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On-Line Visual Artists' Registry

A registry of Anne Arundel County artists of diverse media including craft, design, drawing and works on paper, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, digital media, new genres, and video.

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Artist Information	Artwork (Click on picture for larger image)	Bio / Description
Amelia Arria Cityshapes Photography 2562 Hidden Cove Annapolis MD 21401 410-841-6553 cityshapes@yahoo.com www.cityshapesphoto.com		Photography Amelia Arria is a local area photographer specializing in scenes of city life, locally and around the world. Cityshapes partners with and donates to non-profit organizations to promote awareness of social causes.
David Ashman Photography Fine Art Black and White Photography 16 Chelsea Court Annapolis, Maryland 21403 studio: 443.482.9113 cell: 301.471.4238 david@davidashmanphotography.com www.DavidAshmanPhotography.com	"Annapolis Fog - from the series Annapolis Fog: Evening Backdrop" Gelatin Silver Print	Fine Art Black and White Photography. Fine Art Photographer David Ashman was born and raised in Rochester, New York and currently resides in Annapolis, Maryland. He captures images of uninhabited landscapes, abandoned property, international historical elements, unique portraiture, and interior architectural camera. His work is available for sale or license.
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Michael Bell / Galleria Red™ www.MBELLART.com		Michael Bell has painted, by commission, some of the most famous people of our time, including the late John Gotti, actors from The Sopranos, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale and more! Backed by an impressive list of solid credentials and celebrity clientele, Bell has become quite well known as a "Celebrity Artist to the Stars" and has steadily become just as famous as many of the celebrities he has portrayed.
Charlotte Berry 1706 Shore Dr. Edgewater MD 21037 410-956-4249 charlotteberry@verizon.net www.CharlotteBerry.com	Charlotte Berry	Oil painting & charcoal drawing. Charlotte Berry is primarily a figurative and portrait artist. She taught studio art classes at AACC & St. John's College for a total of over 22 years. She was the recipient of the Arts Council's 2007 "Annie Award" for Visual Arts.
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Cindy Cole 514 Chesapeake Ave. Annapolis MD 21403 410-280-2846 Lsemans@verizon.net www.CindyCole.com	"City Jumble," photographic collage	Mixed medium composition, picture frames, photographic collages, murals, placemats, floormats and decorative mirrors. Cindy has studied at Rochester Institute of Technology, Chautauqua Institute of Fine & Performing Arts, Duke Univ., Maryland Hall and Yellow Barn Studio & Gallery.
Carolyn Councell 420 Riverside Dr. Pasadena MD 21122 410-437-5474		Watercolor, acrylic, mixed media. Graduate of MICA. Commercial and fine artists for over 50 years. Paint a variety of subjects & styles. Signature member of Baltimore Watercolor Society. Affiliated with galleries & art associations in mid-atlantic area.
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Rita Ferguson 142 Georgtown Rd #2 Annapolis MD 21403 410-263-0796 fergietwo@verizon.net		Watercolor / acrylic Rita has done some work in oils and pastels, but for the past 5 years her primary interest has been as a watercolorist. To prepare she has taken classes at AACC in addition to many workshops with a variety of professional artists. She is a Signature Member of Baltimore Watercolor Society and an active member of the Annapolis Watercolor Club.
Donna G. Fink 245 List Ave. Pasadena MD 21122 410-647-1449 hdfink@verizon.net www.donnafinkwatermedia.com	"Kimono," watercolor, 37" x 41" framed, 2006	Watercolor BS at U of MD; studies at MD Institute, Corcoran; private studies: Luella Morgenthaler, Al Brouillette, Joanne Scott; born Minnesota, resident of Baltimore, Pasadena since 1974 - on boards at MFA & Quiet Waters Park.
Dimitri Fotos/ Photos by Fotos 29 Madison Place Annapolis MD 21401 410-263-5292 dimitrifotos@toad.net		Photographs - landscape, fine are, commercial. Multi award winning photographer/ artist. Annapolis based. I practice both fine art photographs, portraits and short events such as a wedding.
