Sandra Ackerman, West Bloomfield, MI

Into the Light, oil on linen, 24 x 30

This is a painting of threatening, futuristic, stormy skies and birds finding a passage way through to clear, bright skies. It is a metaphorical prayer for our world.

Richard Adams, Farmington MI

Why did you paint elephant garlic?, oil on canvas, 11.5 x 14.5

Dale Alcocer, Wixom MI

Winter Sunset, oil on canvas, 24 x 30

Teri Allen, Plymouth MI 

Nature's Bounty, mechanical pencil on 300 lb paper, 25 x 25

A composition inspired by a walk through a beautiful field of sunflowers and into the forest witnessing all the beauty in nature. 

Snehal Ambre, Livonia, MI 

Lilacs as Memory Keepers,
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18

This painting captures a quiet invitation to pause and breathe in the beauty of Mackinac Island during lilac season. Framed as a window into the island, Bayview Bed & Breakfast overlooks the Straits while blooming lilacs spill forward, inviting the viewer into the scene. The layered composition emphasizes abundance, nostalgia, and gentle movement, echoing the feeling of strolling Mackinac’s paths in early summer. By blending iconic architecture, water, and florals, the work celebrates the island’s timeless charm and encourages viewers to truly stop, slow down, and smell the lilacs.

Theresa Anderson, Northville, MI 

Scott's Lunch, watercolor on watercolor paper, 10.5 x 12

Inspired by a real pile of fruit. Please do not shake the table!

Sarah Azar, Northville, MI

Whisper on the Tide, oil on canvas, 27.25 x 23.25 

Barbara Baker, West Bloomfield MI

Artist in Orange, watercolor on paper, 21 x 17

This is a painting of a local artist who went to the other side of the easel to pose for us. He was so relaxed! I loved the complementary color scheme and carried it through to the background.

Theresa Black (Uptergrove), Northville, MI

Tigahh, watercolor on cotton paper, 30 x 22

Untamed and timeless. This award winning piece took a year to complete between her 150 private pet commissions. Challenging herself on numerous levels, working on a larger scale, capturing the light bouncing off the water and where the wet fur ends and dry fur begins. This painting represents strength, courage and resilience.

Cheryl Boc-Chidester, Brighton MI

Echoes Above,  mixed media, 29 x 21

Inspired by ancient cave ceilings, Echoes Above evokes the layered memory of early human expression. Earthy tones, mineral textures, and fleeting marks suggest figures, animals, or spirits emerging from stone. The piece invites viewers to look upward and inward, toward a time when storytelling began with gesture, pigment, and firelight.

Virginia Bosak, Livonia, MI

Fly Away or Stay, mixed media, 25.5 x 25.5

What I enjoyed about this painting were the many layers made over time and then a spontaneous finish with the erratic lines and ravens finding them.

Danna Bowersox, Northville MI

Max’s Nighttime Frog Hunting at the Cottage, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16

The best time to catch frogs is in the nighttime. This has always been a favorite summer pastime for my grandchildren at our cottage.

Daniel Boyer, New York, NY

The Rheumatic Assassins Are Pursued into Nothingness by the Doddering Snail the Rhinoceros and the Moist Kin of the Interlopers’ Keen, video spy pen on paper, 11 13/16" x 11 13/16"

Kathleen Burke, Howell, MI

Mother and Child, watercolor, 26 x 32

Brigette Cannon, Woodhaven, MI

Prized Dahlia, graphite and watercolor, 12 x 12

Jackie Chivell, Novi, MI

It’s a clove affair., acrylic on canvas, 21 x 17 

This is my first real attempt at painting, and this project has light a fire in me. Food and art bring me pure joy and peace in this weird time. Even the most mundane objects, as simple as the garlic bulb, have beauty and depth. I try to make the ordinary spectacular, with splashes of unrealistic color to bring focus to light, shadow and texture. Thank you so much for your support in my creative journey.

