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.

PETER MILLER

Peter Miller paints luscious landscapes combining authentic settings with wild imaginings.

HENRY TRASK REILLY

Working out of his home studio, Hank has amassed over 200 paintings! He sketches from life or uses photographs. While most all artists use their hands to work the paintbrush, Hank uses his hands and fingers to manipulate the paint from the very beginning, saving him time and energy when first developing his paintings. If he changes his mind about the way things are going, one swoosh of his hands and presto a blank board to work with. Come and see how deftly Hank uses light in his paintings. His landscapes are familiar and encourage you to take a second and third look.

SUSAN DELEAR

"I've been working with clay for 30-something years. My pottery is earthenware, thrown, and hand built; glazed and decorated including mugs and practical everyday items as well as goblet drums and traditional southern ugly-face jugs. I enjoy exploring the endless possibilities that clay offers. I try to translate my life experiences through my work."

CORLISS BLAKELY

A life long Vermont artist, Corliss is now painting on the iPhone and iPad, which has "opened up a new world for artists," she says. "The world is changing and artists now have a wonderful new canvas to create on." Corliss has translated her realistic style in oils to the new technologies. Corliss got an iPad at Small Dog Electronics the day it came out and was the first artist in the world to display an iPad painting on the internet. The iPad is a mobile studio; artists can now create without the toxic paints and mediums they have used for centuries. Her favorite painting app on the iPad is ArtStudio.