Donna Sharrett considers her "works meditations on the beauty of rituals developed over time to satisfy the fundamental human need to mark important passages in life... Materials are chosen for their symbolic significance (and) include rose petals, synthetic hair, rings, bone beads, handmade rose beads (inspired by a 13th-century recipe for rosary beads), blue jeans, damask linens & neckties. A variety of needlework techniques are used, including crochet, embroidery and needlelace."


Artist: Donna Sharrett
Title: Sugar Mountain
Medium: Waxed rose petals, rose beads, guitar string, synthetic beads, synthetic hair and rings sewn to silk on panel
Size: 12 x 12
Website: www.donnasharrett.com

Mimi Graminski creates "large scale installations and sculpture out of lightweight materials, such as translucent vellum, sheer fabric, and flexible screen.  The inherent qualities of the materials I use shape the work. (Her) inspiration comes from nature, from the female form and from the subconscious. (Mimi) translate(s) these inspirations and ideas into formal structures, which reflect their origin, to create atmospheric, playful and ethereal environments."

Artist: Mimi Graminski
Title: GOLDEN
Medium: fabric and pins,
Size: 6ft x 5ft x 2in
Website: www.mimigraminski.com

Gretchen Kelly paints landscapes, nudes, still lifes, portraits, interiors and the occasional whimsical piece which can frequently be seen on her blog.


Artist: Gretchen Kelly
Title: Bardo
Medium: watercolor graphite on paper
Size: 20 x 30 inches
watercolor graphite on paper
Website: www.gretchenkellyart.com

Artist: Scott Goodman
Title: Vinyl Forest
Medium: oil paint on wood panel
Size: 36 x 42 inches
Year: 2008
Website: www.scottgoodmanstudio.com