Winnie Chrzanowski, Royal Oak, MI

Energy Niagara, photograph on canvas, 12 x 18

This photograph captures the dynamic motion of Niagara Falls as it cascades over a ledge, forming a smooth, flowing waterfall. The water on top is depicted with silky, soft lines highlighting the continuous flow, while the water below shows textured, swirling currents creating a sense of depth and movement. The color palette consists mainly of varying shades of deep blue and white, emphasizing the contrast between the turbulent water and the cascading sheet.

Alisa Clark, South Lyon, MI

Fading Elegance, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 25

I initially thought my painting was done, but over time, I made finishing touches, enhancing the background colors. While creating, I'm learning to rethink past works, finding solutions over time. My experimental approach with Fading Elegance—stepping away—let it mature through refinement.

Ann Cleary, Farmington MI

Poppies, pastels, 17 x 14

Debbie Collins, Northville, MI

Dust & Detail, PanPastel and colored pencil on paper, 13 x 16

Dust & Detail captures a fleeting moment of feline curiosity, balancing the ethereal softness of PanPastel with the clinical precision of colored pencil. This portrait, protected with professional fixative, invites the viewer to share a quiet moment of discovery though a lens of vibrant color and tactile texture.

Velinka Cucuz, Brighton, MI

Emergence, acrylic, collage and pastel, 31 x 25

Incorporating light and dark values by forming abstract design.

Manjiri Dani, Troy MI

Full Bloom, ink on paper, 15.5 12.5

My work reflects a signature style that blends ethnic design traditions with nature inspired art. Intricate dot work is a central element in my pieces, adding a delicate texture and creating a distinctive visual rhythm. Birds and floral forms, inspired by the natural world around us, are recurring motifs in my work. I often use fresh, vibrant colors that evoke the energy and renewal of spring, bringing a sense of life and movement to each piece.

Pamela Day, Wixom MI

Small Town Big Ideas, acrylic and gouache, 24 x 32

Surreal environment of a small town. All the elements outsize, are unrelated, or come out of their environs.

Paula Doe, Ypsilanti MI

Concrete, collage, 7 x 5 

Adrienne Dunkerley, Ann Arbor, MI

Work Chat with My Sister, mixed media, acrylic and ink on carton, 10 x 8

My family grew up in Northville and I feel lucky to be a member of the Northville Art House because it keeps me connected to our hometown and to my family in the area. Similarly I stay connected now more than ever through texts and chats and video calls rather than in person. This exhibition is one more way to stay connected; though I am not here myself the canvas on the wall creates another link in a long-running chain of visual jokes between us. This piece was a quick inspiration and example for middle schoolers in ways to use masks and stencils… and to please not say ‘I hate you’ to classmates, even though ‘I hate you’ often means the opposite. Hi Kolio, I love you!

Aditi Gadgil, Novi, MI

One Love, acrylic on canvas 28 x 22

One Love portrays a gentle exchange between a mother fox and her kit. With a simple touch and closed eyes, the painting captures a moment of trust, warmth, and quiet love.

Aditi’s artistic journey began as a quiet curiosity and grew into a deep passion. As a self-taught artist, each of her paintings reflects a personal journey of learning through observation, exploration, and emotion. Working primarily in acrylics and pastels, Aditi creates intimate, detailed wildlife portraits that invite viewers to connect with the natural world on a personal level.

Lora Garcelon, Howell, MI

Morning in Maneteika, watercolor, 16 x 20

This is a scene I painted on location in Maneteika, Greece. I painted watercolor on paper that I had previously marbled using acrylic paint. I was astounded by the natural beauty of the Greek countryside and feel fortunate that I had to opportunity to paint on location.

Karen Gebarowski, Howell, MI

Dappled Path, pastel on paper, 17 x 14

This pastel painting represents a place to stroll down a dappled path on a beautiful sunny day surrounded by lush greenery and wild flowers. Great place for watching birds gently gliding overhead.

Mary Ann Gorlin, Northville, MI

Man's Best Friend, oil in canvas, 20 x 16

Debbie Grifka, Ann Arbor MI

Tenuous, textile on canvas, 24 x 30

The fractured grid in Tenuous is representative of our human connection and how differing views of rights and responsibilities have frayed so many of these connections today. Many strands of the web do remain and I hope we can continue building a society that is supportive of everyone.

