Peter Swanson
Pieces Gallery
Multi-faceted environment for creators to expand their creativity and share it with the community through various channels of resources.
Woody Olsen
My paintings are fresh, experimental, abstract expressionist, mixed media, primarily bright neon colors, overlapping, floating colorations, informally balanced shapes, sizes with a positive center of interest. My paintings change in the shifting light by using iridescent enamel and metallic paint to create depth and highlights. My work has been critiqued with references to Jackson Pollock.
Peter Mera
Kat Heitzman
Kat is a self-taught artist inspired by fantasy, nature, and her inner spirituality. She is passionate about teaching others and bringing people together with her painting events. In addition, not only is she an avid painter, but she is also skilled in pyrography, drawing, sewing, quilting, and mixed media arts.
Eamonn James Talkinton
My main area of expression revolves around painting emotive, so called, post-expressionist and abstract paintings. Though I do feel the term, “abstract,” it’s a bit reductive. I enjoy creating installations and interactive exhibits that provide the viewer or participant with a sense of catharsis or an urge to question the status quo. I, too, create […]
SPX Multimedia Company
Justin Oefelein I am a graphic designer and artist with 21 years of experience. I enjoy design visually compelling books and marketing designs. I illustrate and draw my own graphics.
Angeles Meyers
Im not an expert. I feel like a haven’t quite figured out myexpertise, but dabble in many skills instead of mastering one. However, I love making abstract paintings and sneaking eyes into them. that you can then flip and get a different feeling or mood while using bright colors . I create/build live plant terrariums
David Margolis
D. Margolis Photography – Photographer, with concentration on Architecture and Landscapes. I enjoy capturing wildlife. I am often surprised by the number of unique Animals we have here in our own backyardLiterally, Turkeys , Coyote, Fox. Deer, Raccoon and plenty of playful squirrels. Additionally, have been pleasantly surprised to find white Pelicans in nearby Rockton. […]
Tom Holoubek
Never Submit Entertainment
Locally owned Motion Picture studio with six feature films completed. Four of them have been released thus far, all around the world, available on Vudu, Prime Video, Tubi, FreeVee, etc. Multiple time award winning filmmakers with award winning films.
Valerie Olafson
Photography, Historic Preservation
Samantha Schroeder
Visual artist: specializes in acrylic canvas paintings, animated characters, portraits, and still life drawings.Photographer: concentration on family or individual photographsPoet: vocalizes viewpoints on mental health and self awareness in poetryTheatre: as a member of the thespian society I have stage managed many plays and musicals for the Byron Civic Theatre.
Jhaz Elayne
Concentration in the urban landscape of the Midwest. Jhaztography
Annie Hose-Ryan
While my Master’s degree is in Politics and Government, I have meticulously educated myself on how to best advocate for marginalized voices, and that includes using what I’ve currently got: my story. That and I can SING. Podcast forthcoming, as well as my first book.
Scott Wenstrom
My prints are very Rockford-centric in celebration of my hometown. My piece shown at Fall Art Scene 2023 is the first of an extensive series of fine art prints celebrating all thing Rockford. Photography and Serigraphy.
Arin Whitmore
My areas of expertise include drawing in minute detail, scientific illustration, dreamscapes, intaglio and woodblock printing, as well as photography.Drawing is a never ending process of capturing the magic of life. I’ll always be interested in the process of translating thoughts into lines, documenting my life through time and space.
Nathan Russ
Nathan Russ is a Rockford native and nature enthusiast. He started taking photos as a kid with a toy film camera. At age 15 or so, his dad handed him a point-and-shoot digital camera while on vacation and Nathan hasn’t put down a camera since! Nathan has been taking photos with a Nikion D80 since […]
Paul Pinzarrone
Digital photography, variety of visual 2D software, airbrush. High resolution images printed on metallic paper & bonded to the back side of clear plex [2023]. Models posed to be photographed high resolution, then manipulated and layered with fractal patterns for a ‘wrapped’ appearance. Imagery touches on Italian Renaissance painters, Greek mythology and science fiction. Sub […]
Future Memory Media
Neil Bloom, the visionary founder of Future Memory Media, is a seasoned storyteller who has dedicated his life to the art of video production. His journey into creative storytelling began in the world of theater at a young age, where he developed a profound appreciation for the performing arts. However, it was when he first […]
Bryce Erickson
I have been working on graphic design since I was 15. I started making Youtube videos when I was younger creating thumbnails. I then started an apparel company called Vigilant Apparel. I am currently going to college for graphic design at RVC.
Michael Laskonis
I am a graphic designer. I design everything from print to websites.
John Messley
International Landscapes nature photography. Traveled extensively over the years and do presentations on various countries for the Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement. Currently on 12/15/2023 presenting “Petra Bedouin Desert Dwellers of the Kingdom of Jordan” Course Code: SOC-710-CLR1 This uses some of my images and research on the Bedouin culture. This is […]
Connie Carlson
I am a freelance graphic designer. Being an alumni of the Phantom Regiment I have designed several shirts for the organization. I have also created logos, custom paint designs for our local pinball league.
James Sexton
I’ve worked for MTV Animation, Natural History Museums, and Nice Restaurants. I enjoy sketching, photography, and cartoons. And Cooking.
Billy Faulkner
I like to dabble in alot of art forms. In the process of creating my own studio space. It’s an ongoing process for sure.
Shawn White
I draw a lot of skulls. Like, a lot. So many. Like maybe an unhealthy amount of skulls. My primary work is digital, with a healthy serving of ink and watercolor.Motorcycle enthusiast. Punk rock fan.