La Ban, Ric

La Ban, Ric

I have always enjoyed working with my hands – having pursued such crafts as building and repairing custom steel bicycle frames, automobile restoration and masonry, to name a few. I derive great satisfaction from the tangible results. Once I discovered silver, I...
Falk, Connie

Falk, Connie

I paint both in the studio using photographs I have taken and in plein air with a group that goes out weekly. I have recently begun experimenting with cold wax and oil to create non-objective paintings. On occasion, I paint in acrylic, but not often. I paint on flat...
Kalugina, Natalia

Kalugina, Natalia

I have been an admirer of the elegant variety and harmony of nature throughout all my life. However, with a background in Physics, I did not consider my artistic talent seriously. It was only in New Mexico, with its breathtaking landscapes, magical Southwestern light,...
Quigley, Cindy

Quigley, Cindy

My photography journey began in a high school class in California, where I found my passion for the art of chasing light. Light that streams in to showcase the extraordinary details of otherwise ordinary items. While raising a family, I honed my skills at equine and...
Deyo, Lauren

Deyo, Lauren

Art is the creative journey which leads my exploration into painting and experimenting with color. These explorations allow my inner child to play with mark making on canvas and wood panels. My love of Oriental brush painting has influenced my work and fuels my...