MEET the ARTISTS Directory

JUNE 8
4:00pm
until
8:00PM
Ruth Baggett
Ruth Baggett Gallery
1025 Jefferson
270-210-1924
ruthbaggett@gmail.com
Ruth Baggett is a native of Paducah, Kentucky. She received her BFA from
Murray State University with an emphasis in Weaving. Baggett received her
MFA in Book Arts and Printmaking from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She interned as a Book Preservationist at the American
Philosophical Society, a library founded by Benjamin Franklin which is located
across the street from Independence Hall in Philadelphia. She also interned
as a Letterpress Printer with Peter Kruty Editions in Brooklyn, NY. Ruth is a
National Board Certified teacher and teaches art at Paducah Tilghman High
School. In 2009, Ruth renovated an 1893 commercial building located at
1025 Jefferson in Paducah. The building was originally built by Anheuser Bush
as a beer depot. She designed a loft living space upstairs and opened a contemporary art gallery downstairs. The Ruth Baggett Gallery represents artist
of merit regionally, nationally and internationally. She hosts monthly
exhibitions. In her spare time, Ruth teaches private art lessons.
And, Ruth has recently been appointed by Mayor Gayle Kaler as a member
of the Paducah Monument committee.
Jason Bailey
270-217-1167
jwbaileyart@yahoo.com
Bailey’s work can be described as contemporary impressionism. He specializes in oil and plein
air ( painting on location.) He has been painting since the age of 15 and was strongly influenced
by the Plein Air Painters of America and the impressionist masters of the past. “I am inspired by
being out in nature and painting light and shadow the way they interact within the subject.” He is
represented by the Right Angle Frame Shop and Gallery and is on Facebook at Facebook.com /
jasonbaileyfineart.
Diane Bay
270-205-2868
dianebaydesign@gmail.com
Artistically inclined since early childhood, Diane Bay painted with pastels and then watercolors
before focusing on graphite drawing. Several years ago she decided to jump into oil painting by
attending two workshops with Kentucky artist Bill Fletcher, where she learned plein-air oils.
Her passion is capturing natural light; i is intriguing to her that every color is affected by the
quality of available light and the reflection of other nearby colors. Her style in plein-air is
somewhere between realistic and impressionist.
Most recently she expanded into expressionism, and is learning to paint emotional experience in
a semi-abstract style.
Diane is a member of PAPA Gallery in Paducah, KY, and the Marshall County Art Guild. She was
chosen as the Marshall County Outstanding Artist for 2011. She has an Associates Degree and
two Graphic Design certificates from College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. She lives with her
husband Rich, her sister Denise, two sons and a granddaughter in Benton, KY.
Bricolage Art Collective
107 Market House Drive
270-556-5044
Bricolage [bree-kuh-lahzh] Art Collective is a space for artists to consign
their work and a locations for patrons to acquire a variety of unique items.
Opened in November 2014 by Landee W. Bryant-Greene and Sara Falder,
the store now has a roster of over 40 artists and still working on getting
more. In addition to selling work, Bricolage will be available for artist demonstrations, music events and other fun activities.
Nathan Brown
nathan@solidrocketmedia.com
Nathan Brown an artist, born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky. He is a graphic designer, a potter, a musician, a husband and a father. He spends most of
his time trying to solve creative problems and trying to be an all-around
decent fellow. He is an original pioneer of the Paducah Artist Relocation
program and is a proud resident of the LowerTown neighborhood.
Tracey buchanan
525 N. 8th Street
270-748-8645
ktbuck@comcast.net
Tracey Buchanan has had a long love affair with art – from practicing
drawing eyes and mouths on a sketchpad in the back seat during
family vacations to studying it formally in college and at workshops. Her
work, whether it be her simple illustrations in watercolor and ink or her
complex realistic paper collages, always emphasizes color and design. The
spectrum of nature’s moods, all of its drama as well as its whimsy, influences
her current work in abstract oil painting. She is a Kentucky Crafted artist and
has won several awards for her two-dimensional realistic collages,
recognition for her three-dimensional “Lookbook Boxes” and has been
selling her line of Flutterbies since 1996 in shops and galleries nationwide.
She is the author of Flutterbies: Overheard & Understood Bits of Wisdom
& Wit Fluttering by Along the Way, To Be Greater Than Marconi, The Nathan
B. Stubblefield Story, the Oak Grove Cemetery dramatizations, the Flood
Wall Mural dramatizations, and is writing a novel. Tracey lives with her
extremely right-brained husband (he’s an engineer, for gosh sakes) and her
multi-talented, but slightly askew, dog in Lower Town.
jacquelyn
Carruthers
jcarruth7@hotmail.com
270 331 7392
I have always loved Art and have a full collection that I have created for over 40 years.
I serve on the Board of KFW...Kentucky Foundation for Women and am also a grantee.
Please feel free to visit my google site under the name “Jackie Carruthers”. I am
a member of the Paducah Art Guild. I belong to the social group the Red Hatters.
My media is actually a mixture of acrylic and oils. My genre and subject matter changes
with whatever study I am painting. Right now I am painting Still life and Ethnic Art...
specifically Native American Indian. Since I am a Grantee of KFW based in Louisville Ky...
