Gallery Artists

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Jason Abbott – Art has always played a major role in my life.  It wasn’t until recently that I decided to share my art. I am a self-taught artist.  I have spent my life experimenting, learning, and building my technique. My desire is to create art that evokes an emotion in the observer. Media: Oil

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Joyce Badanes – Joyce Badanes a quilter whose work is intuitive. She draws on what she has learned from quilting friends and well-know artists. Art work with fabric is paramount in her life. She is continually learning and loving the process. Media: Fiber

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Renate Bumgarner – Bumgarner, an award-winning European-born artist, studied and worked during her early years in Germany. A widow at 29, she then studied art in Frankfurt and later in Wurzburg and the Institute of Art. While working for the US Military in Germany she was an instructor at the Education Center in Schweinfurt. Currently, she works primarily in oil, watercolor and pastel. She has received many awards at shows and exhibitions over the years. Bumgarner continues to display her work in Europe, where she continues to have a presence. You can find her work locally displayed in galleries and gift shops in Fredricksburg, Gloucester, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Mathews and Yorktown, Virginia. The Village Art Gallery and Arts on Main both show her work. Renate also teaches oil painting classes at Arts on Main, bringing over 30 years of experience as a painter & teacher to help you create your own masterpiece! Media: Oil, Watercolor, Pastel, Repousse

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Jacquie Colligan – Jacquie’s masterful use of precious metal clay results in unique, original jewelry pieces in a variety of metals often detailed with 14 K gold and eye-catching stones. Her often sculptural necklaces have a modernist flair. Media: Jewelry, Abstract Art, Mixed Media

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Carolyn Thompson Dudley – During my years as an Art Therapist, I helped others express their stories and emotions through their own artwork. My role was as a facilitator and, when needed, interpreter. This relationship was enhanced by my initial background as a studio artist. Now things are somewhat different. Currently my artwork  comes from my perception of landscape and the people around me. Media: Oil

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Kay Krapfl -Krapfl (pronounced kra-full) was born in Dallas, Texas. As a child, she showed a strong interest in art and loved to experiment with different forms and media.  Her present work is comprised of the knowledge she has gained along with lessons learned from that early experimentation. Kay has had the pleasure of studying with Stephanie Pace of the New York Museum of Modern Art, George McNeil of Pratt Institute, Ann Cushing Gantz of Dallas, John Gordon of the Des Moines Art Institute, and has attended classes at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Kay is a member of the Portrait Society of America and a founding member of the Williamsburg Portrait Guild. Media: Acrylic

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Melanie Chambers Hartman -Melanie Chambers Hartman lives in Yorktown, Virginia where she paints landscapes en plein air and in her studio. She creates small paintings on location as a way of taking notes. These studies are a reminder of the lighting, colors and values seen at a particular date and time and they become valuable reference tools for creating larger paintings. She paints the tidal marshes and wetlands of coastal Virginia, rural farms near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the varied terrain and blue skies near Bisbee, Arizona and scenes from inspiring travels abroad. Media: Oil

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Olivia Hartman – From Williamsburg, VA, Olivia Hartman has been making jewelry since 2005. All Grace Llewellyn jewelry is handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces made of the finest quality semi-precious stones, pearls and sterling silver. Custom designs quoted upon request . Media: Jewelry

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John Latell – Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University as a sculpture student, Latell’s work with metal is a blend of variable nature, creative impulse and effort. Metal, as a structural material, is a full three dimensional pallet for sculpture. He worked Pittsburgh for more than ten years, building large scale sculpture in steel mills, public spaces and galleries. Since then I have owned and operated a metal arts studio for more than a decade in rural Virginia. The work he does is reflected in the patterns of the land and humanities efforts to harness them. Media: Metal

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Joann Sybil Lawson – I like painting flowers, fruits and vegetables and making a painting that someone might enjoy.  I try to do work that I can respect myself for, and, hopefully, be respected for. Through guidance and excellent instruction, I have come to realize that a good painting is not necessarily the result of great talent or technique, but of patience and perseverance. She has exhibited several times in Hampton, VA, at the Charles H. Taylor Art Center, the International Miniature Art Show, Seaside Art Gallery in Nags Head, NC, and participated in the Daffodil Festival Poster Competition in Gloucester. Media: Acrylic

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Harriet McGee – Harriet McGee says “Inspiration is everywhere and it ends up as an expression of what I experience.” She currently lives in the Tidewater area and travels extensively. Her works reflect her interest in different cultures, their art, and folklore. She has worked in multiple mediums: water colors, papier-mache, acrylics, and polymer clay. Currently she creates designs using a repoussé technique using lightweight metal. The design is made by pushing the metal from the back, giving it depth. Color or texture is then added to the front. One of her works hangs in the permanent collection of The Hurn Museum of Contemporary Folk Art. Media: Mixed

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Rose Nygaard – Rose enjoys figurative, still life, and abstract painting and printing. She also experiments with collage as another way of expressing ideas and emotions. She works in different mediums; working boldly with color and shape. The design of the work relies on the color, shape and weight of pigment and how it effects the visual and visceral reaction of the artist. An Award-winning acrylic painter, Rose teaches an ongoing series of acrylic classes. Media: Acrylic

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Karen Podd – Each piece of pottery is handcrafted by Karen and Robert Podd. The pieces represent functional pottery, decorative tiles, sculptural wall peices, drawer pulls, bird houses and Chesapeake Bay Wildlife themed pottery. Media: Ceramics

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Stacey Posner – I love the feel of clay, the creativity of it, the ability to reporduce the natural beauty that surrounds us, particularly in Virginia. I like to focus on nature; beautiful plants, birds, animals that I can incorporate into pottery with carving, painting or texture. I also like to make pottery that is strong and functional. It’s meant to be used and enjoyed everyday. Media: Ceramics

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Juli Schuszler – Tidewater native, Juli Schuszler, an established artist with work in both private and corporate collections, is known for her vibrant masterpieces showcasing the beauty of nature. She creates in a variety of mediums including oils and pastels. Her work has been displayed in both regional and national exhibitions. Since her debut in the fine art world, Schuszler’s artwork has been featured in over thirty-five galleries.  Schuszler exhibits her work in regional art centers and galleries. Media: Oil

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Victoria Watson – Victoria Watson is native to and currently resides in Newport News, Virginia.  Her early artistic interests were in the realistic portrayal of horses, which set the foundation for understanding the structural anatomy of other animals.  She immersed and dedicated herself in art related studies through the years and explored aspects of impressionism, surrealism and representational realism. Victoria’s primary interest is rendering detailed portraits of people and animals, investigating the subtle nuances of character that personify each one. In the past 10 years, most of her work comes from commissioned portraits. Victoria’s preferred media are graphite, Prisma color pencils, mixed media and oils. Media: Multi Media

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Rebecca West – A painter, sculptor, felt artist and whimsical furniture painter, Rebecca resides in Gloucester, VA Media: Multi Media