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Artist:Todd Bielby
Todd’s images will be used in the new ER at Hurley Medical Center and will be able to be viewed during the grand opening in March. Todd's art can be seen at:Lapeer County Bank & Trust
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Artist: Marvin Dabideen
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Artist: Carol LyonsCarol grew up in Warren, Michigan, and slowly moved her way up the thumb to Lapeer. While most of her “work life” has been spent in the legal field, her passion since her early twenties has been photography. Carol will graduate from Mott College with an Associate’s Degree in Photographic Technology later this year. Her fields of interest include landscapes, nature, portraits, photo stories, and capturing everyday life. Along with photography, Carol loves to help people preserve memories in Memory and Celebration Books. She also enjoys restoring old photographs. Carol's art can be seen at:
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Artist: Karen Carley My name is Karen Carley an Amateur Photographer with a career goal to become a Professional one day. I belong to many photography blogs. I have attended photography class at Midwest Photography to further my knowledge. I have attended the Seven Ponds Nature Center Photography Club. I have always had a passion for art but drawing and painting have never been my gift. I love taking pictures of everything but my specialty would be family and nature photography. I love capturing the beauty of nature. You can find more information and see a lot more of my work on facebook at A Passion for Photography or email me at meandboys@att.net. Karen's art can be seen at:Exit Realty EXiT Realty Group is here for all of your Real Estate needs! There has never been a better time to buy. First time buyers can afford a larger & nicer home than ever before! Whether selling or buying we have an agent that’s perfect for you. Call us Today! 489 W. Nepessing |
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Artist: Dean ElkinsFrom Dean’s earliest memories he has been sketching with a pencil incessantly, in any appropriate or inappropriate context. Having only taken a few rather informal drawing classes, Dean remains a primarily self-taught artist, but several years of involvement in camera club competitions have helped him to refine his work. In the last few years Dean has become more prone to trying whatever new approach to art that strikes him, whether wood carving or something more eccentric. But Photography has been Dean’s mainstay for several years.
Dean's art can be seen at:Ross Automotive We are the largest, oldest and only independently owned Automotive Parts Store in the Lapeer area. We carry a complete selection of domestic and import parts and specialize in automotive and industrial paints and supplies. 433 N. Saginaw |
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Artist: Sharon SamynAs a small child Sharon found herself drawing and painting for hours at a time. As the years went by she that she loved to create beautiful pieces from just about anything that she could find. Sharon’s Grandmother taught her to sew which was a blessing. Combining her skills she began designing clothes for friends, family and herself. As a child Sharon took every art and sewing class in school that she could through the 12th grade. She considers the creativity and artistic ability that she cultivated as a child a gift from God – a gift that has helped her to become a successful interior designer and artist. Sharon's are can be seen at:Directions in Dentistry Dental Office 639 W. Nepessing |
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Artist: Jacquie PiechowskiAcrylic and Water Media Artist Jacquie Piechowski lives and maintains a studio in North Branch. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UCLA and a Master’s in Art Education from Central Michigan University. After 42 years, she is retired from teaching arts and humanities in the public schools. Jacquie continues to teach applied art and art appreciation at Mott College, the University of Michigan and Gallery 194 in Downtown Lapeer. “As a teacher of art, I welcome the chance to encourage creative thinking and expression. As an artist, I’ve savored the complexities and visual beauty that nature offers up.” Jacquie's work can be seen at:
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Artist:The Salvage Sisters-Pam FramptonThe Salvage Sisters are a mother-daughter team with a love for art and repurposed material. They have been making metal garden art from recycled steel for the past decade. Located in North Branch, the Salvage Sisters can be reached at 810 688-2231 or via email at sgreschaw@gmail.com The Salvage Sisters' work
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Artist: Julie SandersJulie Sanders is a Michigan born artist who has been a life time Lapeer County resident. She grew up in Columbiaville, and took up amateur quilting and fiber art in 2005. Since then Julie has donated many of her quilts and pieces of art to local and national benefits and charity organizations. Julie's work can be seen at:
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Artist: Linda RossIn 1999 I graduated from Baker College with an associate degree in Interior Design. From 200 through 2005 I worked for Art Van Furniture as a visual display coordinator when I left to follow my dream of creating art. For four years I spent my time creating and selling stained glass mosaics in art shows and around Michigan. Always feeling the need to keep learning and creating new things, I switched over to beading roses out of seed beads and making vintage type jewelry. It has been only two successful years with the jewelry but I am already planning my next venture. Linda's work can be seen at:
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Artist: Marianna FiedorMarianna Kapp Fiedor was born in Flint, Michigan. She received her bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and her master’s degree from Oakland University. She taught art for 36 years until she retired from North Branch Area Schools. She now creates her own art, teaches at Gallery 194 and writes children’s books. Marianna is a multi-media artist. She does watercolor, acrylic, encaustic, pottery, quilting and weaving. She does mostly abstract art. She participates in art shows in the summer months. Marianna believes that art is an important part of a person’s being. People may express themselves easier in one of the art forms. It is especially important for children because everyone can be successful in their art if it comes from the heart. Learning this as a child will help them later in life. Marianna's work can be seen at:
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Artist: Mike MonvilleI am a self taught artist living in Lapeer, Michigan. I work in several media including pencil, ink, watercolor, pastel and acrylic paint as well as clay and metal sculpture. My work is held in many private and public collections in the United States and abroad. I recently illustrated the book “The Garden of Being” using Adobe Photoshop in combination with pen and ink techniques. The theme of my work is inspired by nature – animals, birds, trees, plant life, and landscapes. My home and studio are surrounded by nature’s abundance, and it serves as the source for many of my paintings and drawings. Mike's work can be seen at:
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Artist: Judith SweetJudith Sweet has been making hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind, wire and bead jewelry since 2001 as she prepared to retire as a public school teacher in Royal Oak, Michigan. Her craft was mostly self-taught but she did take classes in glass and bead making and wire wrap jewelry at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Georgia. She has been a member of the Lapeer Art Association since 2001 and her work can be seen at Gallery Gifts inside Gallery 194 in downtown Lapeer. She can be contacted via email – sweetjudy1@gmail.com Judith's work can be seen at:
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Artist: Rudy EspinozaRudy Espinoza is a self taught Photographer/Poet/Collage artist/Experimental Noise Composer from northwestern Gennesse County. Photography is his main squeeze at the moment gathering influences from Bresson, Frank, Arbus and various other modern pioneers of photo realism. Rudy is always looking for inspiration from the death and rebirth of his surroundings. His photos have been displayed through RED INK Studios and The Creative Alliance in Flint, MI. Rudy primarily shoots on 35mm film with Canon cameras. He has recently gone over to the “dark side” and started shooting with digital technology. He is currently enrolled at Mott Community College’s Photo Department. All his works are available for purchase and Rudy also does freelance work for hire . http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfy138/ Rudy's work can be seen at:
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