I am painting images of Women from around the world.
Joe
Cunningham
Joe Cunningham, a native of Metropolis, Illinois, has lived in Paducah since 2005.
While still an employee of Electric Energy, Inv., he began woodworking in the 1970s. Early work
included small furniture and carved Santas sold locally.
He expanded into carving and painting birds-finches, bluebirds, cardinals, ducks shore birds and
geese. Although not for sale, he enjoys showing friends his two carousel horses each taking over
a year to research, carve, and paint. The smaller one, named Ms. Maggie, is also beautifully
bejeweled.
Recent bird creations include driftwood bodies with carved heads. While an Illinois resident he
sold from Rend Lake Arts and Craft Market and Gallery. In Paducah his work is available for
purchase from the Yeiser Art Center and the National Quilt Museum Gift Shop.
Robert Davis
1149 Jefferson
Jefferson Street Studios
Robert Davis developed his process for making his distinctive patterned
porcelain beads as an unexpected result of disposing of unwanted beads
at a Florida street fair in the early 1970’s. He had made the beads thinking
they would enhance his wife’s hanging planters but discovered that knotting
beads into a hanger was too time consuming for the amount of value they
produced. When they all sold quickly, Bob brained stormed different
approaches to making beads with a potter friend and before long, both
friends were challenging each other to develop new and interesting beads
using multiple porcelain clays. Bob eventually moved to New Jersey to a research position in Telecommunications but after retiring and moving to Paducah he decided to resurrect his interest in porcelain beads with the
encouragement of the Paducah School of Art and Design. Bob’s bead making technique combines ideas from glass lampworking, Egyptian pre-glass clay
beads and Japanese multi-clay ceramics now called Nerikomi and Neriage.
Bob and his wife Helene maintain a Gallery with Bead and Hand-Dyed Fabric Studios at Jefferson Street Studios, 1149 Jefferson, Paducah, KY open by
appointment.
Char Downs
Pinecone Gallery
421 North 7th Street
(270)443-0895
jdsiska@gmail.com
chardowns@mac.com Born in Mangum, Oklahoma August 14, 1947 the youngest of 6 children
Went to Public School in Texas, Oklahoma and graduated from Minot High School in
North Dakota 1965
University of Hawai’i, in Honolulu, Hawai’i, Manoa Campus BFA August 1977
University of Hawai’i, in Honolulu, Hawai’i, Manoa Campus 5th Year Professional Diploma –
Secondary Art Education 1977
Exhibited/traveled OR visited/lived: all over the United States, Northern Mariana Islands, Japan,
Australia, Guam, Europe
Painted Murals in: Florida, California, Saipan, Hawai’i, Arizona, Kentucky
Art teacher, Mid Pacific Institute in Honolulu, Hawai’i 1979 -1985
Mid Pacific Institute, Fine Arts Department Chair with a faculty of seven, 1982 - 1985
Taught art in the public high school in Saipan 1985-87
Art Instructor teaching future teachers’ classes for Northern Marianas College 1986-1987
Public Information Officer, Northern Mariana Islands
Council for the Arts and Culture. 1987-88
2004 moved to Paducah, KY from the San Francisco Bay Area
to be part of the Lower Town Artist Relocation Program.
Opened Pinecone Art Studio / Gallery November 15, 2005.
CoAuthor: Then & Now: Lower Town, Paducah, Arcadia Publishing Co.
Charolette Erwin
Working Artist Gallery and Studio
303 North 8th Street
270-441-7844
workingartiststudio@comcast.net
As a Working Artist Charlotte Erwin has been making art since 1975
holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art. She concentrates
primarily on aqueous print-making and mixed media. She co-founded
Working Artist Gallery and Studio which was located at 428-430 Broadway
in Paducah, KY in 1993. She and her husband Ike were the first couple to
participate in the Artist Relocation Program moving to Lowertown in the
year 2000.
Charlotte and Ike are exhibiting members of The Kentucky Guild of
Artists and Craftsmen as well as The International Marbling Society. They
have shared their skills by teaching at workshop schools and universities.
Charlotte’s work has been shown in galleries juried and curated art shows
and purchased by corporate and private collectors across the country.
Private tutorials are available in book arts and print-making “marbling” paper
or fabric integrative marbling and mixed media. She became interested in
marbling in 1999. Her unique perspective incorporates subject matter with
connections to the past utilizing themes directly from nature as well as
incorporating color theory and composition. Her works of art are rich in
image, pattern and texture are created.
Ike Erwin
Working Artist Gallery and Studio
303 North 8th Street
270-441-7844
workingartiststudio@comcast.net
Ike Erwin is co-owner with his wife of Working Artist Gallery and Studio. In
addition to showing in the gallery book repair and restoration are staples of
his business having trained extensively in that field. They also carry an array
of high quality artist supplies and do custom framing.
Ike learned the craft of bookbinding and repair in North Hampton MS
where he apprenticed with well known binder Dea Sasso. His work includes
hero props used by the main characters in the movies The Alamo; Iron
Jawed Angels; The New World and the HBO mini series John Adams.
