Inspiration for my work often comes from the animals and organisms that cross my path while in nature. My devotion to texture and commitment to balanced work comes from an encounter that I had working as a nurse. While caring for a blind woman in the emergency department, she explained the basis of her world; visual esthetics played no part in her choices, her world was based on sound and texture.

So I hope that when you hold one of my pieces in your hands you can close your eyes and conjure up a tale.

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I am a people person, but when it comes to photography I mostly take pictures of landscapes and wildlife. In nature there is an amazing diversity of colors and textures that make for wonderful standalone photos. Then, about seven years ago, I started playing with my photographs in Photoshop. The process I use is to take two or three of my original organic photos, combining them in Photoshop (stacking photos, changing blends on each photo and re-coloring certain objects), to create a unique piece of abstract art.

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Jenni Barry uses a technique derived from a Japanese art called Kimekomi. Kimekomi is a technique where pieces of fabric are tucked into a groove, giving the appearance of being sewn. She has worked hard to resurrect, reinvent, and educate people about Kimekomi and her version of this unique art. Her work combines the painterly quality of Impressionism with the warmth of complex quilting. Jenni’s mission is to bring the fine art of Kimekomi into the modern art consciousness. She teaches her technique in workshops Nationwide.

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Our world exists in three dimensions; but there is a fourth, non-discursive realm: The Fourth Vortex. I create three dimensional works from salvaged items, especially abandoned musical instruments. I like used things; they capture the energy of those that have handled them before. Musical instruments are especially infused with effort, emotion and creativity and yet they are eventually abandoned. There is an existential message in this as items that once held “meaning” have been allowed to become dilapidated and discarded. The goal of my mixed media sculptures is to initially appear as sound but be revealed as shadows and light as in the instant eternity between lighting and thunder

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Feeling, Risk and relationship are the pillars of my art practice. What matters to me is the process of art making, the journey of discovering what wants to be revealed, and the way that acts as an authentic bid for connection.

I look for ways to balance aesthetic appeal with authentic expression; that’s the feeling. Like the busy mind, each piece goes through its “wild child” phase where it’s true essence must be harnessed and that can only be reached by taking some risks. Years of yoga and meditation have paved the way for painting to be a contemplative adventure. I seek resolutions that can be experienced by the viewer as a harmonious place to spend some time; that’s the relationship.

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Diane Rowen Garmire is a retired art teacher living in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. She works daily in her home studio on a range of artwork that includes paintings, illustrations and fiber art. Diane is a full exhibiting member of the New Moon Gallery and also offeres art classes for adults at the gallery. In addition, the Little Spokane River Artists Studio Tour is her second venue for exhibition and marketing of her various fiber art pieces. You may follow Diane Rowen on Facebook.

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Creating is daunting and thrilling at the same time. Showing distance, shape and atmosphere to take the viewer on a journey. The art of painting can evoke thoughtfulness to touch the heart and soul.

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I have worked in different mediums over the years. I am mainly working in Acrylic or water based paints right now. I love color and abstract images. I incorporate florals, landscape and human forms. I work from my soul. In the Sandpoint area , I teach art to children 3rd grade to 6th grade. This is a huge joy to my life , to share and encourage young people.

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Bob is a skilled woodworker and Intarsia artist with a lifelong passion for creating custom, handcrafted pieces that evoke both beauty and function. His passion for woodworking was ignited at a young age by his Uncle Elwood, a master woodworker, who not only imparted invaluable skills but also generously shared his tools.
During high school, under the mentorship of Mr. Pederson in the school’s Woodshop class, he was encouraged to push the boundaries of typical student projects. His work included intricate pieces such as bed headboards, bookshelves, dressers, nightstands, tables, and cabinets. After decades of running a successful flooring business, Bob retired and turned his lifelong passion for woodworking into a full-time endeavor.
Since early in 2024, he has specialized in Intarsia artistry through Kent Arts, where he creates custom art, furniture, boxes, and other one-of-a-kind pieces designed to bring joy and warmth to homes.

