I am a photographer living in a small town on the Delaware River, bordering New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I strive to present both creative and representational images in black & white and color. Recently I’ve been working more in B&W but as you will see in my galleries I remain a big fan of color – my goal is […]
THE ART OF OSCAR Visual artists help preserve and honor the legacy of Oscar Hammerstein II Artists are invited to create works inspired by Oscar Hammerstein’s life, his works, his service, and his home of inspiration The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County and The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center (Highland Farm) announce the Art of Oscar, a unique celebration […]
Carol Gilbert Fine Artist Art has always been a part of who I am, influencing many areas of my life. A Tyler School of Art graduate, I enjoyed working as a graphic designer/illustrator in advertising for many years. Now retired, I am enjoying the creativity of drawing, painting and teaching art. As a resident of Bucks County, I am truly inspired by God’s […]
Carol Perlowski Fine Artist I can’t really remember when I didn’t want to paint. I try to look at everything not as objects, but as shapes, darks and lights, and colors. I know it really isn’t magic but almost seems like it when a person can take a stark white canvas and by pushing some paint around create a painting. It’s just so […]
Mindy Trost : CartaBooks Bookbinder Whether making books, reading books, writing in books or drawing in books, I’ve always loved books. I discovered bookbinding while attending The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. I like the creative side–choosing colors and patterns, feeling the textures of the papers and fabric–and the structural side–the measuring, sewing, and trimming. Bookbinding pleases both sides of my brain equally […]
Ceramics and Fine Art by Julia Castor Thank you for your interest in my work! I am an artist who splits her time equally between the world of visual arts, and the world of fine craft. I find that, as both a painter and a potter, my focused energy spent on each art form creates a unique conversation between the two in my […]
Catherine D. Kerr Photography My first published photographs were taken to illustrate my work as a newspaper reporter and freelance writer. Later, as I followed a career path that led to ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church, photography became a form of spiritual discipline through which I seek to notice the presence that lies shimmering beneath every surface. I’m especially interested in the […]
Catherine Gleicher Watercolors Since childhood, painting (first with acrylics, then oils and most recently, watercolors) has always been tremendously rewarding for me.Still Life painting, in particular, has a special place in my heart. It is a wonderful vehicle in which to work with light & shadow, simplicity of form, and to appreciate how “alive” even the most inanimate of objects can be.Many of […]
Charlene Lavinia Fine Artist, Retired Art Teacher Bio:Charlene Lavinia, artist/retired art teacher from Doylestown, PA and summer resident of Long Island, NY, attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, received a B.S. in Art Education from Penn State University and an M. Ed. in Art from Temple University/Tyler School of Art. Her work has consisted of numerous commissioned paintings, commercial graphics, and illustrations in […]
Christi Hetrick Fine Artist Creating art brings me such joy, especially when I paint outdoors. In that moment, it’s just me; God’s beautiful creation; and my paintbrush ready to capture whatever catches my eye. One of the best aspects about being an artist is how it changes the way I view nature, people, and even ordinary objects. Things like hay bales glowing in […]
Christine Ochab- Dicostanzo Fine Artist/ Painter I have had an interest in Art ever since crayons and the first smear of finger paints. I attended DuCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ. I am a longtime member of Artsbridge. I like to participate in local Art Shows when I get the opportunity. Plein Air painting is a favorite of mine I love to […]
Cindy Roesinger Contemporary Oil Paintings “When we moved to Bucks County 20 years ago, I was so captivated by our surroundings and the way the Pennsylvania Impressionists captured it, that I had to give painting a try myself. In 1986 I earned a BFA in photography and went on to work as a photo editor in NYC. I am however, self-taught in oil […]
Clifford Eberly Artist Surroundings and the metaphysical inspire my abstract collages, still life paintings, and woven assemblage sculptures. Performing meditation brings an element of daily consistency that is evident in the repetitive collage and painting processes on panels, canvas and paper assembled to form layered spaces of contemplation. I seek to transform the quotidian into color, line, shape, and form.