Today his days are primarily filled with repair and restoration. The Family
Bible is important first in stabilizing and repairing. Next is the Family cook
book holding many of the very favorite recipes the women have cherished
over the years. His work also includes custom journals and covers and
boxes created at their studio.
Freda Fairchild
Studio Miska
627 Madison Street
fredaf@gmail.com
fredafairchild.com
270-519-2341
Freda Fairchild is a printmaker /fiber artist. Her work is shown nationally and
internationally. She uses only non toxic methods of printmaking whether
working on fabric, paper, wood or metal.
She moved to Paducah in 2001 from San Diego and maintains a studio and
gallery at 627 Madison Street.
She does workshops in non toxic methods of printmaking by arrangement.
Jan farley
jfarleyky@gmail.com (270) 522 - 0460
Jan Farley is a resident of Lyon County, Kentucky. She is a retired
educator, who has developed a deep appreciation for local history and
nature in southwest Kentucky . She incorporates these views through her
photography and watercolors. She is a member of the Paducah Area
Painters Alliance along with many state and national visual art societies.
Dr. Farley is an adjunct instructor for Murray State.
Tommy Fletcher
5420 Tuck Rd270 331 7392
(270) 210-1859
dtfletcher@att.net
Tommy Fletcher is a Paducah artist that specializes in oil portraits, but does a variety of media and
subjects. He is a retired chemistry teacher and coach that has found his second passion in art. He
currently teaches classes at Hobby Lobby and Concord Methodist Church. He has painted bowling alley murals in Paducah, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Hendersonville. Tommy has an outdoor mural
in the LaCenter Plaza that is 20’ x40’. Past accomplishments include Best of Show at the Woman’s Club in Paducah. Best of Show at
the Marshall Co. arts Council show for two years. Best of painting at Icehouse in Mayfield. He has
shown in Scottsdale AZ. At The Best and Brightest Show the last two years.
Bill Ford
270-210-0143
bfordint@bellsouth.net
Bill ford was born in Memphis, Tennessee, raised in Fulton, Kentucky and Columbus,
Mississippi. Started his career as a graphic artist in Memphis in 1955 and became an interior
design apprentice in 1957. He operated a shop until 1980. Currently has operated a free-lance
design business since. Also is trained as an artist and calligrapher. Moved to Paducah in 1989. In
addition to his design work he has also been involved in working with non-profits in Paducah
including Paducah Day Nursery, Child Watch, Paducah Main Street, Brelco Theatre, Paducah Symphony Orchestra, Yeiser Art Center, Market House Theatre, McCracken County library, Martha’s
Vineyard, The PAPA Group, Lower Town Home Owners Association, Community Concert Association, Helping Hands, Paducah Chamber of Commerce, Past member of Rotary International,
United Way, Barbecue on the River and Maiden Alley Cinema. In the past few years designed
Christmas cards, party invitations, pen and ink renderings of homes, businesses and churches in Paducah. Has been involved in planning and decorating for weddings and receptions. Am a member
of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Painted a watercolor of the entrance to the Carson Four
Rivers Center for the opening night keep-sake program.
Susan French
270-210-4383
frenchsus@aol.com
After working many years for a large corporation in a variety of positions including publication
illustration and writing, I retired to use my experience to move in other directions. This ultimately
brought me to Paducah. Since then, The Paducah School of Art and Design has afforded me the
opportunity to concentrate on painting.
I have participated in a number of exhibitions including the Icehouse Gallery in Mayfield, the Yeiser
Art Center, the Art Guild of Paducah, and the student shows at the PSA&D.
My work is varied and includes landscapes, still life, figure painting and portraits. Light and shadows
are of particular interest to me, and my work reflects that. My paintings are informal and contemporary, which gives them an impressionistic feeling. My style is always evolving.
Jenny Fuller
fullerjenny@bellsouth.net
270-898-7850
I am a native of Paducah and I began painting in 1974, a year after my
daughter was born, with a group we called “The Reidland Five”. Local artists
would meet on Wednesday each week and paint and learn from each other.
Until I took a portrait workshop from nationally known artist, Cleda Curtis,
my art was hit or miss. She taught each element of painting and my work
began to improve. I have taken many workshops with her through the years
and I give her credit for my work. I have worked in watercolor, acrylic and
oils. When I tried pastel I knew I had found my favorite. I work in short
increments of time and pastels lend themselves to this very well. I work
from photos to do portraits but I have setups for still life and go on
location and take reference photos for landscape. In 1991 I was privileged to
be one of the Charter members of Paducah Area Painters Alliance (PAPA).
An organization began by Clyde and JoAnn Lawter to help artists enjoy
their passion and to share their knowledge. I realized the importance of
being around other artist when I painted with the Reidland Five. I am the
Executive Director for the PAPA Gallery in Historic Downtown Paducah,
Kentucky. We are almost 100 strong and growing in numbers. I have been
honored to be in many juried and non-juried shows and the recipient of
many awards and ribbons through the years.
