Artist Spotlight with Chip Freund

Peggy Van Arnam has been making jewelry since she found herself with a skirt with which she had “nothing to wear.”  During her career as a university administrator, she searched for unusual beads and stones as she traveled and made jewelry for herself and her family.  In retirement she began taking classes, selling her pieces and approaching jewelry making as a business. Thus Uniquely Yours! was born. In 2002 Peggy co-founded a still thriving cooperative gallery in Upstate New York and remained a member until moving to Cary in 2016.Uniquely Yours! specializes in sterling, glass and gemstone jewelry.  Using these materials, Peggy creates one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets and earrings.  She is perhaps best known for her sterling chains and her work with Venetian glass. Many pieces of jewelry have a story behind them; some are custom designed.  And making pieces longer or shorter to suit the customer is a common occurrence. After all, making it uniquely yours is what it's all about! (source: carygalleryofartists.org)Peggy's work can be found at Cary Gallery of Artists in lovely downtown Cary, NC and at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia, New York.Peggy's Artist Recommendations      Cary Gallery of Artists (a collection of 25 Triangle Area artists)      Cocoon Gallery, Apex NC Support the show

Theresa is an intuitive abstract artist, creating vibrant art for memorable spaces. She specializes in mixed media, using acrylics, spray paint, ink, adhesives, and paper. Her work refuses to be contained and often extends beyond the edges of the canvas.Theresa's process has her working on multiple pieces simultaneously, flowing from one canvas to the next with big athletic strokes.  She often incorporates fluid art techniques and decoupage for layered effects.  Preferring to work on a large scale, Theresa enjoys developing customized art for specific spaces and audiences.Theresa believes color and shapes can inspire and energize and her goal is to make happy art that will make a space come to life and radiate positive energy.    Born in Sweden and emigrated to the US, where she is now a naturalized US citizen. (Source: adapted from artbytheresaraines.com)Theresa's work can be found online and in several commercial buildings in the Triangle.Meet the Artist Reception           September 29, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm           Alliance Health Building          5200 Paramount Pkwy           Morrisville, NC 27560Website:  www.artbytheresaraines.comIG: @artbytheresarainesFB: @ArtByTheresaRainesTW: @theresaraines LkIn: @theresarainesTheresa's Artist Recommendations   Eduardo Kobra - www.eduardokobra.com    Marc Chagall - www.marcchagall.net    Fine Arts League of Cary - www.fineartsleagueofcary.org Support the show

Sarah Cawn's mission is to design and create beautiful, unique, and functional glass objects.Initially using Tiffany stained glass techniques, Sarah has evolved into creating original fused glass works of art. Her innovative use of color, shapes and whimsical designs never fail to engage the viewer. She is fascinated by the captivating power of light's interaction with glass, showing the beauty of the color spectrum. This quality has inspired her to explore many aspects of the glass medium and transform ordinary functional objects into unique innovative art treasures.Sarah's beautiful art objects incorporate unique colors and create a dance of light that delights viewers and collectors nationwide. (Source:  sarahsglassart.com)Sarah's work can be found online and at Bel Air Art Center, Rocky Mount, NCWebsite:  sarahsglassart.comIG: @sarahs_glassartFB: @Sarahs-Glass-ArtSarah's Artist RecommendationsGlass Artists    Nathan Sandberg - nathansandberg.com    Ian Chadwick - ianchadwickglassart.co.ukPainters    Rocky Alexander - roxannalexanderartworks.com    Nicole White Kennedy - nicolestudio.com    Diana Coidan - dianacoidan.com             Diana was a guest on the Artist Spotlight listen to our conversation here. Support the show

Autumn Cobeland is a painter, muralist, triathlete, and Raleigh native. She holds a degree in Fine Arts and studied art in Florence, Italy. Her prints and paintings can be seen in galleries, shops, and private collections both nationally and internationally. Autumn has created a series of paintings devoted to the Triangle Greenway System, and she donates a percentage of the proceeds from print sales to the support of local greenways.  Her studio is located in Artspace in downtown Raleigh. As an artist, Autumn's medium is paint. There is a term in the Japanese language “wabi sabi”  it means (roughly) a celebration and appreciation for human-made objects that have imperfections.  In our digital, computerized world, it is possible to create images to near perfection, clean lines, bright colors, and clear edges.  Autumn is a painter, so the idea of spending hours in front of a computer to design her art is not nearly as appealing as playing with the color mixtures and placing brush to paper or canvas and developing some “wabi sabi” results. (Source: autumncobelandpaintings.com)You can find Autumn's work City Market Artist Collective in Raleigh, NC and online.web:  autumncobelandpaintings.comIG: @GreenwayArtistYear of the Trail - greattrailsnc.comDon't miss the Year of the Trail Meet the Artists Event                                   North Carolina Museum of Art                                 Museum Park Welcome Center                                  June 3, 2023  11:00a-1:00p                                  2110 Blue Ridge Road                                  Raleigh, NC 27607Autumn's Artist Recommendations:Check out the art in the NC MA Museum ParkEl Anatsui -  elanatsui.artDenise Hughes - denisehughes.com Support the show

Susan Hensel's new innovative artwork, which blends commercial embroidery processes with sculptural concerns, is gaining attention and awards. Her knowledge of materials makes it possible for her to create small to large-scale hard-edge sculpture from soft fabrics that paradoxically keep their crisp form with minimal armatures. Her knowledge of the physics of color allows her to create shape-shifting displays employing the special reflective characteristics of embroidery thread with the goal to create opportunities to experience awe, rest and renewal in daily life.Susan Hensel received her BFA from University of Michigan with a double major in painting and sculpture and a concentration in ceramics. She has a history, to date, of more than 300 exhibitions, 35 of them solo, twenty + garnering awards. In the coming two years, Susan has solo and 2-person and group exhibitions scheduled in Ellicot, MD; Bloomington, MN ; Hopkins, MN; Duluth, MN and the Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett, Indiana. In recent years Hensel has been awarded multiple grants and residencies through the Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, Art to Change the World and Ragdale Foundation.(source: susanhenselprojects.com)Susan's art work can be found at her gallery,  Susan Hensel Gallery,  Minneapolis, MN and online:Web: susanhenselprojects.com FB: @SusanHenselProjectsIG: @susan_hensel_multimedia_artistTW: @hensel_susanYT: @susanhensel1Susan's Artist Recommendations:   Wangechi Mutu - Saatchi Gallery       New Museum Exhibition - “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined”     Agnes Martin - MoMa      Guggenheim  Support the show