Kevin Grow, Northville, MI

Morning Walk, oil on canvas, 24 x 18

Joann Guile-Edwards, White Lake, MI

Mists of Mackinaw, oil on canvas board, 15 x 12 

Woke up to a misty summer morning along side the Straits of Mackinaw. The mist slowly burning off from the heat of the sun revealed a channel light perched on a rock. I was overtaken by the colors mixing and the pinks in the clouds from the morning sun peeking through.

Sara Hadley, Novi, MI

Isn't She Lovely?, oil on canvas, 16 x 12

Add light out of darkness, mix a pop of vibrant color, combine with a dash of whimsy and you have the perfect recipe for a Sara Hadley painting.

Model Amari is a young woman who was painted from life in a studio session, I was so pleased to capture her expression and beauty on the canvas.

Lawrence Hamilton, Wixom, MI

Collage, digital photograph, 23 x 23

My photography examines everyday reality from a slightly different perspective. I personally find photography more challenging and rewarding by transforming the ordinary or overlooked into unique, graphic and somewhat abstract compositions. My photographs strive to reduce each scene to its simplest form while providing a strong emphasis on light and shadow.

Kseniya Hauptmann, Plymouth, MI

Uncertainty, charcoal on paper, silver leaf, 24 x 18

Even when thoughts are scattered and goals are clouded, there is a profound stillness within. This work captures the moment where mental chaos meets inner dignity, reminding us that from the haze of uncertainty, the true freedom of choice is born.

Catherine Hetherington, Howell MI

Unspoken Regret, oil on masonite, 21 x 17

 

Jerry Hosier, Howell MI

Fatal Attraction Too, oil on aluminum, 26 x 32

The world under the sea is like being on another planet. "Fatal Attraction Too" is a snap shot of this strange and beautiful foreign place. This close up look at this deadly animal, the Sea Anemone, uses color and beauty to invite it's victim into this deadly nest. When a fish is attracted to this creature and comes too close, it is paralyzed and eaten. With the undulating movement of light along with the vibrant colors this image attracts the viewer not unlike the unknowing fish.

Karen Judnich, Northville MI

Summer Cottage In Michigan, acrylic, 24 x 24

As we travel along the west coast of Michigan each summer we often see these charming little homes tucked away off the road.

Jim Karell, Plymouth MI

The Look, oil on canvas, 11 x 14

Peggy Kerwan, Novi, MI

Winter, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18

 

WanChuan Kesler, Northville MI

Mid Summer's Dream, oil on canvas 14 x 18

I am often amazed with the beauty around us -- people with a story, the splendid light cast upon a landscape, the hustle and bustle of the city life... I strive to capture impressions of these moments with my brushes, using expressive brushstrokes and passionate colors. It is perpetually fascinating to me how an object of art could speak to us without any language barrier. I would like my paintings to speak of life, of love, and of humanity.

Linda Klenczar, Saline MI

Superior, soft pastel on sanded paper, 16.5 x 14.5

Lake Superior draws me to its shores every summer. My parents were raised in the Upper Peninsula by their parents, all immigrants from Finland. Michigan's Upper Peninsula, looks like Finland.
This group of trees is along the northern road way to Marquette. M28. There are numerous "scenic turnouts" along this path. I have paintings from nearly all of them. The view is "Superior".

Kate Knight, Northville Twp, MI

Radish Me with Your Eyes, oil on canvas, 20 x 16

I started this painting in an Art House class with instructor Nancy Barick a winter ago. I panicked and chose a subject photo from my phone: radishes. My co-worker, artist and Art House instructor Stacy Pearson, encouraged me to enter the show, so I wrapped up in time. Stacy is an encourager, and so is Nancy. The last painting class I took here was ten years ago in 2016, and I am inspired to pick it up again. If you see me, ask me how it’s going, and I’ll encourage you to go for it, too.

Janet Kohler, Whitmore Lake MI

Cast Shadows, pastel on sanded paper 15.5 x 18.5

Long shadows stretched across the quiet road as I set up my easel in the early morning light. The scene felt both dramatic and mysterious, drawing me in. As Autumn began to reveal its warm colors, I felt inspired to move beyond the familiar greens of summer and explore a richer, more vibrant palette.

