LARRY LANGLOIS & BARB LANGEVIN

 

"We have bought and sold antiques for years. Larry has used his skills and imagination to create items from recycled vintage pieces that are unique. Always looking for new ideas, we came upon using vintage silverware first for candleholders. One piece led to another, to where we are now....Our venture into 'Upscale Silvertiques,' our line of gifts and jewelry, has been very rewarding. With this being the height of craft show season, we still try to design new pieces to compliment our buyer's favorites.

NANCY JACOBUS

 

"I have been painting on silk for the past 8 years using wax as a resist and water based silk paints. I love the vivid colors and uncontrolled flow of the paint on silk. I am inspired by strong colors, dancing lines, lots of movement and simple designs and shapes. I recently took a workshop using different resists, no resists, and steam set dyes. I am in the process of trying different mounting techniques and painting different types of silk scarves. I also started a card business from my art images 4 years ago.

I am passionate about nature and outdoor activities which has led me to photography. Whether I am kayaking, walking, or biking-- I carry a camera. I use these images for my silk paintings. We now have all of our family animals on our walls: Our family cat, 'Max,' our dranddogs 'Best Friends,' (of Gabe and Muppet), 'Regan' and 'Reggie.' Last year I started taking photos of dragonflies and butterflies, and I have a series of Heron and Turtle photos. I am also passionate about Purple and use it as often as I can! Paintings of Dancing Women have been my trademark. My art career started when I designed T-shirts for Women Helping Battered Women. These paintings represent my hope that all women feel free enough to 'get up and dance.'"

SHARON FISKE

Sharon Fiske has been a local resident for more than twenty years and her interest in painting began when she moved to the area. She paints primarily in oils, but also enjoys acrylic and watercolors. She enjoys painting all subject matter, but has a passion for history that extends into her art. Sharon's favorite subjects are Primitive Portraits, Theorems, and Reverse Stained Glass painting, which dates back to the 1700's. Sharon describes herself as someone with a bright eye who loves her palette to include vivid colors.