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A cityscape with a Bulls scull and Roses

Irene Bee Kain

Painter; Visual Artist

Jerry Hild

Glass Artist

Ophelia is standing in front of some plants and holding out her purple flowery dress like a faery in a forest.

Ophelia Guerdad

Jeweler; Literary Arts: Author, Poet

Oil painting of a European street scene with an "Europa" sign above a second-floor balcony where a couple is embracing, with a jazz trio playing below.

Yi Ding

Painter

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Marina Omelianenko

Illustrator; Painter; Visual Artist

Marina Omelianenko is a Ukrainian-born watercolor artist based in San Ramon. Raised in Odesa by the Black Sea, she first began capturing the world around her through photography — drawn to light, texture, and quiet moments. Over time, watercolor...

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John Osgood

Illustrator; Muralist; Painter; Visual Artist

Artist Statement My work is about exploring the connections we share—with each other, with nature, and through the universal experiences that shape our lives. I draw inspiration from my own journey and the world around me, creating vibrant,...

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Leslie Ouyang

Graphic Artist; Painter

Born and raised in Shanghai China, Leslie Ouyang began exploring Chinese brush painting at a very young age. She later attended Donghua University in Shanghai, Master of Fine Art program, majoring in Fashion Design. After immigrating to California...

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Sharon Petersen

Painter

“It was early 1980 when I moved to Clayton from Chicago and I immediately felt “at home,” and each subsequent year has only solidified that feeling. From the oak-covered emerald green winter and spring hills to the clear blue summer skies...

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Jeanne Rehrig

Instructor; Mixed Media; Painter; Printmaker; Visual Artist; Textile Design

Originally from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Jeanne attended Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia for two years before moving to California in 1978. Here she attended the San Francisco Art Institute and received a BFA and MFA, graduating with her masters...

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Daniel Riley

Fabricator; Graphic Artist; Illustrator; Instructor; Mixed Media; Muralist; Painter; Visual Artist

Thank you for your interest in my work. I create modern contemporary abstract paintings most of which are heavily textured and organically composed. My paintings have been described as “creative energy”…”movement on canvas”. I paint what I...

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Tatyana Ryevzina

Mixed Media; Painter; Visual Artist

I draw and paint using water media and recently have been enjoying making collages with painted paper and recycled catalogs. My artwork is inspired by nature and my own intuitive process around color and composition. I have been making art since...

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Nancy Shake

Painter

Nancy Shake grew up in Indiana but with the love of adventure, has lived in four states and two other countries. She taught art in Indiana at different times from 1969 to 2010 in grades k – college, Louisiana University, and also Dominican...

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Deena Sheranko

Painter; Artisan Soapmaker

I am a SF Bay Area, California-based artist who works mainly with watercolor, pen, and ink. Primarily self-taught, my inspiration comes from the objects and ideas I see and experience. I translate my ideas onto paper, painting and sketching...

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Kaci Smith

Fiber Artist; Handweaving; Mixed Media; Visual Artist

Kaci Smith is a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in two dimensional mixed media with a distinct emphasis on collage, and weaving. Born and raised in a small town in central New Jersey, Kaci has been a resident of California’s vibrant Bay...

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Betsy Streeter

Animation; Illustrator; Literary Arts: Author; Painter; Visual Artist; Cartoonist

Betsy Streeter is a cartoonist, illustrator, artist, novelist, and East Bay native. Her work has been seen all over the world in papers, magazines, presentations, books, blogs, coffee mugs, refrigerator doors, and tattoos. One of her cartoons is set...

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Maria Tuttle

Instructor; Painter; Visual Artist

A graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati (BFA in Fine Arts), Maria Tuttle combines her artistic practice with a deep commitment to community engagement. Holding an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and an MA...

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Donna Ward

Mixed Media; Painter; Photographer

Growing up in Pleasant Hill and the surrounding cities of Martinez, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton and Pittsburg, Contra Costa County has always been home. I left the area soon after high school to attend college and explore the Santa Cruz and...

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Leslie Wilson

Painter

Leslie Wilson is a watercolor artist offering original watercolor paintings and commissions, including landscapes, still lifes, and figures in an Impressionistic style. Art has always been fundamental in her life. She has focused on watercolor...

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Vanesssa Zakas

Painter; Visual Artist

Vanessa Zakas grew up in the Bay Area. When she moved with her family to Morocco as a teenager, painting became an expression of the colorful, unique culture she encountered there. She went on to study in Italy, where she was classically trained and...

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