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JoAnn Dorsey-Hayden See her Art Gallery <Here> JoAnn has been painting since a young woman, when she began taking occasional adult education classes. She has had no formal art education, but comes from a family and heritage of artists. She began painting oils while residing in New York state and her home in Wisconsin. While living in Wisconsin, she was active in the Beaux Art Club of Neillsville, Wis. Her paintings have been in showings in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Marshfield, and Madison as well as in Neillsville in Wis. Her painting took a hiatus while raising a family and pursuing her career in nursing. During this time she took up photography and various crafts. She has been a Tacoma resident since 1968. The past few years she has begun working in watercolors, taking classes locally. Her works is in a wide variety of subjects but she prefers subjects relating to nature (i.e, landscapes). Many are the result of her photography taken during her travels and activities. She has entered local art shows and participated in Pacific Gallery Artists mural project on Tacoma's McKinley Avenue. Her most recent projects are murals done at the Southside Baptist Church in Tacoma. If you are interested in JoAnn's work, please Email her at , Prices listed below do not include tax, shipping and
handling. All paintings are painted by JoAnn Dorsey-Hayden. All rights
reserved. Geisler, Diane See her Art Gallery <Here> Diane is a Pacific Northwest Artist who has always enjoyed and studied the beauty and grace of goldfish and koi. She enjoys the transparency of watercolor and the way it flows and changes as it is applied to the paper. Watercolor painting is an exciting way to reflect the interaction of koi and water. Her other favorite subjects include flowers and landscapes. Diane has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Oregon State University where she studied science and education. She has many years of independent art study with Aletha Deuel, Billie Sheets and Eric Wiegardt, NWS. For additional information, please contact Diane by phone at (253) 840-6856, or Email at
All paintings are done in watercolor on canvas. Prices listed below do
not include tax, shipping and handling. All paintings are painted by Diane
Geisler. All rights reserved. Kim Shuckhart Gunns See her Art Gallery <Here> Also Kim Shuckhart Gunns is an award winning member of Pacific Gallery Artists, South Hill Artists, Peninsula Art League and past Rainer Art League member residing in Tacoma, Wa. U.S.A. Her work has been shown regionally and internationally at the Yangzhou Art Museum of China. In Oct 2011 she was selected for the Landfillart.org Hubcap Project, founded by Ken Marquis, in Pa. sending a lighted(5ft x 4ft) 1957 Dodge Lancer Hubcap, mixed media project there. (It can be viewed at Landfillart.org click gallery of metal canvases, then alphabetical to name.) During this time she was awarded first place at both the Proctor Art Show, and the Peninsula Art Leagues National Show, juror Richard Mc Kinley. In Feb good fortune continued with a Best of Show at the Premier Gallery, then the artwork selected for the TJH Show had another real treat, a second showing for a month at the Tacoma Art Museum. How Fun! In her contemporary work, Kim compels the viewer to interact by stimulating thought and interpretation using the impressionist and abstract style. For her watercolor is the media of choice but in her mixed media and collage’ works other mediums are used for textures and effects, sometimes applying her original poetry to the art. Her world of art resonates on bold color and creative imagination making one of a kind artwork. The educational study of art, artists, and collecting
art has been a lifetime passion. She is thankful for her mentors, Fred
Oldfield, Tis Huberth, Stella Canfield, Teresa Saia, Gail Janes and Betty
Mears. She still pursues continued art education and workshops most recently
having completed the Robert Burridge Masters’ Program for the Postmodern
Painter. Please Email her at Please visit these Tacoma
area businesses for additional featured artwork:
Harder, Arvid See his Art Gallery <Link not set up> Arvid Harder has spent his adult life as a Graphic Artist working for various newspapers and printing companies; however, his first love is the fine arts. Arvid works mostly in Watercolor, but also likes to do ink sketches. Janes, Gail See her Art Gallery <Here> Gail received her B.A. in Art Education from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. She taught in secondary schools for the Tacoma Public Schools for nine years. Gail was Curator of Education for the Tacoma Art Museum for over 10 years and was instructor and Art Specialist for the Metropolitan Park District for over 10 years as well. Gail is a working artist who prefers using acrylic paint, mixed media and collage techniques. She has exhibited and received awards in many juried shows in the Tacoma and Seattle area. Gail is a member of the Tacoma Arts and Crafts Association and Pacific Gallery Artists group. "I like the process of manipulating colors, shapes, values and textures using collage techniques. However, my greatest pleasure is creating textures. My inspiration comes from both natural and manmade sources. I find it an exciting challenge to search for new ways to create textural surfaces, not only with paint, but with found objects; such as sand, pieces of metal, mesh, threads, porcupine quills, foil, lace nails etc." Karrol, Jan See her Art Gallery <Here>
To see complexity and beauty in the common place .
Jan's visual interests are diverse and she continues to explore personal
expression and potential through the use of a variety of materials in both
two and three dimensional work. The blending of materials is evident in her
series of wearable artwork entitled "Peace in a Pod" using vintage buttons
to express beings in relationship. These are set in a variety of carved
woods and finished to enhance the aesthetic of all the materials. While
themes vary, they often reflect aspects of the feminine. Pieces typically
measure 11/2" x 31/2" in frames ranging from 5" x 7" -
8" x 10".