Connie Cruser Fine Artist Connie Cruser is a self taught artist who began her artistic journey in 2015, with a desire to create a portrait of her beloved dog. She combines her two loves, animals and art to create custom colored pencil pet drawings for others. She keeps busy and finds it rewarding and relaxing, by creating new works, and experimenting with different […]
Constance McBride Ceramic Sculpture – Installations – Mixed Media My work throws light on issues experienced by most women—from becoming aware of the male gaze and self-objectifying, to harassment, abuse, marginalization and ageism. Simultaneously, women struggle to remain relevant, take care of their physical and mental health, and maintain financial stability. My uncompromising figures are informed by these matters. I create deliberate parallels between my […]
Creative Wood Designs by DAMI Furnishings Designed to Fit Your Needs –Beautifully Dave and Mindy Spray started building and finishing furniture shortly after they were married 46 years ago. While their craft was originally an inexpensive way to furnish their house, they soon realized they enjoyed creating furniture that was not only functional but expressive. Dave is a master at taking raw wood […]
Curt Shreiner DIGITAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER Curt Shreiner has been capturing and creating photographic images around the world for over forty years. He specializes in black and white, hand colored, and digital photography. His works can be found in private and corporate collections. The Backstory Fresh out of college, I taught fifth grade for two years. I decided to leave the job, cashed […]
Cynthia Scott, BFA, M.Ed Fine Artist I studied at Tyler School of Art earning a BFA, which led me to a career in New York City as a Graphic Designer. After earning a MA in Art education, using my K-12 certification, I began my Art teaching career in numerous schools throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. During this time, I dedicate all my free time […]
David C. Page Fine Artist First and foremost, I am a story teller! I always have been and I always will be! When I take a hike I see stories in the mountains and in the people I pass. If I’m motorcycling across the country, I find stories in all-night diners and local bars. When I sit on the floor, playing with my […]
Coming 11/19/21 Preorder Now David R. Roth Writer David spent over thirty years primarily engaged in corporate communications, writing, directing, and/or producing multimedia educational, training or marketing programs. He quit his job in 2014 to focus on his lifelong dream of becoming a writer of fiction. In 2015 he gained admission to Cedar Crest College’s Pan-European MFA program, which included residencies in Vienna, […]
Deb Hoeffner SOFT REALISM IN PORTRAITS, PAINTINGS, AND DRAWINGS Deb Hoeffner describes her unique style of soft realism as a layering of thought, paint and possibilities. Her work has been widely published over a long professional career. Working in oils, graphite, and watercolors, she specializes in expressive portraits. The eyes in her art capture the spark of life. Her sensitive drawings have been […]
Deborah Eater Painterly Collage Initially trained as an experimental psychologist, Deborah Eater followed a winding career path before settling into her work as an artist, which she describes as “finally becoming what I never realized I always wanted to be.” In the brief period since devoting herself full-time to art, Deborah’s work has been accepted into numerous juried exhibits and garnered both regional […]
Deborah Jones Fine Artist Bio Deborah Jones is an artist living in Doylestown, PA. She received a degree in Graphic Design, Illustration and a Teaching Certificate from Ohio University. Worked as an Art Director at National Geographic for 34 years, doing design, advertising, and direct marketing, before moving to Bucks County.
Denise Jill Marshall Mixed media, Photographic weaving, Photography My journey into photographic weavings began in November 2020 while I was taking an abstract photography class. In my critique notebook the one theme that kept coming up was how my work was very linear. Studying my printed images, I saw them from different perspectives. I took out a pair of scissors and while it […]
Devon John Chebra Photographer Bio:I am Devon John Chebra, a photojournalist, visual poet, and lover of the natural world. Using alternative photographic processes and repurposed art materials, I strive to create reminders for myself and my audience of the magic and wonderment possible in the most mundane parts of our day. My most recent explorations in chlorophyll printing and anthotype celebrate plants’ natural […]
Educational Workshop Series The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County proudly brings you an informative and educational new series to empower our members and the artists of Bucks County March 19, 2020 “How can I get more exposure? What can I share about my art? Where are my collectors?” Learn how to craft your message, tell your story and sell your art! […]
Elena Maksina Fine Art I primarily work in oil and pastels, painting both plein air and in my studio. Growing up, I was greatly influenced by Russian academic art and Russian impressionism. I have lived in picturesque Bucks County for most of my adult life and became a big admirer of the Pennsylvania impressionist school. I am moved by the local scenery […]
