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Stephen Huneck

Artist Stephen Huneck
"In the world of struggling artists, Stephen Huneck's success has been meteoric. He is a strong believer in fate, and perhaps that is part of the explanation. There is no doubt that his figures are whimsical, amusing and charming, but they also have the power to evoke an immediate emotional response in anyone who sees them. Therein lies their wide and ever-growing appeal." ~ Roberta Vesley, Library Director, AKC.

Stephen Huneck's home and studio are in St. Johnsbury, Vermont which he shares with his wife, Gwen and his three dogs. Two Black Labs Artie and Sally and Molly a Golden Retriever. Stephen and Gwen have totally furnished their home with Stephen's artwork. He works in his private studio attached to their house. Near their home is Dog Mountain where the Dog Chapel is located. You can often meet Stephen at his primary gallery in Woodstock, VT on Saturdays persona [ … ]

Nicoletta Poli

Nicoletta Poli was born in Hoboken New Jersey, but moved to Molfetta Italy at the age of 3. She began drawing at a very young age inspired by her father who is also a painter. Her first drawing was of a horse and the skill she demonstrated through this painting marveled teachers and classmates alike. Since then, she hasn’t stopped impressing anyone fortunate enough to discover her talent. She returned to the United States with her family in 1968 and went on to graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New york City. In 1982 during a visit to Provincetown,Cape Cod, she fell in love with the town and realized that there she could devote her life to her first love, painting. She engulfed herself in the process of creating art, painting along with other artists and being inspired by the many well known artists that have lived there in the past.

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Lauren Smith Award Winning Artist

Lauren Smith

Tampa Bay’s Award Winning Artist, Lauren Smith captures the excitement and spontaneity of life in a variety of media and dimensions. Lauren’s painting style was heavily influenced by her years as an artist in Maui. Her exotic colors reflect the tropical climate and her approach is inspired by the capricious nature of the Hawaiian paradise. She studied art at the University of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain School of Art and continues her studies under renowned artists, as well as in numerous technical workshops.

Lauren has a unique approach to her painting subjects and an eye for exciting and distinctive media. She may use anything from watercolor, ink, acrylic and house paint to digital tools and animation to create the perfect work of art. Her distinctive works have been shown in local galleries, as backdrops for chart topping musicians, at major theme parks and at theatrical, and corporate events. They have appeared many times on television, in top [ … ]