*Note from the Editor*

I would like to extend my apologies to the November AIR artists for my belated posting of your work. My maintenance of the blog was delayed last month and I recently realized that I had mistakenly assumed I had completed your posting. All the featured artists from November are now posted with a backdate in order to categorize their exhibition month correctly.

I will do my best to not allow such an error to occur again!

CHARLOTTE ROSSHANDLER

Charlotte Rosshandler has worked as an Artist/Photographer for the past 30 years, exhibiting internationally, as well as being invited to provide photography for various types of books, catalogues, newspapers, etc. She has been living full time in Vermont for 10 years. Her artwork is now totally influenced by the nature around her and has become a personal interpretation of the spirit which she senses in the landscape. She would like for her pictures to be able to relate these thoughts and express her feelings. This present exhibition at AIR is a reflection of the sensations of her past summer.

JAN BRODSKY

"Knitting is a link to my heritage. It's one of the many crafts taught to me by my grandmother as a child some 40 years ago. In the past, I've designed my hand-knit creations based on the trendy colors of fashion designer's runways. Lately, I find my color palette imitates warm colors of nature... lots of green, gold, mulberry, and neutrals. Occasionally mixing it up with a shocking pink or a metallic eyelash yarn brings the WOW! factor to my one-of-a-kind designs. 'Knit to be Tied' is a unique scarf collection that can easily accessorize an outfit year round or provide fashion forward warmth on a cold winter's day."

ANN ALLEN

"The desire to create my own Christmas card and a photo taken at the family Christmas gathering last year was the inspiration for this painting. My hope was to capture the magic and excitement that children bring to Christmas. After all, isn't that what we all remember and cherish the most about the Holidays."

In addition, Ann shares her space with a few fellow artists:

Pamela Tobin, Covered Bridge

Mary Reed, Buck

Cordell Smart, Stone Wall

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.