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Cindy Fletcher Holden 424 Fourth St. D2 Annapolis MD 21403 410-263-8646 fletcherart@juno.com www.FletcherArt.net		Paintings - oil on canvas. 1983 Graduate of MD Insitute College of Art. Besides painting canvases, Cindy paints murals, stage sets and custom boat and sign lettering. See FletcherArt.net for more.
Sheila Haaland 3108 Landfall Lane Annapolis, MD 21403 410-280-8753 Sheila@sheilahaaland.com www.sheilahaaland.com		Oil Paintings Local Annapolis artist who paints expressionistic scenes, figurative, animal and nautical landscapes. Attended Corcoran School of Art, and graduated from American University with BA and MA degrees. Studies with Abigail McBride, Cedric Egeli, and other local artists. Background includes set design, store merchandising, and landscaping.
Moe Hanson 409 Giddings Ave. Annapolis MD 21401 410-295-0010 moe@portraitsbymoe.com www.PortraitsByMoe.com	Moe Hanson	Painting in Annapolis for 25 years. Portraits and figures are the main focus of her studio work. Ms. Hanson has extensive formal training in the realist-based classical techniques.
Cathy Harville 1678 Preakness Dr. Gambrills MD 21054 410-923-0808 artbycathy@hotmail.com www.HarvilleArt.com	"Rush Hr. on US Rt. 50", depicts the headwaters of the South River. (12x16 pastel on sanded paper)	After 20 years of surviving corporate America, Cathy turned back to her first true love -painting. She has been an artist for several years now, exhibiting at local and out-of-state shows. Her paintings capture the beauty of the local area.
Joan S. Howe 918 Perry Landing Ct. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-266-3111 jhowe410@verizon.net		Pastel and oil. Joan has studied art and exhibited her work in the Baltimore and Annapolis areas for many years, and her paintings are in many private collections across the country. She presently shows at Maryland Hall, as well as various other venues and is respresented by Whitehall Galleries on West Street.
Janette Hiesener jkhies@comcast.net		Aqua media, watercolors & inks. Janette is an abstract naturalist painter who began painting 2 yrs. ago. Using aqua media and inks, she interprets visually how nature has inspired and fascinated her with its' beauty. Rocks, flowers, water and trees are a recurring theme.
Gail Higginbotham 700 Red Cedar Road Annapolis, MD 21409 redcedarstudio@gmail.com www.RedCedarStudio.com	"Davidson Soy Fields" oil pastel on paper 10" x12"	Oil pastel and oils A Maryland native, Gail studied art at MICA and Anne Arundel Community College. Memberships include the Maryland Society of Portrait Painters, Oil Pastel Society and MFA. Presently, she is represented by the Aurora Gallery in Annapolis, River Gallery in Galesville, and Light Street Gallery in Baltimore.
Aimo Hill 109 Spa View Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-6868		Oil on Canvas Graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Arts, Baltimore MD. Paint realistic scenes in oil and watercolor, including landscape, seascape, and still life.
Christine Hunt 1014 Dockser Dr. Crownsville, MD 21032 410-923-3055 chris@imagesbychristine.com www.imagesbychristine.com	"70s at Rest," of the Volvo Ocean Race Boats	Photography Christine's artistic photographs are derived from a love of nature and visual art and the skill and knowledge of photography. Her unique eye for nature's beauty leads one to believe that her photographs are actually paintings. Her award winning nature and nautical prints grace the walls of homes and offices.
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Claudine Intner 410-757-1130 claudine@intner.net www.Intner.net		Mixed media collage. Born and raised in New Jersey, Claudine studied at Connecticut College and received a BA in art and history in 1994. Since college, she has moved to Maryland and worked a a teacher and graphic designer. She has studied at MICA and is a member of Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis Arts Alliance, National Collage Society, and Women's Artists' Forum.
