Colleen Sarah is inspired by many things around her; the beauty of objects that are hand-made and imperfect, the patina of objects that have been worn by the passage of time, the contrast of realistically rendered images and abstract backgrounds, color and light and most importantly the beauty in nature. "I hope my art inspires the viewer and reminds them of the beauty that is around us. I love to experiment and try new techniques; my goal is to find a fresh approach to painting everyday objects."

It was while traveling to Japan that Colleen was struck by the design of the beautiful gardens that surrounded her. She was amazed by how the Japanese use space in the garden...

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."

Inspired by popular culture and urban fashion, Evangeline Taylor's collections are edgy, current and brimming with youthful energy. Up and coming in the art world, Evangeline combines photography, screen printing techniques and digital imagery into her work. Having studied graphic design, she uses her extensive digital knowledge to create pieces that reflect young urban life.

"I love to approach a project with just a glimmer of an idea, and then have something unexpected emerge." Her work is vibrant and modern, a reflection on youth culture and the energy of street culture.

Evangeline finds time to give back by volunteering at the local teen drop-in cente...