Jan received her Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts Focus in 1997; Sculpture in
Time and Place, 1996-97; Foundation of Visual Arts, 1995-96 from The
Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Prior to that she received
her Associates in General Studies, Visual Arts Focus in 1995 from Tacoma
Community College in Tacoma, Washington. If you are interested in Jan's work, please Email her at Lemma, Tanya See her Art Gallery <Link is open for now>
Tanya Lemma has been an elementary and middle school teacher/counselor for
24 years. She and her husband have taught in International Schools in
Germany, Belgium, and Thailand. She has a B.A. Degree from Cal Poly in
California, and a M.Ed. from Washington State University. Tanya’s love of
art began at a very young age with encouragement from her parents. Having
experimented in a variety of media, she has studied watercolor painting
intensively for the last eight years and taken classes from internationally
recognized artist and teacher Ron Ranson and Judy Morris, as well as
regional artists Sharon Freeman, Ann Breckon, Loretta Warner, Judey Hartzell,
and Rebecca Gehring. She is a member of the Pacific Gallery Artists and the
Rainier League of Arts.
Tanya’s watercolors have been juried into the Puyallup Fair Fine Art Show for several years, and the Washington State History Museum Tall Ship Art Show. Her painting, “The Harbor” won honorable mention at the Puyallup Fair. Her paintings have been shown at the BronzeWorks Gallery, Border’s Books, Lakewold Gardens, Karpeles Museum, the Enumclaw Evening of Art Event, as well as several local venues. She currently resides in University Place, Washington, with her husband and twelve-year-old son, teaching elementary school, and encouraging her students to draw and paint. You may contact her at 253-460-2841 or Email her at McDevitt, Liz See her Art Gallery <Here> Liz is a realistic artist, using all mediums, though specializing in oils, charcoals and ink. Her subject matter has been/is wildlife, tugboats, portraits, and still life. Her love for art started early as a child. Art supplies and classes were not available other than school art. Her education has been ongoing, always learning and finding new challenges. Classes at Pierce College, numerous private/class instruction with "great" area artists has broaden her knowledge of arty history, drawing, sketching, design, mixed media, oils, watercolors, colored pencils and pastels. Liz has won numerous cash awards and sold her work privately. Her greatest award has been teaching children. To the many children and friends who have crossed her path, Liz says "thank you" for helping her grow! Especially to God, who showed her the way to develop her talents and gifts. If you are interested in Liz's work, you may Email her at Peterson, Peggy See her Art Gallery <Here> Peggy has been painting many years and exhibits widely in the area. She works in watercolors, oils and acrylics and has studied under prominent local artists. Although she does seascapes and landscapes, she also enjoys doing still life's and floral. Her work has won many awards in juried shows. She is a member of Pacific Gallery Artists, University Place Artists and Rainier League of Arts. If you are interested in Peggy's work, please contact her at 253-564-9596.
Prices
listed below do not include tax, shipping and handling. Karren Petrillose See her Art Gallery <Link is not set up>
Karen, a classically trained pianist with a bachelors degree in piano
performance, has her husband to thank for her expansion into painting. As a
gift he gave her a class with William Hewson of Seattle. She was hooked on
watercolor from the very first session. Hand painted silk scarves are
another on of her passions thanks to the inspiration of Beverly Pederson.
If you are interested in Karen's work, you can email her at Nola Tresslar See her Art Gallery <Here>
LIVE, LOVE & CREATE”
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Werner Dillenburger
did not fully realize his talent for painting and other art forms until he
retired from a lifelong career in the Fashion and Textile Industry.
Working in Europe in the 1950’s
involved fashion design and
illustration. For many years, the occasional oil or acrylic work was all
that time allowed.
Watercolor had
intimidated but always intrigued him. When he retired
an found himself with time to spare, he got started. Hooked would be
a more accurate term!
Today his watercolor and multimedia works
depict scenes from around our State and images of faraway places or whatever
else catches his eye.
One of his multimedia works is part of the
Pierce County Art Bank and his works have been displayed in various venues
around the area.
Dillenburger is a member and President of the
“Pacific Gallery Artists” and a member of
the “City of Lakewood Arts Commission”. Pat Graham all about Graham's Art work See her Art Gallery <Here> Northwest native, Pat Graham, is a multi award winning artist whose interest in the visual arts was evident from an early age. Beginning semi private lessons at the age of 9, she started to explore the many ways of artistically expressing herself. During her teen years she maximized opportunities to participate in every art class available and collaborate with other artists in creating murals for the city and stage backdrops for schools. During this time Pat entered many district and state wide art contests which earned her recognition and many awards. She began portrait painting while in High School and had her first portrait sales before graduating. 2 years of commercial art training followed her senior year of schooling and she immersed herself in that field for many years following, though never abandoned her love of fine art. These days private local ( and international ) collectors enjoy Pat's works and she continues to show and enter visual art competitions. She enjoys creating with the goal of painting to the best of her ability the subtle beauty she sees in the world – that gentle gaze of someone’s eyes, the transparency of a flower petal or that moment of quietude that can go so easily unnoticed. Oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor and charcoal are her primary medium choices for creating these works. In Pat's words, she says: “Creating is a time of experiencing oneness with the subject before me. I find it so incredibly satisfying and I want to share with others that pure bliss. What is art if it can't be shared?” |