Archive for June, 2011
An Artist A Day: Maria Hensley
The majority of Maria’s artwork is strongly based in realism. She is drawn to the uniqueness of her subjects and pulled in by the individual characteristics that makes them extraordinary. It is those distinctive qualities that bring her portraits to life and the details that capture the essence of her subjects. Maria is currently in [...]
An Artist A Day: Ted Woods
Ted is a graduate from Savannah College of Art & Design. He works as a comic book artist and has self-published his own book: “The Book of Love” which premiered in the fall of 2010, with a second printing due this summer as well as a second issue due out later this fall. He appears [...]
An Artist A Day: Kathy Krupa
Kathy Krupa is a professional portrait artist specializing in animals. She has spent the last several years painting the portraits of hundreds of pet companions. She has worked with many people from various hunting organizations in Michigan, where she has painted some of the best hunting dogs in the state. Kathy is beginning a new [...]
An Artist A Day: Jane McFeely
Jane Mcfeely is a life long resident of Grosse Pointe and a very happy artist. Her subjects are inspired by the textures, colors and emotions gathered while traveling near and far from her easel. Using only palette – painting knives and generous amounts of oil paints, her work attempts to capture joyful slices of life. [...]
An Artist A Day: Kelly O’Hara
A local Detroit painter, Kelly is focused on creating “Superflat” portraits. A young and energetic artist, her attitude and passion are clearly visible in her paintings. Her fun and loving spirit is reflected in the playful and bold use of color in her portraits. Inspired by the fashion focused girls of Harajuku combined with her [...]
An Artist A Day: Nancy Nishihira
Nancy Nishihira is a multimedia artist and musician. Her work has been exhibited at the Detroit Artist’s Market, the Oakland University Art Gallery and the Museum of New Art. Her work can also be found in numerous private collections. She draws inspiration from her strange life as a Japanese-American, as well as rocking out and [...]
An Artist A Day: Linda Allen
A Big Thank You to Linda for joining us! Linda is on the exhibition committee and a board member of the Grosse Pointe Art Center (GPAC). She has been a member with the organization for 16 years. She has a Bachelor Degree from Wayne State University in Interior Design. She was also the fine art [...]
An Artist A Day: Ann Baxter
With a life-long appreciation for and experience in art and architecture, Ann Baxter is able to combine them both in her designs for original glass art. Her background in drawing and painting, as well as other art skills has given her the ability to integrate many different elements into the fabrication of her glass designs. [...]
An Artist A Day: Julie Strabel
Julie has a Bachelor of Science in Design from the University of Michigan Architecture and Design School as well as a Masters from Wayne State University. She is a gifted and talented art teacher who taught in the Detroit Public School system for 25 years. She also taught advanced studies at WSU. Julie now teaches [...]
An Artist A Day: Roselyn Rhodes
Educated at the University of Michigan and Center for Creative Studies, Rose has a BFA in Graphic Design and Fine Arts. She worked as a Graphic Designer, and then as Art Director. Rose turned to teaching art, doing art fairs and fine art commissions after having children. She continues her education through her participation with [...]