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Anita Jo Art WorkAnita Jo Art Work

Anita's work yields a vibrant dichotomy of a deep sigh of tranquility accompanied by a fresh crisp breeze. She loves life and desires to share this love with her students and patrons.

Anita Salvador — St. Charles, MO

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Brenda Beck-FisherBrenda Beck-Fisher

I am a watercolorist and strive to allow the transparency of the medium to show through in every painting I do.
Brenda Beck-Fisher — Hannibal, MO

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Douglas BennettDouglas Bennett

Douglas Bennett is an oil and pastel artist who creates wildlife paintings.
Douglas Bennett — Blue Springs, MO

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Boot Heel Art - Opal CaruthersBoot Heel Art

Opal loves to paint her beloved Bootheel Missouri. She believes there is a lifetime of painting to be done there because of its history, interesting people, and scenic landscapes.
Opal Caruthers — Caruthersville, MO

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Barbara CampbellBarbara Campbell

Barbara is an oil painter and does painting restoration work.

Barbara Campbell — Glendale, MO

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John Caton PortraitsJohn Caton

I hope when you look at my portraits you not only see a person, but also feel the personality illuminating from the painting. For a successful portraiture, the nature and the spirit of the work must force the observer to begin to know the subject
John Caton — Blue Springs, MO

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Colorful BrushesColorful Brushes

I'm inviting the viewer to dance—partnering excitement that moves my soul—in my paintings. As a multimedia artist, I express "light" impacting "colors, patterns, and textures": dramatic skies, dynamic landscapes, through windows and doors, or around the sensitive human form.
Catherine Mahoney — Hermann, MO

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Creative Artworks by Kim - Kim FosterCreative Artworks by Kim

Foster is known in the metro-St. Louis area for her custom watercolor paintings of houses, making each one as unique as the people who live inside them.
Kim Foster — Fenton, MO

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Creative DimensionsCreative Dimensions, Inc.

My relationship to creating the work:
Revealing my heart…my frailties, dreams and yearnings…is a lifelong quest. It's all about JOY.
Nancee J. Byington — Eldon, MO

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Loran Creech

Loran Creech enjoys the hidden "surprises" that turn up in watercolor and likes the graphic values an infinite degree of detail available through pen & ink.
Loran Creech — California, MO

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Crozier Studio, LLC - J. Marvin Crozier, Paintings,  Pottery -- stoneware, pottery, vases, bowls, plates, cupsCrozier Studio LLC

Recently Marvin began painting large scale, bold brush stroke, acrylic paintings carrying the same misty nouveau impressionistic style that appears in his watercolors. Marvin ejoys creating paintings that are mysterious illusions, encouraging viewers to create their own interpretations of the art work.
Marvin Crozier — Oak Grove, MO

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Dawning Visions painting - Dawn GanoDawning Visions

Intrigued by the universal language of color; color schemes, color psychology, and color theory are all present to serenade Gano's canvases. "I want the viewer to have a positive experience with my work, a visual retreat."
Dawn Gano — St. Peters, MO

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Debi Studios, LLC - Paintings and drawings by Debi PicklerDebi Studios, LLC

Debi is a highly versatile, talented artist who creates outside of the box. The love of art is very apparent and will continue to grow as she works on more projects in the future.
Debi Pickler — St. Charles, MO

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Dogwood Spring Studio - Erin VanOmmenDogwood Spring Studio

Intrigued by the universal language of color; color schemes, color psychology, and color theory are all present to serenade Gano's canvases. "I want the viewer to have a positive experience with my work, a visual retreat."
Erin VanOmmen — Republic, MO

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Drawings by Mari -  Pencil drawings by Mari BesancenezDrawings by Mari

The portraits I draw of people have now expanded into pets and homes. All my art is hand drawn by studying photos of the subject. I am doing something that I love to do and for that I am extremely grateful.
Mari Besancenez — Winchester, MO

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Dream Catchers Studio - Pottery by Richard W. WebbDream Catchers Studio

To hold a piece of paper and spread watercolors on it letting them react and interact to produce a visually beautiful piece is very exciting and satisfying to me..
Richard W. Webb — Cape Girardeau, MO

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Stephen EidsonStephen Eidson

I work in oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoals and mixed media. I love plein air painting, but also do studio work. My subjects include landscapes, portraits, still life, along with some three dimensional works.
Stephen Eidson — Roach, MO

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Ellements - Drawings by Ellen KlamonEllements

Color is the driving force behind my work. Trained as a serigrapher, I was used to laying down flat, clear, bright color.
Ellen Klamon — St. Louis, MO

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Fine Arb by VicFine Art By Vic