Elise Dodeles Visual Artist Elise Dodeles began her professional artistic career in the seminal group exhibit Part Fantasy at Nicola Tyson’s project space in New York. Dodeles has been a National Artist member of the A.I.R. Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. She received a 2013 Artist’s Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for her series of paintings of Olympic Club […]
Elissa Goldberg Soft realism with pastels Elissa Goldberg started drawing with pastels approximately 20 years ago. She is now a member of the Pastel Society of America. Some of her pieces have been inspired by her many travels and wondrous explorations through her native Bucks County, while others come from her vivid imagination. Spending countless hours refining her technique and compositions, she hopes […]
Emily P. Chang Artist / Musician / Astrologer / Creator Bio“My art is more often done with intention than not. I go to the canvas withpurpose rather than flow, though perhaps this is evolution as I find mypersonal style. Knowing this, I feel a sense of achievement when something iscomplete, whether or not it actually manifests into the initial vision. Mypaintings are reflective […]
Erica Wolf Fine Artist and Illustrator Bio:Erica graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. Her paintings are a whimsical take on realism. She aims to observe and record nature while adding subtle twists using color, light, gesture, and expression. In addition to fine art, Erica also writes and illustrates picture books, specializing in stories and art that […]
Ewa Zeller Fine Artist Ewa – artist with old European background – is an award winning oil painter (but also pastel, watercolor) and paints natural subjects in a combination of representative style: interiors, still life, figure , portrait, landscape. “My work is based on experiencing something visually and then translating it through painting to the world perceived with all senses. I expect a painting […]
Kids had a fantastic time at the Plein Air Festival by participating in the one hour Quick Draw sponsored by The Arts & Cultural Council. We would like to offer congratulations to all participants and a BIG thank you to Dick Blick for their generous donations of paints, pencils, and brushes! https://www.dickblick.com/
Florence Moonan Fine Artist I am a visual artist who lives and maintains a studio in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. I am not timid when painting intuitive abstractions. I follow my heart, listen to my instincts and let the work flow, whether I am developing an interesting texture, experimenting with a new color or taking advantage of the unexpected. I allow the paintings […]
Works Frances Boffa Writer Ms. Boffa is an emerging Literary Artist whose work has recently focused on the intimate topics of generational memory and dementia. She is working to expand her portfolio to touch on all aspects of the human condition. A native of Burlington, Vermont, she has resided in Doylestown, Bucks County for over twenty years. Her work has appeared in the […]
Gene Underwood Painter Every painting I make is a journal entry, a fleck of my life. But I’ve transmuted them into arrangements of colors and shapes, surprisingly composed, to engage you. I’m one of those lifelong student types. I read as widely as I can. I’m a popular culture vulture. Art museums are a daily vitamin to me. I always wanted to learn […]
George Gehring III Photographer For a number of years, I’ve had a mild curiosity with country living—that comes from a city guy who’s spent three decades in big metropolises. But over the last year or so that slight interest has blossomed: I started getting more and more excited about getting lost on the back roads of Pennsylvania, intentionally unplugging my GPS, exploring the […]
Writings Grace Keyser Literary / Visual Artist I am a fine artist that has been making art for as long as I can remember. I do not limit myself to one style, medium or concept, but keep myself open to respond to what inspires me. I was formally educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, which provided me with the ability to expand […]
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Arts Service & Advocacy Organization We believe Greater Philadelphia is defined by its arts and culture sector. Our cultural organizations, artists and proud history of creative expression are a crucial part of our identity, vitality and economic growth. Since 1972, the Cultural Alliance has been dedicated to elevating the vibrancy of arts and culture in the region through advocacy, […]
Gun-Marie Nalsen Fiber Artist My primary areas of interest are: work with colors in my studio, be with the family, chase art around town. About Me: I was born in Sweden and grew up in Venezuela. I learned to weave in Sweden in the early 80’s, and went back to Venezuela and taught weaving and tapestry to children. I also taught in an […]
Harry Boardman CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPES IN OIL PASTEL I live and work in a former cigar factory in Souderton PA with my wife Heather and our dog Crusher. We took it from a rough dirty shell and turned it into a warm inviting space full of art. Most of my work is done in oil pastels: messy, rich, and a unique blend of drawing […]
