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Isabel Kidd is a British American born and raised in Lynchburg, VA. I’m a self-taught multimedia artist/photographer and finally started up my small business a couple of years ago-Isabel Kidd Art. Though I love creating with anything I can get my hands on, recently I’ve been enjoying making drip-pour paintings, abstract paintings, dioramas, and resin/clay/wire jewelry.
Read MoreSuzanne V Paddock was born and raised in suburban New York. She received a BS in Visual Arts from the State University in New Paltz, NY. She was involved in the arts community in Woodstock and Kingston before moving in 2012 to Central Virginia. Since then, Paddock has been an active member of the burgeoning arts community in the town of Bedford and is also on the exhibition committee at Bower Center for the Arts. Paddock has exhibited in Virginia and New York in group, solo, judged, and juried exhibitions over the years. Currently she works out of her residential studio offering tours by appointment.
Read MoreMelissa Rudge was born and raised in Madison Heights, VA. She graduated from Radford University with a degree in Art Education. After serving for two years as an Art Educator in Peace Corps Ghana, Melissa moved to Orlando, FL. Today you can find her teaching art to elementary school students and enjoying the Florida sunshine.
Read MoreMary Kumar holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Biblical Exposition and Sacred Music. Art was one of her greatest childhood preoccupations. Mary lost her desire to create art after high school; however, ironically, she continued to attract and befriend artists throughout her college and postgraduate years. In some sense, she lived vicariously through these vibrant artists with whom she shared community.
Read MoreNew’ish to the Central Virginia region, I reside just outside Lynchburg with my husband, and our dog Abe. I create paintings in a surrealistic style, using surprising objects, unexpected juxtapositions, and symbolism to tell a story.
Read MoreVictoria Towns, Graduated from Mary Baldwin College (now University) in 2013 with a studio art major in painting and extended media. She is currently working at Riverviews Artspace with the Emerging Artists and with the Art to the People project. When she’s not helping artists or creating her own stuff you can find her with Rogue Productions or with her family.
Read MoreJulie Pierre is a self-taught, abstract artist using acrylic paints and alcohol inks. She’s originally from Kansas, but currently resides in Lynchburg, VA. She loves to create and is most drawn to fluid art and her personal fluid style represents “release”: release of control and the acceptance of things that cannot be changed.
Read MoreArtist T.ove' A.lstad P.hipps has been doodling and writing poetry since childhood, but only over the past 16 years has she become more serious about producing pieces that are thought provoking, inspiring positive vibes to those who enjoy her art.
Read MoreNugent Kos has been painting for over 20 years. She has exhibited her work in galleries and alternative spaces in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and France.
Read MoreArnulfo, aka "Arnold", is a native of Santa Paula, California. Arnold enjoys working with different mediums, including graphite, Pen and Ink, Watercolor, Oil, Airbrush, etc.
Read MoreI love to feature the subject matter of women and beauty I find to be within the very form and nature. I feel like my work is always self-exploratory as well as searching for inspiration and personal connections around me.
Read MoreYasmin Edwards was born in New York and raised in Lynchburg, VA. She attended Central Virginia Community College.
Read MoreI am a visual artist with an educational background in Fine Arts, specifically Painting and Printmaking, however over the last few years my interest has moved to Digital Media.
Read MoreJennifer is an artist, wife, and mother living in Central Virginia.
Read MoreRobert Pennix, born in Lynchburg, Va., started drawing at a very young age, began photography in college, and has had a successful career as a Culinary Professional.
Read MoreGeral Butler is pursuing her passion for painting full time since retiring from a 31 year career as an art teacher in Lynchburg, VA, Rowland Heights, California and in Rustburg, VA.
Read MoreLauren 16 year old is a self taught artist from the Lynchburg area. Drawing for as long as she can remember, art has a very special place in her heart. “It relaxes my mind from all the demands and stress of life,” she says.
Read MoreSelf-taught, I have been working more in watercolor and pastels in the past few years... My work is usually inspired by natural world, as that is where I find joy, solace and fascination. My work is often more folkloric than otherwise. Rusticity and simplicity are probably the best descriptors of any of my work, from my ceramics to water color to fiber.
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