MELISSA HABERMAN

"At the beginning of spring, I am always anxious to get into the garden. This past spring, I was part of a new endeavor in my community; I, along with 11 other families, started a community garden in the town of Montgomery. I spent many hours planting and dreaming, waiting for the fruits of our labor throughout the spring and summer to sprout. My 4 newest pieces [on display at the AIR gallery] are the result of all that loving work."

KITTEN ELLISON

"I was born in the North of England; moved to the South of England when I went to a theatre school in London. Later, I lived in Bermuda for 43 years, from where I used to come to Vermont for the winter months. Three years ago, I had the good fortune to be granted my green card, so that I now live full time in this beautiful state of Vermont.
My passion in all three countries has been the countryside and my gardens. It is a long story as to how I started to paint -- suffice it to say that all my inspirations come from the beauty around me and the amazing colour combinations that Mother Nature devises. Use your 'seeing eye' and translate what you see into another form of beauty."

LENNY CHRISTOPHER

"What draws me to shoot in Nature is the energy that it exhibits. I try and capture the dramatic moment of light that reflects the energy that is being created. Through photography I try and tap into that energy and create pictures that reflect the moment.

JIM FOOTE

Jim Foote is a Northern Vermont artist. He continually studies art techniques through research and experimentation. Jim credits his artistic spark to his grandmother, who encouraged his interest and skills at a very early age. His media of choice is oil painting, but he is also a wood carver and enjoys creating painted wood sculptures. Most recently, he has explored digital art through Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and Maxon Cinema 4D. His work reflects a keen eye for color, sunlight, and shadow. This summer he has enjoyed Plein air painting with friends using pastels.