Mike Kolbow, Northville MI

The Front Nine, watercolor and ink,  16 x 20

Lesley Kutinsky, Farmington Hills MI

A Bird In Hand, oil on canvas, 18 x 10

My camera captures the faces, emotions and relationships of individuals and these photos are used as references for the paintings. Painting is my happy place. I am filled with the knowledge that there is so little time to accomplish all that I want to paint. I must be conscientious in all that I do and fearless in creating my ideas. Art allows me to speak to the world about what I care about and what touches my heart.

Maria Latour, Livonia, MI

Beetles, encaustic, collage, 18 x 18

Mary Light, Howell, MI

Fine Wine, oil on board, 23 x 18

Tracy Lyons, Howell, MI

Passed Over, watercolor and gouache, 14 x 10

Inspiration for my work can be found anywhere, but most often in everyday experiences. Anything that stirs, strikes a chord, resonates with me. Working intuitively, I allow content and meaning to evolve on its own to create space for the discovery of emotions as much the expression of them.

Brant MacLean, Detroit MI

Across the Street, oil on canvas, 18 x 24

A scene very close to my home, something I had seen hundreds of times before deciding it would make a good painting. It has the “dusk” mood--the night arrived but the sunlight not gone yet.

Marcella MacLean, Detroit MI

Milkweed, digital photography, 18 x 22

This photograph was taken in late fall after the milkweed pods had burst open. I love the way the floss takes on an almost ethereal quality and how the seeds seem to float against the it. This is one of the small beauties in nature that's so easy to walk past without noticing.

Susan Mankowski, Ann Arbor MI

Simple Joy, watercolor, 17 x 18

Kiki Martin, Livonia, MI

Modesty, oil on canvas panel, 20 x 16

Nora Manoukian, Northville, MI

My Sweet Dandelion, cold wax and oil on paper, 16 x 20

Many layers of wax and oil being scrapped off to reveal the dandelion. I never know where my work is going to take me and I just go along for the ride. I had no idea that a dandelion was going to emerge beneath the paint. With patience and hard work, beauty is revealed.

Laura Matthews, Brighton MI

Fishing, pastel on sanded paper, 16 x 20

This is a neighbor's dog who spends the summer in the lake joyfully watching the fish. Painted in soft pastels on sanded paper.

John Middlestead, South Lyon MI

Morning Light at Acadia, photography, 23 x 29

My love is photographing landscapes and Morning Light at Acadia is an example of that. I was inspired by Ansel Adams as a budding photographer and have worked on honing my craft over the years. I work on capturing those details often missed and enjoy sharing places I have been The hope is that viewers of my work will be able to feel a calming effect on their soul and a grateful heart for the beauty that we all have been given.

Charlyn Milkowski, Howell, MI

Hidden, mummified and preserved tree frog, animal skull, pansies, 5 x 4 x 4 

Hidden is truly an experimental piece. Made mostly from ‘gifted’ items, all given with a hope and wonder that I may be able to use them and no direction for any. The tree frog found by a friend, mummified between a window and screen; preserved in resin. Spring pansies pressed and preserved, and a skull that was already cracked, then halved. The moment he was set into the halved skull, I knew this tree frog found his forever home.

Christopher Miller, Northville, MI

A Short Break, watercolor and pencil on paper, 14 x 11

This piece was done for a family member's acquaintance, a local chef. I enjoy working in a variety of mediums and with different subjects. I generally prefer techniques that are illustrative / photorealistic and if the subject or setting is a good one, the artistic qualities for a piece seem to fall into place.

Cheryl Montemayor, Northville Twp., MI

Sabrina's Savannah, acrylic on canvas, 19.5 x 23.5

Cheryl Montemayor is a versatile artist who enjoys exploring many different mediums. Acrylic painting and charcoal & line drawing are her current favorites. Taking classes and workshops through the Northville Art House has helped her find a supportive community of like-minded artists and opportunities to try out new creative pursuits. She has been a Northville Township resident for more than 29 years.