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Ardythe Jolliff 191 Cardamon Dr. Edgewater MD 21037 410-280-2846	"Early Spring on West Street, Annapolis, MD"	Watercolor Ardythe Jolliff enjoys painting views of historic Annapolis, scenes of the Naval Academy, area flowers and seashell compositions from her shell collection. She is a signature member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society and the Potomac Valley Watercolorists. She is also a member of the Maryland Federation of Art and the Annapolis Watercolor Club where she currently serves as president.
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Vicki Keating 410-956-5046 viki@keatingproductions.com www.KeatingProductions.com	Annapolis Elementary	Fused glass & murals. 27 years of working with glass for commission work - 15 years teaching and artist residency projects.
Lee Klopp 2005 Tundra Ct., Annapolis MD 21401 410-440-9303 lklopp1@aol.com	"Gazebo at Brookside Gardens" oil on canvas 28"x 22"	Painting and drawing. Retired art teacher, graduate American Univ. with a BA in Art. Member: Maryland Hall, American Art League, Maryland Society of Portrait Painters Galleries: Annapolis Marine Art Gallery and Light Street Gallery, Baltimore
Joyce Dianna Kolb PO Box 163, Arnold, MD 21012 410-757-0458 joyce@art-kolb.com www.art-kolb.com	“Emergence," 36"x48", acrylic	Painting, acrylic, mixed media. As a colorist and expressionistic artist, Kolb's art has been exhibited extensively in the US, including the French Embassy, D.C., is part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, D.C., and has been exhibited at the United Nations World Conference on Women, Beijing, China. She has also been included in Who's Who in America 2003-2004.
John Kopkowski 1344 Brenda Rd., Severn MD 21144 410-551-6870 k1nk2@comcast.net	“The Hooper Strait Lighthouse, St. Michaels, Md.”	Self-taught pen and ink artist who has mastered the intricate detail of the medium. Member of Whitehall Gallery, Maryland Federation of Art, Arts Council and Annapolis Arts Alliance. He is available for commissioned artwork. His art has been selected for official use by USNA and Governor Martin O'Malley for the Governor's office.
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Sara Larkin 239 Prince George St Annapolis, MD 21401 410-570-5677 sara@saralarkin.com www.SaraLarkin.com		Painter, also dealer in Chinese Art. Sara Larkin gained national attention for "Spacescapes"- a series of paintings celebrating America's achievements in space. She has exhibited at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She graduated with degrees in fine art from U of PA and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Critics find Ms. Larkin's range both in media and subject matter to be of particular note: sports, abstract and expressionist work to name but a few. Credits can be seen on her website.
Patrick M. Lynch 1235 Aster Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-768-2396 plynch1235@msn.com		Photography ( digital , 35 mm and occasionally Medium Format) I have been doing Outdoor Photography for 28 years. My Formal training was via The New York Institute of Photography with degrees in Professional Photography and Advanced Animal and Wildlife Photography. I work primarily in digital photography but occasionally revert to 35 mm or Medium Format for certain events. I do not "enhance" my work via computer, rather I use the "what I shoot is what I print" approach . My preference is Nature and Wildlife but places like Annapolis and the Watermen's way of life are always good subjects.
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Ebby Malmgren 1686 Nortth Harbor Court Annapolis, MD 21401 410-849-8778 ebbymalmgren@verizon.net	"Reflections," 11" x 15" Etching/Mixed media	Prints, pottery, poetry. Ebby Malmgren lives in Annapolis and works in her own studio, there combining her interests in clay, printmaking, and poetry with one of a kind pieces. She is the Art's Council's Lifetime Award recipient in 2006 and her work can be seen at DeMatheis Gallery and Annapolis Pottery.
Leslie (Deede) Miller 602 Quiet Waters Park Annapolis, MD 21403 410-268-2845 floorcloths.us and www.LeslieMillerVisualArts.com		Original canvas floorcloths and oil paintings. BFA from U.N.C.at Greensboro and Masters of Ed. from Goucher College. Long time artist, teacher.
