Pam Allnutt
Pam has a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Northern Illinois University. She has taught drawing, design and painting at various institutions of higher learning including Northern Illinois University, Judson College, Wheaton College and Asbury College. She has also lead workshops in creativity. Pam's work has been exhibited widely in regional and national shows, earning her many awards including two Michigan Arts Council grants and a two month summer artist residency held at Knox College in Galesburg, IL. Her work has been in two books: "The Best of Pastel" and "Landscape Inspirations" published by Rockport Press, and is found in many public and private collections.
George Bruce
George has an Associate Degree in Architecture from Southern Illinois University and a degree in Fine and Applied Arts / Graphics and Advertising Design from University of Illinois, Champaign. He worked in the Graphic Design areas of several major corporations, then became part owner of a Marketing / Packaging Design Company in Chicago. George recently retired from that business to pursue his desire for fine arts. Upon retirement, he studied watercolor under Dick Shipley, took several workshops in watercolor from nationally known artists and later discovered the world of oil pastel taking classes with George Shipperely. He has become hooked on oil pastel although he paints in both mediums on a regular basis. George thoroughly enjoys the non-objective approach to oil pastel. His work is shown in various places in Wisconsin and Illinois.
George Ceffalio
George studied commercial art in college but did not start painting fine art until 2004. His work unites elements of realism and abstract painting and the chiaroscuro style. His inspiration originates in the paintings of the Old Masters. George has studied with David Leffel and Rose Frantzen along with several other artists at the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Art. He has received numerous awards at art fairs and exhibits in the Chicago area and is represented by Filsinger Chicago gallery and the Brigantine Gallery in Downers Grove, IL. You can view George's work at www.ceffalio.com.
Gail Dragon
Gail has worked as a graphic artist for several years and owned and operated a successful design and art business. Gail particularly enjoys capturing a moment or face and seeing the beauty and spirit it projects to her. She has received many awards and exhibited in several shows and galleries. Her work may be seen at www.gaildragon.com.
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