Vic uses gold leaf to create the illumination of subtle effects along with glazes ofoil paint achieving a utilitarian feel that compliments various decors.
Vic Mastis — St. Louis, MO

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Lanie FrickLanie Frick

Love of horses, western culture, and her own native heritage are the inspiration for Lanie's artwork.  Extensive study of technique, anatomy, habitat and personal experience bring life to her subjects.
Lanie Frick — Raymondville, MO

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Linda Green/MetzlerGreen, Inc., Design Communications

Returning to painting in recent years as her primary interest, Linda brings to her current work the perspective and discipline of many years devoted to graphic design and especially, its illustrative aspect.
Linda Green/Metzler — Chesterfield, MO

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Old Mill - stick and ink drawing by Janis BurginJB Art Studio - Janis Burgin

Janis Burgin is known for her stick and ink drawings and oil paintings. She teaches art classes for all ages at her studio, JB Art Studio, as well as workshops at other locations.
Janis Burgin — California, MO

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Nita OrsackJust Nita

I enjoy using color in unexpected ways to make people take a second look at an ordinary object in a way they may not have seen it before. I particularly enjoy the challenge of transparent watercolor since it doesn't always do what is expected.
Nita Orsack — St. Louis, MO

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Kingdom of Callaway Studio - Jamie Carey HumphreysKingdom of Callaway Studio

I do commissioned portraits in oil, murals, logo designs and signs. My style is realism. I tell my customers that I'm a "photo realist."
Jamie Carey Humphreys — Fulton, MO

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Kyle ConceptsKyle Concepts

An accomplished self-taught watercolor artist who tries to portray a sense of relaxation and good humor with her God given talent.
Marsha Becker-Kyle — Washington, MO

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Janice LackeyJanice Lackey

Janice Lackey's landscapes take you to places for contemplation and dreaming. Her style is "painterly realism" with ambiance.
Janice Lackey — Warrensburg, MO

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Cindy Dietrich LoganCindy Dietrich Logan

The philosophy shared in Cincy's paintings is to share emotions and feelings to the viewer which cannot be put into words. Hopefully the viewer will react to the work in ways they do not always understand. There is a meaning in everything and one of the messages in her work is "searching for the truth (the light)". Each person must find their own truth which makes this search more difficult.
Cindy Dietrich Logan — Louisiana, MO

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Heather LongHeather Long

Heather's works consist of up to 20 or more layers of colored pencil over a watercolor underpainting. "I find it to be a very relaxing experience where my mind completely focuses on nothing but the point of the pencil, hours can pass in mere minutes."
Heather Long — Gravois Mills, MO

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Cathryne Kulick Loos, MFACathryne Kulick Loos, MFA

Painting is a magical process that enables me to find and isolate special areas of beauty for continued enjoyment.
Cathryne Kulick Loos — Kirkwood, MO

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Home portrait by Marilyn Love Fine ArtMarilyn Love Fine Art

Marilyn Love, popular architectural illustrator and artist, has created over 1,000 pen and ink drawings and watercolor paintings since 1987. Her custom, affordable house portraits become cherished family memories, keepsakes, and unique gifts.
Marilyn Love — Columbia, MO

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Martin Art Studio - Terry MartinMartin Art Studio

He has focused his time and energy toward teaching, parenting and artistic pursuits. Like his father, a love of nature has been a sustaining force through-out my life.
Terry Martin — Jefferson City, MO

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Jean McMullen's watercolor of a water lilyJean McMullen

Jean's watercolors are intense and vibrant with color and that she is continually fascinated with the outcome of each painting.
Jean McMullen — St. Charles, MO

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MEG Originals - Madge GressleyMEG Originals

Madge Gressley is an accomplished acrylic painter.
Madge Gressley — Sedalia, MO

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Sarah MinorSarah Minor

Sarah’s style is whimsical and lively with lots of color and an eye for detail. Her work is unique, in that, it seems to adapt to whatever the mood calls for.
Sarah Minor — Monroe City, MO

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“Seasoned Traveler” - colored pencil drawing by Cynthia MorrisCynthia C. Morris

Working strictly free-hand from reference photos, Cynthia's attention to detail, color, composition and light, along with a unique style of layering, results in a realistic quality leaving those who view her work unaware they are colored pencil creations.
Cynthia C. Morris — Sedalia, MO

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Mary Mosblech - watercolorsMary Mosblech

I have taken watercolor workshops locally and on the east and west coast. Artist/teachers include Cheng Khee Chee, Jan Kunz, Gerald Brommer and Skip Lawrence.
Mary Mosblech — St. Louis, MO

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Watercolor by Shirley Eley NachtriebShirley Eley Nachtrieb

