The small seaside towns of Cornwall, England have nurtured many famous impressionist artists, attracted by its beauty and tranquility. John Ambrose has been capturing these atmospheric scenes since 1962. His water glistens and shimmers, his clouds flow majestically across the sky and the jetties, boats and buildings, contracting with the dark against the light, are testaments to his mastery of chiaroscuro.

Sergey Chursanov was born in 1961 in Gremjachie, Russia. Most of his childhood was spent along the banks of the Don River, where he developed a love of nature and animals. He attended Art College with a focus on art miniatures and later joined the faculty of the Moscow Textile Institute where he worked as a designer. But his true love was always painting. Chursanov finds great pleasure in creating scenes from nature. His work often incorporates architectural elements and is usually light, airy and atmospheric, with lots of texture. In addition to his many creative talents, Chursanov loves sports and, in his soul, is a soldier. He has achieved the highest ranks in Karate.

Peggy Corthouts was born in 1959 in Coventry, Connecticut and graduated from Arizona State University with a BFA degree in printmaking in 1983.  She studied under Wayne Kimball, a master printer from the famed Tamarind Atelier.  Among fine art printers, she is known as a printmaker of remarkable skill and sensitivity.  Her beautiful landscapes are contemporary, yet posses a softness and quality of light reminiscent of the Impressionistic Period.  She now lives in Coaldale, Colorado and paints mostly mountainous landscapes.  Her work is exhibited throughout the United States.

Jean was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, attended the Cleveland Institute of Art and graduated from Ohio University with a B.F.A. in 1968. In her own words... “The focus of my work is to meld abstract composition with objects in reality. I use acrylic paint to create luminosity, volume, transparency and density in an effort to obtain richly woven surfaces. I use a combination of color and energized brushwork to create a sensuous reality of light and space, not matching a color in nature, rather matching its effect.” Her work is held in private collections throughout the United States.

Elliott is well known as a colorist, having studied under the infamous Wolf Kahn.  His rich colors and subjects seem to vibrate on the canvas.  The artist works from his home and studio in Colorado where his paintings are inspired by the Aspens in his surrounding natural environment.

Maya Eventov born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) and grew up around art. She studied at the St. Petersburg State Academy of Industrial and Applied Arts beginning at age six. She graduated in 1987 with a master's degree in Graphic Design and began working as a illustrator for children's books. Eventov's paintings are characterized by a thick application of acrylic paint using a selection of different-sized palette knives. The paint is applied as both blended and pure colors. Smaller knives are used to create depth and detail in her paintings. She then uses a series of varnishes designed to create a wet paint effect. After the fall of the Iron Curtain, Maya immigrated to Canada where she now works and lives with her family. Her work can be found in collections throughout Canada, Great Britain and the United States.

Fiona Hoop is the studio name for the team of Michele Woodey and Mary Kennedy, who work together to produce each piece of art. Michele gradated with honors in Fine Arts from Brighton School of Arts in England in 1979 and also teaches art. Mary graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 1989 and received OCAD’s Experimental Arts Award in Painting. They live and work in Canada.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve dreamed of being an artist. And...like other young artists, Disney gave me my first exposure to the possibilities. Then in the 60’s, psychedelic posters and hot rod art were probably my first exercises in seriously working from my imagination. Even in the military, I ended up as a staff artist and photographer, my first practical experience as a commercial artist, graphic designer and photographer. For the most part, my commercial work was detailed pen and ink drawings. Because of this, my fine art tended to be loose and less structured. In the early 80’s, I started working with oil pastels. It was during this time my work became more impressionistic. In 2002, I began doing etchings where my line drawing experience came in handy for the initial projects. Before long, I found myself exploring looser, less ridged techniques. I still prefer to work from my imagination. After so many years of creating imagery that had specific requirements, I really enjoy the freedom to create my own reality. Watching an image develop in front of you is really fascinating. My landscapes may be influenced by the desire to escape, to be somewhere quiet and unhurried. My favorite pieces are always the ones that have nothing much going on in them, just open space and an inviting path to nowhere in particular.

