"Creativity is contagious. Pass it on."—Albert Einstein
"...He picked up his first camera when he was 16 years old, on his way to Thailand, and has been shooting ever since..."—Daniel Gonzalez, Photographer
"...I’m constantly in a state of awareness about the world; taking in the imagery, colors, and patterns that to my eye are compositions of settings and people..."—Ali Cavanaugh, Artist
"...I highlight the rust, peeling paint, gouges and other defects in the material that have been acquired by years of service to society..."—Brian Walters, Artist
"I had a hankering to try out the west coast so I moved there and made paintings in a huge aircraft hanger and was able to work really large which was a turning point for me and my work..."—Caroline Z. Hurley, Designer
"...To me, light is the ultimate subject because it embodies the pinnacle of all reality."—Philip Barlow, Artist
""Named after the very old and beloved pear tree in my back yard, Pear Tree Preserves is based out of Chicago and is made with all fresh, local and organically grown produce..."—Pear Tree Preserves
"...I am inspired by hardware stores, building sites, empty rooms, peoples messes, stories, fabric and quiet days..."—Alyson Fox, Designer
"...The artists mapped the Bryam River on the gallery walls, a poetic interpretation of the water's journey and the water levels across a hundred years of time..."—Sarah Lutz & Beth Dary, Artists
"...The treasured finds are then reconfigured and incorporated in unexpected, timeless designs..."—Elva Fields Jewelry
"Since I can remember, making visual art has been my way of being in the world..."—Alexandra Sheldon, Artist
“The Paint Chip Series” explores color choice and its meaning in our daily lives..."—Shawn Huckins, Artist
"... Just like a southbound train leaving Nashville, it's not going to wind up in New York, and it's going to pick up other folks along the way..."—Railyard Studios
"...My current practice of creating math generated work and crocheting fiberglass began twenty years ago when I started making sculpture that dealt with abstracting narratives of identity..."—Yevette Kaiser-Smith, Artist
"...My work strives to demonstrate this theme and is inspired by interaction with functional objects..."—Kaminer Haislip, Silversmith
"...Layering clay on the original textured surfaces has taken her work to a new level of expression..."—Jodi Walsh, Artist
"I'm only concerned about two things here: land preservation and the quality of the wine..."—McCall Wines
"100 Years of Everything Fabulous"—Tova's Vintage Shop
"The work of Shantell Martin is a meditation of lines; a language of characters, creatures and messages that invite her viewers to share a role in her creative process..."—Shantell Martin, Artist
"...Enter the world of Plain-T and you will encounter whole sensory experience, an inspiration for every occasion, and discover products, services and ideas that celebrate a vibrant lifestyle..."—Plain-T, Tea Company
"...Although I am a visual artist professionally, with an active painting and stained glass studio in East Hampton, I have always been a writer, keep journals, write poetry, short stories and essays..."—Rosalind Brenner, Artist & Poet
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