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Annie Lee
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| Annie Lee’s paintings make the viewer want to dance and shout with spirited subjects that are lively, real and fun — just like the artist herself. Annie started her art career after raising her family and now commands respect worldwide for the impact she’s had on contemporary African-American art. | |
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Barbara Lavallee
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| Described as a “painter of happy subjects,” Barbara’s work reflects her interest in people, how they live, and what they do. Her original art and reproductions are displayed in galleries throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. She works in transparent watercolor to create whimsical characters in vibrant colors. | |
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Betty Padden
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| Known for both her storytelling ability and woodcarving skills, Betty Padden brings nature to life with her magical celebration of holiday collections. Residing in Auburn, Massachusetts, she and her husband Bob collaborate to make hand-carved signs for businesses around the country. | |
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Beverly Niffenegger
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| Beverly Niffenegger makes images from the heart. A former conceptual designer and illustrator for Hallmark, she lives and works in an historic log lodge in the pine-covered mountains of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. She paints and designs for international clients and The Old Apple Barn. Her combination of old world style and modern sensibility makes her work timeless. | |
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Cindy Shamp
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| Cindy Shamp’s distinctive folk art combines inspiring words of faith with an Americana touch. Her delightful artwork exemplifies a strong commitment to God, family and country. Her heartwarming art, which graces a wide variety of quality products, evokes memories of a simpler time. | |
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Clare Mackie
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| Raised on a farm in Scotland, Clare Mackie spent her childhood surrounded by animals. Her love of drawing them stems from that time, although she’s not sure where the distinctive characteristics of her subjects come from. “It’s very strange, but ever since I started drawing, I’ve looked at things in an odd way…,” she explains. Clare’s work has been exhibited at numerous galleries including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. | |
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D. Morgan
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| D. Morgan began selling art in 1972 at sidewalk shows, developing a following among collectors throughout the South. Today she combines her favorite subjects of doves, Santas, cozy homes nestled in the snow, seascapes and rural life with four-line poems that she writes and artfully adds to each painting. | |
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Diane Knott
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| Diane Knott grew up surrounded by historic centers of the American Revolution stimulating her love of Americana. Today, she lives on a beautiful mountainside overlooking lush hills, valleys, farms and woods. These panoramic vistas and childhood memories are the inspiration for her kitchen and garden paintings and watercolors. | |
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Dona Gelsinger
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| From the day she was able to grasp a pencil, Dona has had a love for art. Since the early 1990’s her work has grown in popularity. With her family’s support Dona has focused on creating art that inspires, comforts and promotes Christian living. Dona is known for the luminous sun beams, or “God-light” shining through the clouds on her adorable little angels. | |
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G. Debrekht Artistic Studios
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| In 1984, G. DeBrekht introduced its famous line of decorated Santas using the techniques of famous Russian art schools. Today, their artists are inspired by contemporary color trends and home fashions. Their goal is to create intricate designs that complement your home décor so you may enjoy their detailed Santas and Angels year round. | |
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J.Q.Outdoors
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| J.Q. Outdoors represents 14 of the most talented artists in the world who specialize in outdoor related art. | |
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Jim Shore
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| The enormous popularity of award-winning artist Jim Shore is the result of a lifetime of dedication, inspiration and plain old hard work. His unique style combines elements of folk art and a vibrant color palette applied to traditional themes, taking cues from techniques like quilting, rosemalling, appliqué and flat perspective painting. | |
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Joseph Holodook
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| Born and raised in the historic Hudson River Valley, Joseph Holodook is largely self-taught as an artist. He has become known for his distinctive style of naïve Americana landscapes as well as a broad range of holiday related themes. In recent years, “Holodook for the Holidays” has become synonymous with comfort and refuge from today’s busy world. He paints primarily in oil on canvas. His exceptional work can be found in celebrity homes as well as in private and corporate collections. | |
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Keith Mallett
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| For Keith Mallett painting is a spiritual journey. It is a journey that started in childhood and continues to this day. Keith has worked as a painter, etching artist and ceramist. His subject matter ranges from still lifes to abstracts. In recent years he has devoted his talents to themes that portray the beauty and strength of the African American experience. | |
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Nathalie Parenteau
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| Nathalie Parenteau was born in Montreal, Quebec. Her artistic inclination was cultivated at an early age. The vastness and solitude of the North is evident in her work, as well as a humorist side which leads her to create whimsical images, sometimes caricaturizing both people and environment which are very popular with the outdoors enthusiasts. | |
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Patricia Brubaker
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| Decorating and creativity infuse every aspect of artist Patricia Brubaker’s life. From her studio in Glastonbury, Connecticut, she designs a vast array of dinnerware, fabrics, rugs, pillows, stationery and other items. Whether designing rich, vivid holiday images, delicate garden herbs or luscious blooms, Patricia’s versatility as an artist and designer comes through in every piece she creates. | |
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Paul Brent
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| Paul Brent’s watercolors capture the beauty and character of life by the sea. He considers himself a painter of nature and architecture, focusing on subjects in coastal areas such as lighthouses and coastal cottages along with birds, fish and all types of sea life. | |
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Peggy Abrams
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| Peggy Abrams has developed a devoted following among collectors for her wide range of subjects including Victorian ladies, Old World Santas, Teddy Bears, Botanicals, Angels, Garden scenes and much more. | |
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Stewart Sherwood
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| Stewart Sherwood is acclaimed by critics to be today’s pre-eminent Canadian realist artist. Few share his extraordinary skill of depicting children with precision while expressing deep sensitivity towards the subject. Internationally known, Stewart’s impressive list of credits includes more than 20 magazine covers and three Gold Plate Awards. | |
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Susan Winget
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| A prolific illustrator and award-winning watercolorist, Susan Winget’s designs capture the timeless nostalgia of country life and a love for traditional values. Her hand is remarkably versatile, with an aesthetically pleasing and accessible style. Her renowned artwork has been seen at the White House, Colonial Williamsburg and the National Trust. | |
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The Edith Collection (Mary Edith Jackson)
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| Mary Edith Jackson’s unique design versatility leads many to believe her creations are illustrated by more than one person. In fact, her work is showcased in two distinctly different collections: The Edith Collection and the Mary Parker Collection. By 2001, more than 1,000 of her images were licensed, representing over 75 companies. | |
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Thomas Blackshear
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| Thomas Blackshear has created everything from Star Wars plates, for The Hamilton Collection, to Christian art for Dayspring. Since 1995 he has been acclaimed for his Ebony VisionsTM sculpture collection, capturing the beauty, elegance and emotions of African-American culture in a style he calls Afro-Nouveau. | |
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Warren Kimble
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| Warren Kimble pursued his love of antiquing and painting the Vermont countryside eventually combining these two passions by creating art on antique wood pieces. His highly stylized animals, quietly evocative rural landscapes and distinctive folk style have quickly become familiar around the world. | |