Virgil Johnson was born in 1935 in Strathcona, Minnesota and began painting with water colors and charcoal at an early age. He transitioned to oils in his late teens and this has been his medium of choice ever since. Johnson's work is inspired by the great masters, Ruben, Rembrandt and Monet. While living in California, he studied under the late William H. Yellend, the renowned restorationist, which provided the opportunity to further hone his tranquil, naturalistic style. The artist's work hangs in the Clinton Presidential Library and in private collections throughout the United States.

David Kim was born in 1961 into a family of artists. At an early age, his natural artistic talents were apparent and, with the encouragement of his family, he followed through, completing his university degree in Fine Arts. The artist’s work is influenced by his extensive travels throughout Europe and the United States. His landscapes are loosely painted with confidence, using lush, rich colors, often depicting big skies and low horizon lines. The result is very dramatic. David Kim’s paintings are collected throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

Jeff Koehn is one of the hottest young artists in the United States today. Born in a small Wisconsin town, his first grade teacher was prescient when she told him: “You will be a famous artist some day.” Jeff received his formal art education from the Art Institute of Colorado, where he graduated with honors in December, 1995. While at the Art institute, he received extensive training in pastel, oil and acrylic painting from world renowned artists Doug Dawson, Lynn Kircher and Don Long. In 1995 he was awarded First Place in the national Creative “Geanie” Student Competition. Jeff’s style has evolved from early emphasis on photo-realism with the use of pastels in portraits. His earlier illustrative work has appeared in numerous publications. As he shifted to oil and acrylics, he has become absorbed with the excitement of color and texture, refining his paintings with dry brush techniques that lend both complexity and subtlety to his distinctive style. His influences come from Vermeer’s use of light spilling across his paintings, and also from John Singer Sergeant’s lush portraits.

Born in Kokand Uzbekistan, Irina Koulikov studied fine art at Moscow University. Before turning to painting, she was a student of music, studying at the Leningrad Conservatory and singing in the Rimsky-Korakov Opera Theatre. Her interest in the rhythms and harmony of nature is what first drew her to music. While the translucent light effects of William Turner’s paintings may be traced in Irina’s oeuvre, it is the 19th-century French romantic tradition that emerges as the most prominent influence for the artist. The soft brushstroke, diffuse light, and muted palette all recall Camille Corot’s portraits of the Fontainebleau Forest. Irina uses acrylic paint, applied in opaque layers to create volume. Most essential to her technique is the liberal use of liquid encaustic. In addition to creating a thick and dynamic texture, the wax medium also serves to seemingly age the canvas by softening and yellowing its color. The result is a dream-like quality in her work. Irina lives and works in Toronto. Her work is exhibited throughout North America.

Marc Lamers was born in Holland in 1960. The son and grandson of talented painters, he came by his talents naturally, spending countless hours in his grandfather’s studio as a boy. Lamers began his career in advertising, but quickly realized that his passion was art. He has free-lanced as an artist since 1981. His work, originally inspired by the works of the Old Masters, has evolved into an impressionistic style, with subject matter ranging from landscapes to still lifes and garden scenes. Lamers’ work has been featured in exhibitions throughout Holland and Germany and is held in private collections throughout Europe and the United States.

S.M Lee was born in Korea in 1949. He has been living in NY and exhibiting in the US since 1989. Much of the inspiration for his paintings come from a love of the garden and also the coastal seascapes of Long Island and Cape Cod. Lee is collected widely for his wonderfully detailed natural subjects.

Born in a small town in upstate New York, Jennifer Lister is the oldest of six children.  She grew up in the midst of the densely wooded surroundings of simple country landscape and enjoyed the adventures associated with miles of farmland and the freedom to explore the entire region’s nature.  She was inspired by all that is organic, and fascinated with thriving plant and animal life.  After attending Pratt & Munson Williams Art School, she continued her education at Syracuse University, working under Professor Jerome Whitkin.  After receiving her bachelor’s degree in 2002, Jennifer moved to the West Coast, where she now lives and works.

Malva is a legendary name and an important personality in the American art scene. A deeply religious man and a painter from Syria, the country of light and color, he represents an attempt to create a “Gesamtkunstwerk,” the integration of intellectual, philosophical, aesthetic and social values in a sensual art form. Born as the first child of a poor shepherd’s family in Tel Naif, a small village of mud cottages, Malva has had a hard life. His natural skills as a painter were not supported by his family. He left his family at age 17 and received much acclaim for his work under his assumed name. But, for political purposes, he was not able to work. He was drafted in the Syrian military as a graphic artist for seven years. He ended up with a wife and family in Beirut, where he escaped with false passports. His wife then left him (with his children) never to be heard from again. A second wife and family allowed him to restart his life in Austria, where he lives today. Through it all, Malva’s creativity seems endless. His naturalistic style gives way to a new expressionism and returns to the colors and lights of his homeland.