Diana Hrabosky is a self-taught artist who is most grateful to those gifted individuals who elected to share their knowledge and talents by writing books on colored pencil, acrylic, and abstract technique and related subjects. She was inspired by an artist whose work she at an art show in Chantilly, VA but couldn't identify the medium. When Diana learned it was colored pencil, she wanted to try it for herself.  She has no formal training and didn't even doodle or draw much as a child.  (Source: adapted from diana-hrabosky.pixels.com)Diana's work can be found on her website and  Cary Gallery of Artists, Cary, and the Cotton Company, Wake Forest, NC .Website:  diana-hrabosky.pixels.comDiana's artist recommendations:    Sergio Aranda - www.sergioaranda.shop                                        www.youtube.com/c/SergioArandaART    John Beckley - www.johnbeckley.com/en/                                      www.youtube.com/@JohnBeckleyArt Support the show

Kyle Wilson is a photographer from Selma NC. He is originally from southern Maryland where he became fascinated by Rural America. Kyle uses a technique called High Dynamic Range photography (HDR). It is an evolving form of art that enables the photographer to capture and display the full range of light that can be realized by the human eye. To Kyle art is a representation of the world we experience and all forms of photography fall within this sphere. He achieves his signature look by taking multiple exposures of the same scene and then blending the exposures to create the final photograph. His subjects feature chiefly, Rural Americana and all "lost" places.  Kyle presents his work on dye sublimated metal prints that give them incredible depth, clarity and luminescence. (Source: adapted from - leftbehind.zenfolio.com)Kyle's work can be find at art fairs through the Eastern US and online. Website: leftbehind.zenfolio.comIG: @leftbehindphotographyFB: @Left.Behind.photographyKyle's Artist Recommendations:Trey Radcliff - www.treyratcliff.com(3D light box HDR artist we could not recall the name of during recording)Scott Matyjaszek -  www.artephax.com  Support the show

Growing up in Catskill, NY, Jim was constantly drawing. This led to being the art editor of his high school yearbook, majoring in Fine Arts at SUNY Plattsburgh, and obtaining a BS in Art Education from Florida International University of Miami in December 1979. Jim dreamed of being an art instructor and artist, however, that was put on a 35 year hold! Jim went to work for IBM in September 1979 in Boca Raton, FL. Later he transferred to Raleigh, NC in 1999. He retired from IBM as a Vice President in September 2014 and worked at Lenovo through January 2015. Now retired, Jim pursues his life-long dream of being an artist. His oil  paintings include primarily landscapes, city scenes, and local Raleigh landmarks. He has also taught art (K - 5th grade and adult classes) part-time at Champion Learning Academy in Morrisville, N.C from October 2017 through June 2019Jim is an associate member of the American Impressionist Society, the Oil Painters of America, the Pastel Society of America, an Elected Associate Member of the American Artists Professional League, a member of the Pastel Society of Southern California, and a member of the Pastel Society of North Carolina.Jim's Artist Statement:  My foundation is built from my early college years and most recently the instruction I have received in numerous workshops, most notably the workshops with my teacher, mentor, and friend Albert Handell.  I am on a journey, a road to discovery of the artist that I am and will become. I paint what I want to paint - what excites me, what motivates me, and what challenges me. I find myself seeking beauty in whatever subject is presented to me. Art is for keeps and I hope my paintings will spark an emotion or a memory with the viewer. (source: adapted from jimhallenbeckfineart.com)You can find Jim's work on his website, on social media, and the fine art galleries listed below.Web: jimhallenbeckfineart.comFB: @jimhallenbeckfineart IG: @jimhallenbeckjrJim's Galleries and Studio Space    Artspace - Raleigh, NC    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery - Beaufort, NC.  Jim's Artist Recommendations:   Albert Handell - www.alberthandellstudio.com   Nicole Kennedy - www.nicolestudio.com   J.J. Jiang - www.jjjiang.com                           (catch my conversation with JJ in Artist Spotlight  S2/E19)   Derek Penix - www.derekpenix.com Support the show

Maureen's story as an artist started with her dad who was a commercial and fine artist. At an early age her father discovered that he had a talent for art (it runs in the family). He decided to pursue art as his career even though his family felt that this was a terrible mistake.In addition to taking art classes, Maureen spent countless hours learning from father about art. He began with perspective and seeing beyond what your mind tells you. He taught her about light and color. He was a master of light. And as part of her training, he handed her the three primary colors (cyan, magenta, and yellow) and said this is all you get. This taught her how to create the full spectrum of color. Along with color, he instilled in Maureen the love of art. Most of all he taught her perseverance. You need a lot of dedication in the journey to become an artist. It's a wonderful voyage.   (Source: adapted from - mscullinfineart.com)You can find Maureen's work on her website and on social media.Web:  www.mscullinfineart.comFB: @maureen.scullin.14IG: @maureenscullinfineartTW: @portraits_bymsLI: @maureenscullinfineartMusero: @mscullinfineartMaureen's Recommendations:Book :    Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive    By: Betty Edwards Artists:    John Singer Sargent - www.johnsingersargent.org   Richard Schmid - www.richardschmid.com   Tina Garrett - tinagarrett.com Support the show

Boots Quimby considers everything she has done in life a creative endeavor.  From teaching high school and college to raising children and designing experiments during her doctoral work and as a cell biologist, Boots explored her creativity. In 2016 she picked up a paintbrush and decided it was time to paint, something Boots had wanted to do since childhood.  The artist inside finally had the courage to express herself.  She self-taught and considers every painting an experiment, working and reworking it until she gets to were she wants to go. This has taught Boots perseverance, patience and self-forgiveness.  She is inspired by life in rural North Carolina and the outdoor spaces she visits in the world.Boot's Artist Recommendations:Georgia O'Keeffe - okeeffemuseum.orgVincent van Gogh - vangoghmuseum.nlSarah Graham - downagravelroad.com      Instagram: @downagravelroadAndrew Wilson - Boot Quimby's art can be found here:Boot's Website: theartistbb2.comYou can find some of Boot's work at the Smelt Gallery, Pittsboro, NCYou can also find Boot's on social media.Instagram: @bootsquimbyFacebook: @bootsquimby Support the show

