Courtney Alan Rossy
Courtney Alan Rossy is a painter and art educator living in Bedford, New York. She received a BA from Boston College with a double major in Studio Art and Communications, focusing on visual communication and design. After years working in marketing in the magazine publishing industry, she pursued a Masters in Art and Art Education at Teachers College at Columbia University, painting in a studio once used by Georgia O’Keeffe. Most recently, Courtney’s work has been exhibited in Chelsea, Brooklyn, Tribeca, Ridgefield and Westchester, which has gained her collectors all along the East Coast. Her studio practice focuses on exploration and growth with concepts that connect an active love of materiality and constant discovery.
Heather Caufield
Heather Caufield moved to the Hudson Valley from the Adirondack Mountains and joined Woodstock School of Art as Artistic Director in 2022. She previously held the position of Visual Art Manager at View in Old Forge, NY and was part of their team for 10 years. During her time at View, she found her passion in creating in ceramics. Since starting at Woodstock School of Art, she has begun working in printmaking, mixed media and her focus in ceramics has shifted from functional to sculptural.
Gineann Creaney
As a photographer my goal is to capture the human experience through creative portraits. I classify my style of photography as “restorative”.
With years of experience in the beauty industry I’ve come to learn that most people’s vision of themselves is other than the outside world.
I have watched peoples opinions of themselves as well as their entire self worth change with the capture of a single positive image that express’s them and their human experience.
I like my photography to look like a still shot from a movie, where even when frozen you feel like you’re seeing the story behind the scene.
Lily Fertik
Lily Fertik is an abstract impressionist artist who connects most to nature, spiritual connections and intuitive creativity. Her works are focused on color interaction, blending textures & a feeling of dimensional harmony.. From the news afar and the stories that are close to Lily’s personal life, her paintings have developed into portals or windows of love and hope. Lily paints in her home studio in Ridgefield CT. while listening to music that feed her mood or in silence to feel & dive deep into her emotions.
Scott Garrette
Scott Garrette is from Kansas City, studied at Baker University ('94-'98), and moved to New York in 2008.
Garrette focused on mostly abstract painting and functional pottery in school, and started a pottery business with a friend just out of college while continuing to paint. He designed and built a "Straw Bale" art studio in Lawrence, KS (2002-2006).
Garrette has exhibited work in Kansas City, MO.- Baldwin City, KS.- Lawrence, KS.- Beacon, NY. - NYC - Mahopac, NY.
Alicia Gonzalez
I was born into a family of artists and it never occurred to me to do anything else but make art. After graduating with a BFA from SUNY Potsdam, I spent three years working in Ceramica Santa Maria, a well known studio in Cuernavaca, Mexico which specialized in overglaze painting on ceramic. Eventually I returned to Mahopac, NY to set up my own studio specializing in handmade and hand painted tile. Although my focus was on tile, an invitation to exhibit in a family show prompted me to return to oil painting. My latest collage paintings are kaleidoscopic, highly choreographed works on canvas which celebrate movement and color.
Mary Jane Houser
Mary Jane Houser is an award winning oil painter inspired by the beauty of nature. Her use of color and expressive compositions are characteristic of her painting .Currently she is a resident artist at RPAC in Ridgefield, CT. She is a 2023 recipient of The Artful Gives Grant as an emerging artist. As a long time member of The Ridgefield Artist Guild she participates regularly in their exhibits. Mary Jane has been a a participant in the Ridgefield Art Walk 2023, 2021, 2019. Aa a member of Created To Thrive Mentoring Group, she engages and gets support from fellow artists from around the world.
The artist's current work in on exhibit at RPAC Gallery in Ridgefield, CT.
Don Klotz
Angela Rizza
My work is inspired greatly by the wildlife around my home and my favorite stories I read growing up. When working on children's books, I create images that appeals to my inner child, drawings with lots of details, color, and quality that captures the attention of the viewer. When I'm not freelancing I teach illustration at the Fashion Institute and working as a tattoo artists in Mahopac at Iron Butterfly.
Michael Sirken
Website: msirkenart.com
I was born and raised in NYC but mostly in The Bronx. I attended CCNY where I graduated with a BS in Mathematics and an MA in Mathematics Education. I taught high school mathematics in The Bronx. My interest in the arts began writing poems and playing guitar at age 19. I studied poetry under Professor Robert O’Clair. I studied guitar at The Guitar Workshop. And painting and drawing at SUNY in Purchase, NY. I have had paintings in 8 live group shows at Jones Gallery in KC, Missouri, and at Arbor Gallery recently. I have been in many online shows especially HMVCGallery.com My poems have been published.in magazines, books and at HVMOCA. I self-published a children’s book, ”Mr. Fine Goes to the Eye Doctor”. My principal artistic interest has been abstract painting and drawing for the last 10 years.