Paula Neys, Northville, MI

Out of the Depths, acrylic and oil, 12 x 12

Out of the Depths is the primordial feminine rising unapologetically as elemental power, revealing a truth both personal and archetypal.

Andrea Novak, Novak, MI

Helping the Hummingbird, oil and acrylic on panel, 24 x 18

When my sister and I were young, we found a hummingbird exhausted and laying lifeless on our front porch. Mom suggested we make some sugar water, put it in a spoon, and let the bird slowly drink the mixture. We did just that and, almost like magic, the hummingbird was resurrected by our young hands.

My more recent work involves a look back for simple moments. I am challenged to visually recall and communicate the entirety of the moment; what made it special. I do not always capture these times as a photograph, beautifully staged and centered with perfect smiles. Memories don’t hold still and recall is fuzzy and unclear, placing focus only on the pieces of the story that impact us the most.

This moment was fast and chaotic, full of relief and giggles. On this particular day, although we were much younger than how we are depicted in the final painting, what I remember most is how innocently surprised my little sister was when the hummingbird sprang to life and darted away.

Astika Nursilo, Novi MI

Don't Be Conformed, pencil on paper, 11 x 14

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world - a tribute to Romans 12:2.

Emily Ottenbreit, Grosse Ile, MI

Limoncello, oil on canvas 16 x 30

I painted this oil on canvas in a class taught by Roselyn Rhodes at the Art House. While working on it, we were talking about our travels to Italy and how juicy and delicious the lemons are over there. It brought back memories of my two different trips I took, and sipping on limoncello after a delicious Italian dinner in Florence… and enjoying a Limoncello Spritz after a boat ride on Lake Como and swimming in the beautiful waters in Bellagio… working from still life with these yellow joyful colors and complementary violet hues warmed me and brought such happiness during a cold, gray Michigan March…dreaming of travels abroad at one of my favorite places in the world was so much fun while creating this… grateful for Rose encouraging me to enter this in the show.. I just picked up a paintbrush three years ago after not touching one for 25 years.. I’ve enjoyed this class and have learned so much.

Bob Palmerton, Saline, MI

Hazy, Hot and Humid, pastel, 24 x 18

Hazy, Hot and Humid captures the extreme heat and humidity felt in Southeast Michigan during the Summer of 2025.

Gisvi Pardo de Reyes, Northville, MI

Floral Tides, acrylic & gold leaf
20 x 16

Stacy Pearson, Northville MI

Nut, graphite 32 x 24

“This piece, simply named, is the very happy result of asking my Northville Art House adult drawing students for a topic for my Member’s Show piece. They chose a peanut. Well class, here you go! Thank you for giving me the most unexpected, silly, and joyful topic I have had in a very long time! Love, Stacy”

Linda Pelowski, Farmington Hills, MI

Thelma & Louise, oil on canvas panel, 12 x 16

Always fun capturing the personalities of animals, especially cows. Here I wanted to highlight the faces of these two Black Baldy cows.

Robert Perrish, Livonia, MI

Forever Friends, oil on linen, 24 x 18

Jim and Henry have been friends since grade school, and after life's adventures, they both moved back to the city where they grew up. They keep the fire and stories going and spend a lot of time in the park. I had to paint them!

Aleah Pieniadz, Northville MI

Cedar Point-Kiddie Kingdom, watercolor and ink, 24 x 30

 

Louisa Pour, West Bloomfield, MI

Tea with pomegranate, watercolor, 20 x 16

Tea with Pomegranate is a study of morning light as it reflects through glass and the formation of shadows.

 

Jeanne Pylar, Novi MI

Birds of a Feather, pastel, 14 x 17

Dan Quinn, Livonia, MI

Madonna at LCA in Detroit, acrylic,   28 x 22

Madonna at LCA in Detroit is an acrylic painting on canvas. I saw Madonna, for the first time, in January 2024 and she didn't disappoint. The concert was loud and I had pretty good seats. I was taking photos of her off the stage and also above these screens that were moving around the venue.

I painted my subject in a acrylic class at Schoolcraft and I really struggled to get the piece to work for me. I was able to complete the artwork and now I really do like it.