Specializing in portraits and landscapes in watercolor, pastel, and acrylics, Shirley has gained recognition in publications throughout the nation as a professional artist. Her work is in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Germany.
Shirley Nachtrieb — St. Charles, MO

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The Painter's Palette - Patricia BistlineThe Painter's Palette

When students complain to me that they can't draw or will never get the use of the brush right, I tell them I started the very same way they are. Anything is possible if you remain full of expectation and enjoyment.
Patricia Bistline — Chesterfield, MO

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Lynn PorterLynn Porter

Born and raised in Fulton, Missouri, she grew up living in the country and loving the natural realistic beauty of her surroundings. Art was her first love and watercolor was her first medium of choice.
Lynn Porter — Vandalia, MO

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The Art of Carla ReinagelCarla Reinagel

Most of my commissioned work pictures the people, places and things most loved by those individuals who choose me as their artist. Collaborating to creating meaningful and intimate art for people is a real joy.
Carla Reinagel — Florissant, MO

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Renee's Artworks - Renee NilgesRenee's Artworks

Renee's artwork is created from her intuitive nature and sense of humor. This gives her an uncanny ability to capture personality and to strike a chord deep seeded in so many people.
Renee Nilges — Linn, MO

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Adrienne RosenAdrienne Rosen

Adrienne Rosen is an acomplished artist who works in a variety of media including oils, acrylics, and watercolors.
Adrienne Rosen — St. Louis, MO

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J B Rydl ArtsJ B RYDL

As soon as I retired, I took classes in both watercolor and in oil painting. Now I am pursuing my passion.
J B RYDL — Kansas City, MO

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Fred SchollmeyerFred Schollmeyer

Fred Schollmeyer has been painting professionally since 1989. He holds a degree in Art Education from Lincoln University in Jefferson City and has studied art at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Fred Schollmeyer — Chamois, MO

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Annie Schuchart paintingAnnie Schuchart

Annie Schuchart's primary medium is transparent watercolor, although she is never afraid to venture into new realms and is constantly seeking other means of expressing her ideas..
Annie Schuchart — Sikeston, MO

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Cheryl SchweitzerCheryl Schweitzer

"Being an artist has never been a choice for me...when the responsibilities of life get in the way of painting, I'm still driven to create. I've been told my paintings exude serenity and peacefulness."
Cheryl Schweitzer — Jefferson City, MO

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Silhouettes Etc. - Joyce YarbroughSilhouettes Etc., LLC

Joyce Yarbrough is an accomplished pastel artist.
Joyce Yarbrough — St. Louis, MO

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Kim Stanfield - paintingsKim Stanfield

My paintings are impressions of the interplay of light experienced through expansive landscapes. My current work abstracts the land through its treatment of shadows and lush color contrasts.
Kim Stanfield — St. Louis, MO

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Clark Stoeckley - colored pencil artistClark Stoeckley

Clark Stoeckley, colored pencil artist, lets his senses influence the direction in which he takes the drawing. Clark's inspiration is simple: he draws what he loves.
Clark Stoeckley — St. Louis, MO

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Garnetta Sullivan, oil painterGarnetta Sullivan

Captivating portraits of children, realistic close-ups of the natural world such as pebbles, leaves, flowers and berries as well as non-objective monotypes created with dramatic line, interesting texture, and delicious color schemes are all part of Garnetta’s artistic passions.
Garnetta Sullivan — Sedalia, MO

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Van Leer Illustrated - Jerry Van LeerVan Leer Illustrated, Inc.

I get my technique directly from Rockwell. Through the use of many pencils I try to create that feeling of something real. Each pencil has its own hardness and characteristics that I try to layer together to create a texture...something you can feel just by looking at the drawing.
Jerry Van Leer — St. Charles, MO

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Carolyn Coffey WallaceCarolyn Coffey Wallace

The idea that our lives are made up of many threads of contact with people, time, and place, and the scientific concept of String theory has led her to pursue the theme of overlapped and interlaced elements in recent artworks.
Carolyn Coffey Wallce — Ava, MO

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Watercolors by Terri MyerWatercolors by Terri Myer

Terri's paintings demonstrate her exploration of color and techniques in the medium of watercolor while concentrating often on the subjects of boats, water, and coastal scenes.
Terri Myer — O'Fallon, MO

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Melissa WhitemanMelissa Whiteman

I have found through tireless perseverance that I am able to express my awe of the most dramatic aspect of our world—weather, using oil on canvas. It is my sincere wish that people enjoy my paintings on a level comparable to that of my inspiration.
Melissa Whiteman — Florissant, MO

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Wild Spirit ArtworksWild Spirit Artworks

Watercolor artist Elizabeth Sullivan

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Elizabeth Sullivan — Springfield, MO

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