Works Hayden Saunier writer/actor Hayden Saunier is the author of five books of poetry and her work has been awarded the Pablo Neruda Prize, Rattle Poetry Prize, Gell Poetry Award, Robert Fraser Award, among others. She is a Bucks County Poet Laureate. Her work as an actor includes appearances in The Sixth Sense, House of Cards, Mindhunter, and Infernal, as well as dozens […]
Helena van Emmerik-Finn Oil & Pastel Painter Helena lives in Bucks County and loves to roam the countryside on both sides of the Delaware River to find the subjects for her pastels and oils. Animals, flowers and farms give her a variety of choices. Working both plein-air and in the studio, she tries to capture that opportune moment when the light reveals her […]
Hernan Faraci Visual Artist Bio:Hernan Diego Faraci was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has lived in New Jersey since the age of 6. He studied illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC and Ringling in Sarasota, Fl. Started periodically painting with oil in 2015 after learning the Venetian method through Christian Rex van Minnen during a week long class at the Anderson […]
Hicks Art Center Gallery Community College Art Gallery Hicks Art Center Gallery is located on the Newtown campus of Bucks County Community College. The gallery programs public exhibitions year-round featuring artists working in media that reflect the Arts and Communication department’s Majors and Certificate Programs. Presenting exhibitions with diverse practicing artists embodies the ethos of the college and gallery’s mission to maintain a […]
Ilene Rubin Bucks County Artist and Author Artist Statement I’m an artist who feels very strongly about the emotional and instinctive force which drives the creative process. I want to feel that a location or object absolutely has to be explored. That exploration with paint creates a reality of that place or still life and in doing so, makes it real. That sense […]
James A Hamilton III FINE ARTIST I was born in 1931 and raised in Buffalo, New York. I attended the Art Institute of Buffalo for one semester in 1949 before enlisting in the Army. I served in Korea and then attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts between 1952 and 1960. Throughout the sixties and early seventies I worked in commercial art. […]
Jane Ramsey FINE ART WATERCOLOR & DRAWINGS Growing up in the little village of Lumberville along the Delaware Canal, my earliest memories are of art and artists. My early “jobs” were babysitting artists’ children while they worked in their studios. Neighbors were working artists whose studios were always open for visiting, watching and learning. The Bucks County landscape has always been a constant […]
Janet Rockware Epoxy Resin Artist Janet Rockware, Owner/Artist of Moonkusser Art LLC, specializes in creating fine art using Epoxy Resin. Creating with epoxy resin is a challenge of control; wrestling with a fluid medium that can feel like pandemonium. This fluid material is my defiant child, determined to cast aside loving advice from a parent in order to find its own way. Yet, […]
Jean Broden Fine Artist My work, as with most artists, is a reflection of my life experiences and interests. The things that I find most inspiring are those that celebrate the past, be they in the form of architecture or simple household items. I find that the design sensibilities of the nineteenth and earlier twentieth century were so embodied by beauty. The smallest […]
Jean Burdick Painter and Printmaker Bio Jean Burdick is a painter and printmaker and lives and maintains a studio in Bucks County, PA. Through her observations of the natural world over the passage of time, Jean is interested in the fragility of nature in a changing environment. She draws on her photographs of landscapes, both rural and urban, recording light, shadow and memory. Her process […]
Jeanne S. Chesterton Original Still Life Paintings in the Realist Tradition Extraordinary paintings of ordinary objects are intoxicating to me. They motivate me to paint still life subjects in the realist tradition. My subjects of choice are often common, everyday objects which show the beauty marks of age and wear. The patinas of tarnished metals and discolored enamelware, worn surfaces and damaged edges […]
Jennifer Finch Fine Artist Jennifer Finch is a second-generation artist, with a diversely artistic background. Her mother, Ellen Hall is a painter living in Bucks County, PA and founder of the Ivyland Art Group. Her father, Richard Finch is a renowned wildlife bird carver and sculptor is now residing in Coryell, TX. Although she was surrounded by the Fine Arts, she pursued a […]
Jennifer Gorman-Strawbridge Fine Art – Oil Painter with an Impressionistic Style Bio Painting is where I find my flow and nature is my muse. Raised in Chester County and inspired by the poetry in landscapes from New England to the Rockies and beyond, I currently work from my New Hope studio and en plein air, where I am able to marry my love […]
Jenny Boccardo textile artist I began exploring textile arts as a child, learning to sew, knit, embroider, quilt, along with other traditional “womanly art forms”, from my mother and grandmothers. The art critiques and collectors of days gone by never really accepted these womanly art forms until quite recently. I fell in love with wool painting and consider it an opportunity to change […]
