ARTSBRIDGE Members Sites

George R. Anthonisen

George R. Anthonisen's works are in the permanent collections of the U.S.Capitol, Hall of Columns; World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland; New York's Carnegie Hall; Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA; The James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, PA.; Center for Interfaith Relations, (formerly Cathedral Heritage Foundation), Louisville, KY; Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA; and more than two dozen other sites.

Jill Biros

Bucks County woodturner Jill Biros creates one-of-a-kind bowls that are both decorative and functional. From rough log to finished bowl is a year-long journey. Crafted on a lathe from solid pieces of recovered hardwood, each unique bowl is signed and identified. Using graceful curves and careful finishing techniques, Jill enjoys letting the wood guide her artistic expression. She approaches her work with this heartfelt wish: “Let me honor this tree by revealing its intrinsic beauty”. Jill’s work has been written about in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine and was featured in Martha Stewart Living magazine.

BEVERLY BROWN | OIL PAINTINGS

"Blake's Pond"
(detail)
oil  16 x 20"

"We don't learn to paint, We paint to learn."

A Delaware native, Brown received her BFA from Wittenberg University, then continued studying architecture and graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design. She has worked as an architectural draftsman, art director, and graphic designer.
In 2002 she decided to concentrate solely on oil painting.

JOHN CASTELL studio | Art Direction and Graphic Design

Award-winning design firm with 20-years experience providing creative and production support for agencies and corporate clients in pharma, manufacturing, B2B, non-profit, environmental. Including print, advertising, website design, and corporate CVI programs. Available on-site or by project.
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ANNE DITMARS | NATURE & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, VISUAL ARTIST

Anne duBois Ditmars was born in Trenton, NJ and raised in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. A 40+ year resident, who has enjoyed photographing Bucks and Mercer counties for the past 10 or so years. You will find some of her best artwork and photography at the Langhorne Heritage Farm where she shares a studio with other local artists, every week on the Ascension Lutheran Church bulletin, in several nationwide photographic publications, the National Park Service website, the National Wildlife Federation, the International Library of Photography, and on the internet with her greeting card sales.

Glenn Harren

Glenn Harren often quotes history’s great artists. Quite unprovoked, he will share an appropriate quip from John Singer Sargent or recount a story once told by Edward Hopper. While Harren’s unique ability to immediately recall art’s famous quotes can humble even the most committed art historian,they are a subtle expression of his love for fine art and for it’s rich history.

Dwight Harris

Mr. Harris studied philosophy at the New School in New York and received his BA from Penn State. He has been actively pursuing his passion for photography for 25 years following stints creating and developing a cartoon strip and performing standup comedy. He is currently doing digital manipulations called "PhotoPaintings." Works have exhibited at the Ellarslie Open and the Islip N.Y. Museum among others. He has been accepted for Artist Membership at the Noyes Museum of Art. He resides in Lambertville.

ANN HECKEL | PICTURE SCULPTURES

After 20 years in medical communications (15 of those with her own company), Ann has moved from the corporate boardroom to her drawing board.Her current series "ANN-phibians" and "ANN-imals" incorporate an assortment of mediums combined with sculpture to produce an array of animals, including those that are on the border of extinction.

"There is such a sense of joy and awe that I have discovering the elegance, diversity, and personalities of these creatures."

DEB HOEFFNER | ILLUSTRATION PAINTINGS

Deb executes drawings and murals in a unique style she calls "soft realism". During the 25 years of her career her work has been widely
published. Deb¹s portrait¹s are not just about capturing a likeness but rather finding that special spark of humanness in paint. Deb is available for commissions both commercial and private. Her studio is located in the heart of Bucks County. deb@debhoeffner.com or call (215) 766-9911

WILLIAM HOOPER | FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

"Homage to Art"
digital image

New Hope photographer and digital imaging artist. Member, American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP). Pioneer in digital imaging art education.

Joyce Inderbitzin

Joyce Inderbitzin has been creating her art for over thirty years progressing through successive stages of development in the clay medium. Joyce feels that clay is an essential element of nature. Therefore, her work should be influenced by and reflect natural forms. Her work in stoneware, raku, and sculpture through the years has shown a one on one relationship with the clay.

CLAY JOHNSON | FINE ART

"East Bank"
(detail)
oil/linen 42 x 68"

Philadelphia based landscape painter Clay Johnson is best known for his paintings along the Schuylkill River and Valley Forge Park. Working oudtdoors, on site, his work can be found in numerous corporate and private collections. Selected paintings are also available as Giclee prints.