Stefanie Graves
Cowango Studios
517 N 8th Street
270/908-0755
SGraves@cowango.com
www.cowango.com
I am a watercolorist who uses a contemporary style to portray detailed glimpses of life in various
cultures. I see art, especially painting, as an opening to discussion, a window into new perceptions.
Art is a means of discovering not only others’ views of the world, but perhaps more importantly, a
way to greater self-discovery. My perceptions are influenced not only from my past experiences
but also my deafness, acquired over a 20-year period as a result of heredity. This disability has
become, in a sense, my ability to cue in more acutely to the visual world, especially in developing a greater awareness to the nuances of human emotion. I believe my paintings are reflective
of this acuity. In another way, my deafness has given me greater faith in nonverbal communication. Words are sometimes not enough to express the emotion or beauty in a scene and serve
as poor substitutes for the strength of the visual. Painting helps me to convey my feelings about a
situation that moves me, sometimes without my even knowing why.
I remain faithful to realism in my paintings to establish a connection with people and to relate my
vision of the world to others. I trust in this connection to initiate a questioning of perceptions,
an examination of different cultural experiences, or perhaps merely a greater appreciation of the
beauty in the world. Through my paintings I hope to create a means to greater self-discovery and
awareness.
Suzi Hoffman
redcanoecreative.com
redcanoestudio@comcast.net
Suzi Hoffman works in all painting and drawing mediums, with a
concentration on watercolor/pen & ink mixed media. She also creates wire
sculpture mobiles. Until leaving the Jersey Shore in 2013, she was on the
board of directors of Pine Shores Art Association. Currently, she’s on the
board of the Art Guild of Paducah.
Majoring in art at Endicott College in New England, she continued art
studies at the Corcoran Gallery of Art School in Washington, DC, the Lake
Placid Center for Music Drama and Art in New York, and under the creative
direction of Walt Bartman at the Yellow Barn Studios in Glen Echo and
Tilghman Island, Maryland. Her work is held in private collections across
the nation.
Working as a professional writer and graphic artist, her client list includes
theatres, performing arts centers, charitable organizations, advertising
agencies, and major newspapers. Before opening her studio, she was
Marketing Manager for the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park in
Washington, DC, and then Special Projects Coordinator for the Prince
George’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts in metro DC.
Rudy Holmes
270-210-9263
sharona313@hotmail.com
Using a variety of styles, mediums and subjects,West Kentucky artist Rudy
Holmes creates a graphic world that blends reality with fantasy.
Contemporary and nostalgic images swirl together in a colorful dance that
invites exploration by your imagination as well as your eyes. After attending
Murray State University, Rudy spent ten years in commercial art and
another twenty one years as a graphic designer for tee shirts and signs,
painting only as a hobby. Now he devotes his art time to painting landscapes
and wildlife, as well as abstracts and murals.
Kijsa Housman
444 North 8th St.
270 331 2787
kijsa.com
Kijsa Housman received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Baylor
University. She continued with graduate work at Vanderbilt University. Her
artwork and home designs have been featured in several national magazines
includingMary Engelbreit’s Home Companion and Creative Home. Housman also has painted large scale murals and designed sets for Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Housman says she always has loved the process of
creating. “My love of creating grows stronger each day. My children and
husband come along for the ride, encouraging, critiquing, and even coloring
on the walls with me.” For more information about Housman, her works of
art, and her new venture in downtown Paducah, visit http://kijsa.com.
Liz Hudson
270-210-9790
liz@qesiop.com
I have loved art all my life. My Grandmother painted with mud, berries, shoe polish on cardboard
or anything she could find. My 6th grade teacher saw something
in me and encouraged me in my art. From the 6th grade through the 12th grade, I did bulletin
boards, year books and whatever was needed with Juanita Neal and
Becky Lambert. We were a team. ha
I am a charter member of PAPA. I have done commissions, but I say I will never, never do a
commission again. I like to paint something, put a price on it and if it sells it is ok and if it doesn’t it
is still ok. I have sold several paintings through the years. Paducah is full of great art and artists. I love everyone at PAPA. We are a big family.
I have drawing classes in my home on Mondays only. I am not a teacher. I am an encourager.
Art has had seasons in my life. Sometimes I am very passionate about art but life gets in the way. I appreciate the opportunity to take part in Meet the Artists.
Rose Hughes
270-558-5237
fiberart@rosehughes.com
Rose Hughes’ brings her unique vision of life’s landscape alive through her seemingly magically
stitched together art quilts Using the techniques she shares in her four books, Dream Landscape,
Exploring Embellishments, Design-Create-Quilt and Fast-Piece Applique, Rose truly transforms the
ordinary into the extraordinary.
Rose’s quilt journey now stretches over 20 years, and during that time she has learned and shares
all the ‘fabricy magic’ she has found. On this journey Rose has created and exhibited and sold her
work nationally, and internationally. She started art quilt organizations that continue to be a place
where anyone interested in quilt art can come and learn and share.