Kristin Ramold, Farmington Hills, MI

Hydrant, photography, 15 x 13

I have been experimenting with photography since high school and recently took up digital photography as a hobby. This shot was taken close to my home on a daily walk. I love seeing the beauty and vibrance in everyday objects.

Roselyn Rhodes, Wolverine Lake, MI

Garden View from Cotswold Cottage, oil on linen, 11 x 14

This was painted plein air at Greenfield Village, in Cotswold Cottage's garden. Farris Windmill is in the background.

Linda Rimanelli Worful, Plymouth, MI

God Sends Love, ink, watercolor, pencil and acrylic, 31 x 24

Linda T. Rimanelli Worful (LTRW Art) creates mixed-media works through intuitive automatic drawing and writing. Each piece begins with a continuous ink line formed with eyes closed, allowing guided movement to establish the foundation of the image. The drawing is then developed through layered color, metallic accents, and intentional design, transforming intuitive marks into luminous visual compositions. Her work explores themes of connection, inner light, and reflection, inviting viewers to engage with both the visual energy and the deeper narrative within each piece.

Celeste Roe, Farmington, MI

Sliding Away, mixed media, 21 x 16

Jenny Rose, Ann Arbor MI

Judgement, acrylic, 16 x 20

This painting is inspired by the Lion of Judah, revealing God not as a distant judge, but as a loving Father whose judgment flows from mercy, protection, and correction. His gaze carries both power and tenderness, reminding us that divine discipline is never punishment for its own sake, but an invitation back into truth, healing, and alignment. Every stroke reflects the balance between holy authority and intimate love, showing that even in judgment, God’s heart remains gentle, faithful, and full of compassion.

Jane Ryan, Howell MI

Meditation, watercolor on rice paper, 19 x 19

Gayle Sanchirico, Brighton MI

New Zinnia, acrylic, cut & painted paper, collage, mixed media,  20 x 23

Constance Sanocki, Ann Arbor MI

I Have a Tale to Tell, acrylic, 24 x 18

I like to create art that engages the viewer. I hope to capture the viewer's attention and invite them to create a story from the image. I often work in acrylic paint with a limited palette and enjoy painting a wide variety of subjects.

Seema Sawhney, Northville, MI

Tulips in a Vase, watercolor, 20 x 17

One unique thing about tulips is how they wilt. I don't put flowers in my vases often, but once I had my husband gift me tulips. And as they wilted, I could not stop photographing them. It was like, they were going to sleep one by one...

Chuck Schroeder, Livonia MI

Amish Farm, ink and colored Pencil 24 x 29

This represents an Amish Farmer we saw in Indiana expertly maneuvering his team of horses around the corner of his field. It was amazing to see.

Laura "Cleo" Sedoryk, Howell MI

Shelter from the Storm, hand cut glass mosaic with stone, 24 x 12

Laura "Cleo" Sedoryk is creative in several mediums such as watercolor, pastels, acrylics, oils and glass. She is also accomplished at Verre Églimisé. Her favorite medium is hand cut glass, where she "paints with glass" to create her mosaics.

Fran Seikaly, West Bloomfield, MI

Sky High, oil on copper plate mounted on cradled birchwood, 13 x 7

Josiah Sherk, Northville, MI

 Driving Through Woods on a Snowy Evening, acrylic on canvas, 14 x 11

“Driving Through Woods on a Snowy Evening” depicts a dashboard view of a highway cutting through a Michigan evergreen forest. Layered brushwork builds texture and depth, forming the illusion of white pines and black spruce emerging through the snowfall as tire tracks lead the viewer deeper into the landscape.

The title references Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” which reflects on the tension between lingering in nature and continuing onward. In this work, however, movement along the road leads the viewer deeper into the forest.

The work is inspired by the long drives I took through Northern Michigan last winter.

Linda Shewbridge, Northville MI

Abstract 1, oil on canvas, 19 x 23

Abstract 1 is painted in gold and blue which resembles an old wall in an ancient village. I used oil sticks for the first time to paint this picture.

