ADAM BIGHAM

Painting acrylic on canvas as an outlet for creativity, I have a full time job in Somerset Mall. My wish is that my artwork brings a blessing to those who will view it.

I also spend time growing fruit trees and breeding them, having named several apple varieties such as 'Rush McKean' apple, and the pear 'Kizer'. I have a teenage son, and we're members of Michigan Nut & Fruit Growers Association. So, I am a Horticulturist and an Artist.

Proud to be part of SOAA now, in Royal Oak where I grew up! Both Margaret Runyan Gallery in Clio, MI and AllArtWorks Gallery in Grand Rapids, MI have for sale some pieces I created.

These are a few of my paintings: "Dunollie Castle (ruin)"; "An Artist's Reply To Soviet Criticism"; "Marine Profonde".

 Website: Phascinationphoto.com 

Artist Noah Ford - Realtor, Gardener, Photographer and Woodworker

For more than four decades, I’ve been exploring the beauty of the world through the art of photography — from the tactile days of film to the boundless creative possibilities of digital. My journey has always been guided by a simple truth: 

everyone is beautiful, life is a miracle, and nature is our greatest masterpiece.

Through my lens, I seek to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, capturing moments where light, emotion, and nature intertwine. Each photograph is both a reflection and a reverence — an expression of fine art and a celebration of the miracle of life itself.

Whether I’m standing in the quiet of a forest, watching the shifting colors of a sunset, or finding grace in a human expression, my goal is to reveal the profound beauty that often hides in plain sight. My work invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the wonder that surrounds us every day. 

Photo shoots starting at 150.00 Call 248-505-4742

Sandy Beads, LLC

Creating mixed media watercolor, jewelry and accessories, which feature

Lake Huron Petoskey stones, lake stones, & beach glass, and Port Sanilac

Murals!

Hello, I am Joyce Knight-Coyne, a Port Sanilac area native, who

loves the thumb area and M25. I create paintings of local favorite

places and anything that is Michigan. I also have done many portraits

of children, pets and houses! I have started doing murals in Port

Sanilac over the past few years, which I really enjoy!

Sandy Beads, LLC was created in honor and memory of my

childhood friend, Sandy. I donate to cancer research each year.

I graduated from Carsonville Port Sanilac High School, attended

St. Clair County Community College and Eastern Michigan

University. I am a retired art teacher, living in Royal Oak but

spending MUCH time at our cottage in Port Sanilac.

I work primarily with painting knives in oil, but also dabble with

brushes in oil or acrylic.

 Kathy Pare found great joy teaching social art. As owner/artist of an independent small business for 5 years, she created hundreds of original acrylic paintings that were used in group painting classes. She feels honored that her customers have theirs hanging in their homes today. Among Kathy’s favorite childhood memories were drawing and painting with her Grandmother. In 1976, Kathy received an Associate’s Degree in Advertising Design and had a long career in Graphic Arts. Now, Kathy enjoys making personal artwork in watercolor and acrylics inspired by flowers, nature and bright colors.

I call what I do conjuring beauty from found paper. My abstract analog collages and wall art are carefully cut and pieced together by hand from found materials such as secondhand books, magazines, and photographs. I’m drawn to upcycling materials already in existence because it’s a reminder to me that you can take whatever you have been given and create something beautiful.   

You can see and read more at www.maggiereuter.com.

Melissa Wilson was a high school Fine Arts teacher for 25 years. In addition she

taught several years of college fine arts courses. In 2018 she was the Lake Orion

High School teacher of the year and was also awarded the Most Inspiring Educator

Award for Oakland County public Schools from Scholastic Arts. In 2020 the

Michigan Art Education Association named her high School Art teacher of the year

for the State of Michigan. She completed her BS in Art Education and MA in Art

Education from Wayne State University. She also completed several fine arts and

craft classes at the College for Creative Studies. She was the department head at

LOHS and the National Art Honor Society advisor.

In fall of 2018 she had a solo art show at Swords into Plowshares Peace Center and

Gallery. Her work consisted of 18 paintings that focused on the trauma deportations

are causing to the children and families being left behind. Her exhibit “Moments”

focused on a close family friend who has missed many milestones in her children’s

lives.

Personal website https://wilsonphotographyroyaloak.weebly.com