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Judy Mudd
Watercolor has always intrigued me. I love the dynamic nature of the medium in that it participates in the creation of the art. The flow and blending of watery paint on paper can create amazing effects unattainable with other media. I paint intuitively, in the moment, and let the painting tell me the direction it needs to go. As an artist, I strive to create emotional impact through atmosphere and storytelling. ...
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Karen Burns
As a former still life photographer I have evolved into a still life painter, painting from life. I have always had an insatiable curiosity about trying new ideas which is one of the reasons I now work in oils - there is always more to learn and it completely holds my interest. Painting from life not only gives me the opportunity to paint what I see, but to go beyond that following the light. ...
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Melanie Ferguson
Melanie Ferguson’s distinctive artistic style reflects a lifelong commitment to curiosity, wonder and beauty.
“My inspiration for my painting has come mainly through my passion for nature, and travel. I’ve been lucky enough to see and paint different parts of the world. I will forever be a student of the arts." 
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Jane Foley Ferraro
My painting practice is mainly focused on landscape and how to convey the emotion and mood inherent in that magical place where land meets sky - the horizon. This theme has become an intuitive departure point in my work which lies somewhere between realism and abstraction. I hope that my memories and imagination create landscapes that the viewer can imbue with their own associative thoughts and feelings.
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Jon A. Pokela
I recently returned to the Fine Arts World. For the past twenty-five years I have been engaged in the exterior styling and interior design of large, private and production yachts. I have had the good fortune to travel throughout the world visiting and being exposed to cultural distinctions. ...
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George Politis
I love painting in watercolor and mixed watermedia.
Selecting whether going in the “pure” direction of totally transparent watercolour, or using acrylic inks, collage and other media is based on the subject and on the personal reaction to a potential subject.
The medium is not the most important thing. The result is…
Thus, I like to experiment a lot and find new ways to express my ideas. ...
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