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Meet
some of the members of the McCall Artist Connection!
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on the image to enlarge)
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Michele
Applebee
Michele
designs and creates unique handcrafted jewelry inspired by the
colors and textures of Idaho's vast wilderness and desert
landscapes. Michele uses mostly semi-precious stones,
pearls, sterling silver and glass crystals acquired both locally
as well as internationally.
Bee-Jeweled
Designs
Ph: 208.634.8528 Cell: 208.880.7903
Email: michele@jeweledbee.com
www.jeweledbee.com
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Donna
Armstrong
A
Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America, Donna
works in reticulated silver and gold to create high quality
designer jewelry. Gemstones became a love of hers with the
gift of an amethyst from a Brazilian exchange student. She
is a member of Idaho Metal Arts Guild, and the Society of North
American Goldsmiths. www.donnaarmstrongjewelry.com
Donna
Armstrong
Ph:
208-634-5556
Email:
donna@armstrongadr.com
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Thea
Belecz
As
an outdoor enthusiast and artist, I am fascinated by the endless
shapes and colors of plants, moss, and landscape.
I turn the peace I gather on my outdoor journeys into
quilted art pieces using multiple fabrics, threads, and
accessories, www.theabelecz.com.
Another outdoor related love is creating organic
skin care products, www.theasbeebeautiful.com
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Virgil
Butler
Virgil
creates
nature from a piece of worn natural wood.
Usually he finds fish or other subjects from nature to carve in a
single piece of "natural" wood from the mountains of
Idaho or from purchased hardwood to create his unique carved
pieces. www.fishcarvers.com
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Joel
Chambliss
Joel
Chambliss, owner of FRAME THAT in New Meadows, works mostly in
reclaimed woods that have weathered the test of time. Each piece
of wood is hand picked for color, contrast and grain to
complement your work of art. In addition to
frames, Joel also creates one-of-a kind mirrors, framed reprints
and photos.
Joel
Chambliss
Frame That
New Meadows, ID
Ph: 208.628.3391
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Linda
Corbet
Linda
Corbet is a McCall artist painting in watercolor and oil.
Her vivid conceptual paintings depict "living in
nature". Her art transports the viewer out of a
chaotic world into a place of tranquility. www.LCorbetGallery.com
Morning
Light Studio
PO
Box 4550
McCall,
ID 83638
Ph:
208.315.2126
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Sally
DeMasi
The
creator of PhotoArt™, Sally’s award winning pieces have been
exhibited throughout the U.S and published in magazines,
newspapers and books.
The
digital images relate to her encounters with nature and mankind
during worldwide travels. She paints through photography using
the computer as a tool and color to share her emotions and
experiences with viewers. www.sallydemasi.com
Sally
DeMasi
Ph:
208.634.1861 Cell: 208. 866.6218
Email:
sdemasi@citlink.net
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Jesse
and Shelly DeMoss
Jesse
and Shelly are glass artists specializing in borosilicate
glass. Their colorful jewelry, stemware, lighting
and doorknobs can be viewed at artiZen Gallery and Blue
Heron in McCall. A husband and wife duo, they love working
side by side and are inspired by life on the family ranch in New
Meadows. www.DeMossGlassArt.com
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| Vivian
Driscoll
Vivian
has enjoyed drawing since childhood. She now works in the
mediums of pen and ink, pencils, pastels, charcoal and water
colours.
Vivian
Driscoll
P.O.
Box 1669
McCall,
ID 83638
Ph:
208.634.9654
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Louise
Everett
Louise
Everett prefers realistic Plein Air water color painting and pen
and ink drawing. She was educated at Boise Junior College
and studied art at California State University, Sacramento.
Louise
Everett
P.O.
Box 4034
McCall,
ID 83638
Ph:
208.315.0206
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Alan
Giltzow
Alan
is a ceramic artist residing
in Donnelly, Idaho. His work ranges from wall sculptures and
whimsical animals to
functional pieces. He doesn't take himself or his art too
seriously having no deep philosophical thoughts concerning his
processes, he
just enjoys producing art
that makes him
feel good.
Alan
Giltzow
Deperate
Artists
199
Hazel Place
Donnelly,
ID 83615
Ph:
208.325.8089
Email:
giltzow@frontiernet.net
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Howard
Hamilton
Howard
Hamilton enjoys photographing nature, wildlife, rural, travel
images. He has received awards, juried exhibitions
acceptances and published photos, including Photographer's Forum
"Best Photos of 2006". Examples of his work can
be viewed on the web site:
www.lickcreekphoto.com
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Joy
Hamilton
Joy
Hamilton creates richly toned abstracts, using her close-up
photography of plant life, stone, and the patina of old walls,
then perhaps varying the opacity of some images or playing with
color and form. See her work at the artiZen gallery in
McCall.
www.lickcreekphoto.com
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Marcia
Hietala
Marcia
Hietala always loved photography as a child, learning to capture
images from her father. Marcia's hobby is now a passion
and a cottage industry. With her husband Larry as chief of
production, Marcia
focuses on shooting unique images of nature, family portraits
and event photography. Hietala Photography produces prints
in various sizes. www.hietalaphotography.blogspot.com
Hietala
Photography
McCall, ID
208-405-9262
larmarhietala@gmail.com
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Gladys
Johnson
Gladys
is a McCall artist working in watercolor and pastel. She
enjoys whatever captures her interest, mainly animals,
portraits, old buildings, and landscapes.