It is with utter delight that she is able to continue sharing everything that she finds magical. Her
works have appeared in solo exhibits in quilt festivals and galleries, and she has been a contributor
in Art Quilt compilation books, Quilting Arts, Quilters Newsletter, Generation Q, Quilters Home
and American Quilter magazines. She also has had a wonderful time sharing her techniques and
herself on HGTV-Simply Quilts, on-line The Quilt Show, and the Quilt out Loud quilt programs. All
this along with an active schedule of lecturing and teaching.
Rose designs her lectures and workshops to help quilters and non-quilters alike find innovated
ways to express themselves while creatively exploring new techniques and building new skills. The
passion of creating, creating something important to the maker is part of the joyful experience
Rose passes on through her presentations and workshops.
Rose loves any opportunity to share her love and excitement of the ‘magic in all things fabricy’
with all.
Diane Ireland
618-949-3979
Painterdi@gmail.com
Born and raised in southern Illinois, Era Diane Ireland has always had a passion for wildlife and
beautiful scenery of the surrounding region. Following graduation from Metropolis High School,
Diane pursued her love of the outdoors by attending Shawnee Community College and earning
an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences with a wildlife technology major.
Always noted for her artistic talents, Diane recently chose to pursue her lifelong dream as a
landscape and wildlife artist. She has attended workshops and art classes at Tennessee Tech
University’s Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville, TN, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL,
and at PAPA’s Gallery, in Paducah, KY, where she has been a member since 2004. She has received
instruction in acrylic and mixed media art from nationally acclaimed artists including Mel Garbark,
Sally Cain-Jager, and Scott Morris.
The quality of Diane’s art work has been well received with her consistently receiving awards in
juried art shows including receiving the Best of Show honors at the Worman’s Club Annual Art
Show in Paducah, KY. Her art has also been selected for exhibit in area art shows including the
Annual Juried Art Exhibition at The Ice House Gallery in Mayfield, KY and the Juried Art Show in
Benton, KY.
Jamie Jones
55 Naylor Ln. Simpson Il. 62985
618-553-9875
mauie68@ yahoo.com
I was born on a horse and cattle farm so animals have always been a part of
my life. Seven years ago a good friend got me started in the alpaca
business . After falling in love with the alpacas I then went to school for
shearing and now shear for other people and myself. I spend a lot of
time processing my fiber into felted and knitted wearable items as well as
weaving and spinning. I make a large variety of wearables such as felt hats,
scarves, fingerless gloves and material that I turn into sewn items. I want
people to experience alpaca fiber and understand it’s wonderful properties
and uses. I have two college degrees that somewhat fit into what I do , the
first is graphic design and the second is veterinarian assistant but have found
that the fiber art is defiantly a large part of my life. Living in southern Illinois
is the perfect place to relax and enjoy making art.
Mitch Kimball
S&M Studios
527 N. 7th Street
252 412 4760
mitchkimball.com
As a maker, I enjoy exploring the marks left behind by any artist. As a potter, I enjoy the utility of
handcrafted art objects, like cups or bowls and especially beginning each day off with a latte in a
handmade mug. The way the handle fits in my hand or the complexity of the glaze entertains my
imagination throughout the day. I inspect the motions that the potter when through during the
creative process and notice every purposeful or unintentional detail.
As a native of Louisiana and an explorer of the South, Paducah Kentucky is where I have decided
to build my home and studio thanks to the Artist Relocation Program. I received my BFA in Art
Education with an emphasis in painting and ceramics from the University of Southern Mississippi. I
currently teach art at McCracken County High School in Paducah.
Each of my vessels are hand built from locally dug Kentucky clays. I have incorporated numerous
textures. I use traditional ash and shino glazes as well as colored slips on my works and enjoy how
simple they are but also how complex they can become. Ultimately, I treat the surface of the
vessels much like a painter might by applying and subtracting layers of textures and glazes. Most
of my wares are fired in wood burning kilns and I enjoy the physical labor that goes into that
particular firing process. Recently, I have been visiting local bar-b-que spits and acquiring ashes to
use for my in my ash glaze recipes. Thus, adding an even more local “flavor” to my works.
David Lucht
Cowango Studios
517 N 8th St.
www.cowango.com
David is a contemporary realist who works in batik. His early imagery focused on realist pieces,
working to push the boundaries of what is possible with the wax resist medium of batik. His later
work explores the expressive potential for layering with color and imagery.
David is a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois where he earned a Fine
Arts degree. He also holds a degree in Graphic Arts from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.
He worked for many years in commercial graphics before making a change with his wife (also an
artist) about ten years ago to pursue more seriously his interests in fine art. They lived in the central Mexico town of San Miguel de Allende for three years from 2004 to 2007, focusing on studio
work. They now have a house outside San Miguel that they return to as their artist’s retreat.
His current home is in the art community of Lower Town in Paducah, Kentucky where he lives
with his wife Stefanie Graves, forming Cowango Studios.
Kathy Lyles
437 Victor Darnel Rd
Benton, KY 42025
270-933-8541
cathylyles@rocketmail.com
Catherine Lyles has been an art teacher for 15 years in the public schools and has a Bachelor’s
degree in Art, Art Education certification and Gifted Education and Masters in Elementary
Education from Murray State University. Originally from Calvert City, Ky, Cathy and her husband,
Roddy live on a farm in Fairdealing, KY and have three children. Cathy’s love of creating keeps her
fairly busy with projects ranging from painting murals, and weaving to cut-paper collage. Deb Lyons
Deb Lyons
270-816-3887
deb-lyons@comcast.net
Deb Lyons is an artist and an art educator.
