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 The Artists * Update * The art created by these gifted women raised more than $6,000 for the Infinite Possibility event! The following thirteen women have at least two things in common: their talent for expressing themselves creatively and their willingness to use this talent to help Jill raise money and awareness for Women for Women International through her CD release event, Infinite Possibility, on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Not one of these talented, busy women hesitated when Jill asked if they would consider contributing an original piece of artwork for this fundraiser. As one by one they began to deliver their fabulous pieces, Jill realized that the most difficult part of this entire project may be keeping herself from trying to buy all of the artwork the night of the event! Be sure to visit "The Videos" page to see the artists in action and hear them discuss their creative process.
Please visit their wonderful websites to view more of their art.
Jill Badonsky Jill is an artist, writer, playwright, yoga teacher, nationally recognized workshop leader, creativity consultant and founder of Kaizen–Muse Creativity Coaching – an unprecedented model for coaching resistant, blocked, and sensitive creative people or anyone wanting to create a positive change in their lives. She is author of The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard): 10 Guides to Creative Inspiration for Artists, Poets, Lovers, and Other Mortals Wanting to Live a Dazzling Existence and the award-winning The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder. Jill lives in the San Diego with two cats and a bougainvillea. Visit Jill at www.themuseisin.com.
Ashley Thames Brown Ashley has a background in Art History and has held jobs at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and later at the MFA Houston, Rienzi. Today she creates art for commissions and shows throughout the DFW area. “By combining media, including but not limited to collage, painting, drawing and assemblage, I find great joy in creating my work. Each piece has its own personality, history and message. I love when art invites the viewer to be a part of the action.” Learn more about Ashley and her art at www.ashleythamesbrown.com.
Martica Griffin Martica Griffin is a Nashville–based painter. Her current work – non–representational and figurative – uses a strong sense of graphics, texture and color. "I work to have a sense of depth and various levels of thought in each painting so every viewing brings something new, fresh and exciting." Martica is celebrating her 24th year of marriage to Henry Fischman and they have two great kids – Katharine, a sophomore at Tulane University in New Orleans, and Robert, a junior in high school in Nashville. You can view Martica's portfolio by visiting www.marticagriffin.com.
Kim Hammond Returning to her love of making art after a successful corporate sales career and motherhood, Kim now paints commissions on a regular basis. Her work ranges from abstract pieces to small– and large–scale murals. She is currently developing a series of paintings, which incorporates the principles of Feng Shui through the use of color and composition. She studied art at the University of North Texas and currently lives in East Dallas. You may contact Kim regarding commission work at skwhammond@sbcglobal.net.
Sherry Houpt An award–winning artist, jewelry designer, and teacher, Sherry has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas. She has exhibited extensively in the DFW area and created illustrations for many Dallas institutions. Currently, Sherry teaches art at The Shelton School, where she has been employed for twenty-four years while developing personal goals as an artist. You can contact Sherry regarding commission work at sherryhoupt@gmail.com.
Shannon Johnson  Shannon Johnson graduated from UCLA with a degree in Fine Art, with a primary focus on drawing and collage. She has worked as a colorist for Motown Comics, interned at small galleries in California and Texas, and is currently illustrating a children's book. In her free time, Shannon continues to educate herself on new styles, techniques and mediums. She currently lives in Dallas, Texas. You may contact Shannon regarding commission work at shannon_3311@hotmail.com.
Tori Webb Pendergrass An artist, teacher and mother, Tori draws on her personal narratives to create vibrant yet primal pictorial stories infused with magical realism. She has exhibited her works in galleries, colleges and rock 'n roll clubs around the world. Currently living in Dallas, she also owns and operates Pigment School of the Arts, an art school for creative minds of all ages. Visit her school at www.pigmentarts.com and view her personal portfolio at www.urbanimps.com.
Brenda Sanchez Brenda lives and works in East Dallas, sharing her talent and her love of making art with students of all ages. She currently teaches at Lakewood Montessori and Studio Arts. Brenda has one great husband, two cute kids and five funky chickens at her house. You may contact Brenda regarding art classes and commission work at goldrush7212@sbcglobal.net.
Polly Gauthier Simon A jeweler and photographer, Polly combines a sense of whimsy with skilled proficiency in her unusual pieces. In recent years, Polly has become enamored of digital photography and has developed a gift for the manipulation of her images. By creating photo jewelry, she is thrilled to, as she puts it, ¨marry her two addictions: photography and adornment." Polly has collaborated with other artists and photographers to create one–of–a–kind jewelry. Check out her unique photos and designs at www.pollysimon.com.
Gwen Snyder Gwen worked in the art world for 20 years with stints at the Kimbell Art Museum, Ft. Worth; Dallas Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum, New York City. Although painting is her first love, Gwen has recently begun a series of illustrations on plant life. She lives in Portland, OR. Gwen may be contacted regarding commission work at: gfall08@aol.com.
Michelle Stroescu An abstract contemporary painter, Michelle works with the energy she feels surrounds us all through sensual, earthy, intuitive imagery. She recently left the fashion design industry to focus full time on her passion for painting and mentoring. Predominantly self taught, Michelle works in acrylic and gouache due to the intensity of the colors she can achieve as well as the responsiveness of the materials. Her subjects are drawn from patterns and forms found in nature, emotion, memory, and imagination. Visit her website to view her work: www.modernmuse.net.
Jessica Jane Sublett Jessica has a passion for mixed media design and painting with an acrylic medium, which also extends to such creative processes as collaborating antique greeting cards, exotic hand–crafted papers, and foreign memorabilia together to create what was once a blank canvas into a vibrant textured backdrop. "The images that I create are to inspire and to project a positive, and nurturing message."
Margaret Wolf Margaret (or Peggy or Maggie - depending on who you talk to), a photographer and artist, grew up in Dallas and has lived in Chicago and Taos as well. She comes from a highly creative family. Her father was set designer and artist, Peter Wolf. In her studio, located in the South Side on Lamar building, she specializes in photographing kids, families and artists. She is also a fine art photographer and abstract painter, and recently had her one–woman show, "Three Cubed," at the Janette Kennedy Gallery. Visit her website at www.margaretwolf.com.
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