Faces and Places

How do you escape the busy noise of everyday? ''There is a point in the creative process that I describe as ‘getting lost in the painting' where I am so focused on my piece that I am completely unaware of time, surroundings and daily interruptions and it just doesn't get any better than that!'' indicates watercolor and acrylic artist, Laura Cole. Kathleen ''Sue'' Elwell focuses on color. Hope Mastroianni paints figments with varied levels of reality to probe relationships from the inner soul. ''Santa Rosa Island is my special place to wander, photograph and ‘walk in beauty''' explains Manuel Rivas. While experimental mixed media artist Laura Wolfersperger spends her time creating encaustics. Contemplate the escape by these artist as you peruse their creations.