Jo Cooney Contemporary Abstract Art The process of adding depth and dimension to my work is what truly captivates me. By exploring the use of a variety of mediums, I am able to create an array of effects. I often find myself mixing and layering acrylics, inks, and gold leaf to create a sense of movement, mystique, and curiosity. My work has been […]
John A. Benigno Fine Art Photography My work has been exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Sales and Rental Gallery, the Magidson Gallery in New York City, the Washington County Arts Council Gallery, and the Print Center in Philadelphia, among other venues. And, recently, my Adobe Church Project was awarded a grant from the Luminous Endowment for Photographers. It has been collected […]
Judy LaTorre Artworks Fine Artist I create paintings that radiate warmth using the transparent nature of watercolor. Because of the fine detail rendered in each scene coupled with the changing effects of sunlight, my work has been described as a combination of realism and impressionism. Bucks County gave me the opportunity to preserve our place in its rich history. If my work conveys a […]
Works Julie T. Standig Literary Arts Bio:Julie Standig’s poetry has appeared in Schuylkill Journal Review, US1 Poets/Del Val, Gyroscope Review and Crone editions, Silver Birch Press. Sadie Girl Press and many others. She has a full collection of poems, The Forsaken Little Black Book and chapbook, Memsahib Memoir. Currently she is working on a new writing project. Once a lifelong New Yorker she now happily resides in Bucks County, with her husband […]
Kelly Clark Fine Artist Bio:Inspired by post-impressionism with a focus on color and line over realism, I spend my days painting and working as a graphic designer in my home studio in Plumsteadville, where I live with my husband, three of our five kids and our two dogs. If you can’t find me there, you can find me running around town or homeschooling […]
Kimberly Bensing Art Director & Creative InfluencerStationery & Floral Design When my event design clients began asking about specialty florals to accompany their custom stationery, I did some research on the American floral industry and discovered some interesting things. I found local flower farms that were growing remarkable flowers and that lead me to begin the process of bringing my designs and the […]
Kirby Fredendall Fine Artist Myriad conditions of light created by the time of day and the weather illuminate textures in the water, patterns in the clouds, and juxtapositions of color that richly vibrate with one another to form the visual experience of the landscape. The morning light slowly eases up over the horizon, gently lighting the clouds, and later seen from the same […]
Leah Reitz Winter Painter and Mixed Media Artist Bio As an artist and psychotherapist, my work is aimed to convey the internal emotional landscape through expressionism, symbolism, nature, and transpersonal themes. The work is a feeling, movement, and projection of what is going on in the internal world. The hope is that the viewer understands on some deep level, how the work relates […]
Linda Lefevre Painter Bio:My work is inspired by the world around me and the emotion it elicits and includes both abstract and landscape imagery. The abstract work finds its way to completion through the application of thickly applied paint and bold brushwork; painting, scraping, and scribbling inform the surface as I worked much like an archeologist, digging until the final piece presents itself.My […]
Lisa Domenic Fine Artist I believe ART IS GOOD medicine. I used to work as a nurse – but my whole life changed when I became a patient myself. “We plan – and God steps in with another plan for us and He is all – wise and the most loving friend we always have helping us.” -Nettie Fowler McCormick Painting helps me achieve a […]
Louise Fiore Fine Art Photography I’m a fine art photographer based in Lambertville, New Jersey who believes there are infinite ways to see, endless emotions to express and countless stories to tell. During my career I’ve captured the extraordinary beauty of the natural world, abandoned architectural landscapes, even quirky slice of life vignettes. I’m always on the lookout for my next source of […]
Louise Levy Photographer slant of light The alchemy of light seduces, entices, and plays tricks. Light is the director highlighting objects, angles, and patterns. Light is the chemistry that transforms image. It is the essence of photography. Photography surprises me. Through the lens I see the moss on the tree and the hummingbird moth in the garden. I can capture the sun’s fire […]
Lynn M. Holl Watercolorist and Food Blogger An artist all of my life, and graphic designer spanning a nearly 40-year career, watercolor became an obsession shortly before I retired in August 2017. With a need to fulfill this passion, I joined Artists of Yardley and took my first classes—with results that were less than satisfactory, to say the least. Undeterred, I immersed myself […]