Cindy Sumarano
Cindy Sumerano is a painter, metalsmith and educator based in Hurley, NY. Holding two degrees from SUNY New Paltz, she continued her studies in printmaking, painting and metal smithing in studios locally, across the United States and in Italy. Currently working primarily in acrylic painting, Cindy’s work, whatever the medium, is representational and expresses her interest in light, structure, and visual story telling.
Jean Tock
A graphic designer, photographer and art director with more than 20 years’ experience in the publishing and financial industries, I now focus on the creation of original fine art using recycled and found objects. My studio is in Carmel, New York.
Emily Woods
My name is Emily Woods. I am a horticulturist in NYC, an avid reader and traveller. I love making art about books and nature. I graduated with a degree in Fine Arts and Design from SVA in 2014. I currently reside in Stormville, NY with my fiance and two cats.
Naomi Berkery
I attended Pratt Institute of Art in Brooklyn, NY receiving my MFA in Art and Design Education with a concentration in Art Therapy. I spent nearly 25 years in NYC living, creating, showing and selling artwork throughout the 5 boroughs and The Tri-State Area. I have been teaching Art in NYC since 2003 to Special Needs students in Manhattan. In 2019, I returned "home" to Newburgh, NY. I immediately resubmerged myself in the already bustling Art community here in the Hudson Valley/Newburgh, NY area. I work out of my studio in Safe Harbors on the Hudson/The Ann Street Gallery in Newburgh, NY and show my work within local galleries as well as in NYC. I am a member of several Artists groups and communities, an annual participant in Newburgh Open Studios as well as being a permanent resident artist at Ilon Gallery in Harlem.
Alyssa Cartwright
Alyssa Cartwright graduated with a BFA in painting and drawing at the State University of New York at New Paltz. A resident of Beacon, NY, she enjoys all of the arts and cultural offerings her town has to offer. Alyssa is an Apprentice at Iron Butterfly Tattoo in Mahopac, NY. When she is not making art, tattooing, or working, she likes to go hiking, running, camping, or hang with her dog, Phoebe.
Phyllis Chadwick
Phyllis is a mixed media artist living in the Hudson Valley. She has a master’s degree in art education from Manhattanville College and taught locally at the high school level for 10 years and as an adjunct at Dutchess Community College. Now retired from teaching, Ms. Chadwick spends her time creating in her home studio. She is currently a member of the Inspiration Art Group International; American Society of Botanical Artists; River Winds Gallery; Great Hollow Photographers Club; Artseast, Sherman Artists Association, Friends of the Great Swamp (FrOGS). She exhibits her work locally and virtually.
Phyllis sells her work via local shows, virtual shows, and her website pgchadwick.com. You can also find rotating exhibits of her artwork at Perk Up a cafe in Stormville.
Judith deToth
Judith deToth lives in Carmel, NY. After teaching elementary school for 40 years in NYC and Westchester County, she decided to follow her passion for art. Fifty years ago, her father had given her his box of art supplies, which led her to taking a few art lessons, but motherhood and career put her passion on hold for some time. About fifteen years ago, an artist friend in Maine encouraged her to resume art lessons again. She signed up with Jeanne DeMotses from the Putnam Arts Council in Mahopac, and credits her with learning the fundamentals of art and design. After a few years, she transferred to Arts on the Lake to study with the renowned artist, Alexander Shundi. He encouraged her to rely on her imagination, in lieu of photographs, to draw and to paint. He also believes she should experiment with abstract designs.
Matthew Franz
Originating from Philadelphia and coming up during the vibrant 1980s, Matthew draws profound inspiration from the vivid palettes, substantial forms, and assertive strokes inherent in the graffiti milieu of that period. Currently refining their craft in the artistic community of Ridgefield, CT, he has found a nurturing environment to continue his creative journey.His artistic style serves as a visual manifestation of the innermost sparks of his spirit, capturing an unwavering commitment to absolute independence and expressing his innate emotions through the language of bold color, cubism, and geometric abstraction. Coming from a creative family, he nurtured a lifelong passion for the arts. Geometric abstraction lets him channel his love for color and shift from art as a hobby to his vocation, aiming to foster connection and communication. His pieces fuse vivid colors, bold lines, and angular shapes, resulting in luminous and energetic narratives.Matthew is the recipient of a 2023 Artful Gives grant, has shown at RPAC Gallery, Ridgefield Playhouse, Mothership on Main, and The Meeting House. He has also been featured in 068 Magazine.