She works in a variety of media, including painting, fibers, mixed media, printing. Lyons and her
husband were early members of the Artist Relocation Program in Paducah, rehabbing a house on
7th St and opening I Colori Divini Gallery in 2006.
Deb Lyons retired from National Louis University, Chicago, IL, as a tenured Associate Professor.
She was the first art teacher in Illinois to receive National Board Certification after successfully
completing the rigorous National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process. (1997)
Deb Lyons work has been exhibited widely, including Northwestern University, University of Iowa,
and The Art Institute of Chicago, AQS Lancaster, PA, Lill Street Gallery, Chicago, Sotheby’s, Chicago,
the Yeiser and the National Quilt Museum.
She is currently teaching art at Easter Seals West KY Adult Center in Paducah and working on
private commissions.
Deb Lyons
Deb Lyons
270-816-3887
deb-lyons@comcast.net
Deb Lyons is an artist and an art educator.
She works in a variety of media, including painting, fibers, mixed media, printing. Lyons and her
husband were early members of the Artist Relocation Program in Paducah, rehabbing a house on
7th St and opening I Colori Divini Gallery in 2006.
Deb Lyons retired from National Louis University, Chicago, IL, as a tenured Associate Professor.
She was the first art teacher in Illinois to receive National Board Certification after successfully
completing the rigorous National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process. (1997)
Deb Lyons work has been exhibited widely, including Northwestern University, University of Iowa,
and The Art Institute of Chicago, AQS Lancaster, PA, Lill Street Gallery, Chicago, Sotheby’s, Chicago,
the Yeiser and the National Quilt Museum.
She is currently teaching art at Easter Seals West KY Adult Center in Paducah and working on
private commissions.
betty Martyn
Betty Martyn
236 Yopp Rd.
Kuttawa, KY 42055
270-388-9861
Davidson34@bellsouth.net
Betty was born and raised in Dickson Co. Tennessee, in a very small place called Bon Aqua, a
beautiful place, a place of hills and woods and fast running waters. She loved the wild places and
wild things around her. Her love of art formed and grew in those beautiful wild places, she always
loved color and her favorite things were her crayons, coloring cooks and drawing paper.
She worked as a medical assistant and did not start painting seriously until she retired and being
basically self-taught decided to study under several artist whose work she admired, in doing so she
has developed her own style resulting in bold expressive paintings.
Although she works in other mediums, watercolor remains her medium of choice, she finds the
transparent, luminous quality of watercolor suits her style of painting, her love of the outdoors and
the wonders of Mother Nature remain her favorite subjects.
Betty belongs to several art organizations and considers those vital to the continuing learning process that is art, she has won awards with her work and has had several one man shows, her work
can be found in both private and corporate collections.
She and her husband, Steve live on beautiful Lake Barkley, there she can watch the hawks sore, the
eagles catch fish and hear the music of the owls at night. A truly magical place.
In her words:
“Art is a magnificent obsession, Art is also my passion.
I believe you should work at your art every day, I believe you must keep
Learning, do not become stagnant and complacent in your work but keep
Seeking the rainbow, it is a wonderful journey. “
Nikki D. May
www.nikkidmay.com
www.bluefrogdesigns.com
Nikki D. May is an artist and designer who moved to Paducah from Atlanta
in late 2003. Her educational background is in drawing, painting (University
of Georgia) and fiber arts (Savannah College of Art and Design).
Nikki has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator designing t-shirts for
the National Audubon Society and websites for Fortune 500 companies. In
an effort to get back into making art and end the interminable conference
calls, she ended her accidental 10 year career as a Creative Director for IBM
and now happily splits her time between her art studio and designing
websites from her little corner of cyberspace.
Jan McDonald
270-444-7517
janart1947@wk.net
My name is Jan McDonald I am retired from Eastman Kodak and McCracken Co Jail. I live in Paducah Ky . I have been painting for most of my life. I had
a store in Berea Ky. where I sold painted furniture for 10 years. I now am a
member of the PAPA Gallery in Paducah and sell my miniatures of butterflies and other things. I was always interested in art from the time I was 8 or
9 years old. I think of painting as a relaxation. I now have my own studio and
I teach art classes. I enjoy teaching others to paint.
Carolyn McKay
Stornoway House Gallery and Pottery House
513 N 6th St Paducah, KY 42001‎
(270) 444-9446
Upscale contemporary crafts, fine art, collectibles and decorative
accessories. Stornoway House Gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday,
Noon-5 PM, Sunday.
Scott Morris
1080 W. Washington Street
Karnak, IL 62956
618-306-2526
scottmorris47@yahoo.com
scottmorrisfineart.com
In 1975 I began painting; and since 2002 (when I retired), have been trying to paint a little every
day…at least when I am home. The last four years, I have been painting scenes using the evening
light; especially people enjoying all that a busy downtown has to offer.