Lynn Miller VISUAL ARTIST AND WRITER As a painter, I explore in a vivid and painterly way what I imagine may underlie our experience of complex phenomena. I strive to make visible our ideas and sensations, seeking the dazzling visual moment to reveal shared aspects of human experience. As a writer, whether of fiction or non-fiction, realism is my fundamental principle. My art-making […]
Maggie Leiby OIL PAINTER, INSTRUCTOR The beauty of the landscape has always stirred my soul. In my paintings I try to capture the Spiritual force emanating from the land. Like the Impressionists, I am fascinated with light and atmospheric conditions which I believe help to create a sense of mood and place. I thank God for opening the wonderful world of art to […]
Mandy Martin Painter I spent my early childhood in the open spaces of the Illinois prairie, and when my parents relocated to Bucks County, I was amazed by the rolling hills and dense woodlands of my new home. The wildflowers and rich landscape of the region still inspire me and inform my paintings. I am also a beach lover and often escape in […]
Click around below to read some of my essays and an interview! Margaret Montet Writer, Speaker, Librarian Margaret Montet’s narratives of place are combined with memoir, research, and culture. Much of her work focuses on classical music, her first love. She’s a librarian at Bucks County Community College and holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the Pan European MFA Program at Cedar […]
Margot Sweed Potter I love being able to create functional and unique pottery. In the last couple years, I’ve been able to grow my wheelthrowing skills and take my pieces to new heights and breadth. I like to use carving, texture or alterations on my pieces to enhance surface design and enjoy glaze and slip design experimentation. I find motivation and instruction from […]
Works Mark Safran Writer / Visual Artist Bio:I don’t think of myself really as an artist, but more of an art supporter. I dabble in poetry though I like to think of it more as lyrics to songs just waiting for some music. I have been writing since my teenage years but am usually driven to write only when I am deeply moved […]
Marlene Book Fine Artist The artist was born and raised in Reading, PA and now resides in Spring Township, Berks County, PA.She does not have a formal education in art. However, over the years has taken instruction from various teachers. Paul Flickinger has been her mentor and instructor for the past 10 years. Proficient in portraits, floral still life and landscapes her medium […]
Matt DeProspero Painter Bio “Painting is my way of communicating with the world. It’s how I take in my surroundings, process them through my thoughts and emotions, and put something back out that others can relate to. I learned from a very early age the simple pleasure of sitting alone for extended periods of time with just a pencil and a piece of […]
Megan Lawlor Fine Artist Megan grew up in the seaside community of Manasquan, NJ. Enrolled by her father at a young age in her first formal painting class with renowned landscape artist, Ted Goerschner, N.A., Ted emphasized the need to paint from life and that “an artist must know how to draw, or their painting will not be believable.” Megan received a classical […]
Michael Ast Photographer Michael Ast (b. 1973) resides in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He has worked professionally as both a photojournalist and commercial photographer since the late 1990’s. He focuses primarily on personal photo-based work now, employing his sense of photographic narrative, utilizing a mixture of self-expression and photo documentation. Viewers can see such approach in his published photobooks, zines, printmaking and photographic series. […]
Michael J. Frank Digital Photographic Art Bio I have always been fascinated by the human mind. Dreams, imagination, the abstract and the oddities of what we conceive in our innermost thoughts and fantasies is the template for who we are as individuals. Each, being unique and beautiful in our own way. Photography, in a sense is a way for those interpretations, dreams and […]
Michael Kuyper Artist Michael received formal training in Fine Art, Advertising, and Illustration at Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from Hussian with an Advertising/Fine Arts degree in 1990 and set up a studio in his parents home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional artist. He first found inspiration in sports. Creating oil paintings of classic ballparks; Connie […]
Modern Fossils At Modern Fossils we create unique, handmade, environmental artwork using both natural and man-made objects and aggregates that we find during clean-ups of local waterways and their environments. Environmental artist David Horowitz has worked as a gallery and commission artist, and as an architectural designer, since 2001. Presently he presides as Curator, Director and Artist in Residence of the new outdoor […]
Nanci Hellmuth Photographer My approach to photography is based in the belief that everything is energy and all things in the natural world are connected though the invisible threads that integrate us. At its core, my photography is a form of self-expression that helps me to better understand myself and my interpretation of the world around me. My choice of […]
