Rinaldo Skalamera was born in Croatia. As a young artist, he began to draw and paint the picturesque surroundings of his homeland. He later moved to the United States with his family and continued to draw inspiration from the old towns and fishing boats he remembers from Croatia. In 1975, Rinaldo entered a contest and…
Loreen Oren has a fascination with patterns, unintentionally created by random forces of nature. The pattern emerges from shadows and light reflections of winter trees on snowy ski slopes, a mirror-like effect caused by water-filled rice patties, or the rhythm of the tidal dance, carving ripples into the sand. The repetition of lines creates a…
Always an artist at heart, Deborah Wagner spent the majority of her professional career as a psychologist, first in research and then in clinical practice. She is known for the authorship of her book entitled “The Fifth Decade”, a pioneering work combining the physiological with the psychological challenges women face in their 40s and 50s.…
Robert Schneider, landscape painter embodying the rich tradition of the Hudson River School, uses a traditional style acknowledging the influence of painters of the past including George Inness, Thomas Cole, and Fredrick Church. He was recognized by the Fenimore Museum of Art with a one man show in January 2016. The influences on of the…
Elissa Gore is a landscape painter who paints from both observation and memory. In her work, Elissa strives to find a feeling of the universal in the natural landscape. Sunset walks and frequent studies painted at Cooper Lake inspires many of her large works as she is influenced by water. Forty years ago, she decided…
Susan Cushin’s first interest in art can be credited to an art teacher who inspired her. However, painting and creating art pieces have been intermittent. Between taking time off to go to medical school and complete her residency in radiology, another visual endeavor, Cushin never forgot her passion for art. She began to paint more…
Colorado fine artist Gina Blickenstaff creates artwork of figures, landscapes, and still life. Influenced by artistic parents, art has always been Gina’s passion. As a child, Gina watched her father paint book covers. With boundless creativity, she helped her mother create games. After attending art college in Philadelphia, Colorado became her home. Gina’s paintings express energy,…
Ken Salaz was born in Southern California and spent his youth living in numerous locations with his family. After graduating from Cooper Union, Ken spent several years traveling the world, through Asia, Central and South America, and Europe painting landscapes and making copies of Masterworks at numerous Museums. He continued his education with artists Leonid Gervitz of the Repin Academy and…
Tatiana Rhinevault was born in Moscow and spent much of her childhood playing in Sokolniki Park, watching artists as they painted, day in and day out. Because of her exposure to Moscow’s many museums, theaters and art studios, the arts played a huge role in her early life and later on, in her paintings. Her older…
Joseph Sampson graduated from the Ontario College of Art in 1995. After OCA, he began freelancing as an illustrator while continuing to paint. Painting quickly became his sole occupation. Joe’s portfolio is comprised of a variety of scenic imagery, and is currently focused on waterscapes. Drawn to shorelines, beaches, lakes, oceans and streams, Joe uses…