Ann works in oil, encaustic (hot beeswax) and collage. Her work in oil focuses principally on landscapes, architecture, and still life. Growing up in rural Virginia she spent much of her free time outdoors and learned to know and love the natural world; this sense of place has stayed with her throughout her life and informs her work.  In landscapes she seeks to express the essence of places she has known and loved or places that she has visited and felt emotionally drawn to.Much of her work in encaustic also refers to landscapes of memory or imagination as she tries to convey some sense of the mystery that resides in the natural world. The fluidity of the hot wax makes this work freer and less controlled than her work in oil. Some of her work in encaustic is nonrepresentational, leaving the viewer free to attach his or her own meaning or emotional response to a piece. (Source: Cary Gallery of Artists)Make sure to catch Ann's exhibition, "Sea & Sky", at the Cary Gallery of Artists Feb 24, 2023 - Mar 28, 2023.           Cary Gallery of Artists           200 S. Academy Street           Cary, NC 27511           919-462-2035Ann's Artist Recommendations:           Paris Alexander - Sculptor            Diana Coidan - Pastel Artist           Sonia Kane - Oil Painter           Leslie Pruneau - Multidisciplinary Artist           Nancy Meadows Taylor- Watercolor Artist Support the show

Natacha's practice uses experiences, seeing, touch, smell, for ideas she creates. This practice helps her be intuitive while constructing an object. Natasha creates in the space of her studio, but the memory of the actual experience and her psychological response are incorporated into the work. There are ideas that use other experiences such as books, movies, music, foods (smell and taste can convey a state of being), and textiles (touch is very important and can convey an idea or feeling). Natasha's experiences as a Latina woman concerning social justice as well as the experience of others in society are important to her. References to being female, human, sister, wife, mother, healer, scientist, and multicultural, all influence her art objects. (source: adapted from natachasochat.com)Natacha's Artist RecommendationsJerry Uelsmann - www.uelsmann.netJoseph Cornell - americanart.si.eduCatherine Kernan - catherinekernan.comMichael Mazur - michaelmazur.netRobert Townsend - www.retownsendstudio.comKehinde Wiley - kehindewiley.comJohn Singer Sargent - www.johnsingersargent.orgAnders Zorn - www.wikiart.orgJoaquín Sorolla - www.nationalgallery.org.ukPierre Bonnard - www.tate.org.ukSculptors:Louise Bourgeois - www.moma.orgLee Bontecou - www.moma.orgYou can find Natacha's work on her websites natachasochat.comnatacha.netIG:  @natachasochat Support the show

Studio artist and instructor Jean Cheely has been working with fused glass techniques since 2001. She uses many approaches to transform “super cooled” liquid into art pieces. Jean is an award-winning artist who exhibits in juried glass competitions in the U.S and abroad. She has pursued her passion by studying under nationally known artists at numerous glass studios, including:  The Corning Museum of Glass Studio, Arrowmont School of Arts, Pittsburgh Glass and The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. Currently she is an instructor at the NCSU Craft Center.Jean's work can be found on her website and  Cary Gallery of Artists, Cary, and the Tacoma Museum of Glass Museum Store,  Tacoma, WA.Website:  www.jeancheely.comJean's artist recommendations:    Lino Tagliapietra  - www.linotagliapietra.com    Mary Ann Scherr - gregg.arts.ncsu.edu/exhibitions/all-is-possible/    Louis Comfort Tiffany - www.tiffany.com     Support the show

David Blevins is a nature photographer, author, and ecologist. He combines a sense of wonder with an artistic eye to create images that tell stories about the meaning and significance of the natural world. He received a Ph.D. in forest ecology from the University of British Columbia, as well as M.S. and B.S. degrees in forest science from North Carolina State University. His fourth book, "North Carolina's Barrier Islands," reveals the natural character of barrier islands, the forces that shape them, and the sense of wonder they inspire. His third book, "Wild North Carolina," is a visual journey to the best remaining natural communities across the state. David co-authored his first two books on Boundary Bay while completing his Ph.D (source: blevinsphoto.com)David's talk sponsored by the Fine Arts League of Cary    David Blevins Nature Photographer             January 25, 2023 -  7 – 8:30pm             Cary Arts Center             101 Dry Avenue             Cary, NC 27511             (919) 469-4069David's website: www.blevinsphoto.comFacebook: @davidblevinsphotographyInstagram: @david_blevinsDavid's Artist Recommendations:    Joe McNally - acclaimed photographer    Frans Lanting - acclaimed nature photographer    Caspar David Friedrich - landscape painter, 19th century German Romantic movement Support the show

Jim Aul is a pottery based in Vancouver WA. He draws inspiration for his functional pottery from his travels, the natural world, and music. Presently, Jim is a part-time craftsman with plans to devote more time to his craft once he retires.  You can find Jim's work on Instagram and at local craft fairs in the Vancouver area.IG: @jimaulpottery  Jim's artist  recommendations:   Babette Harvey    Kim Murton    Hugh MacTavish   Support the show

Although it can sound a bit trite when someone says they have a real passion for something, Dan really does have a burning desire to capture on a canvas the things in our lives that make us feel more ALIVE.  Art has a way of making us slow down long enough to see and even experience something beautiful or poignant or precious about life.  He literally can't wait to put paint (and a bit of his soul) on the canvas and for the next creative idea to materialize!Dan was attracted to art from an early age, inspired by the dramatic and colorful drawings in the comic books I collected (he especially loved The Flash and Batman). As a kid, Dan mowed yards so that he could buy my next comic book. That led him to drawing and painting. Dan started college as an art major and then moved into business and marketing.  Fortunately for him, after a successful business career (largely in the health and fitness industry), Dan found his way back to doing what he love…creating art! (Source: adapted from dancampbellart.com)Dan's Artist Recommendations  Edgar Degas - www.edgar-degas.org  Claude Monet - www.claudemonetgallery.org  Vincent van Gogh - www.vangoghmuseum.nl  Jacob Dhein - www.jacobdhein.com  Henry Asencio - asenciostudio.com  Curt Butler - cbutler.faso.comYou can find Dan's work on his website dancampbellart.comFB: @dancampbellartIG:  @dancampbellart99 Support the show

