In 1989 my 7th grade class took a trip to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It was already one of favorite places to visit and I got right to work. I used two rolls of film to photograph almost every specimen display. My mom had them printed out at the drug store so that I could tape them all around my desk. They accompanied the xerox copies of zoological and botanical illustrations from our old encyclopedias.
Katie is a visual artist with an emphasis on indoor and outdoor murals, acrylics, and mixed media with a focus in figurative subject matter. She has developed her signature style - murals and graphic aesthetic artworks—through continuous experimentation and a willingness to pursue what challenges her. Since 2014, she has focused on painting site-specific murals that seek to create unique connections with visual art for viewers.
Elizabeth Chen (b. 2005) is a figurative artist working out of Baltimore, MD and Delaware. She is currently pursuing a degree in the History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture at the Maryland Institute College of Art, with a minor in Drawing. She was the national recipient of the Winston 2D Visual Art Scholarship in 2025.
Susan has had a love for art as far back as she could remember. Her mother who was an artist, instilled in her, her love for art. The artists in her family stretch back many generations, so it's clear it runs through her blood. She spent her early married life raising her family, and now she has found her way back to painting most every day.
She paints in acrylics, oils and watercolor. She is quoted, "Each medium brings a different energy to my work, and I enjoy how they challenge me to work in different ways. Whether it be more control, or more patience, I love them all".
Explore the vibrant world of fluid acrylics created by Stephanie Kilchenstein. Each piece of her coastal art reflects her passion for bold colors and flowing forms, adding a delightful coastal vibe to your space. Stephanie is a professional artist who specializes in coastal, coffee (she loves Starbucks!), and cocktail art, including unique oyster shell art.
My art is a piece of my soul, words that deeply resonate on my heart that are inaudible. An expression of self, observations, and experiences as a creative.