Our Makers
Our Makers
Mitchell Shane Pate is an accomplished, award-winning watercolor artist celebrated for transforming delicate washes and expressive linework into vivid visual poetry. Based in Fort Payne, Alabama, his work bridges tradition ... Read more
Leigha Hasha is a textile artist whose material consists of quilts that are no longer desired by their original owners. They are beautiful pieces of heritage art in themselves, and ... Read more
Magen Weemes is an oil painter whose work is deeply rooted in legacy, emotion, and a lifelong love of art. Raised in a family of creatives, she draws inspiration from ... Read more
Ruth Ferraz, born in São Paulo, Brazil, is a gifted visual artist whose creative journey began in earnest in 1994 after studying Dr. Betty Edwards' renowned methodology from Drawing on ... Read more
Sarah Mills Bailey, a native of New Orleans, lives in Mentone, AL with her family. Trained as a scientist, with postgraduate studies in microbiology at Tulane University, her artistic endeavors ... Read more
Connor S. Read is an acrylic painter and watercolorist. A predominantly self-taught artist, Read spent the early part of his career painting portraits and wildlife for friends and family. Read ... Read more
Fine artist Art Lafranchise was born in MA and spent most free time enjoying wildlife and loving nature. Painting was a way to enjoy some of those times indoors during ... Read more
Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, raised in Atlanta, and returning via Nashville, Tennessee, and Meridian, Mississippi, Joel Bell has a six-decade background playing guitar and five decades as a woodworker. ... Read more
Travis Lyles is a distinguished metal sculpture artist based in Leesburg, Alabama, originally from Calhoun, Georgia. A devoted parent and proud grandparent, Travis began his journey in the welding industry, ... Read more
Since 2010, Christa M. Boice has been professionally photographing nature, landscapes, and macro subjects. Her passion for exploring new places and capturing their unique beauty has been a cornerstone of ... Read more
Deacon McDaniel is a passionate part-time hobbyist and creative force who approaches art with curiosity and dedication. Growing up in a household steeped in creativity—his mother a multimedia artist and ... Read more
Born in Washington D.C. on February 17, 1957, George Parker Townsend is an accomplished musician and artist whose creative journey spans over five decades. A professional drummer for 55 years, ... Read more