Our Artists

I think this is the hardest part...telling why I do this. After hours and hours, spent writing it down, I read it and re-read it and it always falls short: too far to the left or right ... too self-conscious, over-thought, over-explained, under-explained ... and, in the end, it always just boils down to the simple fact that I do it because I can't help it. It keeps me happy, relatively sane and out of the funny farm ... or jail.

Bolling Willse is a local Monkton philosopher/photographer who has been capturing light for most of his life. He built his own darkroom when he was in middle school and dreamed of someday having the skill and resources to process and print color photographs.

Mr. Baran has been painting for over 40 years. He sold his first painting at the age of 18 for $100. Today, he is recognized as one of the most accomplished plein air painters in the Mid-Atlantic. His signature style showcases quick, broad brush strokes that capture rapidly changing lights, colors and tones of the outdoors.

Carol Lee Thompson is Atelier trained in the methods of the Old Masters. Carol paints a wide range of subject matter including landscape, equine, portraits, animals and western themes. Carol is featured in galleries throughout the country.

I have been a professional artist for the past 25 years. I call myself an American Impressionist. My interest in plein air painting has greatly influenced my work. I prefer a wet-on-wet, alla prima style of laying on paint whether I am outdoors or in the studio.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1945 Douglas Hofmann attended grade school through high school in his hometown. His appreciation for art grew and already being very gifted, Hofmann decided to attempt to make a career for himself in art field.

In 2009, a friend took Frank to his first watercolor show. The talent surprised him and it got him excited about the medium. Frank started his career as a sign painter. He painted thousands of walls and windows. Frank's decades of creating good design, his knowledge of color, and tens of thousands of hours with a brush in hand were of tremendous benefit when he finally turned his eye towards watercolor.

I graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1977 with a BFA. My focus in college was printmaking and black-and-white photography. Working primarily in acrylic, I strive to use texture and detail to bring the work to life. I spend hours sketching before picking up a brush.

James McFarland is a ceramic artist who creates striking stoneware sculptures and wall pieces. Working with reduction-fired glazes, his pieces range from functional vessels to sculptural works inspired by natural forms and landscapes.

Jennifer Hudson is an award winning Maryland based cut paper artist and painter. She uses various-sized knives to hand-cut delicate works that display movement, texture, and dimension. She combines several layers of cut paper to attain highly detailed three-dimensional works.

I enjoy painting plein air both locally and abroad. I try to capture the ever changing and sometimes-mysterious effects of light and atmosphere found in nature. Inspiration comes from early Italian Renaissance and Medieval paintings, Corot's Italian landscape sketches along with other contemporary artists.

Inspired by nature, Judy Lalingo spends much of her time outdoors sketching, painting, and photographing everything from horses and hounds to birds and wildlife. Her work ranges from tightly rendered miniatures in acrylic to looser oils of landscapes and animal studies.

Watercolor Artist Kas Rohm enjoys creative realism in her watercolors, often with the use of waterproof ink to bring out the details. Living most of her life not far from the Manor Mill Gallery, Kas finds inspiration from the local community and environment, often infusing a splash of whimsy into her paintings and illustrations.

A native of Baltimore, I am an artist and art educator living in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. I paint in direct response to what I see and feel, revealing quiet beauty, a sense of belonging, and the overlooked moments of daily life. Working primarily in watercolor and oil and often from life, my art is grounded in realism yet seeks to capture the essence of every subject.

Lisa Mitchell paints with oils and also pastels. She creates representational paintings of primarily Maryland landscapes. Her purpose in painting the landscape is to pay homage to the beautiful effect of light on the everyday world we live in. Lisa received her formal art education at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

Lynne Jones is a talented graphite artist whose detailed drawings capture the beauty of wildlife and the natural world. Her work, rendered primarily in graphite and color pencil, demonstrates extraordinary attention to detail and a deep connection to her subjects.

I draw inspiration from nature and the surrounding landscape. What interests me as an artist is not only the formal qualities of solving the puzzle, but how creativity and the arts lead to the unknown and connect the dots in unexpected ways. Michael lives in Monkton with his wife Joanne. He is a MICA graduate and has been a lifelong artist/educator.

Michael Gaudreau resides in Bel Air, MD and taught art at The John Carroll School in Bel Air from 1975 to 2020. Michael received his Master's degree from Parsons School of Design, NYC in 1981. He is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America and Maryland Pastel Society.

Only eight years ago, Nancy considered what activities she might choose to fill her hours once she retired from a 40-year career in real estate. She is a long-time resident of Northern Baltimore County, Maryland. She has taken numerous classes and workshops. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Notre Dame College.

Pamela Wilde is a native of Chicago, but has called Maryland home for nearly thirty years. Pamela works exclusively in oils. She is best known for her community portrait project, Portraits from Havre de Grace 2018-2019.

BS- Ball State University, MFA- Maryland Institute College of Art. Sculpture Faculty at The Community College of Baltimore County, 1970-1994. Shown at: Baltimore Museum of Art, Gallery 211 Baltimore, Reese Palley Gallery NYC, Towson University, Goucher College.

I have always felt like an artist. It is an internal need, but it has taken years of study, workshops, and classes to get to a level of competence and confidence. Finally, to be able to say, I AM an artist. Only after moving to the Baltimore area from the Alabama Gulf Coast where I got accepted into the Baltimore Watercolor Society did I start to really develop as a painter.