Gladys
Johnson
PO
Box 2131
McCall,
ID 83638
Ph:
208.634.8714
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Patsy
Kelley
Patsy's
creative endeavors include her garden, scenic photography and
watercolor painting. Many people visiting Stanley and
McCall have enjoyed sending her notecards to friends and
family. Patsy's work can be seen at MAC shows and various
other art venues.
Patsy
Kelley
13629
Farm to Market Rd
McCall,
ID 83638
Ph:
208.634.4794
Email:
dpkelleywilson@citlink.net
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Angelika
K. Lakomski
Angelika
is a gifted artist in many media. Her current passion is
creating bold, one-of-a-kind, necklaces from silver and
semiprecious gemstones. She and her work were featured in the
2008 Summer/Fall edition of McCall Magazine. When not traveling,
she and her husband spend most of the year in their McCall home.
www.angelikasnecklaces.com
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Katherine
Lanspery
Katherine
creates hand-crafted jewelry made from semi-precious stones
primarily collected and finished in Idaho including petrified
and agatized wood, agate and jasper. Incorporating Idaho's gems into her work brings a piece of
our natural landscape back for others to enjoy.
Katherine
Lanspery
Mountain
Aire Beads
Email:
klanspery@gmail.com
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Marge
Layton
Marge
Layton is a local Idaho artist who combines her passion for
watercolor with pen and ink to perfectly present the enchantment
of the Idaho landscape. Using sketchbooks, watercolor
paper and watercolor canvas, she captures Idaho's unique beauty
in popular subjects such as landscapes, buildings and still life.
Marge
Layton
53
Silver Fox Trail
McCall,
ID 83638
Ph:
208.634.3541
Email:
slvrfxtr@spro.net
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Ken
Newman
Whether
sculpting from a raw form of wood or with clay for bronze, Ken
Newman's goal is to create a respect for nature. A
Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists, Ken's
sculptures have won many juried national awards. He
resides in Cambridge Idaho. Visit his website, www.natureartists.com/newmank.htm
Ken
Newman
Email:
newmansculptures@jps.net
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Richard
(Dick) Porter
Dick's
photography
work during the years encompasses the intermountain and
northwest areas. He has received numerous awards from
the Photographic Society of America, Columbia Council of Camera
Clubs (Color print of the year 2005), Boise Camera Club
and the Western Idaho Fair.
Dick
Porter
PO
Box 312
McCall,
ID 93638
Ph:
208.634.5592
Email:
porterd2x@citlink.net
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Claire
Remsberg
Claire
creates images in oils and watercolor, exploring portraiture,
still life, land and waterscapes, and the animal kingdom. She
seeks to work spontaneously, celebrating natural forms and
patterns, with careful study of colors. Her favorite
subjects are ephemeral, to embrace a feeling of life, light and
distilled essence. www.RemsbergArchitecture.com
PO Box 2523
McCall, ID 83638
Ph: 208.634.4990
clairer@frontiernet.net
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Cher
Sandmire
An
award winning portrait photographer, Cher Sandmire creates
beautiful images of families and children in a style reminiscent
of Impressionism. "I am fortunate to be able to
create portraits that add happiness and wonderful memories to my
clients' lives." To commission your very own
portrait, call Sandmire Studios: 208.368.0199 www.sandmirestudios.com
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Tim
Schick
Tim
Schick lives in
Donnelly
,
Idaho
painting landscapes and wildlife in acrylic.
For him, nature is drama and that is what he attempts to
portray in his paintings. Tim
especially likes the challenge of painting commissions of
favorite landscape photos given to him by individuals wishing
that type of personalized art. www.taschickart.com
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Sheree
Sonfield
Sheree
travels widely to capture her outdoor photographs.
Focusing on the interesting image that "brings back the
memories", she also offers a broad range of photography
related services. Visit the House of Color Gallery,
McCall (208.634.5757) or www.shereesonfield.com
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Susan
K. Waters
One
of Susan’s greatest pleasures in life is painting.
Second is creating her handcrafted colorful
tableware, www.tableware-gifts.com.
She is the founder of the Boise
Fine Arts Association and Sundance Fine Arts Association.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boise
State
University.
Susan
Waters
Ph:
208.634.2371
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Cherry
Woodbury
Painting
with watercolors has opened my eyes to the way I look at the
beauty in the world. Because of my love for the outdoors,
animals and birds are intriguing subjects. I enjoy
researching wildlife and gaining new knowledge. Other
favorite subjects are flowers and faces of those I have met
during my travels.
www.cherry-woodbury.artistwebsites.com
Ph:
208.989.2012
Email:
idahocherry@yahoo.com
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