A mother, scientist, musician, reader, deep thinker and artist, Judith manipulates the symbols of her life onto canvas.

Colette has lately returned to painting after a long absence. Her method of painting, simple and bold, combines a traditional style with an innovative eye. 'The art of it is to enjoy ...'

Karin works mostly in oils. Her style includes impressionistic, expressionistic and abstract art, representing figures, still lifes and landscapes. She has studied at Universities and Studio

Terri is a Plein-air artist who specializes in Landscape and Still Life Paintings. She is very excited about painting nature in its undisturbed state.

Cherry was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and raised in the Washington, DC area. She works mainly in watercolor doing portraits of children, local and beach scenes. She also belongs to local Art Leagues of Strathmore and Rehoboth

Felisa Federman, a graduate from the National Fine Arts Academy in Buenos Aires and an Argentinean national, is a multifaceted painter, fiber and assemblage artist. Since 1991 she has lived with her family in Potomac, MD. Felisa has participated in more than 40 group, solo and juried shows in Washington DC, North Carolina, Florida, New York, Maryland and Virginia, in the USA and also in Brazil, Italy and Argentina. Her latest solo and group exhibition around the Washington area where at The Argentine Embassy, Ratner Museum, Inter American Development Bank, Arlington Art Center, M. L. King Library, American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Aaron Gallery and Gallery 10. www.felisafederman.com

The richly textured oil paintings by Claire Howard are executed exclusively with a pallet knife. Her work captures her love of the rural landscape, local seascapes, and country life. Her work has been described as cheerful, optimistic, and happy: her colors vibrant and energetic. Most images are available as reproductions and her Studio in Poolesville is open by appointment. For additional examples of Claire's work please visit www.clairehoward.net.

Anne Martinez, a native of Washington DC and a resident of Potomac, Maryland for more than 40 years, enjoys realistic portraiture and works in all mediums. Whether it's painting a notable persons in oil on canvas or an animal in warm pastels, Anne is at her happiest working at her craft while listening to all the animals around her on Piney Spring Farm. Her husband, Ramon, who does most of the farm work, has helped Anne in her pursuit of art by setting up the fiberglass horse for painting and making frames or wood backings for her art pieces.

Yolanda is a South African artist and art teacher who has been living in the Washington, D.C. area for the better part of a decade. She works primarily in oils and watercolor. Her technique is realistic and classical. However, her compositions frequently incorporate traditional and cultural icons within classical motifs, and her paintings, while remaining figurative and realistic, often touch upon the symbolist. For additional examples of Yolanda's work please visit YolandaPrinsloo.com.

Richard Bess is addicted to painting, she has other passions too; family, travel and drama. She has a MA in Art History. Her colorful paintings have stories to tell, she now focuses on plein-air paintings.

Martha creates work in oil that evoke a thoughtful pause. Her goal is to create a sense of light and warmth in any setting Ð Still Life, Landscape and Portraiture. For additional examples of Martha's work please visit www.marthaspak.com.