studio 1608 Presents

I have been painting and collaging using fabric, lace, buttons and found objects since a small boy. 

Over the past 40+ years I have been very fortunate to have great teachers and mentors help me hone my skills, but it would take years of trial and error to find my voice.  My work may appear abstract, but I use plastic 3-D consideration, to create motion images and forms, like a deck of cards are continually shuffled and overlapped, using to give each painting their particular mood. Like poems, I tell my stories, some work taking years to complete.  Using the classic “Golden Ratio”, I am very interested in the dimensions and size of each work and the surface of the work itself. A big consideration is the use of white light and shadow. In regards to color shape and design, I reference Art History, Chiaroscuro,, Islamic and Persian art. Utilizing linear elements in biunique ways. I am continually discovering, taking chances and challenging myself.

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https://georgeschulmanartist.com/

@georgeschulmanartistny

Born in Westchester N.Y. from her earliest memories Maureen Fulgenzi knew and concentrated her efforts in becoming an Artist. After 4 years at the School of Visual Arts in NYC studying fashion illustration & advertising Maureen landed a freelance position w/ Sassoon Jeans and designed their first marketing poster.  Maureen brought both; her technical skills and innate color sense to custom create and apply silk dyes to fine fabrics. In the early 90's Fulgenzi ended the fashion business to pursue her Answering her own, long-smoldering desire to become a recognized Fine Artist, Fulgenzi left the city to immerse herself in creating a fine-art portfolio, working in the Hamptons and later Italy and traveling through Europe gaining new sources of inspiration and sophistication in her work. Color, with its wealth of possibilities, combined with a form of corresponding vibration, expresses Fulgenzi's inner need to offer a contemplative ground to the spectator.

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https://www.maureenfulgenzi.com/

@fulgenziart

Kyle specializes in contemporary portraits of athletes, musicians, historical figures, and cultural icons. He is fascinated by how their stories and accomplishments evoke such strong emotional responses in others. Each painting begins with a non-objective background of bold brushstrokes, drips, splatters, and polka dots. This foundation of energy and visual texture adds character to the shadows and reflections on the subject. Drawing from traditional portraiture, he incorporates discreet details and symbolism to further enhance the story and create more than meets the eye. 

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https://kylelucks.com/

@kylelucksfineart

I feel blessed to have been given the gift of creativity and so I spend my days pouring over the process. My work presents a unique set of challenges both personally and professionally, which has given me the opportunity to grow and explore. I create my art to stir up a visceral reaction in myself and the viewer, followed by moments of introspection and hopefully discussion. 

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https://www.craigmcinnis.com/

@craigmcinnisstudios

 Sarah LaPierre (Florida, 1991) is a painter based in West Palm Beach, Florida. She has been exhibiting with fine arts festivals and galleries throughout the state for over 10 years. Her heavily textured and vibrantly colorful paintings are inspired by her love of local flora and fauna and spending time outside, viewing each painting as an act of discovery, appreciation, and celebration of the subject. As a second generation artist Sarah’s late father, Joseph LaPierre, remains one of the biggest influences to her work, having passed down the love of palette knife techniques which has become a principal characteristic of her "thick paint" impasto style.

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https://www.sarahlapierre.com/

Color is what grabs me when I enter my studio and it is the first thing I consider when starting a new painting. I use a variety of media in my work and am always trying new ones.   Before I paint, I often start with gestural drawing using graphite and colorful pastels or brushing washes of color across the canvas with acrylic inks.  I love how this first layer can blend with the paint and create variations of color and translucent layers. 

Motivated by color, my goal is to create work that is uplifting and joyful in its reflection of nature. 

Elizabeth Bernheisel is a Washington DC native now living in Delray Beach FL. Expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors are a dominating feature of her work.

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https://elizabethbernheisel.com

@bethbernheiselart

Diana Martin is a self-taught artist who’s career began over 40 years ago. She has applied her talent to countless artistic endeavors which include painting, sculpture, jewelry, clothing design, costume and set design, and custom airbrush. In addition, Diana has created dimensional wall hangings made from materials such as wood, metals, canvas, and paper. She now focuses most of her time in the studio and loves using a variety of materials including acrylics, graphite, ink, and watercolors. 

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@dianamartinstudio

 Born in 1985, Cara was raised in Florida and grew up in a house full of art.  At an early age, she was encouraged to pursue her talents in art and develop her own styles.  Living with an artist as a father, she was able to witness and join in her father’s experiments and learn about different colors, techniques, and skills.  While her father’s art was her biggest influence, she was exposed to all types of creative work and artists through museums, exhibitions, and traveling around the world. Cara graduated with a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2008.  While in school, she was able to engage and expand her curiosity and experimented in many other art forms, such as Metals & Jewelry, Photography, and Electronic Design, all the while continuing her passion for painting.  After working in the architecture world for a few years, she was able to experience a new world in design.  Today, her art has become an accumulation of her past experiences and reflection of her bubbly personality and creative imagination.

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@caramimunart