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.
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.
S. Makowski|Visual Artist
Fascinated by the unanswered questions life presents, Makowski believes subject offers a new insight into the complexity of the world. Through obvious visuals and obscure allusions knowledge is gained. She wishes to continue exploring these aspects of existence through her work.
Makowski, a Northeastern Pennsylvania native, specializes in fine art, fashion, event, portraits, and still life photography. Makowski has a B.A in Philosophy/Studio Art with a Concentration in Photography. While living in New York, she also studied at the International Center of Photography to further develop her skill set. She develops layered, conceptual work preferring simplistic technique to engage the viewer to mentally involve themselves in the visual. Her work encourages others to see past the obvious and utilizes abstract representation through mixed media whenever possible.
Temporal Limitations, explores the relationship between time & consciousness. Inspired by both natural and mechanical measures of time such as sun dials, waves, and shadows. The show is designed to visually reference how time is valued coupled with the un-traceable nature of time that has passed or is lost referencing personal images of the artist’s subconscious & experience.
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.
