For photographer, Bret Staehling, there's nothing like the allure of a far away destination, exploring foreign lands, experiencing new cultures, and interacting with the locals. Bret's earliest published photography, for his university newspaper, primarily involved sporting events. But today he is focused on travel, usually sharing the adventure with his wife, Angie and their three children. Traveling in Europe with his family for one year only served to fuel the fires of his passion for photography.
Growing up in a small town and graduating with a degree in sports management, Bret has always had a keen interest in photography. Because of extensive international travelin...
C. J. Swanson draws inspiration from the vibrant city-life and breathtaking landscapes of the Puget Sound Region of Washington State. As a fine artist and studio painter, she has been selling and exhibiting her work to collectors both private and public for several years. She has done commissioned paintings for Microsoft in Redmond, Washington and for interior designers. Her artistic background consists of natural creative ability, art school, private study and countless hours of painting in her art studio. She has worked in the decorative arts field, as a mural and scenic painter. C.J. Swanson’s painting style possesses a unique combination of pop and chic abstracted forms with exc...
Clifford Bailey can trace the beginning of his artistic endeavors back to early childhood. With the help and encouragement of teachers and a supportive family, he found himself enrolled, and participating, in several South Florida programs for the gifted, until 1987, when he landed in New York City to begin his College training. Graduating with a Fine Arts Degree from New York's School of Visual Arts, Clifford set his sights on Miami's exploding South Beach night scene, throwing "one-night only" exhibitions at bustling clubs and crowded pool halls, where he attracted the attention of dozens of local businesses and collectors who quickly snatched up his work, bringing him...
