Christian Charvet was born in Paris in 1940.  The artist’s work has evolved through three periods: 1) the “Blue Period” (1970’s), which was characterized by monochrome coloration; 2) the “Blue Period Continuation” (1980’s), in which social groups appear, represented within a carnival theme, but still monochrome and cold looking; and 3) the “Red Period” (1990’s), in which color tones change and he introduces a series of studies on painters and poets.  Most notable is his study of the poet Arthur Rimbaud.  Charvet’s work was recently honored by the French Postal Service, which issued a stamp with Rimbaud’s image.

Peggy Corthouts was born in 1959 in Coventry, Connecticut and graduated from Arizona State University with a BFA degree in printmaking in 1983.  She studied under Wayne Kimball, a master printer from the famed Tamarind Atelier.  Among fine art printers, she is known as a printmaker of remarkable skill and sensitivity.  Her beautiful landscapes are contemporary, yet posses a softness and quality of light reminiscent of the Impressionistic Period.  She now lives in Coaldale, Colorado and paints mostly mountainous landscapes.  Her work is exhibited throughout the United States.

Elliott is well known as a colorist, having studied under the infamous Wolf Kahn.  His rich colors and subjects seem to vibrate on the canvas.  The artist works from his home and studio in Colorado where his paintings are inspired by the Aspens in his surrounding natural environment.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve dreamed of being an artist. And...like other young artists, Disney gave me my first exposure to the possibilities. Then in the 60’s, psychedelic posters and hot rod art were probably my first exercises in seriously working from my imagination. Even in the military, I ended up as a staff artist and photographer, my first practical experience as a commercial artist, graphic designer and photographer. For the most part, my commercial work was detailed pen and ink drawings. Because of this, my fine art tended to be loose and less structured. In the early 80’s, I started working with oil pastels. It was during this time my work became more impressionistic. In 2002, I began doing etchings where my line drawing experience came in handy for the initial projects. Before long, I found myself exploring looser, less ridged techniques. I still prefer to work from my imagination. After so many years of creating imagery that had specific requirements, I really enjoy the freedom to create my own reality. Watching an image develop in front of you is really fascinating. My landscapes may be influenced by the desire to escape, to be somewhere quiet and unhurried. My favorite pieces are always the ones that have nothing much going on in them, just open space and an inviting path to nowhere in particular.

Jeff Koehn is one of the hottest young artists in the United States today. Born in a small Wisconsin town, his first grade teacher was prescient when she told him: “You will be a famous artist some day.” Jeff received his formal art education from the Art Institute of Colorado, where he graduated with honors in December, 1995. While at the Art institute, he received extensive training in pastel, oil and acrylic painting from world renowned artists Doug Dawson, Lynn Kircher and Don Long. In 1995 he was awarded First Place in the national Creative “Geanie” Student Competition. Jeff’s style has evolved from early emphasis on photo-realism with the use of pastels in portraits. His earlier illustrative work has appeared in numerous publications. As he shifted to oil and acrylics, he has become absorbed with the excitement of color and texture, refining his paintings with dry brush techniques that lend both complexity and subtlety to his distinctive style. His influences come from Vermeer’s use of light spilling across his paintings, and also from John Singer Sergeant’s lush portraits.

Born in a small town in upstate New York, Jennifer Lister is the oldest of six children.  She grew up in the midst of the densely wooded surroundings of simple country landscape and enjoyed the adventures associated with miles of farmland and the freedom to explore the entire region’s nature.  She was inspired by all that is organic, and fascinated with thriving plant and animal life.  After attending Pratt & Munson Williams Art School, she continued her education at Syracuse University, working under Professor Jerome Whitkin.  After receiving her bachelor’s degree in 2002, Jennifer moved to the West Coast, where she now lives and works.

Mario was born in September, 1949 in Seoul, Korea and has developed an outstanding national and international reputation as an artist.  With a dramatic brush stroke that is unparalleled, his style and coloration are unique and distinguish his painting from all others.  His work is super-realistic and has appeal to those who appreciate traditional as well as transitional art.  Mario is a past winner of the Grand Prize of Western style painting at the Exhibition of Seoul’s Artist Association. 

B.K. Moran began painting and drawing almost before she could walk.  Raised on the East Coast, she studied at St. Mary’s in Indiana and then settled in the Chicago area upon graduation.  Her paintings are always vibrant and energetic with bold use of colors.  Her work is collected in the United States and England.