Bayou Gray is intrigued by the human form. The slump of a shoulder, the refraction of light in an iris. The subtle shifts that tell a tale far more than words ever could. The breadth of Bayou's work tries to capture the intimate meaning of those moments and pour it back upon you. In short, Bayou wants the viewer to feel the piece, and not just see it. To that end, his tools of choice all have some meaning. Beginning with panels primed with tempura, as a link to those before. Since life moments are varied, precious, shimmering, and easy to tear, Bayou paints on metal leaf with a palette  based heavily in warm tones and transparent color, the luminosity of which gives skin tones the showcase that they deserve.  (Source: adapted from www.bayougray.com)Bayou's work can be found on his website and the .Website: www.bayougray.comIG: @bayougrayBayou's artist  recommendations:  Karen Offutt - karenoffutt.com  Stephanie Rew - www.stephanierew.co.uk  Alpay Efe - www.alpayefe.com Support the show

Born in Winston-Salem, NC, Jane D. Steelman worked toward a degree in Art at Appalachian State University. She studied under Bill Dunlap in drawing and painting as well as Clyde Owen in Ceramics. She is certified in art education for K-12 and taught high school Advanced Digital Photography and AP Art History. She now teaches private art lessons in her home studio. Dr. Steelman works in various media including pastels, charcoal, acrylic, oils, alcohol inks and stained glass. She enjoys the vibrant colors found in alcohol inks and stained glass and the blending qualities of pastel and oils. Her work varies from photorealistic charcoals and pastels to abstract landscapes in acrylics and alcohol inks. Dr. Steelman's work can be found in a myriad of public and private art collections and has been seen in numerous exhibitions; local, state and international. (source: steelmanstudios.com)Jane's work can be found on her website and the 123 Gallery in Wilson, NC.Website:  www.steelmanstudios.comJane's artist  recommendations:  Pastel Artists    Lana Ballot,  water and waves - www.lanaballot.com    Emma Colbert, animals - www.emmacolbertart.com    Lyn Diefenbach, flowers - www.ldief.com    Stephie Clark, flowers - www.stephieclark.net  Oil & Cold Wax Artist    Linda Banfalvi  - www.lindabanfalvi.net Oil Artist    Judith Dickinson  - www.judithdickinson.com Support the show

A Signature Member of  Pastel Society of America, and Signature Member of Pastel Society of North Carolina, award-winning pastelist, Diana Coidan, has been an accomplished and experienced full-time professional artist for over thirty years.  Although she works in many mediums, working in soft pastels is her most expressive, offering her the rich color, variety, and immediacy to paint her award-winning pastels.  A Business College graduate, Diana retired from an administrative position to pursue her love for art.  Self-taught and after many painting/pastel workshops with well-known instructors, she discovered her own pathway to expression in pastels and developed her own signature style with strikingly realistic results.  Diana's paintings focus on movement with various sky/cloud formations, rhythm of the sea in its many forms, and marine life, all evident of her unconscious attraction to blue.   (source: dianacoidan.com) Diana's work can be found on her website and at Bev's Fine Art, Raleigh,  Cary Gallery of Artists, Cary, and Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in Beaufort, NC.Website:  www.dianacoidan.comDiana's artist & resource recommendations:    Sally Strand - sallystrand.com    Bob Rankin - www.bobrankin.com    Diana's Beginning Pastels workshop January 2023 @ Bev's Fine Art Support the show

An oil and watercolor painter, art workshop instructor, architectural illustrator,  life time ardent reader, and writer of the occasion when painting is not sufficient to express his feeling and thoughts...JJ's childhood was spent in China during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-1976).  During that era of madness, drawing, writing and reading poetry kept him safe and sane, and shielded him from the chaotic world outside.  Drawing and painting have become inseparable parts of JJ's life.  They came to him naturally (and early) and have helped shape his view of the world and himself to a large degree.JJ was trained as an architect and architectural historian with professional degrees from both the US and China.  He practiced architecture as well as taught architectural design and history.. As a fine artist, JJ draws his inspiration from both his eastern and western cultural roots, as well as his inquisitive mind and inner poetry.  He excels in drawing, watercolor and oil painting, while exploring subjects such as: still life, landscape/cityscape, portrait and figure, Chinese calligraphy and brush painting. His work has been widely exhibited, and collected and has won numerous awards.  It has been featured in publications such as Watercolor Artist Magazine, SPLASH 21, The Art of Watercolour magazine, and Southwest Art Magazine.   (source: www.jjjiang.com)You can JJ's work on his website and follow him on Facebook & Instagram. To see his work in person please visit the Village Art Circle in lovely downtown Cary, NC.    Website:  www.jjjiang.com    Facebook: @jj.jiang.35   Instagram: @jj.jiang.artJJ's artist & resource recommendations:   Andrew Wyeth  - andrewwyeth.com   JJ's Blog Post - "Girl in a Red Scarf" Support the show

Angel Ingrietta is a self-taught artist from North Carolina. Her passion for art started many years ago as a very quiet little girl. Every piece starts out with an outline of a hat and the word Mama, which you may never see. Angel is inspired by her loss, her life, her heart and soul. She hopes that her art inspires others, that have been through so much pain and feel they have nothing, to push yourself to get up and do, what you were born to do. You can find Angel's work online at the links below and at the Five 3 Gallery in Raleigh, NCweb: Saatchi ArtIG: @angel_ingriettaAngel's Artist Recommendations:Carolina Gruner Ophelia Staton (Ophelia was a guest on ASP back in season 1, check it out!) Support the show

Understanding the “why” behind her work has been an important part of Angela's creative process. Being sensitive in nature, she has learned to recognize how even subtle harmonies in color, shapes, visual textures etc. can affect herself and viewers. She believes what we choose to look at/surround ourself with affects our thoughts, mind and heart. You can check out Angela's work on her website and follow her on Facebook & Instagram. To see her work in person please visit the Cary Gallery of Artists in lovely downtown Cary, NC.    Website:  www.angelath.com    Facebook: @Angela.tommaso.hellman.fineart   Instagram: @AngelatommasohellmanAngela's artist & resource recommendations:   Daniel J. Keys - www.danieljkeys.com    Support the show

