Inspired by the rich, natural beauty of America's rural landscape, Susan Ogilvie infuses her art with a compelling sense of place through her masterful use of pastels. Her signature painting style is known for its scintillating color exploration and intensity of light.
"I want a sense of harmonious interaction with the land," she says about her artwork. Susan lives on the West Coast of the United States and is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America.
"Being from New York, Elle Summers was influenced by both the dramatic ambiance of the city and the peaceful solitude of the country where her family escaped each summer. It was this juxtaposition of hard and soft, dark and light that led her to study abroad in Europe. Specializing in textile design, Elle's sought after collections are influenced by the elements that surround her. ""The beauty of nature, historical artifacts and architecture amaze and inspire me. All I have to do is look around to find that one spark that illuminates my next piece."" Recognized for her use of patterns and techniques found in antique hand-painted fabrics, textiles and wallpaper...
Sam Appleman incorporates his love and admiration of American style into every part of his life, from the interior design of his home, to the art emerging from his studio.
Throughout his career as an accomplished carver and woodworker, Sam has found inspiration in his abiding love, appreciation and regard for early American crafted furniture, architecture and folk art. His work is often inspired by road trips throughout the country to small American towns. "I love pairing a sleek contemporary design with antique distressing. It adds texture making that piece stand out as a representation of what we are ... a country based on history but moving into the future."
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