JOE KAZIMIERCZYK | LANDSCAPE PAINTER

"Church Street, January"
oil 11x14

New Jersey native Joe Kazimierczyk (or Joe Kaz for short) paints realistic landscapes featuring the region of central New Jersey and Bucks County, Pa. He does both plein air and studio work. His work can be seen at the Artists' Gallery, 32 Coryell St, Lambertville and at des Champs Gallery, 7 Lambert Lane, Lambertville.

BRENDA LAWSON

Brenda Lawson is a painter of the Bucks County Scene for the past 25 years. Animals are captured to show their true emotions and the vanishing landscape of Bucks County are a special resource. She has traveled internationally to Plein Air paint. She states "Plein Air painting is an inspirational joy"!! She is a member of the Salmagundi Club and the National Association of Women Artists in N.Y., N.Y. and paints in all mediums.

MAGGIE LEIBY | FINE ART

"Winter at Cuttalossa"
oil 16x20

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Maggie Leiby received a BA in Studio Art from Kennesaw State University in the Atlanta Georgia area before returning to Pennsylvania.Now, a Bucks Co. resident, this Oil Painter attempts to capture the Spiritual force eminating from the landscape in her Plein Air and studio work.

ED LETVEN | WATERCOLOR & OIL PAINTINGS

"Fresh Corn on River Road"
(detail) oil

I am a graduate of UARTS. I began painting outdoors with my artist father at the age of 8 and still favor landscapes and seascapes. My studio and my home are in Meadowbrook (Abington), but I do most of my painting, exhibiting and "plein air" teaching in this area. Though I have always painted in watercolors, oil is now an important part of my work since 2005. I am a new member of the Artsbridge Board, an organization I believe is very important to the cultural vitality of this region.

DONNA D. LOVELY | FINE ART & FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER

Red Berries, Snow & Flag
photograph
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Donna D. Lovely, an award-winning fine art and freelance photographer, captures images with an eye of a painter creating photographs with a personal twist whether it's color, B&W or hand colored B&W photographs. Donna's work is in museum permanent collections, corporate and private collections throughout North America and Europe. She is continually working on a series called Vanishing Americana capturing unique images of things Americana that are sadly and quickly disappearing. Another series she's is producing is called Evocative Europe with images of a quiet beauty and allure.

TOM MAIAROTO | FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

"Tin Man" (detail)
mixed media, 8' x 10'

My artwork is varied; using found materials. I think of it as putting together a jigsaw puzzle, which is pretty much my overall approach to art and design. Sometimes my work even appears as unfinished, but I intentionally leave it to be completed in the viewer's mind to solicit response. I also run Art Chatter, a local art web site for promotion of artists and galleries.

PEARL MIRIAM | DIGITAL ART

"The Knight of Lights"
digital giclee on canvas

Pearl Miriam is the signature of Pearl Mintzer. Her images are digital giclees on canvas. Using a combination of fine art photography and cutting edge computer technology she bridges the gap between photography and art. Pearl Mintzer is a pioneer in this new and exciting school of digital art. She uses her skills to reinvent photographic reality into whimsical, evocative and sometimes haunting images.

Susanne Pitak Davis

Susanne Pitak Davis
Included here are some pictures of my artwork and inspirational healing stories. Included also are updates on where to see my work.

SHARON SHAW | FINE ART

Sharon Shaw is an oil painter who draws inspiration from the landscape in the surrounding area and while traveling. Her work is done in the studio and on locaiton. Many of her pieces are from Bucks County Pennsylvania and Monhegan Island, Maine.

Judith Shaw Hoctor

Judith Shaw Hoctor’s watercolors are colorful, untraditional and emotional impressions in an abstract theme. Her love of stones is what started her jewelry collection.  The combination of handmade, vintage and antique beads makes her jewelry unique. Many of the pieces are one of a kind. Painting on tiles is a recent venture and they are colorful and exciting.  The tiles make wonderful gifts.

Ingeborg Snipes

INGEBORG SNIPESPhotographer Artist
Photographer of landscapes, gardens, flowers and anything of interest outdoors. Photo attached:  Becoming—Winner of the Philadelphia Sketch Club award for Best Digital Photograph.  November 2003.