Artist Teri Pohlmeier is a mostly self taught jewelry designer based out of Fuquay Varina, NC. She always loved pretty rocks and sparkly things, but it wasn't until she was an adult that she discovered the world of jewelry making. She started out doing simple stringing and after experimenting with several styles settled into wire weaving. Shortly thereafter, she discovered bead embroidery, which she quickly realized she loved just as much as wire. To see Ter's work check out her website and follow her on Facebook & Instagram. To see her work in person please visit the Cary Gallery of Artists in lovely downtown Cary, NC, or stop by the Durham Craft Market on Saturdays between April and December in Durham, NC    Website:  www.etsy.com/shop/CinnabarDesigns     Facebook: @CinnabarDesign   Instagram: @CinnabarDesignsTeri's artist & resource recommendations:Bead Embroidery Artists    Sherry Serafini  - sherryserafiniart.com   Jamie Cloud Eakin - www.studiojamie.com   Heidi Kummli - www.heidikummlidesigns.comWire Wrap Artists   Lisa Barth - www.etsy.com/shop/LisaBarthJewelry   Sarah Thompson - www.sarah-n-dippity.com   Nicole Hanna - www.nicolehannajewelry.com   Oxana Crafts - oxanacrafts.com   Valeriy Vorobev - wire-wrap-tutorials.com Support the show

When it comes to her art Jnet has always had the desire to create something of beauty made from her hands. Her love of clay focuses on two main properties: the contrasts of transforming a soft malleable material into a rock hard object that retains the appearance of softness, and the ability to create unpredictable colors and designs on pottery and sculptures with fire. She strives to create sculpturally functional hand-built and wheel thrown forms inspired by joyful colors and nature. Her artwork does not attempt to address any issues facing us, but is a simple exploration of the expressive qualities of color and the sculptural qualities of a leaf, especially Hostas. To her, every piece she creates is a way to add an element of beauty and joy to someone's day-to-day life.To see Jnet's work check out her website and follow her on Facebook & Instagram. To see Jnet's art in person please visit the Cary Gallery of Artists in lovely downtown Cary, NC, NCAM Gift Shop in Raleigh, NC, and the Creative Exchange in Rolesville, NC.    Website: www.potsbyjnet.com    Facebook: @Pots-by-Jnet   Instagram: @Pots-by-JnetJnet's artist & resource recommendations:   Bob Rankin - www.bobrankin.com   Ben Owen - benowenpottery.com Support the show

The natural world is Lynne's source of greatest inspiration. Beginning in early childhood, her family camped and hiked around the US, visiting all 50 states. She comes from several generations of scientists, serious gardeners and avid birders, activities she has expanded on in her own life and which contribute to her love and interest in the environment and growing things. Typically, she works from her own photographs which she crops and edits prior to painting. Occasionally, she'll work from flowers and vegetables from her garden. Lynne has drawn and painted all her life. She spent most of her early years in Cleveland, OH and began her formal art study as a teenager at the Cleveland Institute of Art. She went on to major in art at the University of California, Berkeley where she received a BA. Interested in combining her 2D art with her sewing and knitting hobbies, she continued her applied art education at Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, receiving an A.A.S. in Textile and Surface Design in 1988. After several years creating textile designs for the fashion industry, Lynne indulged her interest in science and women's health and attended NYU's School of Nursing, earning a B.S. in Nursing in 1992. She moved to Chicago and spent the next decade working as a delivery room nurse. During the following years when her children were small, she resumed taking classes in painting, drawing and printmaking whenever she could. Once her 3 children were all in school, she returned to painting full time.  Lynne and Chip have known each other for many years having attended elementary through high school together.  Having drifted apart over the years, social media reconnected these two creative souls for this unique episode of the Artist Spotlight.You can check out Lynne's work on her website  (www.lynnemillerjones.com) and follow her on Facebook & Instagram.     Website: www.lynnemillerjones.com    Facebook: Lynne Miller Jones Artist   Instagram: @lynnemillerjones__artistLynne's artist recommendations:   Carl Krabill (Lynne's jr. high school art teacher)   Malcolm Brown (Lynne's high school art teacher)   Richard Diebenkornn   Alyssa Monks   Cayce Zavaglia Support the show

Patricia Buchanan was born in Kenton, Ohio. She works predominantly in the medium of beading jewelry and her work is characterized by attention to detail and the use of fine sterling silver or 14kt gold filled findings, genuine gemstones and Swarovski crystals in the completion of her pieces. Patricia  is primarily self-taught artist.To see Pat's work check out her website and follow her on Facebook & Instagram. To see pat's art in person please visit the Cary Gallery of Artists in lovely downtown Cary, NC.    Website:  www.braceletstoo.com    Facebook: @bracelets2   Instagram:  @gemini617_1Pat's artist & resource recommendations:   Stephanie Gough - Beads by Stephanie   Victoria Bates   Kelly Jones - YouTube Support the show

Here in this bonus episode we turn the tables on our host, Chip Freund, to hear from him on his exciting new project, Blue Glacier Then & Now: A Personal Photographic Story of Climate Change Spanning 40 Years. Guest Host: Will Freund                           IG: @fourthphotographyBlue Glacier Then & Now Project SummaryWhat:    A photographic project comparing the Blue Glacier as it was in 1982 with its current state in the summer of 2022.Who:     Photographic Artist, Chip Freund, and two of his adult childrenWhen:   Summer, 2022Where: Olympic National Park, Forks, WA 98331Why:    The summer I spent working alongside the Blue Glacier left an indelible mark on my heart, mind, and soul. I have longed to return to that special place before it is changed forever, and the fortieth anniversary of my time on the mountain provides the perfect opportunity.Over the past forty years the Olympic National Park has lost 34% of its glacial mass. At the current rate, the last glacier could be completely gone by 2050. Source: National Park ServiceSupport the project on GoFundMe:  gofundme.com/f/blue-glacier-then-now-photography-projectCheck Chip's work out on his website, chipfreundphot.com and at these fine galleries:   Cary Gallery of Artists - Cary, NC   Dare Arts Gallery - Manteo, NCChip's Social Handles:   IG: @chipfreundphoto   FB: @chipfreundphotoChip's Artist Recommendations:   Carl Krabill (Chip's Jr. High art teacher)   Jaimon Caceres (former guest on Artist Spotlight, S1E1)   Thomas Heaton   Cole Thompson Support the show