Heather Haynes grew up Ontario, Canada. As a child, a visual disorder impaired her reading and school work suffered. However, she excelled in art and this became her heartfelt focus. She ended up attending the Visual Arts program at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Heather describes herself as a contemporary folk impressionist. She draws inspiration from nature and everyday objects. Her paintings have a loose, stylized feel, infused with the intriguing sense of a timeless peace. The artist lives with her husband and two sons in a refurbished old schoolhouse, complete with a fully-equipped studio. Her work is collected throughout Canada, Britain and the United States.

Patrice Marchal was born in Abijan, on the Ivory coast of West Africa in 1963. He now works and lives in France. Marchal spent most of his growing up years in Morocco, where the arid climate of the desert, merging with the dark red of Morocco deeply influenced his sense of colors and contrasts. His work is inspired by the impressionists, especially the work of Alfred Sisley. He has a passion for all nature, especially wild flowers, set against the panorama of vast blue skies. Marchal’s work is held in private collections throughout Europe and the United States.

Michael Minthorn received his Bachelor of Arts at St. Mary’s College, studied plein-air painting with Kathy Wipfler and studied with Reinhold Sievers. Minthorn’s objective is to convey the beauty of our environment and to evoke the emotional responses that we all have when we see the play of light and shadows across trees, lakes and fields. He is especially well known for his dramatic use of light. The artist works and lives in New England. His work is exhibited throughout the United States.

Gerhard Nesvadba was born in 1941 near Frankfurt, Germany. While his early work was abstract compositions, he evolved to impressionist landscapes, based on this travels throughout Europe. His work has been exhibited widely in Europe and around the world.

Timothy O'Toole was born in Dayton, Ohio, started painting at an early age and went on to earn a B.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati. He is particularly fond of landscapes and is inspired by the work of Claude Monet. Tim's work is classified as "contemporary impressionism." He is best known for his plein-air painting and his ability to capture mood and lighting. In his words…

"When I am in the field, I react to whatever captivates me and I work quickly to capture what I see as the light changes. It's a mental exercise. When a scene captivates my attention, I paint, spreading the paint over the canvas using brushes, palette knives and my fingers…anything to capture the moment."

Paulsen was born in 1932 in a small village near Berlin. He studied at the Meisterschule fur Malerei in Germany; Further studies followed in Italy, France and Spain. He is known especially for his unique palette knife technique and his wonderful colors. The combination produces a particular flair and makes his paintings stand out from all other works of art. The artist prefers landscapes, in particular, around his home in Lower Saxony. He loves the coast and the old houses of the fishermen in the area. He has exhibited in Germany, throughout the United States and in Australia.

Ornaghi was born in the Lombard area of Italy in 1930. Orphaned at a very early age, he grew up in an artisans’ institute where he studied design. He later attended the Art Academy, under the direction of Italy’s well-known artist, “Parma.”

Ornaghi enjoys the beauty that he says can only be found in nature. In fact, he spends much of his time in the open air with his portable palette and canvas. His palette is rich in shading, from the cold, slightly misty colors of dawn breaking, to the warm reddish tones of a summer sunset, the tender green of spring and the white winter of snow.

The artist’s work is exhibited throughout Europe and the United States.

Silvia Reisinger was born in Styria, Austria in 1965.  She studied art history at the Karl-Franzens Universitat.  Reisinger is best known for her use of intense, bright colors.  Her work is heavily influenced by French post impressionism, especially Malva’s paintings (now her husband!), and her love of nature and its flowering colors.  Her work is exhibited in galleries and cultural centers throughout Europe and was introduced in the United States in 1999.

William Rengifo was born in Tarapoto, Peru in 1958 and graduated from Escuela de Bellas Artes de Lima.  Rengifo’s work is inspired by the works of Monet, Renoir and Cezanne, especially as it relates to their ability to capture light.  He struggled for years to affirm his preference for impressionism in an art school that emphasized abstraction, but in the end his style emerged as a genuine representative of the style.  He has presented his work in over 50 shows in South and North America.