My work can been seen at the PAPA Gallery, 124 Broadway; and at The Right Angle, 4645 Village
Square Drive – both in Paducah, KY; also in Studio 19 Fine Art in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Presently, I live in Karnak, Illinois, with my wife, Gae. We both enjoy traveling, taking photos and
being involved in our local church and community.
Linda Ogden
ogdenart@att.net
In both my abstract and figurative work I try to interpret emotion and
feeling into a three-dimensional form, which can be a challenge, but the
result can also be memorable. My works of art are in public, private and
corporate collections in the United States and Europe
I’m an artist because; my need to create is to my soul, as breathing is to my
life. A necessity!
jerry oliver
Theartworldofjerryoliver.blogspot.com
Jerry is a self-taught oil and watercolor artist. She prefers oils but has slowly become attracted to
watercolor and the surprises it has in store for her. Jerry’s work may be viewed at the PAPA Gallery in Paducah, Ky.
jerry oliver
Theartworldofjerryoliver.blogspot.com
Jerry is a self-taught oil and watercolor artist. She prefers oils but has slowly become attracted to
watercolor and the surprises it has in store for her. Jerry’s work may be viewed at the PAPA Gallery in Paducah, Ky.
Papa Gallery
124 Broadway
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 575-3544
info@thepapagallery.com
http://thepapagallery.com
Located in the heart of historic downtown, the PAPA Gallery is Paducah’s most unique and
exciting gallery featuring the original art from almost 100 local and regional artists. The large,
well-lit gallery welcomes all to browse and experience the art. The show changes four times a
year keeping the gallery fresh and insuring you can find the perfect original to grace your home
or office.
PAPA strives to trigger an internal imagination by providing enrichment, challenge and artistic
opportunities for all people of the region. All shows, programs, activities and services are provided
equally without regard to ethnic background, income. gender, age, or disability. Recognizing that
education is our greatest resource, PAPA places special focus on providing a learning environment
and encouraging the exchange of acquired knowledge. All shows sponsored by the Paducah Area
Painter’s Alliance are free to the general public.
William Renzulli
Gallery 5
803 Madison
270-366-2867
wfrenzulli@mac.com
William Renzulli is a self-taught artist who left his 9-year practice of internal
medicine in 1981 to pursue a career in art. For 20 years he divided his time
between art and medicine, and since 2002 has devoted all of his time to art.
Working with watercolor, Renzulliʼs early work focused on architecture and
thebuilt environment, depicting townscapes, and urban landscapes. In recent
years his primary medium has been pastels, clay mono typing, acrylics, and
a variety of mixed mediums. The landscapes have become more rural, but
the architectural elements persist Renzulliʼs paintings have been exhibited
in numerous solo and juried shows. He has been commissioned to create
both commemorative prints and original work for a number of institutions,
schools, and corporations. He has had numerous paintings accepted into the
Pastel Society of Americaʼs annual juried show and has won awards in two
of those years. In 2002 he was awarded signature membership in the Pastel
Society of America.
Anita
Rodriguez
5134 Old Hwy 45 South
(951) 961-6016
www.anitalrodriguez.com
anitarod@vci.net
Anita L. Rodriguez paints and draws stories of landscape and still life infused with color and light.
Using her photographs as a point of departure, she works in acrylic or watercolor to create
intimate scenes from nature or domestic life. For more than 20 years, she has exhibited her
artwork in group and solo exhibitions in southern California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas and
western Kentucky. Her community involvement includes a collaborative portfolio of written and
visual work with 12 other women artists, 3 murals for the city of Long Beach, CA, a textbook
cover, artwork for auction, consultations in liturgical design and membership in local art
organizations in her adopted hometown of Paducah, KY.
Ms. Rodriguez earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from the California State University at Long
Beach. Since 1979, she has taught art classes in various educational settings and to diverse age
levels; she currently teaches art history and art appreciation at West Kentucky Community and
Technical College . Her drawings and paintings are in private collections in California, Illinois
and Kentucky.
vera rogers
Two Roads Studio
618-967-7480
rodgers.vera@gmail.com
www.verarodgers.com
www.vera-rodgers.fineartamerica.com
Vera Rodgers is a member of the Paradise Art Center in Paradise CA and
the Paducah Area Painters Alliance in Paducah, KY. She resides in Metropolis,
IL where she maintains her base studio and for six months of the year, she
resides in Paradise, CA and works from her travel studio.
Vera completed her BA in Art Education at Southern Illinois University and
her MS in Art Education at Murray State University in KY. She taught
elementary and secondary art for thirty years in a variety of locations
and situations.