Paintings that celebrate the every-day wonders of life mark the work that artist Beth Barger is known for. Through her contemporary impressionist style, she strives to give others a reason to contemplate the beauty found in the way the landscape changes as the sun moves across the sky, the warm shadows that embrace a familiar landmark, or the sparkle of whiskers on a much-loved family pet.  Beth's paintings are infused with light and color creating a rich haven for her viewers to recall and honor their own treasured memories.After earning her Fine Arts Degree from East Carolina University in Graphic Design, Beth began her career in advertising and design. Beth's art calling was interrupted during the last 16 years of her career while she applied her subjective problem-solving skills to human resource challenges for an international corporation. In going full circle, she is returning to the fine arts to pursue her painting passion.To see Beth's work check out her website and follow her on Facebook & Instagram. To see Beth's art in person please visit these fine galleries:   Carolina Creations -  New Bern, NC    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery - Beaufort, NC    Website: www.bbargerart.com    Facebook: @bbargerart   Instagram: @bbargerartBeth's artist recommendations:   Joaquín Sorolla  ("Mending the Sails")   John Singer Sargent   Daniel F. Gerhartz   Nicole White Kennedy   Jean Grunewald    Support the show

As young as five, Alana drew.  She loved to draw horses and Abe Lincoln and Santa Claus and anyone who offered to sit.  At age nine, she took second place in a national art contest sponsored by Kellogg.Graduating with a degree in mathematics, Alana spent her professional career as a Capital Project Manager directing and managing the design, construction, and renovation of buildings for Harvard University and the University of Texas.  When time permitted Alana would relax doing pastel portraits and pen and ink sketches.  In 2007, taking a much-needed vacation, she joined a group of plein air artists who were in Amalfi, Italy.  The trip was a turning point.  It awakened her love of art and a desire to focus full time on painting.  So, in 2008 she retired and began her second career as a professional artist.I met Alana at the opening of the Fine Art's League of Cary Annual Juried Show, where her work, "Reaching for Safe Harbor" took first place!  As we share a love of sailing, I knew I would enjoy speaking with her about her work and artistic journey.Alana's artist recommendations:   Anders Zorn   Joaquin Sorolla    Ivan Aivazovsky   Richard Schmid Support the show

Mark Flowers is a career artist who lives his life creating art, teaching what he knows, and serving his community well. He and his artist/wife, Kristy Higby live in a hand-made log cabin just north of Asheville, NC in the community of Alexander. They also have a large studio on the property named Mountain Tea Studios.I met Mark recently at the Fine Art's League of Cary Annual Juried Show, where is work, "Man from Cameroon" took second place.  It was great to have a chance to sit down with Mark (virtually) following the show opening to learn a bit more about his artistic journey. To see Mark's work follow him on Instagram @MarkFlowers and at the following galleries:    Penland Gallery - Penland School of Craft    If Art Gallery, Columbia SC    Pink Dog Creative in Asheville's River Arts DistrictMark's artist recommendations:   Jasper Johns   Robert Rauschenberg    Support the show

Lois Blasberg makes art because it makes her happy. She loves color: dramatic, exaggerated, subtle, ephemeral, reflected - all of it, in all its forms. Lois wants to share the beauty she encounters and the joy she feels in creating each piece with the viewer.Lois graduated from NCSU School of Design with a degree in Visual Design. After graduation, she spent seventeen years as an art director and designer for the internet and high-tech fields. Her design work was fueled the constant challenge of how to create beautiful functional materials with an ever-changing and growing technology landscape.Lois' website:  loisblasberg.com   IG: @loisblasbergfineart   FB: @loisblasbergfineartLois' artist recommendations:   Ryan Fox - www.rfoxphoto.com  and Ryan was my  guest on S1 E9 of Artist Spotlight   Elke Memmler - www.elke-memmler.de Support the show

For Thomas McKeon, glass art has been his passion for almost 30 years.  When Tom first discovered glass, he worked exclusively in the stained glass world not only producing numerous pieces for sale through local art shows, but also teaching in the field when he was living in New Jersey. A full size reproduction of a Frank Lloyd Wright window for his own home sat at the very top of his bucket list for many years and, when completed, was considered the highlight of his works. But it left him still wanting more.After moving to North Carolina, he turned his attention to glass fusing and has set about studying and perfecting a variety of techniques, determined to learn as much as he could about all the intricacies of how glass behaves in a kiln.Tom's website:  www.encoreglassart.comFB: @EncoreGlassArtTom's artist recommendations:   Dale Chihuly (blown glass)   Frank Lloyd Wright (leaded / stained glass)   Tim Carey (Painterly Portrait fused and stained glass)    Support the show

Meditative. Dreamy. Mesmerizing. These are some of the words that collectors use to describe Deborah Younglao's abstract paintings. Inspired by her love of nature, cryptic patterns and forms in her paintings wait to be discovered. They invite you into a tranquil space where you are free to leave reality for a while and lose yourself in the stories you find in them.Although her formal education was in Science (she holds an MS in Marine Biology from McGill University), Deborah's creative side led her to realize that her fascination with nature was aesthetic rather than strictly scientific.As an artist, Deborah is mostly self-taught. She has worked in several media, most recently in the fiber arts of wet felting and silk painting. An accomplished silk painter for many years - she achieved Master Silk Painter status from Silk Painters International.  She has transitioned from a representational artist into an intuitive abstract expressionist, preferring to paint from the heart. Her paints of choice are fluid acrylics, and she loves watching colors, shapes and lines come to life on her canvas. The scientist in her is forever experimenting with new techniques and materials… fearlessly answering the question, “What would happen if…?”In addition to her native Caribbean island of Trinidad, Deborah has lived in Barbados, Ireland, Canada and 4 states in the US, including her current home of Cary, North Carolina. Her work can be found in private collections across the US and Caribbean.Deborah's work can be seen on her website www.deborahyounglao.com  and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in charming downtown Cary, NC.Facebook: @deborah.younglaoIG: @deborahyounglao.artDeb's artist recommendations:Georgia O'KeeffeHelen FrankenthalerFranz KlineMelissa Dion Murphy (aka MelyD)Rinske Douna    Support the show

Lindsey is  a practicing artist located in Cary, North Carolina. The media she choose to create with are acrylic paints, watercolors, and graphite.​Her main subjects are figurative works depicting crowd scenes, historic architecture, and pet portraits. Lindsey is a self-described "crazy cat lady" at heart and share her love of animals with many who wish to demonstrate that love with a painting to preserve a moment. In 2014, Lindsey began her painting journey driven by a love of the architecture of the South and particularly the many abandoned and re-purposed homes in the rural farmland surrounding her new hometown of Cary, North Carolina. Around that same time.Lindsey's website:  www.lindseychestersart.com Lindsey's Artist Recommendations:           Susan Hecht - www.susanbhecht.com           Linda Star -  artbylindastarr.com           Lyudmila Tomova - www.tomovafineart.com Support the show

