Over with wanting to take things too seriously, I started creating to make people laugh and to avoid stuffy, uptight artwork. Working with vintage magazine and book illustration and photos is like stepping into a time machine. The essence of vintage imagery and modern thoughts makes for an amusing combo. Through collage, printmaking, painting, and a well placed pun, I like to experiment and make carefree artwork people could relate to.
Ashley Kujat (Panther Puke)
A self taught painter working in oils on location,
a student of the Susquehanna and Delaware school working
daily throughout the year and only trying to speak of this
beauty which surrounds us all, I hope you enjoy the view.
Gregory J Pelly lives in Thompson Pa.
This exhibit is a collection of watercolors inspired by travels to Europe. The paintings capture some of the unique architecture of Barcelona, Paris, Salzburg and Venice.
Emily's talent shines through in her beautiful use of light, color and brushstroke; capturing the everyday movements of people in some of Europe's most beautiful cities. You can find more about Emily and her art at http://www.artbyemilygibbons.com/home
First Friday Walk August 5th: "Imaginary Flora & Fauna"
Acrylic & Ink Paintings by Maria Grzybowski
Art Walk: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Exhibit continues through the month of August
Live Music provided by the Scranton Jazz Festival
Bill Washer & Paul Rospock
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Keystone College Jazz Institute Student Combo
9:30pm - 12 am
http://www.firstfridayscranton.com/first-friday-scranton-map/
Maria Grzybowski is a local artist who specializes in acrylic and ink paintings of animals. Her own work is in an Imaginary Realism style. She also paints commissioned Pet Portraits for customers, from photos they send her. See more of her work at www.mariagrzybowskifineart.com or on Facebook at Maria Grzybowski Fine Art.
Our May First Friday artist captures the northern New Mexico landscape, the historic Taos Pueblo, and the current EARTHSHIP movement in his show called "Return to Taos."
These are all photos taken during an internship with Earthship Biotecture in November. Earthships are radically sustainable buildings made out of recycled materials such as tires, beer cans, and bottles.
The money I make from the sale of these prints will go towards my Earthship Academy tuition. These photos shed light on a beautiful area of the globe, and a group of people who are really trying to better the planet.
Rebecca Schaffer is a photographer currently residing in Archbald, Pennsylvania. Her fascination with the medium was first piqued at the age of twelve when she discovered her grandfather’s Nikon 35mm. It was her grandmother’s painting, though, that served as her true inspiration, beginning at a young age and continuing on to this day.
Rebecca’s focus continued to expand after high school via her studies at the State University of New York Brockport campus, where she received degrees in visual communications and broadcast production. Upon graduating, Rebecca moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she was able to explore a number of opportunities that touched on each of her avenues of attention.
After years of honing her talents in the city, Rebecca moved once again to Archbald, Pennsylvania, in order to be closer to family and the environs that first sparked her artistic pursuits. Nearing two decades documenting her surroundings from behind her lens, Rebecca finds joy in capturing moments that can never be recreated.
More info can be found at www.bexcellent.net
Zak is a photojournalist based in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Born and raised in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside, Zak grew up with a camera always in his hand. An international education in the arts and several early gallery exhibitions of his work quickly led to years of world travel in pursuit of the beautiful. Since first gaining international recognition for his innovative wall-sized enlargements of polaroid images taken in Tokyo, his star has not stopped rising. After returning to Pennsylvania with three books published under his name, nearly a decade of photographing weddings worldwide, and countless memories, his unique style of seeing the light in this world is now available for your weddings, portraits, or special events.
Immediately evident in Rachael Murphy's work is her utilization of vibrant colors that showcase a sense of enthusiasm and curiosity.
Rachael graduated from Boston University with a degree in neuroscience and psychology and plans to pursue a career in medicine. Her paintings often feature abstract portraits, dream symbolism, or stylized human anatomy that depict themes related to the mind and brain. Most pieces are created using watercolors and felt-tip pens.
“Though we are all similar biologically, we each have a very unique story to tell” She says. Rachael’s art captures her understanding of life as a complex and mysterious adventure through which we’re all connected. Her works are playful, yet serious, as they urge the onlooker to carefully consider what they may signify.
Rachael uses a variety of mediums to create her paintings, but primarily watercolors and felt-tip pens.