Nancy E. Miller Acrylic Artist I find peace and joy in the painting process as the canvas slowly comes alive. My hope is that the viewer of my work will feel an emotion, whether of happiness, remembrance or peace. Mainly an acrylic artist, I also paint in pastel and dabble in watercolor and ink, both in studio and en plein air as weather and […]
Natalie Searl TEXTURED GICLÉE DIGITAL PRINTS ON CANVAS “It’s not just about taking pictures; it’s about appreciating the world we live in. I like to share my appreciation.” Our Haycock Twp. home overlooks a picturesque pond, one of my favorite subjects. Many of my photographs depict our Japanese garden, our woods and the wildlife of Haycock-A-Doodle Farm, where my husband and I raised chickens […]
New Hope Arts Arts Center, New Hope, PA New Hope Arts, Inc. is an incorporated non-profit (501(c)3) arts center established in 2002 that serves the important purpose of showcasing the work of contemporary artists in the Lambertville/New Hope area and Delaware Valley region. We seek to engage and enrich our local community through a broad array of programming that furthers the heritage of […]
Pamela Shumskas Painter and Mixed Media Artist Bio:I am a Bucks County native and studied at Tyler School of Art. I’ve spent my career as a creative and own a marketing firm, 21 years old, in the heart of Doylestown. While I love my day job, I also love to be creative with my hands, get dirty, paint, cut things out, make textures […]
Pat Proniewski Creating fine art landscapes and florals in oil Perhaps I’m a landscape or floral painter. Whatever the case, it’s the light and the drama it creates which is the real subject of my work, and has fascinated me since childhood. Painting affords me the opportunity to study and interpret light and its ability to create shadow, model form, punctuate textures, define […]
Paula Focazio Unique Ceramics & Henna Artwork Paula Focazio is a Bucks County artist best known for her colorful ceramics and henna body art. Her current body of work fuses her two favorite mediums into what she calls “hennapottery”. She lives in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania with her husband, 3 children, and a menagerie of pets. Her goal is to spread joy through […]
Videos Peter Chiovarou Director, Zlock Performing Arts Center Peter Chiovarou is Director of the Zlock Performing Arts Center and Community Programming & College Events at Bucks County Community College, is a member of its Alumni Association, and previously served as President on the Board of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. With a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree from Temple University’s […]
Reed Mitchell Photography Growing up in Bucks County, PA, my interest in photography began as a child in Doylestown. Capturing images of the world around me, I discovered there were ways to be creative and playful with photography, rather than to just use the medium as a method of documentation. Now a passion more than a mere interest, I am determined to create […]
Renee Pelletier Egan Oil Painter Renee Pelletier Egan is an award winning artist and a founding member of the Artists of Yardley ,as well as a member of A&C , The New Hope Art League, The Arts Council of Princeton, and Artsbridge. Renee has recently retired from the New Jersey public school system where she taught art to Middle School and High School […]
Works Robbin Farr Poet, Writer & Bookbinder Former high school literature teacher, creative writing instructor, Robbin Farr is now a founder and co-editor of River Heron Review, an online poetry journal. Writer, poet, photographer of blighted buildings, and sometimes bookbinder, Robbin lives in Doylestown, PA where she is actively involved in a community of poets and is on the Board of the Arts and […]
Robert Hansen Abstract Artist After 35 years in two left- brain careers, I began intuitive abstract painting in 2005. My art is about the medium itself, experimenting with the many ways to apply acrylic paint—brushing, pouring, drawing, dripping, texturizing and layering. I do not plan a painting before I begin; my work starts with a color pallet and evolves. Accident is important in […]
Rodney Miller Bio As a Fine Art Photographer/Digital Abstract Artist my interest is not what the camera sees but rather what I what to see through the lens. The camera and the computer are tools I use to create my images. I approach a landscape, a nature shot, an architectural shot thinking how to see and show this differently. My abstract images stem […]
Russell Risko Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Fine Artist Russell Risko is a seasoned Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Bucks County Artist. During his 40-year career as a visual communicator, Russ achieved leadership roles as Art Director, Creative Director and Ad Agency President. His work has appeared in countless regional, national and e-zine publications and website propertie Today, Russ enters the next chapter of exploration […]
Sam Levine Photographer Bio I am a photographer residing in Bucks County and, while I grew up in a large city, I feel more at home here in Bucks. With many years of experience in the art of photography, I have always been drawn to the spontaneous aspects of the craft, often capturing images without seeing the final result until the editing process. […]
