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Dennis Reynolds

Visual Artist: Drawing Illustration; Visual Artist: Painting

I enjoy creating art as a way to explore a deeper understanding of diverse experiences and our perception of places. You can often see in my two dimensional paintings as well as my public art environments, a desire to blur the lines between specific subject matter and abstract colors and forms. My most recent two dimensional work includes the use of pen and ink line work with the vigorous application of colors with oil paints. I like to explore the use of perspective combined with the effect of light and shadows to evoke movement and emotions. My work is often guided by diverse ways of understanding art including:  Narrative experience  Density of Meaning  Craftsmanship  Ethos  Innovation  Big idea In addition to creating paintings, I create large scale public art environments that results in responsive and innovative “places” that combine art + environment. As a single person practice, Mr. Reynolds delivers projects through his person a l hands on focus on process with a unique combination of – Innovative design analysis and perspective to understand the facts, goals and needs – Quick hand drawings to test a wide range of concepts – Facilitation of a creative process that includes a transparent interaction with diverse client groups

Jeanette Richards

Visual Artist: Painting

Painting is a visual language. It is communication that connects people on an intimate level. This is my goal as I begin each work. I consider myself a watermedia artist. Using watercolor, acrylic, gouache, acrylic, collage and pencil, I allow spontaneous compositions to develop by combining technique and the natural qualities of the chosen medium. I draw my inspiration from nature; the organic details and texture of life. Sometimes I begin my paintings with abandon: other times I begin with a specific idea or goal, setting a new challenge for myself. I use colors and textures to build a subsurface. Then I carefully assess what is before me and begin to calm, subtract, or neutralize. As the painting progresses it takes on a life of its own as I continue to manipulate it. My process involves balancing light and dark, cool and warm, large shapes and small shapes. My intention is for the view to discover something new in themselves, feel an emotion or walk a new path. cajeanette@gmail.com

S. C. Rolf

Visual Artist: Pottery/Ceramics

As a potter, I make one of a kind functional objects that are meant to be used daily. The daily routine of life is often filled with beauty that is missed or passed over. I have made a study of making objects that fit ones hand and hopefully engage the users eye, head, and heart as well. My work celebrates the daily routine of eating, drinking, storing and pouring. Beautiful objects have the power to trigger thoughts and emotions. Interesting and beautiful clay pots do this for me because they are made of mud, and mud leaves a trail and a record of the makers touch capturing his or her ideas at the moment of making. Pots additionally deal with containment. This containment relates to use, the body, volume, space and even containment of ideas as metaphor. My work employs the physical process of layering which describes a sense of growth of the pot, both inward and outward. The addition and subtraction of the material leave a record of time in the work. Layering of wet clay over leather-hard clay is similar to the transformation of a landscape, such as an eroding riverbed. As a maker of one-of-a-kind functional objects, I use the premise that I transmit feeling through the subtle touch in working. I feel that in order for the user to “get it” they must also touch the work. My hope is that my pots will be used frequently in the daily routine by those who bring them into their homes

Christina Rolf

Visual Artist: Fiber Art / Fine Craft

As a young artist, I am in the process of finding my voice in my work. My art is deeply inspired by nature, as my works are tangible extrapolations of ideas that I see which can then be shared with others. I am exploring the natural geometry that is present with inorganic forms. This is a fascinating concept for me: the paradox of design in a spontaneous form which exists in the natural world. I am just beginning my explorations there is always more to learn and observe, and this curiosity is what is leading me to develop the style and tone of my work.

Jon Route

Visual Artist: Sculpture

Sue Rowe

Author / Writer; Storyteller; Teacher / Instructor; Visual Artist: Drawing Illustration; Visual Artist: Mixed Media; Visual Artist: Painting; Visual Artist: Photography

My art illustrates tiny bits of life lived, metaphorically, by a large variety of particular bears. Their faces and bodies have been the main focus of my art for many years, but, as I seldom have specific plans for the final images, the results often surprise me as much as anybody. I enjoy using the power of line and color to depict subtle ideas created in everyday living. The bears and their surroundings have the ability to illustrate stories, most often without words; but frequently as I work sentences form and are drawn on the piece. The bears’ lives, therefore are more fully revealed. These creatures have tales to tell and secrets to shed. They, like many of us, have mixed emotions about relationships, food, survival and life in general. I very much like overhearing observers’ chuckles, sighs or gasps of personal recognition. If my bruins provide a giggle or provoke some serious pondering I consider that we, as a team, have done our good deed for the day.

Moz Rude

Visual Artist: Pottery/Ceramics

My work is a collection of ceramic forms that contain paintings of abstract allegories and sometimes inner monologues on their surfaces- I find these small fragments of narratives to be insightfully romantic and worthy of space. Asymmetry in my forms, the organic surface of pinching and illustrations of people, places, and things from my life catalog’s and contemplates my relationship with time and space. I also enjoy making direct references to iconic works of art and past artists while recontextualizing them into my own narrative, filtered through my experiences. I pull a significant amount of my inspiration from paintings, specifically the movements of impressionism, abstract expressionism and mysticism. Along with the organic forms I create a whimsical surface by using slip as paint. Brush strokes and color are important to my work, capturing the gesture my hands make through space while conveying an abstract ides is my goal. By referencing past artists and their works I hope to add depth and historical context to my ceramics.

Karin Rush

Visual Artist: Painting

When people look at a piece of art in their home or work that I have created, it would be a privilege if it inspired thought about a deeper joy and a smile. I have a lot of joy and I would like people to have joy in their lives too. I grew up in Duluth and Stillwater, MN. I was surrounded and inspired by many artists in my family. I studied art and design at the University of MN. I’ve taken several classes over the years and have done a lot of self teaching as well in art and design. I have a diverse background including interior design and decorative painting. Using over 20 years of experience I have incorporated my passion for color, texture, painting and life’s experiences into my art.

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