As a watercolor artist, I’m inspired by the quiet beauty of the natural world—shifting light, subtle textures, and seasonal colors. My work explores landscapes and organic forms, capturing the sense of calm and connection that nature offers. I use delicate washes, layered pigment, and expressive brushwork to evoke mood and movement, aiming to create a moment of stillness for the viewer.

Though I began painting in oils and acrylics, I rediscovered my love for creating during the pandemic through watercolor. Teaching myself the medium, I adapted techniques from my past work and found new freedom in its unpredictability and softness. Watercolor allows me to balance spontaneity and precision, mirroring the rhythms of the natural world.

Each piece is a reflection of my deep appreciation for the outdoors and a desire to share that sense of wonder and presence.

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Imaginative, intricate and ethereal are how I would describe my style. Primarily drawings, I use washes in transparent acrylic and then the fun begins. Pen, pastel and colored pencil complete my process on paper, affixed to board.  Self taught, I seek personal and artistic evolution in vivid color and fine detail.

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Art, especially jewelry, is very personal. The combination of elegance and grace, of sophistication and simplicity, of refinement and subtlety, of old and new, defines my work. My inspiration comes from the spiritual aspects of life, the patterns of nature, traditional arts and from my life experiences and loves.

I enjoy finding unique focal stones that are the center piece of my designs and combining them with accent stones that enhance their beauty. More often than not, the piece itself directs me in its design and construction. Through me, a piece can bring a person hope or understanding, comfort or happiness.

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I am a recorder by nature. Drawing the world around me is a way for me to inhabit my life rather than letting it get away from me. It leaves a physical record that helps me pay attention to what I'm doing and where I am and it takes time, leaving me open to experiences and to connecting to strangers when I draw or paint on location. To me, making art is a road to experiencing and truly seeing a place, object or person. Not only a way to absorb the beauty of the world around me, but also to understand my surroundings; how an object is put together, why a building or configuration of light and shadow caught my eye. Art is a path into deeper understanding and communion with both places and people. I make colorful watercolor paintings as a way of holding up the quotidian of life as worthy of attention and sharing with others.

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I enjoy texturing and contrasting different metals, putting movement into my jewelry and embellishing them with natural stones and crystal's. I work with organic and geometric design that complement the wearer.

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I am a fiber artist. I make baskets and dolls, and my latest addiction is making hand-bound journals. I create items that are practical for everyday use. Some of my dolls are whimsical and require a sense of humor. My goal is to create items that speak to people.

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I create thoughtful forms with a depth of surface through the use of textured clay, layered glazes, wild clay, wood ash, and fire and heat from the kiln. I am fascinated with the serendipitous interaction of the clay, glaze, and fire, causing the user to have unanswered questions that reveal themselves with the using. My pottery is a product of my own creative thoughts and experimentation, filtered through my training and continual learning.

In the late 90s, I was teaching stained glass as a non-credit class at the University of Hawai'i and when my students were busy and didn't need help for a few minutes, I would wander over to the ceramics classroom next door and watch. I eventually signed up for a class there and ceramics has become my primary medium.

While I like clean, contemporary styles, I'm also drawn to more ornamented styles and have developed skills for carving clay in order to create pieces that are complexly decorated, borrowing ideas from various sources and incorporating them into my mostly functional work, mugs, bowls, etc., .

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Jewelry is an intimate form of wearable art—small compositions carried on the body. Working in silver, copper, brass, enamel, and semi‑precious stones, I create one‑of‑a‑kind pieces where clean geometry meets expressive color. Enamel brings a luminous depth, while stones offer natural palettes that guide the design. Each piece is forged, formed, and finished by hand, balancing structure, surface, and meaning. My work is bold and refined, made for those who choose to wear art with intention.

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l create mixed media paintings inspired by my walks in my neighborhood. The birds, trees, animals, plants, light and colors that I see emerge later in the paintings I create. I’m also influenced by the plants and patterns in my garden, textiles, folklore, fairytales, my family, my pets and other critters. Bits and pieces of my every day life come together in my paintings and they tell my story. I want to create the world of my dreams- a place filled with color, magic, and a connection to nature.

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My work is inspired by the energetic forms within nature and the wild landscape of imagination.