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Meet Our Artists

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Jo-Ann Adams a RAC artist

JoAnn Adams

I’ve lived in a small rural town called Quitman in South Georgia most of my life, though born in Massachusetts. I am married and have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Professionally, I taught High School art for 25 years and recently retired to JUST PAINT! I love it and hope my new career is a success.

Living in the country has created memories for me that are so funny (and scary) to look back on. We had all types of farm animals and a garden. We even had a pet racoon named Charlie! I now am living memories through my children and grandchildren, and hope they avoid some of the things I did! My artworks are a sort of documentation of my experiences...oh the stories they tell!

My media of choice is watercolor and acrylic. However; I do drawings in pencil and charcoal. I use a traditional style with an Impressionistic flair. I LOVE color! I do more realistic paintings abstracted by color choices. Color has meaning for me by expressing the joy I feel about making art and the memories I have about the subject.

Jessica Akins

Colette Allah

Amy Aronson

Dana Arthur

Linda Brooks

Cheryl Carvajal headshot

Cheryl Carvajal

I wrote my first play when I was around six, and I've been writing plays ever since. I've had plays produced in several states, was co-founder of the Tazwood Community Theatre in Eureka, Illinois, wrote for the William Inge Center for the Arts in Independence, Kansas, and was one of the first members of the Seattle Playwrights Collective. I've been a huge fan of Shakespeare ever since the ninth grade, when I saw "Taming of the Shrew" and "The Tempest" at the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
Over the last decade, though, I've ventured into writing novels for a YA audience. With three degrees in English (the doctorate concentrated in medieval and renaissance English literature), I've taught English at the college level for 18 years, until very recently. Now I teach Humanities and English in Valdosta, Georgia. Mostly, though, I do all I can to write!

Taylor Cheatham-Winston

Lora Cofield

Annette Crosby

Harold Fleming

Faye Fletcher

First and foremost, I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ very much. I want more than anything for my life to be pleasing to Him. It is my deepest desire to show the Love of Jesus to people with whom I come into contact. I want to be that light.

I have been sharing the Joy of Painting since 2002, when i followed her dream and became a Certified Ross Instructor in all areas. Since then, I've had over 5,000 students in my classes. That's a lot of happy trees! Over the last several years, I've had the opportunity to run painting classes at Bob Ross booths and panels at events such as SXSW, TwitchCon Europe, and instructed a class of over 200 students at TwitchCon 2019.

My most recent travels were to teach at the Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana in Bob's own recording studio, the Smithsonian in Washington DC, to assist in classes there, and she teaches a few times a year at the Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana.

I have taught online classes for museums, PBS stations and private individuals and small groups. Whether the class be large or small, in person or online, I considers it an honor to share Bob's legacy through gentle, patient and fun instruction.

Valencia Gunn

Jessica Harvey

Cassie Hiers

Richard Hill

Phyliss Hoyt

Papo Indergaard

Emma Kostopolus

Stephen Leon

Teresa Middleton

Pat Otto

Hunter Pope

Hunter Pope

Elisa Ray

Diane Rogers

Becky Rucki

Becky V. Rucki, owner of BV Studio Designs, is an Environmental Creativity Educator, painter and fiber Artisan living in south Georgia with her husband and two children. Her style reflects the solace and restorative reprieve of family escapes to mountain creek campsites through impressions of flowing landscapes, swirling, soft, earthy palettes, and subtle streaks of sunlight. Becky traces her artistic influence to the eras of Impressionism and Expressionism, as well as the Artisans of the lost arts and environmental creativity of her rural heritage. As an heirloom Artisan, Becky seeks to Encourage, Empower, and Equip the next generation of Creatives as world changers.

Julia Wynn Safer

Sara Ann Schutt

Lanell Shen

Qiheng Shen

Julie Barnes Smith

Karen Stewart

A photo of artist Lori Ann Sweet

Lori Ann Sweet

It is hard to imagine a time when a pencil or paintbrush was not in my hands. From the beginning, one was destined to create and to pursue passion in art. My paintings and drawings reflect the journey and interests one has experienced over the course of a lifetime. After becoming a recipient of both an MFA and a BFA, School of Visual Arts, NYC, NY; one gained more conviction in developing an underlying motivation to create and appreciation for nature’s beauty. Jacksonville, FL has engaged me in many visual arts organizations, illustrating several children’s books, and pursuing plein air painting. My color pallet has changed depicting from living in Norther Eastern, PA to Jacksonville Florida’s. spectrum of colors and lights.

Active with First Coast Plein Air Painters, Jacksonville Coalition for Visual Arts, St. Augustine Art Association, and Pines & Palms Art Association. These organizations have opened doors to exhibit in multiple galleries and winning several awards. My background includes longevity’s teaching for Penn State University, MMI Preparatory School, Diocese of Scranton, Suffolk Community College, and Ferris State University. Coinciding with teaching I have been professionally illustrating for prominent clients and newspaper syndicates. One continues to pursue art with passion.

Rick Szymanski

Mitchell Tatar

Chrisy Taylor

My name is Chrisy Perry Taylor, I am from Ashburn, GA. I am a Christian artist and I believe that all creativity comes from God. My family is so very important to me and I cherish the time I get to spend with them. When I am not working, alongside my husband I love to sing on the Praise Team at my church. I create anytime that I get the chance. Please checkout Chrisy Taylor Creations on social media to see some of my current projects.

Susan Tyler

Susan Wehling

Brandon Wiggins

Rebecca Yancey