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".
Dunollie Castle (ruin)
Sandy Beads, LLC
Creating mixed media watercolor, jewelry and accessories, which feature
Lake Huron Petoskey stones, lake stones, & beach glass!
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.
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. My husband
(Joe) and I may retire here!!!
Bonnie likes to travel and take photos throughout her journeys. Bonnie's art medium is acrylic on canvas translating her photo images to an artistic rendition.
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.
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