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Tom Hlas

Skyward, Monoprint on Paper, 8-1/2" x 6-1/2", $60 or Matted, $100

Abstract paintings and monoprints by Tom Hlas. Prices $60 and up. Follow Tom's art journey on his blog where you can also purchase his smaller works, and his Facebook page. Larger works can be seen on Tom's web site.

Steven LaRose

Lupe, 2010, Oil on Canvas, 9"x12"

Still life paintings by Teresa Sloven, the alter ego of Steven LaRose. All paintings are 9"x12" and begin as eBay auctions at $40.

Ellen Soffer

"Sea Wall", 11" x 7.5" gouache on paper, $450 unframed, $550 framed, price includes shipping costs

Paintings on canvas and hardboard are $550 to $3000. Unframed works on paper are available starting at $475 (and up to $1000). Framed works on paper are $525-1200.

Visit Ellen Soffer's website and Fan Page on Facebook for more information.

Lisa Call

Home #53, ©2010 Lisa Call, 6" x 6" Textile Painting (Fabric hand dyed by the artist, cotton batting, cotton thread), Mounted on stretched canvas, $190

Abstract contemporary textile paintings by artist Lisa Call. Prices range from $25-$500.

Lisa's blog and Facebook page.

Veronica Funk

Hushed, 30"x40" $1200

All works focus on celebrating daily "Simple Pleasures" - a cup of coffee, a comfortable seat, a great book. Prices range from $100 to $1600.

Veronica's blog, website and Etsy Shop.

Kim Hambric

Signs of the Times XVII, 6" x 6" $40.00

Kim Hambric's artwork consists of commercial and hand dyed fabrics. Many fabrics are hand painted or imprinted using hand carved stamps. All pieces are machine sewn and quilted. Prices range from $35 to $350.

Kim's blog Etsy Shop and Facebook page.

Tracy Helgeson

Landscape Study #281, Oil on Cradled Panel, 5"x3" $70

Small scale oil paintings featuring landscapes, barns and other structures, by artist Tracy Helgeson. Prices range from $90-$150 and up.

Visit Tracy's blog and her Facebook page for more discussion of her work, studio, and exhibitions and her website to see larger scaled paintings.

Natalya Aikens

Piterskoie Kruzhevo/St. Pete Lace, textile and recycled media, 12"x12", 2010

Mixed media, textile collage and creative recycling by Natalya Aikens.

Natalya's blog, Artfire shop and Etsy Shop.

Diane Hoeptner

Cobalt Clues 12" x 12" Oil on Wood

Floral still lifes by Cleveland, OH artist Diane Hoeptner (hep-ner). Oil paintings on paper, canvas & board, prices start at $95. Sizes: from 6"x8" up to 24"x24". View and purchase new work daily on her blog.

Jeanne Williamson

Recycled Fence Series #33/2, ©2009, Mixed Media, 12"x12", $325

Mixed media art by Jeanne Williamson.

Recycled Fence Series prices range from $30 to $325.

Jeanne's blog and Facebook page.

Takeyce Walter

Late Summer Clouds, 4"x12" Oil on Canvas

Small and large scale paintings of the landscape by artist Takeyce Walter. Prices range from $95 and up.

Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson

Snowflake, 24"x20" Collage on Panel, $1250 framed in reclaimed barn wood

Figurative fine art collage by artist Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. Elizabeth tears bits and pieces of hand made, hand painted and found papers and adheres them to wood panel, then varnishes the surface. Some small collages, as well as note cards, a DVD on her process, and unique items are put up for sale on Elizabeth's blog.

Also, visit Elizabeth's website to view more collages.

Paula McCullough

Reclaimed Pipe Vases. For wet or dry floral arrangements and perfect for holding artist utensils too. Starting price $18

Mixed Media Assemblages, Limited Edition Clocks, Vases and Functional Pieces by Paula McCullough. Prices: $25-2200

All of the vases can be seen at Paula's Etsy Shop. and she is also on Facebook.

Bridgette Guerzon Mills

The Privilege of Morning, Encaustic, 12"x12"

Small scale mixed media paintings and encaustic paintings by Bridgette Guerzon Mills. Visit Bridgette's blog and website to purchase original artwork, handbound journals, and fine art prints.

Prices range from $110 and up.

Joyce Hill

Red Stairs Graffiti, mixed media; photo taken by artist in NYC with graffiti and paints added to watercolor paper, 5"x7"

Joyce Hill’s artwork is mixed media paintings that are created using texture, found objects, color and photo transfers. They are a visual display of an emotional journey told through photos of familiar figures, text, and poetry in the compositions.

Please visit Joyce's sales site, Facebook profile and Facebook page for more information.

Sarah F. Burns

Claire, original charcoal sketch, 11"x14", $45.00

Classic oil paintings, drawings and sketches by Sarah F. Burns, prices start at $25 - $100 and up.

Sarah's blog.

Angela Wales Rockett

Branching Moments, acrylic/mixed media on canvas, 24" x 24" ©2010

Spiritually expressive abstract paintings that soothe the soul with rich colors and texture by artist Angela Wales Rockett. View her smaller works here.

Catch up with the latest on Angela's blog and Facebook page.

Randel Plowman

On The Shoulders Of Giants, Collage on Paper, 11"x11" 2008

Collages by Kentucky artist Randel Plowman. Prices range from $25.00 to $200.00.

Randel's website and Etsy Shop.

S.P. Goodman

Colorado Trail #3, Oil on panel, 7"x7"

Small scale oil paintings by S.P. Goodman featuring landscapes and still lifes. Prices from $125 and up.

Sherri Woodard Coffey

Journey, handwoven with hand-dyed wool yarns, tapestry, 29"x55"

Handwoven rugs and tapestries by Sherri Woodard Coffey. Prices depend on size and technique, but generally range from $500-$1500. They are woven to be reversible rugs, but most end up on the wall. Techniques used are tapestry, weft-faced ikat, and/or gradations of color. Hanging device is provided, if needed.

Sherri's blog and Facebook page.

Melody Madden

Row of Reds, Work in Paint, Thread, Wool & Silk on Canvas...Framed

Mixed Media works by artist Melody Madden. Prices range from $75.00 to 2500.00.

Melody's blog and website.

Jayne Rose

In Her Shoes, 18"x36", acrylic on gessobord, $850

Jayne Rose is a contemporary painter in the realism style. But she doesn't let one style hold her from trying other methods. Her landscapes are decidedly more impressionistic than her still lifes and floral. However, all of her work is marked by her use of bright, saturated colors in both oils and acrylics."

Jayne's blog, Etsy Shop and Facebook Page.

Susan Constanse

Untitled (Random Spaces series), 12" x 9" $350 (framed)

Unframed works on paper by artist Susan Constance. Prices range from $80-$500.

Susan's blog.

Casey Klahn

Violet Oil Drum, 7.5"x10.5" Soft Pastel

New School Color works by Casey Klahn

Casey's blog.

Rebecca Crowell

Pale Wall, Oil and Wax on Panel, 10"x10"

Contemporary abstractions, paintings in oil and wax on panel, and mixed media works on paper by Wisconsin artist Rebecca Crowell. Prices for oils range from $200-$7000; works on paper from $100-$800.

Rebecca posts new work and discusses her ideas and process on her blog and also at her Facebook page.

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