Ginnie started Blue Frog Designs in 1995, working out of her home studio in Cary, North Carolina and enjoying the flexibility to be at home with my kids.  She designs and creates colorful, whimsical trinket boxes, bowls and other vessels, ornaments, and jewelry, as well as other functional and decorative art out of polymer clay.Using the millefiori or cane making technique, Ginnie layers the colored clay to create designs or images that run lengthwise through a tube of clay so that when sliced, each slice is a duplicate of the design.  The cane designs and other interesting techniques are used in her polymer creations  which are fired in a standard oven to harden the clay.  Ginnie often adds beads, feathers, wire or found objects for variety.Ginnie website: Blue Frog Designs - www.bluefrogclay.comGinnie on FB: www.facebook.com/ginnieparrishGinnie's work is available at Cary Gallery of Artists,  Cary, NCGinnie's artist recommendations:   Jayne Dwyer - Paper Moon Jewelry    Jon Anderson -  jonstuartanderson.com  and YouTube Channel Support the show

Growing up along the western seacoast of Ireland, the beauty of Annie's surroundings was impressed upon her from a young age. After living in England for a couple of years, Annie moved to the United States in the early 90s and settled in Raleigh, North Carolina. From painting on occasion, Annie made the transition to painting seriously in 2017.  She is primarily self-taught, and continues to explore the creative process by taking workshops and connecting with other artists. Annie has studied under well-known local painters Eric McRay, Nicole White Kennedy, Jean Grunewald and Heather Sink and has taken many online workshops with regional and nationally acclaimed artists. Annie's Website:  www.anniekinney.comAnnie's IG: @anniekinney_artYou can see Annie's work at the following fine galleries:    311 Gallery,  Raleigh, NC     Gallery 5,  Raleigh, NC    Mattie King Davis Art Gallery, Beaufort, NCAnnie's suggested artists:     Eric Rhoads - ericrhoads.com     Kyle Ma - www.kylemafineart.com Support the show

Matt's various styles of art range from introspective and nostalgic to the curios and quirky, much like the many phases of life. His realist acrylic pieces carve light and shadow out of blank canvas, drawing the viewer back to quiet times and simple existences. Matt's more whimsical black and white line creations bend and skew reality to create a contemporary, yet timeless feel, often with a pop of color for excitement.  He calls this collection work "SKEWZme" art due to their ability to elbow their way into the mind's eye. The "Some Beach" collection usually depicts a wry seagull causing a local spectacle - as seagulls often do.Matt's work can be seen on his website   and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in charming downtown Cary, NC as well as the 311 Gallery and For Your Convenience Gallery in Raleigh.IG: @matthirsheimerMatt's artist recommendations:   Michael Chamberlain, painter        Support the show

Kathy King is an award-winning jewelry artist, beading instructor and author of Bead Quilled Jewelry: New Beadwork Designs with Square Stitch. In 2008, Kathy developed an innovative bead weaving technique called “Bead Quilling” in which the holes of the glass beads and thread are exposed, allowing the thread color to become an integral part of the final design. Another signature component of Kathy's jewelry is the “Beaded Bead” in which she creates intricate beads by weaving hundreds of smaller glass beads together. Kathy's innovative techniques have landed her sculptural designs on the cover of Bead & Button Magazine and in articles featured in Beadwork, Niche and Giftware News magazines.Kathy's work is strongly influenced by her engineering background. Her bead quilling technique allows her to weave together sturdy structures, which she can further embellish and build on. For color inspiration and shape combinations, Kathy enjoys looking to historical architecture and cultural patterns from around the world. Bead color and texture combinations inform Kathy's artistic direction and inspire new pieces.Kathy's work can bee seen on her website www.kathykingjewelry.com and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in charming downtown Cary, NC and ArtSpace in downtown Raleigh.IG: @kathykingjewelryFacebook: www.facebook.com/kathykingjewelryKathy's artist recommendation:    Betsy Youngquist, mixed media & beadwork   Nancy Josephson, mixed media & beadwork   Jan Huling, Beadist Support the show

Season 2 of the Artiest Spotlight podcast opens with a discussion with Caitlin Cary a fiber artist creating what she calls "Needleprints".  Needleprints representations of subjects created by piecing and sewing together scraps of fabric.Caitlin is an artist, singer, songwriter, violinist, dog mom & Skillet spouse living in Raleigh, North Carolina.In recent years Caitlin turned toward the visual art, and in July of '15 began a six-month residency at Artspace, a downtown Raleigh studio collective and arts education organization, where she spend five years as a resident artist. In March of 2021, Caitlin and her screen print artist husband, Skillet, signed a lease on a small gallery/studio space in the historic Oakwood neighborhood of Raleigh, named The Pocket.  The gallery displays her needleprints and Skillet's screen prints, along with a carefully curated selection of works by some of the area's finest artists and makers.  the gallery is located at 222 N. Bloodworth , and please check out the gallery's website www.thepocketraleigh.com.Caitlin's website: www.caitlincary.comCaitlin's Music can be found on Spotify and Apple MusicCaitlin's Artist Recommendations:   Megan Sullivan   Pete Sack - watercolor and oil painter Support the show

After graduating from college with a bachelor degree in fine art Marcia worked on the corporate side of the art world until she  moved to North Carolina. Thanks to the move Marcia was given the chance to be an artist full time and since then she has never looked back. Marcia is deeply involved in the art community in Raleigh. She is a member of the NCMMAG, VAE and helps out with the Wake Forest Arts as well.  Marcia's work has been featured in galleries in Virginia, Ohio and across North Carolina. She loves teaching and helping people learn about encaustic art.You can find Marcia's work on her website,  mjsworks.com, and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in charming downtown Cary, NC. Marcia's Suggested Artist:  Micah Mullen Support the show

