Joan Hart is a painter who seek to capture the aliveness of the natural world through her strong use of color whatever the subject: landscape, abstract, animal or human portraiture. Her work has appeared in juried shows and in galleries in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Severna Park, Easton, Chestertown, Oxford, Rockville, and Frederick.
John Aquilino is a prolific artist whose career started in Manhattan and developed across the mid-Atlantic region. His preferred media are oil and gouache, but he also uses photography, drawing, and collage to create urban landscapes. His work often combines realistic and minimalist elements.
Juliet Drake Hossain spent the first part of her creative life in the performing arts, working in music, theatre and film. She is endlessly inspired by her vibrant children, her travels and her theatrical background, and frequently focuses on the contemplation of self through the bridging of art and science.
After a lifetime career as an architect based in Arizona, the Colorado Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and Texas Hill Country, Kevin Bain now practices abstract art, embracing the beauty surrounding him. His interest in abstract works, as well as impressionism, present him with the long-awaited opportunity to move away from a more restrictive architectural practice.
Leanne Fink creates representational art that is joyful, uplifting and imbued with unerring luminosity. She weaves the threads of beauty and healing into paintings that connect us with the natural world.
Lisa Sheirer works in a variety of media. Pixels, clay, ink, paint, wood, and sound are among her materials. Native flora, fauna, and mycoflora of the Catoctin Mountains have been the basis for recent series. Lisa’s creative efforts aim to educate people about the importance of sustaining wild places.
Lori Niland Rounds is an award-winning painter, printmaker and photographer who resides in Frederick, Maryland. Her favorite medium is encaustic, a beeswax-based paint first used by the ancient Greeks over 2,500 years ago. Her work is held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Encaustic Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Margaret Huddy is a painter and writer, having illustrated and authored the book “State Flowers” and many articles for art magazines. Her work is in private and public collections nationally and abroad. Whenever she travels, she carries a small backpack with a travel size watercolor kit to record the landscape wherever she goes.
Lynne Apfelroth is an up-and-coming photographer influenced by the juxtaposition of colors in nature.
Mixed media artist Michelle Davis Petelinz is irresistibly drawn to incorporate symbols, patterns, textures and colors of African and Native American cultures which are her heritage. She visually explores the cultural significance of decoration and symbology, or how color plays across various surfaces and textures with a goal of interpreting these visual elements to resonate with the viewer as objects at once unusual and familiar, evoking ancestral and contemporary design, speaking across cultures to the deep well of the universal.
Michelle Ramos is an emerging abstract artist whose works captivate viewers with their unfiltered emotional intensity. Her process is a pure exploration of texture and color, a tactile and visceral journey that unfolds spontaneously on the canvas.
Nicole Abuhamada is a Maryland-based interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection of visual art, poetry, and advocacy. Nicole’s artistic practice frequently engages feminist and surrealist themes.
Ryan Morris captures the quiet grandeur of nature through landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. His images are a meditation on position, light, and time – drawn from moments of stillness and presence.
Shaoping Zeng, born in 1961, is a distinguished artist and a passionate educator with over 45 years of experience. He is known for his sketching and oil painting, with a particular focus on landscapes that capture the essence of nature’s beauty. In 2014, founded the Changsha HongJing Art School, dedicating himself to nurturing the next generation of artists.
Theodore “Ted” Luck is a native of Washington, D.C. After a long and outstanding career in education, he began to devote more time to his primary passion, creating art. He is a very active member of the Frederick community.
Zhyldyz Asangali entered the world of art in the 1990s, following a distinguished career in psychiatry. Her paintings are infused with a sense of optimism and emotional warmth—a reflection of her background in mental healthcare. Zhyldyz’s experience as a psychiatrist continues to shape her artistic vision, enabling her to create works that uplift the spirit and radiate positive energy.
In the mid-70s, Douglas Zaruba shared studio space at the Essex Street Studios in Buffalo along with other young artists, including Duayne Hatchett, Robert Longo, and Cindy Sherman. Following his career as a jewelry designer and master goldsmith, he now focuses solely on his fine art and meditation in a secluded location in West Virginia.
Ratha Soumphontphakdy primarily works with oils; the vibrant colors and texture of oil paints bring every detail of her paintings to life. She has a passion for painting memories of her travels- capturing exotic sceneries, luscious sunsets, flowers and portraits. Born in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a nation rich in art and history, Ratha strives to share the culture and scenery of her homeland.
Thom Lowther’s interest began very early in his parents Paint & Glass store and progressed with numerous high school design and art classes. While serving in Germany with the U.S. Army, he made numerous sketches and painted plein air with wash & ink. Following a 30-year career in architecture wherein he had the opportunity to travel extensively, Lowther now paints inspired by the cultures, architecture and arts of these destinations.
Ron has been a photographer since 1985. He graduated from the Judging Certification Program created by the Maryland Photography Alliance. His artwork is collected regionally, nationally, and abroad. His style has evolved from traditional photography to abstract impressionism.