Sandra Eliot Paintings, Sculpture, mixed media Drawing and painting has always been a major part of my life. This creative process is a direct response to the observed as well as an expression of poetic vision (which allows interpretation or abstraction of things seen). Working in a series is most effective, as it focuses me on certain imagery or a concept or medium […]
Sandy Askey-Adams, PSA, MPS “Impressions of Nature” Sandy holds Signature Membership in the Pastel Society of America, as well as the Maryland Pastel Society. Her work has also been published in art magazines and art books. Art has been her passion though out her entire life. “I love to take walks with nature. Through my art, you are invited along on those walks to […]
Santford Overton Photography Bio My interest in the biological sciences and ultimately in photography was spawned during my tenure at both East Carolina University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University where I received my M.S. and Ph.D., respectively. While at East Carolina I met Professor Charles Bland who had a profound influence on my career. His provocative yet practical approach to teaching […]
Shanthi Manickam Fine Artist Bio:Being outdoors, feeling the wind, smelling the flowers, passing by the woods, watching the movement of sunlight as it hits all of these sights and capturing it on the canvas is precious to me. My subjects are usually natural landscapes, trees, flowers, and people. My style is representational. Using acrylics and oils as my medium, I strive to bring […]
Sharon Wensel Painter Statement:The Healing Power of Nature:Nature has an intrinsic ability to heal and restore the human spirit. Through itscolors, patterns, rhythms and smells the natural world offers moments ofstillness, reflection, peace and renewal. With my work I seek to capture thisconnection between humanity and nature, using art as a medium to evoke thesense of peace and solitude we all are searching […]
Shary Koenig Fine Artist I am an artist. I was born an artist. I move through my days as an artist. It is my gift. It is what I am naturally no matter what my education, or experience growing up in my family, or the chapters and episodes of my adult life. It is all I am. My paintings nags have their source […]
Sheila Fernekes Contemporary Art Jewelry “The ancient art of bead weaving is spiritual and invigorating. One by one, each bead is interconnected, spanning time and space. The beads sing, and I listen to their harmonies. Rhythms pulse. The pulse becomes a heartbeat and the beads spring to life. Together, we push boundaries, explore new horizons and dance.” Sheila Fernekes Sheila Fernekes creates contemporary […]
Susan Klinger Artist The first time I worked in pastel, I was intrigued by the direct application of pigment to the surface. Nothing between my hand and the pastel. I enjoy the challenge of manipulating color and value to create the illusion of reality on the two-dimensional surface. Light plays an important role in my work, and I love to depict reflections, whether on […]
Susan Roberts My name is Susan Roberts. I live in beautiful Bucks County Pennsylvania, an area rich with art and history. I paint what inspires and challenges me. I am often inspired by the many places I have visited and photographed. I am also inspired by places and things that my friends and family find dear. I work with pastel and oil for […]
Terry Page Fine Artist I like to hike in the woods and in the mountains. When hiking in new and foreign places, even with a map, there is always the chance of getting lost. There is the confusion of trying to figure out where I had gone wrong, and how to get back on the right trail again. Painting is much like that. […]
On the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people around the world celebrate Giving Tuesday, a day to donate to the non-profit organizations that support the causes and issues that are important to you. On December 3, we will turn to you for your support by asking you to make a donation to the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County. In turn, we promise […]
Videos The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center Non-profit Organization The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theater Education Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was founded to raise funds to secure, purchase and restore historic Highland Farm, the Doylestown residence of Oscar Hammerstein II and his family for 20 years. Our ultimate vision is to build a museum to honor Oscar’s legacy open to the public, with […]
Vincent Hawley Fine Artist Having grown up in an artistic family, Vincent Wil Hawley has consistently been surrounded by art. Continually encouraged to pursue his passion, Vincent received a BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in 2006. He then went on to study and apprentice in Florence, Italy. Working with master artisans throughout his career, his sculpture, wearable […]
William “Bill” Martin FINE ART, PLEIN AIR, ILLUSTRATION and REPORTAGE William Martin is an artist, designer, and creative technologist. He holds a BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute, and has studied with the David Passalacqua School of Drawing and Illustration and the Dalvero Academy. Professionally Mr. Martin has held lead roles in creative and technical disciplines. He has worked as a Creative Director, an Illustrator, […]