Ryan  rediscovered watercolor in 2011 after a 12 absence from painting. Since then his work has been accepted in numerous national juried exhibitions and won awards in competitions such as: The American Watercolor Society Annual International Exhibition, Missouri Watercolor Society, Georgia Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition, Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, and many more.Ryan's paintings have been featured in Splash 15, 16, 19 and 20 hardcover books (published by F&W Media).  Ryan's work has also been featured in both Watercolor Artist Magazine and Art of Watercolour Magazine.Ryan is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society as well as many state and regional societies: Georgia (GWS), Illinois (IWS), Missouri (MOWS), North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) Pennsylvania (PWS), and the Watercolor Society of North Carolina (WSNC).Ryan's work can bee seen on his website www.rfoxphoto.com and in person at several galleries across the state.  You can also find Ryan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rfox9 Ryan's artist recommendation:  John Salminen Support the show

Sara Roberts creates  vibrant works of art from collected items:  photographs, books, glass, shells, natural materials, and clay are incorporated into works of art. Each piece inspires a  bit of nostalgia as the viewer is drawn to familiar images or touches found objects that were once lost or discarded, only to become treasured again. Sara's work can bee seen on her website sararobertsstudio.wixsite.com and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in charming downtown Cary, NC as well as the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre in Wake Forest, NC.Sara's artist recommendation:  Jane Filer Support the show

Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Dona is an artist and advocate for the inclusion of all people of all abilities in the arts. A ceramic artist, she loves sharing the art of local artists with the community. She is a graduate of UNC Greensboro with a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Masters of Public Affairs.Dona's work can bee seen on her website www.donamcneillart.com and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in charming downtown Cary, NC.Dona's artist recommendation: Lana Wilson, Ceramic Artist Support the show

Ophelia Staton, a mixed media artist living in Creedmoor, NC.  Currently she focuses mainly on abstract acrylic painting.Ophelia Staton, in her own words.This freedom of creating is like no other I have ever experienced, and my gift is to inspire others.I paint to express myself.  Each mark, scribble or stroke of my brush is a conversation between me, my materials and the substrate.  I show up and begin working with no preconceived notions or ideas of the end result.  I see the process of painting as a journey and I am intrigued by the unknown of where each mark or brush stroke will take me.I absolutely love working in layers.  I invite the viewer to come closer and notice that there is more beneath the surface. My goal is to create a work of art that will engage the viewer and foster a dialogue, and that the viewer will be inspired to find his or her own connection with my work.Ophelia on Social Media:IG: @opheliastatonFB:  https://www.facebook.com/Opheliasart1Ophelia's recommended Artist:  Lisa Creed - https://www.lisacreedartist.com/ Support the show

Jane was born in North Carolina and received a BA in Visual Arts Applications from NC State and a K-12 Visual Arts Teacher Certification from East Carolina University in 2005. She has exhibited her art throughout The Triangle, including at 311 Gallery, VAE, and Durham Art Guild. Jane's work can be viewed on her website and at her public studio, #217 at Artspace in Raleigh, NC. Jane was recently featured on CW22. You can learn more about her work on her website,  janecheek.com.Check out these artists recommended by Jane.   Janet Echelman - www.echelman.com   Rachel Hayes - www.rachelbhayes.com Support the show

Most of what Tom does is turned on a lathe at some point.  There are sometimes other tools involved, but the lathe is the key piece.  Every piece is handmade, so each piece is individual. Tom believes that everything he makes should be useful.  Each bowl he makes should to be able to hold things.  Tom prides himself on crafting durable and functional pieces, that are also aesthetically pleasing to the eye and the hand.  Tom's work can bee seen on her website www.havenhillstudios.com and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in beautiful downtown Cary, NC.Tom recommends folks check out "The Guy" when it comes to artistic woodturning, that being David Ellsworth, at  ellsworthstudios.com . Tom also recommends checking out all of the fabulous work being done by the country's finest woodturners at the American Association of Woodturners website, www.woodturner.org  Support the show

Heather is  an abstract artist who creates paintings that are intended to heal people's spiritual and emotional wounds. Her spiritual gift is to intuit emotion and mood-based messages that come through communion with God. These messages often appear on the canvas as colors, symbols, and shapes. Each painting she creates is intended for a specific person, whether she gets to know them through the commission process or she creates a painting that will eventually find them serendipitously. Over the course of her lifetime, Heather Eck has answered the calling to nurture and instills joy in those around her. As a clairsentient, one with the psychic gift and ability to intuit information through clear feeling, she is drawn to connect with people, helping them heal, feel joy, and to live in their truth, all of which brings much of the same to Heather since acknowledging her purpose-driven role of artist. Learn more about Heather and here art at www.heathereck.com.The artists Heather suggested we all check out:    Julia Badow - www.juliabadow.com    IG: @juliabadow        Marianne Nielsen - www.mariannehnielsen.com    IG: @marianne.h.nielsen.art    Lisa Ridgers - www.lisaridgers.com   IG: @lisaridgers_artist Support the show

Sally is a recently retired teacher, having taught foreign languages for 34 years.  She also taught Art the last 3 years. Sally came to art somewhat late in life. But, as she looked back, she realized creative endeavors have been part of her life since her teenage years. From designing and sewing her own clothes, to cross-stitch, quilting, and scrapbooking, Sally has been creating much of her life.  Sally works in several different media but is most fascinated by Scratchboard and Felting.  Scratchboard was a more recent discovery, and her amazement at what can be created on an inked board with tools and inks never ends.  Sally scratchboard work often features animals, because you can make them as life-like as you want, and you can play with the values of light and dark to create a very dramatic piece.Sally's work can bee seen on her website www.havenhillstudios.com and in person at the Cary Gallery of Artists, in beautiful downtown Cary, NC.Sally's recommend artists are:The International Scratchboard SocietyGinger  GehresLinda Heath ClarkLori Dunn Support the show

Jaimon Caceres is an accomplished colored pencil artist based in Raleigh, NC.  He grew up on a small family farm in western North Carolina.  His artistic career began as a ballet dancer.  Following an unfortunate injury Jaimon hung up his dance shoes and returned to his first love, drawing.Jaimon is  inspired by beauty, finding  it in a variety of subjects from ballet to historic cities and nature. Any subject can translate visually with colored pencils, and he loves challenging himself with each new series to push the boundaries of what is possible with this medium.Currently he live in downtown Raleigh, NC, with his husband and two dogs. You can see his work in person at his studio in Artspace (studio 214). Learn more about Jaimon Caceres on his website: jaimoncaceres.com and check out his recommended artist, Alice Sheridan at her website:  alicesheridan.com Support the show