Archive for June, 2011
An Artist A Day: Jay Knipstein
Jay received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wayne State University. He attended the Graduate School of Medical and Biological Illustration at the University of Michigan. He worked as a medical illustrator for Henry Ford for twenty-seven years and now works as a freelance scientific illustrator. He is also a member of the Grosse Pointe [...]
An Artist A Day: Ann Tignanelli
Ann Tignanelli graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1979. She has worked as an art teacher in a variety of areas such as Westlake, Ca., Fort Lauderdale, Fl., and here in Grosse Pointe at Our Lady Star of the Sea. She is an acrylic painter focusing her attentions on flower motifs.
An Artist A Day: Mary Tassone
Mary lives in Royal Oak, Michigan, with her husband, two dogs, and lots of art! She works at Ewe-nique Knits in Royal oak where she teaches classes as well as teaching watercolor classes here at Rainy Day. She has been creating art since she discovered art classes in high school. She received a B.A. in [...]
An Artist A Day: Amber Guffey
Amber Guffey is a painter and illustrator from Taylor. She is a versatile artist that works in many styles from comic illustration to abstract painting. She has exhibited in local Michigan galleries and shows. Amber has also donated her time and artwork for non-profit art and other events. She maintains an active art presence online [...]
An Artist A Day: Jackie Rybinski
Jackie Rybinski is a local artist from Grosse Pointe Farms she also spends much of her summers in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She is well versed in a variety of media such as watercolor, gouache, oil, ink, pencil, pastel, ceramics, sculpture – outdoors & indoors – still life, portraits, animals and landscapes. Jackie is a [...]
An Artist A Day: Sue Dalian
Sue is a local artist creating anything from mittens and pillows sashes to beautiful watercolor paintings. After fifteen years of legal office work she decided to follow her heart and pursue a career in art. She attended WSU and has studied under a variety of artists such as August Gloss and Raymond Kopak. Sue has [...]
An Artist A Day: Zachary McInchak
Growing up in the suburban city of Lincoln Park, Mi, Zachary spent much of his childhood recreating the art of superhero comic books and mythological fantasies, whose creative storytelling captured his imagination and inspired him to pursue art as a career. Through in-depth study and ongoing self-exploration Zachary’s work has evolved to embrace natural elements, [...]
An Artist A Day: Lisa Amori
Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from College of Creative Studies. She had a feature article in Automobile Magazine in recognition as a female auto illustrator. She has also been featured in the Detroit Free Press Homestyle Section for her structural illustrations. Her most notable commission was an illustration of the Packard Automobile [...]
An Artist A Day: Christine Wardwell
Christine Wardwell paints outside for many reasons, but the most important of those reasons is that nature is truly the best teacher. Working outside stimulates the senses and enables her to create stronger paintings. Painting Plein Air teaches her to be aware of composition, light, values and how the changing light changes color depending on [...]
An Artist A Day: Tamm Whitty
From a lifetime of doodling, Tamm Lehew Whitty has created a variety of work filled with whimsical integrity. Originally from Pennsylvania and trained as a classical singer, Tamm has allowed her eclectic interests and musical surroundings to inspire her unique designs. Recently, Tamm’s art has appeared in a series of solo shows, Evolutions of a [...]