Maureen Chatfield studied at the Art Students League, NY, as well as the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, and Hunter College, NY. She has studied with Jean Buckly, Ron Lent, Robert Saxton, and Stuart Shils. She has worked in watercolor and most frequently in oil, though she is currently painting in acrylic. Her paintings are not planned, they are discovered. She has had numerous shows throughout New Jersey and has had her artwork displayed in an exhibition at the Hunterdon Art Museum in 2010. 

(908)797-2403

Daniel Rosa is a local Puerto Rican artist, residing in Annandale, New Jersey.  His wide range of creative interests produce works in various mediums and styles, from fantasy to comic to advertising to realistic life drawing. Daniel’s work has been featured on album covers, t-shirts, promotional logos and marketing materials, in “The Magic Bullet” (graphic newspaper), in professional business newsletters, religious events, children’s fundraising events, “Naked in New Hope” gallery, and other venues. He regularly attends Open Studio sessions at the HAM and other locations to strengthen the creative spirit and further develop the skill of quickly capturing a visually appealing image.

908-338-0660

Lena Shiffman attended Spectrum Institute of Commercial Art in NJ, and later studied at The Parsons School of Design and the Art Students League in New York City. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and member of Rutgers University council on children’s Literature (RUCCL). Her first book was Keeping a Christmas Secret written by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, which received a Christopher award in 1989. Since then she has created many drawings for Cricket Magazine and illustrated numerous books for Scholastic Inc., including Dancing with Manatees, which has sold more than half a million copies in countries all over the world. For more about Lena, please visit her website http://www.lenashiffman.com/

(908)217-7526

Linda Schroeder received her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is an independent artist and teacher. Linda also works commercially as a professional muralist.

(908) 399-1518 (cell), (908)537-9576 (home)

As a certified elementary educator, Liz has been in the education field for over twenty years. She is currently teaching art classes to 4-6 year olds at the Hunterdon Art Museum.  While she has been exploring yoga over the past 20 years it became an integral part of her daily life in 2014 when she attended the first outdoor yoga class of Gist Finley. Liz later did her training in Sivananda yoga at the Ahimsa School in Clinton. Liz has found that yoga is not just a physical activity but truly a way of living all aspects of life and enjoys sharing all she has learned and is still learning with her students.

(973) 945-5067 (cell), (908) 735-0429 (mobile)

Oscar Peterson was born in Harlem, New York, raised in Brooklyn, NY, and is currently a resident of Millburn Township, NJ. He has worked as a professional art director and designer/illustrator for various corporations and non-profits, and as a commissioned fine arts painter who specializes in portraiture. An alumnus of Pratt Institute and The Art Students League of NY, Peterson has studied with such leading realist painters as Nelson Shanks, Max Ginsberg, and Costa Vavagiakis. His works, both portrait and non-commissioned, are in corporate and private collections and museums across the country.

He uses traditional methods and techniques while incorporating new ideas and personal observations. His preferred medium is oil, although he frequently uses many mediums. Peterson describes his paintings as “realistic with an impressionistic feel” and his artistic style is inspired by the Impressionists and the Old Masters. His approach echoes a favorite quote from Alberto Giacometti; “The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.”

973.960.5857

Patrick Smith feels that art is an essential component to the complete education of the developing mind. Expression is the basis of human intellect and emotion, and through art education the growing individual expands their knowledge through personal observation and experience. Patrick's true passion for education lies within the arts and the multifaceted ways of learning. In addition to a B.A. degree in Fine Arts & Art Education from Kean University, he possesses a Fine Arts degree from the duCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ. He has experience working with stained glass, ceramics, drawing, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture and graphic design. He is currently the Art teacher at the Franklin Township School in Quakertown, NJ. Patrick's teaching approach is grounded in helping the learner ascertain and advance their personal voice. It is based in the developmental level of the learner and is supported by art making experiences that are both engaging and goal oriented. He believes in the use of a formative dialogue that evokes an emotional and expressive reaction. Utilization of materials and the incorporation of appropriate formalistic qualities such as art history, aesthetics, critique and studio techniques complete the spectrum of the learning experience.

Larissa Ranglin is the founder of Evergroundz. Rooted in her own journey and intentional practice to be more present in her life she developed the community Evergroundz. Based in New Jersey, she cultivates a holistic approach to teaching, helping students balance body, mind, and spirit. She offers classes, workshops and private sessions locally and virtually. Her mission is to help people reconnect with their inner power and live life from the place of a human "being" rather than a human "doing". She finds joy in supporting individuals through yoga, meditation and wellness practices to integrate their practice on and off the mat. Larissa is a psychotherapist and yoga teacher certified in various styles. You can connect with Larissa at www.evergroundz.com or on IG @evergroundz

Paola Sahulka is a Psychologist and Instructional Designer who has 25 years of experience designing art classes in elementary and middle schools, teaching after
school programs the last 10 years and volunteered in Hunterdon County Libraries. She’s is passionate to share her experience with the community.

Kailey Atkinson is an interdisciplinary artist and educator from Easton, PA. Through collage, photography, social practice, and other mediums, she creates visual narratives,
connects with community, and explores societal issues. Kailey finds that being an artist and teaching go hand in hand, embracing how these separate worlds inspire each other. She is currently pursuing her MFA at Clark University and teaching at Commonwealth Charter Academy. Kailey earner her Art Teacher Certification at Moravian
University and a BA in Studio Art with a Minor in Art History at Cedar Crest College. Her work has been exhibited at various local institutions.

Born in New York, Brooke moved to London and worked at Pentagram Design before being hired as Assistant Art Director of Harpers & Queen Magazine. She later worked in the design departments of Vogue, Tatler, Elle, and GQ. Brooke was eventually made Director of Photography of Getty Images in Paris. In her 12+ years in Cape Town, she shot international campaigns for major corporations and editorials for prestigious international magazines nd virtually every major magazine in South Africa. She has also directed music videos that appeared on MTV and two dance films which were screened at dance festivals. Her film Chiaroscuro was shortlisted for the prestigious 90 Seconds of Dance Festival.  Brooke began working in ceramics in 2019 and has taken part in numerous exhibitions, including the Members' Exhibition at Hunterdon Art Museum. 

Susan Bleignier is a textile artist, painter and educator. Her work includes hand stitching repurposed fabric inspired by nature and happy things. Texture and color are a huge part of her art aesthetic. She sews wool flowers, trees and scrappy fabric collages using found bits and pre loved textiles. She values individuality and believes perfection is boring and wonky is where it’s at! She has a passion for sharing art making with her high school students, at workshops in an arts based camp in Maine, and at local art markets.