J.C. Seo was born in Korea in 1940. His most famous work is a painting commissioned by General Ray Davis of a depiction of General Douglas Mac Arthur leading troops during the Korean War. His work is influenced by 19th century masters Anders Zorn and John Singer Sargent. He prefers to work on a warm palette, balancing passages of rich color with delicate grays. Through subtle color harmonies and lighting, Seo is quite adept at creating a sense of mood in each of his paintings. His work is on display throughout the United States and Asia.

Michael Schofield has been a professional artist for more than 25 years. He was born in Orlando, Florida in 1947, but grew up in the Oakland area. He started painting and studying the watercolor medium while still in high school. His art teacher recognized a special talent and tutored him privately for two years. He went on to earn a Fine Arts degree in Nashville, Tennessee. During his college summers Schofield studied under the well known watercolorist, John Pike, a contemporary of Robert Wood. Following college, he opened his own art studio where he transitioned into oils and acrylics. He taught and painted for twelve years before returning to California, where he continues to live and work today. Schofield’s work can be found in many private and corporate collections. A sampling includes The Library of Congress, Xerox Corporation, Occidental Petroleum, Bank of America and 20th Century.

Robin Scott was born in 1958. He studied art in London and Edinburgh. During his early studies, he concentrated on the European School of traditional landscape painting and later developed a more individualistic style for his work. Scott’s lovely paintings express the infinitely various moods of nature. It is vital to him that his paintings capture not only the physical landscape, but also its atmospheric qualities. His New England landscapes are especially delicate and poetic. He often paints on location in the White Mountains, capturing the wildflowers, birch trees, villages and lakes that come into view on his canvases. Scott’s colorful autumn paintings are very much enjoyed and collected in the United States and Canada for their warmth and beauty.

Maria Serafina was born in Collesano (Palermo) and is a fine arts graduate. She has had a long and active career with many personal showings, which have earned her high praise. Capri has always had a strong influence on Serafina. She especially strives to capture the flavor of the island’s romantic gardens with their wistful play of light and shadows. She also enjoys traveling and seeking out the most beautiful gardens in Italy, including favorite spots in Portofino, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi coastline and the wine country of Chiante.

Dennis Sheehan (b. 1950) has work in major public and private collections, including the White House. Sheehan paints in the Barbizon style with remarkable authority and faithful adherence to his 19th century precursors. In the tradition of the Tonalist painters, Sheehan creates landscapes of mood, affected by nature's changing seasons. Sheehan's work is influenced by the work of 19th century painter George Inness. Like Inness, he employs the dark palette and thickly pigmented surfaces of the French Barbizon School, all the while maintaining a muted Tonalist chromatic scheme.

Starlie Sokol-Hohne was born in 1958 in Santa Monica, California and completed her studies at UCLA in 1980. Inspired by the work of Robert Rauchenberg, Starlie combines images of antiquity with contemporary mixed media printmaking techniques to create the reality of her idealized image. Her compositions include paint, textures of fabric, string, and patterned paper, photography, and more. The unique result is distinctively a Sokol-Hohne. Her work is in private, public and corporate collections throughout the United States.

Chris Zambon was born in Wisconsin and studied at the Brandis School of the Arts and California Art Institute, both in Los Angeles. While she is best known for her landscapes, she has had great success with abstracts as well. Her style is distinctive because of her vigorous brushwork and her use of color. Her fine art work is represented in galleries and collections all over the country.

Helen Zarin was born in Shirae, Iran in 1970.  She was recognized early as having extraordinary talent and studied under the well known Persian artist, Saber.  She later enrolled in the Art & Culture Society, a national organization for gifted Persian artists.  There she was recognized by the Iranian Society as a “God Gifted Talented Artist.”  Conditions in her native country eventually compelled Helen to turn elsewhere for creative nourishment.  In Helen’s words “Hard work and God given talent are not enough for an artist to progress and blossom; Creative freedom in the right atmosphere is essential.”  She journeyed first to Europe, where she displayed her work in Vienna.  Helen has lived and worked in Baltimore, Maryland since 1993.  Zarin’s work is displayed throughout the United States.