Philip Gebhardt
Philip is a life long New York State resident who developed a passion for art making at a young age. He studied art at Fairleigh Dickinson University before receiving a BFA from Marist College. He has a Masters in Art Teaching from The School of Visual Arts with 15 years of teaching experience working in both New York City and the Hudson Valley. Philip has a studio in Hudson, NY which he also uses as a venue for group art exhibits.
Sandra Henke
I was born in Washington Heights and raised in Shrub Oak, NY.
I attended Lakeland High School and eventually Bard College, where I majored in Studio Art with a focus in sculpture and painting.
I worked many jobs unrelated to art for years before finding a passion in tattooing, and am so insanely grateful to finally be doing something I truly love.
Janice A Hyde
Born to a family of artists and having no formal education, I have learned to draw inspiration from my surroundings. In my 20’s I began selling and exhibiting my work.
Noah McGrath
Noah McGrath, a mostly self taught artist, has been experimenting in abstract art since 2005. Working in acrylic paint, watercolors, pastels, and now mainly oil paint. In 2022 Noah began studying abstract art at the Woodstock School of Art under Melanie Delgado. Recently showing some of his work in the student showcase. He also has a background in photography. Studying fine art black and white photography at Kingston highschool in 2000, and at Ulster County Community College in 2002. In 2020 Noah began using his photos to create linocut prints, printing on both paper, and many different kinds of fabrics selling some merchandise at local shops Stuff in Uptown Kingston New York, and Makersville Consignment in Catskill New York. Most recently he has shown works at Emerge Gallery in Saugerties Ny, Woodstock Artist Association and Museum in Woodstock Ny, and The Olive Free Library in olive NY.
Danielle Rogers
Danielle Rogers resides in Danbury Ct. She left Belgium to start a family in the USA. She's been painting most of her life, on her own and she advanced her work through classes with Jeanne DeMotses at Putnam Arts Council and with Alex Shundi at Arts on the Lake. Her work has shown throughout Westchester, Putnam in group and solo exhibitions and in Belgium.
James Sparks
I have been an artist/educator for many years and recently retired after 21 years as an Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York. I am currently represented by the Upstream Gallery in Hastings on Hudson, New York.
Wayne Toepp
Wayne Toepp is a Hudson Valley artist living in Poughkeepsie and maintaining a studio in Hyde Park. His process of building up translucent layers of paint develops atmospheres and spaces that are rich in art historical references, from northern romantic painting to haunted surrealist tableaus. The muted interiority of his works suggest half-lit chambers and the barely discerned outlines of presences and memories of place.
Liam Torlish
Liam Torlish is a freelance illustrator and photographer from Carmel, New York. His photographic work consists of a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to portraits, although his primary interest lies in photojournalism. He graduated from Western Connecticut State University in 2023 with a BA in Illustration, and has been working to develop his skills as an artist and photographer since.
Majchi Brek
My name is Marian Brek, but my friends call me Majchi. I am an artist from Slovakia, Europe that moved to the United States in 2021. I am a self-taught artist who started painting on canvas approximately 15 years ago. Before that, I was doing graffiti and tattoos. For a couple of years, I also made backdrops for photographers for a company based in the UK. For the creation of my paintings, I use a variety of mediums such as acrylic, oil, sprays, markers, etc.
Donna Castelluccio
Donna Castelluccio is a mixed media artist Mixed media means you can use any and all mediums, limitless possibilities, freedom. Donna used a piece of tire found on the side of the road, a whisk and a large screw from a junk pile as stamps in her work. Donna likes to play and explore and when an idea strikes she goes with it. Sometimes it works. Her pieces are interesting, different and unique. LatelyI've been thinking of myself as an experimental artist.
Jeanne Conte
My art photography has been featured in the following galleries: Candace Perich, Fernando Luis Alvarez, White Space, Baboo Gallery and Saatchi Online. Publications include: The New York Times, Musee Magazine Paris, Psychologies Magazine, Paris, hipStyle Magazine, Westchester Magazine. Black Bathing Suit Strap was auctioned at Sotheby's in 2006. My commercial work is available through Gallery Stock in New York and London.