Sandi Ritchie Miller 5747 Blaine Rd. Churchton, MD 20733 301-261-5045 sdra1@hotmail.com www.SandiRitchieMiller.com	"Starlight" 48" x 48" Enamel on Lucite	Mixed Media on Lucite. N. Elizabeth Schlatter, Asst. Dir. and Asst. Curator, Univ. of Richmond Museums wrote, "Miller uses enamel paint on Plexiglas to create incredibly smooth, glossy, abstract images. Globular shapes and waves of color move across the picture plane as if in a cosmic dance. Bursts of light provide loci of power, centers of radiation that effuse energy and reaction... Miller's seamless surfaces act as windows into vibrant galaxies...yet her art is more fantastical than anything a scientist has seen."
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Stephanie Nadolski 4285 Idelwilde Rd. Shady Side, MD 20764 410-869-2642 stephn@artlover.com www.StephanieNadolski.com	"Canyon Passages XXIII," 36"x30" mixed media monotype	Painting, printmaking, mixed media, collage Professional artist 1974-present, art juror, instructor, gallery owner 1976-1986. Biography listings include: "Who's Who in American Art," "Who's Who in America." Exhibited in National exhibitions and over 50 solo exhibitions and in private, public and corporate collections. Signature member: National Collage Society and Baltimore Watercolor Society.
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Celia Pearson 302 President St. Annapolis MD 21403 info@celiapearson.com www.CeliaPearson.com	"Bromeliad" IRIS Print 21" x 21"	Photography. Celia Pearson is a fine art and assignment photographer. She began studying with teacher Richard Bond in Annapolis, MD in 1973. Well known for her photographs of interiors, architecture, and gardens, her work has been featured in many magazines, including Casual Living, Cottage Living, Metropolitan Home and Southern Accents. Her book credits include Pure SEAGLASS and Wayne L. Good, Architect: Elegance, Tradition, Repose. Pearson is represented by galleries in Massachusetts, Delaware, and Maryland and her fine art photographs are in many private collections. In a segment featuring the artists, Maryland Public Television's host described Pearson's "innate ability to find the essence of an object that resonates with beauty".
Nancy Ostroff 1525 Shipsview Rd. Annapolis MD 21409 nansart@comcast.net	"After the Snowstorm," acrylic on canvas, 11"x14"	Watercolors, oils, acrylics & pastels. Nancy is a member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society, Md. Society of Portrait Painters and past president of the Annapolis Watercolor Club & MAPAPA. She presently exhibits at the Art Gallery of Fell's Point and other galleries in Annapolis, Baltimore and VA.
Donna Rhody 1525 Shipsview Rd. Annapolis MD 21409 doncobydesign@juno.com	"Racing Dreams"
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Desiree Scherini dscherini@hotmail.com	"Dora's Palm in Summer" oil, 14"x18"	Oil, watercolor, pencil/pastel. Desiree has been painting and drawing for over 20 years. She enjoys working in several media, as well as varied styles from realistic to abstract. She is an active member at several area artist's groups. She has studied art in college and continues to learn from those whose work she admires.
Deborah Schran 2415 Powderhorn Way Gambrills MD 21054 410-991-1445 BeFusedHotGlass@aol.com BeFusedHotGlass.com		Fused glass jewelry & functional objects. Art major in college & taught for years in Maryland public schools. Took a career path change but always kept one hand in the arts. Had been a fused glass collector until taking my first class - then I was hooked. Fused glass combines painting, design & creativity.
Jayne E. Shatz, PhD 452 Laurel Valley Ct. Arnold MD 21012 410-757-6351 shatzallen@aol.com www.JayneShatzPottery.com	"Deck Fountain", 36" high, stoneware	Ceramic sculpture, wall art & kitchen bistro ware. Jayne has been an artist, educator, historian and writer for 35 years. She holds a PhD in Prehistoric Ceramics, a MA in Pottery and Sculpture and a BA in Art History. She has shown her work in numerous galleries, received many awards and presents workshops to museums, colleges and art centers.
