Artists Information and Bios
JoAnn Dorsey-Hayden
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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,
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Geisler, Diane
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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
GunnsSee
her Art Gallery <Here>
Also
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1957
Dodge Lancer Hubcap Project <Here
>
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.
Her work has been purchased by area corporations, shown and sold
in many galleries and accepted in over 50 juried fine art shows.
Successfully heading an art auction and serving as a board member for PGA
art group for 12 yrs., Kim has devoted time and art work to clubs and area
charities.
What does she say about her art? ” My art is not meant to be
real it’s only imagined, “The joy is in the creation, giving a visual
experience for the eyes to absorb, the mind to ponder, the soul to linger
and your thoughts to escape- forever- making a shared connection- with you
the viewer!”
Artist Kim Shuckhart Gunns Kim signs her art with her
initials KSG.
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Please visit these Tacoma
area businesses for additional featured artwork:
Turner Custom Interiors, N 26th and Proctor,
Tacoma, WA
Rhapsody in Bloom on 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Shirley, Petersen
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Drawing and painting has always come easily
for me. Perhaps my
aptitude was inherited from my mother who was very artistic and encouraged
me to indulge my desires. I was
given dancing, piano, and violin lessons before I began to paint.
They were all fun but required practice every day.
Somehow when I started to paint, it didn’t seem like practice.
I was very fortunate in high school to have well -known California
watercolorist, Louise McCaslin as my teacher.
She inspired my interest in painting landscapes and nature.
That interest has remained with me to this day.
Fine Art was my major
in college. Darwin Musselman
(well-known California Trompe l’oeil artist) was my art professor at Fresno
State College. Though both of
these artists are now deceased, their teachings are with me always as I
strive to produce ever more painterly work.
My husband and I have
traveled extensively throughout the US, Europe and the Far East.
This has given me the opportunity to paint and study with many
different teachers. The variety
of cultures that we were able to experience has influenced and increased my
desire to expand my artistic horizons.
I paint for my own pleasure and if my paintings bring some enjoyment
to others, I am very happy. As
Gabrielle Roth once wrote…Art is not just ornamental, an enhancement of
life, but a path in itself, a way out of the predictable and conventional, a
map to self-discovery.
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Janes, Gail
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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
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To see complexity and beauty in the common place .
To touch, explore and shape materials.
To experience the challenge and awe of expression.
To connect - that is my artistic quest.
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
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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
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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
Karen Petrillose
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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
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LIVE, LOVE & CREATE”
Nola has studied with many well-known artists (locally,
nationally & internationally known) with numerous art classes & workshops in
Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Florida. She has entered over 170
shows since 1998, both nationally and internationally, with most being
juried shows. An award-winning artist, and she is also a
published photographer. She works in several mediums, Sumi, Acrylic,
Mixed Media, Recycled Mixed media, Printmaking, Collage, and Zen Art©.
Nola is the creator of her Zen Artã, where she paints and/or collages
backwards on plexiglas or glass. She stains her own papers, along with
collecting found and handmade papers, and acrylic paint, for this process.
Sometimes natural elements, such as pressed flowers, leaves, etc. can be
incorporated into a design. Zen Artã can be made in almost any size,
and can be applied for residential and commercial art applications.
Nola is represented presently by galleries in two states, and has her
artwork in private and corporate collections nationally and internationally.
She and her art have appeared on a couple television shows. She has
participated as a juror for several local art shows, and she has
demonstrated her technique of “Staining Papers,” and “Framing On A Budget,”
for many art organizations. Nola has worked on public projects and
many private commissions. She can work with homeowners, designers, and
architects, commercial and public entities to create something unique and
beautiful for their environment
Her work appears on two web sites
http://nola.nobullart.com -
www.sumi.org -
www.pacificgalleryartists.org. Her current affiliations are Puget
Sound Sumi Artists, Tacoma Arts & Craft Assoc. (TACA) and Pacific Gallery
Artists. She can be contacted at
NVTresslar@aol.com
Artist Statement
Art has
always been a passion of mine. I love the many facets I can explore in
the Sumi, Collage and Mixed Media areas of the Art domain. When I am
painting I try to infuse my personal energy, spirituality and inspiration
into my art. My inspiration may come from something I’ve seen, heard
or felt. Abstract paintings and collages are my favorite areas,
because of my love of texture, handmade papers and found objects that can be
incorporated into a piece of art. I enjoy using Sumi ink in
traditional Asian paintings and also I find it interesting to find new ways
and methods to mix this ancient medium with other mediums.
“Life Happens!” --- “Suffering is Optional”……Nola V. Tresslar
Werner Dillenburger all about Werner's Art work
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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
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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?”
Anne Doane See
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“The
role that light plays in a landscape is my favorite painting inspiration.
I hope to capture the mood and
emotion that light creates in my art.”
– Anne Doane
Anne enjoys bringing each of her landscapes alive with vibrant
color. A few of the subjects she paints include:
Pacific
Northwest and Italian landscapes as well as still life, and florals.
She works in oils, watercolors, acrylics and mixed
media.
Anne’s interest in drawing and painting began while in high school.
She went on to study fine art at the University of
Puget Sound and the University of Washington.
After completing college, with a BS in Math and
Minor in Art, she worked as a graphic artist in the publishing industry for
many years.
Anne received awards from the Washington Publishers
association and the Southeastern Advertising association for her work in
advertising art.
She believes that art is a lifelong process of
painting, learning, observing and experiencing life.
For the past 17 years, Anne’s art has been accepted to the
Washington State Fair’s fine art competition where she has twice received an
honorable mention for her paintings. She also participates in Puget Sound
area art shows as a member of the Rainier League of Arts and Pacific Gallery
Artists
Email Anne About her Paintings
See more of Anne’s art these websites or Google “Anne Doane Fine
Art”:
http://annedoane.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/annedoanefineart/
http://annedoanefineart.nobullart.com/
http://www.xanadugallery.com/2013/Artists/ArtistPage.php?ArtistID=7035