Sunday, October 12, 2008

NATALIE LAROCQUE BOUCHARD

Natalie Bouchard works in digital photography and acrylic painting. Her photography generally does not require manipulation or color correction unless she feels that intentionally enhancing an image could create impact and emphasis. her photographic practices also extend to collage work for advertising, marketing materials, computer graphics, vinyl banners and vehicle graphics, t-shirt and textile printing. Most of her images have been taken around Franklin County, VT.
Natalie has been painting acrylics since 1986 when she moved to Vermont. She prefers to paint on oversized and life size canvases, as well as trompe l'oiel murals on canvas. Her paintings are hand-made originals, and are often depictions and renderings of her digital images. Natalie feels that painting gives her a visual gratification of feeling and seeing the paintings evolve. "Funny that I notice that while I'm painting. I'm praying to God, and while I'm taking photographs, I'm thanking God!"
The images that inspire Natalie the most are usually of local wildlife, landscapes, skyscapes, trees, ferns, and flowers, people, and those moments in time that you know are limited to that very moment. Sometimes the images evolve and appear as the colors and dimensions start to define themselves. 

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

BOB ELDRIDGE







JAN BROSKY

Jan Brosky is a trendy scarf designer who decided that after more than 25 successful years in the banking industry, it was time to turn her hobby of knitting into a business venture. So, in 2004, she did just that, dubbing her unique accessories collection Knit to be Tied. Her hand knit Classic Scarves, Trendy Ties, and Scarflets are fun, whimsical, and bold. Much different from the pot holders her Granny taught her to knit more than 40 years ago! Each scarf is both unique and reflective of the creator’s infectious personality and style. Most scarves are one of a kind.
A native of Plattsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jan and her family moved from Tampa, Florida to New England in 1986. She currently resides in Highgate Springs, Vermont with her high school sweetheart, Vern, and airline pilot. They are the proud parents of two grown sons and two precious granddaughters. Jan’s other hobbies include traveling, photography, freelance writing, and gardening.
“Knitting is a link to my heritage. I knit because I’m addicted. It relaxes my mind and keeps me focused on the moment while providing instant, tangible gratification. Being a type-A personality, I find knitting very therapeutic in that my hands are moving as quickly as my mind. For me, knitting is all about stress reduction and relaxation. I can’t not knit.”