Steve Shuran, South Lyon, MI

What Hath Henry Wrought?, iPhone digital photography, 14 x 11

This is a kaleidoscopic image based on the radiator of a 1916 Ford Model T Touring Car. Its reciprocal energy serves to illustrate the enormous impact that the Model T has had upon this world.  In both a positive, as well as a negative, manner.

Mary Sieggreen, Northville,  MI

Maasai Maiden, graphite on watercolor paper, 12.5 x 15.5

Maasai Maiden is reated from my reference photo taken in Kenya.

 

K. K. Sparks, Milford, MI

Confession, photography, 16 x 13

Sandy Steed, Canton MI

Fall by the Creak, pastel, 20.25 x 17

Landscape of a Michigan Fall.

Ellen Stern, Farmington Hills MI

Portrait of a Portrait, acrylic on canvas, 15 x 8.5

Painting is an art form that I have rarely attempted. I usually make mosaics or 3-D assemblages.

Jeanne Stevenson, Plymouth, MI

Still Life - Bird with Canister, 0il on canvas, 20 x 16

Pamela Stoddard, Whitmore Lake MI

Between the Heart and the Light, acrylic with oil pastel, 20 x 20

Abstract from "House of Myself Series." Thinking of the house as a metaphor for body and soul.

Megan Swoyer, Troy, MI

Sunflower Splash, watercolor, 16 x 16

I started this painting with a plaster compound and then, while wet, created striations. Once dry, I painted with watercolor, trying to evoke the joy of seeing a sunflower and the feeling the flower emits. That "emit" is shown in the many splashes — each droplet a feeling of gladness!

 

Mike Todoroff, Whitmore Lake MI

Taking Cover, oil on birch panel, 20 x 24

This is an impression of a wary white-tailed deer ready to take cover.

Vasu Tolia, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Rendezvous in the Rockies, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30

Rendezvous in the Rockies, Lake Louise captures a quiet meeting of mountain, water, and light. The painting focuses on reflection as much as landscape, with the still lake mirroring the peaks and sky in shifting bands of blue, turquoise, and gold. The simplified forms and luminous color create a sense of calm, balance, and wonder, inviting the viewer into a moment of stillness within the vastness of nature.

Penelope Trikes, Farmington MI

Whimsy, watercolor, 27.5 x 22.5

 Currently, I am enjoying painting with watercolors and adding collage. I collect and create a wide variety of collage papers. I paint whatever I feel passionate about, and I enjoy expressing it all through color. I gained so much through the classes I've taken and my friendships with other artists. There is something new to learn with every class, every painting.

Pat Vartanian, Novi MI

Swimming, photo weaving on canvas sealed with polymer medium, 22 x 28

Swimming is a photo weaving mounted on canvas sealed with polymer medium. It is a photo of my granddaughter, Vienna, swimming in the State meet. I love being able to incorporate family into my art work. I feel the photo weaving injects life and motion into the photo.

Virginia Wait, Whitmore Lake MI

Summertime, colored pencil, 17 x 13

I’m trying to develop greater color intensity in my colored pencil drawings and this orange and turquoise picture was the perfect image for that effort.

Karen Wegienek, Milford, MI

Fibonacci In Blues, leaded stained glass, 11 x 16  

This leaded stained-glass piece is inspired by the ""Fibonacci Sequence"", which I continually find as an intriguing starting point for my stained-glass designs. It is framed in a solid oak, stained glass frame and ready for hanging.

 

Carol Welsch, Northville, MI

Spring Arrangement, oil on canvas, 10 x 10

Janice Wilkiemeyer, Northville MI

Lord of FoxDen Manor, clay and glazes, 13 x 7 x 4.5

Ron Wright, Brighton, MI

Hurricane River, photography, 20 x 16

This image was taken of the Hurricane River showing the river flowing into Lake Superior located in the Pictured Rocks area of the U.P.

 

Suzette Wright, Brighton, MI

Marquette Forest, photography on canvas,  20 x 30

This image was taken in a peaceful area in the woods on Presque Isle by the Black Rocks in Marquette Michigan.

Lori Zurvalec, Grosse Pointe MI

Tufted Titmouse Among Many Flowers, ink drawing, 20 x 16