Rebecca Dunn
Rebecca has been experimenting with encaustic wax for almost 10 years, she loves that the unpredictable nature of the medium and how each piece is completely unique to itself. She enjoys folding in her personal interests into her paintings. Wonderful days of adventuring, simple moments looking at unique rocks and looking for ways to repurpose old items are some of her biggest influences.
Mark Fraser-Betts
Mark Fraser-Betts creates art that blends abstract expressionism with vintage pop art-esque magazine covers and adverts. Lately, his work has explored reconstruction, spirituality, and American history. Larger paintings contain the marks found on the vintage covers on unprimed canvas. Influenced by a variety of painters and unconsciously referencing different types of historical mark- making, most of his works take months to create, although occasionally he completes them in one sitting. The artist is interested in examining both America from an outsider's perspective and the history of painting that has developed around it. His previous works have explored themes such as loss, distance, and
time.
Brittney Goldstein
My name is Brittney Goldstein and I'm an artist based in the Hudson Valley. I graduated with a BA from Western New England University with a degree in Integrated Liberal Studies with a focus on Psychology and Fine Art. After more than a decade of creative corporate work in the marketing field I decided to take a leap that I knew I eventually would someday, and focus on art full time. I love producing commissioned work, mostly abstract landscape, and also painting on upcycled materials. I am inspired by nature and driven to excel by my two biggest fans, my son and daughter.
Annie Henriques
Annie Henriques is a Hudson Valley-based artist who specializes in realism and portraits created in dry mediums. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lisbon and her work has been featured internationally. Annie aims to create artwork that touches and inspires, intrigues and awes.
Danimarie Jones
Dm (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist and poet from upstate New York.
Ann Marie Napoli
Ann Marie was born and raised in Brooklyn and was a natural artist early in life. During teenage years, she worked at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and led art classes and related events with children. An alumna of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she had also studied renaissance art in Florence, Italy. After graduating she became an accessory designer for over a decade. Her artwork has won awards and gained recognition from a variety of exhibitions as well as published works; including a children's book that encourages compassion. She joined the NYPD to help protect the city’s youth and to incorporate art, she became the Editor In Chief for the School Safety Division’s newsletter. After receiving her Master’s degree in Education, she is currently an Art Teacher at a Brooklyn elementary school and loves spending quality time by the lake with her family in Mahopac, NY.
Amy Shaw
Amy Shaw has exhibited artwork throughout Westchester and CT. She grew up in NYC and has spent her life creating art (both commercial and fine art). After earning her BA in Fine Art at Smith College she has worked in commercial art for over 20 years an art director and graphic designer in New York. In 2015 co-founded Westchester Art Studio; an Art School with classes, camps, and special programs for all ages in Pleasantville, NY.
Heidi Stein
Heidi Stein is a local artist who has exhibited with the Putnam Arts Council and the Mahopac Public Library Gallery. She teaches classes in gel plate printing, card-making and mixed media art. Heidi has a solo show coming up at the Field Gallery in Peekskill for the month of June. It’s entitled “Untold Stories” and captures moments in time through ephemera like handwritten letters and gel-printed papers collaged on acrylic paintings. Daily activities, like writing, cooking and reading, are forgotten with the passage of time, but art transposes the ordinary into something extraordinary.
Rebecca Tocci
I am a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Art and have been working in the photo industry for over 30 years. I currently work as a Theatre and fine-art photographer out of my studio in Pawling, NY. My current work focuses on capturing moments of exceptional light and the simple beauty of everyday life in nature, landscapes or cityscapes. If you would like to see more of my work, please see my website... http://www.RebeccaTocci.com
Kinga Wiktor
Kinga Wiktor born in Warsaw, Poland completed her 5 year education in National High School of Fine Arts then begun 7 years of study At Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw where she received diploma with honors in Department of Painting. To addition to her diploma she received an annex in Batik. She continues her education in Post-Graduate Pedagogical Studies where she learns nature of teaching.
Shortly after Academy she starts to work as a faculty member of Polish-Japanese Institute of Information Technology Associate Professor of New Media Art Department. She is writing and performing lectures with following discussions about perspective and composition in history of art.
Providing theory and hands on exercises for understanding color and composition in visual nonverbal communication. She is also a faculty member of International School of Costume & Fashion Design, Sept. 2005 – Aug. 2007 Warsaw, Poland .Teaching specific technic of fashion drawings.
