My artwork is most often representational, however my intention is not to copy what I see. My greatest inspiration is nature–especially water in any form and the way it reflects light as well as absorbs shadows.

I’ve always enjoyed stained glass artwork in churches and homes.

Sandy Alves’ work is primarily the result of her love for art; it is both a challenge and an outlet, a discipline and a passion.

At 87, Ellen is still in love with art.

Creating mosaics is what I love to do more than anything, particularly integrating the personal imagery of my clients into the designs.

Contemporary figural painter Frank Bruno creates his work in his Collegeville, Pennsylvania studio near Philadelphia.

I am often inspired by the tiny details that combine to make a whole.

Arline C. Christ is a retired teacher whose personal love and expertise is in watercolor.

From Haddonfield, New Jersey, Peter works in watercolors, pen and ink and pastels.