Rabecca Jayne Hennessey: I have a fondness for changing colors of the Midwest, the summer greens, the winter blues, the spring yellows and pinks, and the autumn reds and oranges. Born in Fremont, Nebraska I developed an artistic nature at a young age under the influence of a red-haired German Grandmother who showed me how to make marks on
Rabecca Jayne Hennessey: I have a fondness for changing colors of the Midwest, the summer greens, the winter blues, the spring yellows and pinks, and the autumn reds and oranges. Born in Fremont, Nebraska I developed an artistic nature at a young age under the influence of a red-haired German Grandmother who showed me how to make marks on any kind of paper. After graduating with a Commercial Art degree from Studio Academy of Commercial Art in Omaha, NE, I worked independently as a free-lance graphic artist. I experimented with pastel, charcoal, and colored pencils but developed an interest in oil painting and it has become my favorite medium.
Donna Horsfield is from our very own McGregor, Iowa. Donna says "I have always liked to draw. I work mainly in graphite, colored pencil and watercolor. I am a retired social worker and continue to work in art therapy in long term care. Art can reflect beauty and also provide social commentary. I am inspired by all the artistic expression and creativity around me!"
Jeremy Hiles grew up in Prairie Du
Chien Wi and is a welder for John Deere in Dubuque Iowa. He enjoys taking pictures of all
kinds, but considers his specialty landscape and nature. With some nudging from friends and family he decided to start displaying some of his work. He was surprised and excited when few people asked about purchasing s
Jeremy Hiles grew up in Prairie Du
Chien Wi and is a welder for John Deere in Dubuque Iowa. He enjoys taking pictures of all
kinds, but considers his specialty landscape and nature. With some nudging from friends and family he decided to start displaying some of his work. He was surprised and excited when few people asked about purchasing some of it. It has now turned into a full time endeavor that he hopes other people will find inspiration to go enjoy nature as much as he does.
Kathy Doyle of McGregor IA is a skilled photographer who enjoys giving iconic local scenery and culture a voice. "I enjoy photography and the challenges that come with it. It has been a great learning experience fro me and teaches both patience and having to think quickly to get the perfect shot."
Joan Overhouse " I stared wood turning about 10 years ago. My "Significant Other, Lyndal" and I belonged to a wood turning club in Rock Island, IL. Lyndal was more interested in turning larger items like bowls and vases. That didn't interest me. We went to a meeting at the clud one night and there was a pen turning class going on. After I
Joan Overhouse " I stared wood turning about 10 years ago. My "Significant Other, Lyndal" and I belonged to a wood turning club in Rock Island, IL. Lyndal was more interested in turning larger items like bowls and vases. That didn't interest me. We went to a meeting at the clud one night and there was a pen turning class going on. After I made a pen, I was hooked. I've been making them ever since. I also make pendants, seam rippers, do wood burning and I love photography."
Adam Bartels "I grew up in the local area in Crawford county in Wisconsin. I had a fascination with photography even when I was a kid, but I didn't have the money to buy any equipment. While serving in the US Navy I bought my first Camera. I began taking photos and realized they needed a lot of work. I found the best teacher is experience
Adam Bartels "I grew up in the local area in Crawford county in Wisconsin. I had a fascination with photography even when I was a kid, but I didn't have the money to buy any equipment. While serving in the US Navy I bought my first Camera. I began taking photos and realized they needed a lot of work. I found the best teacher is experience so I kept taking photos. I am still learning and hopefully getting better every time I go out and shoot.
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