Jeri Spressart 1345 Poplar Hill Dr. Annapolis MD 21409 410-757-8026 spressartj@toadmail.com www.toadmail.com/~jerispressart/	"Top Cat," Oil/Canvas, 12"x16"	Oil painting. Jeri has lived and painted in the Annapolis area for about 25 years. Her subjects include anything wildly fun to paint. She is represented by Main St. Gallery (Annapolis) and The Silver Bonsai Gallery (N.C.).
Jaromir Stephany 786 Creek View Rd. Severna Park MD 21146 410-647-1139 jjstephany@verizon.net www.ClicheVerre.com	"Algol IX"	My Art is working with science fiction themes using photography, drawing and computer printing. A retired Assoc. Prof. from UMBC's Visual Arts Dept. with a wide exhibition record using themes such as the following exhibitions titles suggest. "Messages to the Cosmos,"is about what the aliens are seeing and hearing about us from our TV and radio; "Radiant Bay,"where radiation can be beautiful; and "Non Ware Years." where I waited for three years holding a M1 but the Russians never came.
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Josephine B. Thoms 61 Southgate Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 410-268-1592		Portraits in oil pastel; paintings in watercolor, oil and acrylic. Art School of the National Academy of Design, NYC, first prize sculpture, second prize portrait, 1945. MFA Maryland Institute, 1976. Prizes National Association of Women's Artists, 1961 and 1966. Artist-in-Residence, St. Johns College 1953-55 & 1960-70. Illustrator, MD of Natural Resources, 1976-1995. Co-owner onset Bay Gallery 1998-2006, onset, MA.
Michael Thorpe 117 Bay Highlands Dr. Annapolis, MD 21403 301-466-9668 guilfy1@aol.com www.ThorpePhotography.com		Photography. Mike Thorpe's fine-art photography is o the people, places, and scenes he has encountered around the world, His collection includes natural & urban landscapes, and abstract and conceptual interpretations of ideas. To do this Mike utilizes an array of traditional 35mm and digital photo and video processes.
Sigrid Trumpy PO Box 2054, Annapolis MD 21404 410-267-0318 hollace@crosslink.net www.TrumpyArtworks.com	"Landscape #2," oil on canvas, 2006, 42"x 42"	Oil on canvas, etching. Sigrid Trumpy lives and works in the Chesapeake Bay region. She received a BFA in painting form the Maryland institute College of Art and MFA in printmaking from Pratt Institute in New York.
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Gerard A. Valerio 526 Wilson Road Annapolis MD 21401 410-353-5728		All drawing and painting mediums. Annapolis since 1962. Artist-in-Residence at Maryland Hall, 1984-85. On Board of Arts Council in mid 90s. Exhibited (solo and group) in Annapolis, Baltimore & NYC. President of Maryland Society of Portrait Painters (2005-2007).
Susan Van Gieson 55 Windwhisper Ln. Annapolis MD 21403 410-280-9179 susanvangieson@earthlink.net		Water colors/ oils/ fantasy, wetlands. Illustrated books on trees, insects. Worked for many years in a psychiatric setting as an Art Therapist. Masters in Art Therapy.
Monica Williams 401 Dreams Landing Way Annapolis MD 21401 443-949-7718 mwills5@comcast.net		Oil on canvas, portrait painter. Graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art (1965). Received a Peabody Award for Design for 2 consecutive years. One man shows: Baltimore Life, Hartford Community College, MFA Gallery in Baltimore & Annapolis.
Dick Wunderlich 980 Phillips Dr. Arnold MD 21012 410-349-0136 wunderl2@verizon.net		Watercolor & oil. Studied with Roger Curtis - Rockport Artists Briggs, Schuler Schools of Art, Pittsburgh Art Design numerous shows.
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