ANDY WOOTEN

"I have been working in fiber arts, specifically 1960's style tie-dyed creations, since about 1998; the last 6 years here in Northern Vermont under the name Blue Moon Designs. Everybody is probably familiar with the rainbow spiral and other well known designs from the 60's, commonly connected with the 'hippies' of that era, which are the basis of my repertoire. As much as I enjoy doing these designs, lately I have been playing around with non-traditional colors and color combinations as well as more advanced tie-dye techniques including the Japanese technique called Shibori.
"Recently I have been experimenting with dye applications that don't necessarily require tying. These include direct application of dye with squirt bottles, eye-droppers, paintbrushes and basically any other way I can think of applying dye to fabric. As you might imagine working with these new processes I have had some successful and other not so successful results. One combination that has been really popular is my version of camouflage. Imagine that with as many hunters as we have here in the Enosburg area. As I have mentioned before in my AIR information but have yet to actually perfect, I would like to work more at learning the techniques for tying Mandalas, Stars and other figure oriented designs. Hopefully I will get that done this year."

FRANK TIRALLA

Frank is retired and now resides in Franklin, Vermont with his wife Priscilla. Nowadays, his time is spent fishing on Lake Carmi, bird hunting with their dogs, Patches and Maggie, and devoting more time to his passion for art. Frank custom frames the majority of his artwork using local hard and soft woods. Current art work includes a 24x34 inch oil-on-canvas of two Quebec Labrador Caribou. He is also working on an oil-on-canvas of a Mountain Caribou. And last but not least, the Grizzly Bear.

HENRY TRASK REILLY

Working out of his home studio, Hank has amassed over 200 paintings! He sketches from life or using 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 black 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.

KATHLEEN PATRICK

"I became interested in quilting after seeing a play about pioneer women and their quilts. Over the past thirty years of taking classes and workshops, my style has evolved into making fairly traditional quilts, but with a touch of whimsy. In the past few years I have done a lot of red work (a type of hand embroidery). More recently, I have been drawn to the 1930's reproduction fabrics and their quilts. And from here on out, who knows where else I'll go."

JAN BROSKY

"Hand-spun wool, silk blends, organic cotton, angora merino and baby alpaca are just a few of the fiber types found in my personal 'candy store' of yarns; formerly referred to as a spare bedroom. I find that today's fibers are much easier to work with on a wooden needle rather than aluminum, steel or plastic. Bamboo is my preference, simply because of the way it feels in my hands. Much like an artist and a favorite paint brush. Just like the yarn, I've lost count of the number of straight, double-pointed, and circular needles of every size stashed in those Rubbermaid tubs and dresser drawers! Knitting is therapeutic for me. It provides instant gratification while at the same time, providing a one-of-a-kind, unique, hand-knit fashion statement for years to come. In addition to the Artist in Residence Gallery, Knit to be Tied scarves may be purchased at The Willow Tree in St. Albans and A Little Something Gift Shop in Shelburne."

BETH MCADAMS

"Lately, I have been focusing on simplification -- trying to break down complicated structures into simple shapes using a simple palette of the three primary colors and concentrating on just one form -one rose, one boat, etc. However, I continue to find changing the style of painting stimulating and usually follow a tight, detailed painting with one that is much freer, where the paint controls where I go rather than the other way around."

ROBERT ELDRIDGE

Self-taught wild-life painter Bob Eldridge grew up loving birds and mammals found in the wild, which remain at the center of many of his paintings. However, Bob also investigates with his paintbrush historical figures (Jesuit priests in the New World) as well as biographical imaginations (Abraham Brown for the Community Arts Project) and is especially interested in "how much one planned brush stroke can convey."

SUSAN DELEAR

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

(pictures coming soon)