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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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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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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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.

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Imagine a world where chickens ride pigs and frogs accompany your next adult beverage! Now you see the world through my eyes. My intention is to take the otherwise ordinary object or being and put my own quirky twist on it.

Although creative fun is the recurring theme to much of my work, the more serious side of my art is inspired by nature and I enjoy bringing it to life with vibrant color.

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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.

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.

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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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Earth Wear - Using unusual and innovative materials and techniques, I present unique handcrafted jewelry celebrating organic beauty. My designs are colorful and bold with an elegant flair. A 40 year collection of semi precious stones and treasures, blended with heat and cold connections represent a broad spectrum of wearable art.