Today, Vera chooses to work in colored pencil to create her realistic animal
portraits, using the medium to create layer upon layer of color for a
luminous effect. Her landscapes and still-lifes are painted in acrylic or
watercolor. Vera has participated in many regional exhibitions and is currently represented by the PAPA Gallery in Paducah, KY and the Wheeler Gallery
in Paradise, CA.
heather romang
etsy.com/shop/thecopperthread
thecopperthread@gmail.com Heather Romang moved to Paducah 6 years ago from Chicago, IL. She got
her degree in 3d design with an emphasis in Metal smithing and Weaving. She has been creating in both mediums since moving to Kentucky. She has
recently been creating enamel on copper pendents and earrings. John romang
www.johnromang.com
johnromang@gmail.com
John Romang moved to Paducah 9 years ago to teach art in Metropolis, IL. Since moving to Kentucky, John has been continuing working on art and has
been in over 20 group shows and 5 solo shows since moving here. He
creates large abstract work using Ink and Resin Shand Stamper
S&M Studios
252 412 4760
sandmstudios.com
Shand Stamper is a metalsmith and jeweler living in Lowertown Paducah.
She and her husband, potter Mitch Kimball operate S&M studios together.
Her work can be found locally at Bricolage Art Collective and at galleries
and giftshops throughout the southeast.
Deeply inspired by stories, mystery, and old places, Stamper’s heirloom
quality jewelry offers something for those with less mainstream taste.
Guaranteed to last a lifetime, her engagement rings, bridal party jewelry,
and other one of a kind comissions are both beautiful and deeply personal.
Michael
Terra
Terra Cottage Ceramics
514 N. 7th Street
270-908-0090
themudpoet@terracottageceramics.com
Michael Terra, (also known as the Mud Poet), with his lovely wife/organizational goddess Victoria,
lives in the Lower Town area of Paducah, KY. With an unreasonable number of years of doing
various different types of art behind him, he has been working as a full-time Ceramic Sculptor for
the last 16 years.This takes him, and his lovely family, all over the country- from New York City to
Seattle- to juried art shows and festivals.
“I love to work with everything but I particularly love creating ceramic pieces that include words
and ideas that involve and engage the viewer. If I do it just right then I can remind you of your own
history and story and not tell you mine. All of the words that I use are of my own composition
and as such, you must blame me as the author as well as the sculptor. My methods are some of
the oldest known to man- I take a lump of clay and mush it with my hands until I think it’s time to
stop! Somehow, without the use of machines, molds or elves, I manage to make lots of art. I often
use layers of engobes, oxides and glazes in the second firing to establish a sort of ambiguity as to
the age of each piece... modern work that looks almost ancient! You can find my work in over
71 galleries and Museum Shops around the country, as well as in our own Studio/Gallery at
514 N. 7th Street here in Paducah!”
judeen Theis
Judeen’s Art Studio & Gallery llc
720 Harrison Street 270-444-9525
judeensartstudio@yahoo.com
Judeen is an award winning multimedia artist whose work has been shown
in many galleries, stores, and boutiques in Texas and has been purchased
by collectors across the country. Moving from the Corpus Christi area, in
July 2005 Judeen opened Judeen’s Art Studio & Gallery llc at 720 Harrison
Street in the heart of Lowertown in Paducah, Kentucky.
Judeen works in a variety of mediums including: painting (watercolor, oils,
acrylics, encaustic, and mixed media collages); fiber arts (shibori and batik
dyeing, tie-dying, painting, marbling, quilting, beading, and knitting); jewelry;
photography; mosaics and stained glass.
Pam
Treadaway
798 Jack Thomason Road
Kuttawa, KY 42055
270-388-5495
270-625-5810
treadaways@att.net
I’ve always loved to draw and create! As an adult, with a few drawing lessons, and later an
instruction book from acrylic fine art painter Jerry Yarnell, I began painting. After a couple of
successful landscape scenes, I decided to begin painting other interesting subjects using photos
for reference. I began posting pictures of my artworks on Facebook and my friends not only
complimented my work, they wanted to buy my paintings!
I decided that I needed a challenge, so I painted my first person and animal. I titled this 11X14
acrylic painting “Wondering” as the older gentleman and the young cow both gaze away at the
unknown. I was so pleased with the painting that I decided to enter it into two local art
competitions in 2011. I was thrilled when it won 2nd place in each competition!
In search of other artists and after meeting all of the wonderful artists at The PAPA Gallery, I had
to join! Everyone at PAPA is extremely supportive of my efforts in the arts. With their support,
and the support of my husband and son, I now have art in private collections across the country.
In February of 2012, my oil painting titled “The West is One” tied in the people’s choice vote with
an accomplished PAPA member’s artwork. Both pieces were placed on the “Wall of Honor” in
the gallery. I painted this 16X20 in the monochromatic style using only burnt umber with white
paint.
At age 53, I have discovered that it is never too late to follow your dreams. I plan to continue
painting as long as God honors me with the ability.
Kristin
Williams
Ephemera Paducah
333 N. 9th Street
270-443-0003
kristin@ephemerapaducah.com
www.EphemeraPaducah.com
Kristin Williams has spent a lifetime playing with fabric, yarn, glitter, clay, rubber stamps, paper,
paints, and glue. She was lucky to have an incredibly talented craftswoman for a mother who saw
great value in children’s art and craft classes and supplies. That planted a seed for lifelong learning.
Kristin opened Ephemera Paducah April 2013 in Paducah’s Lower Town Arts District, and offers
hard-to-find art & craft supplies as well as a huge array of classes in her workshop space. National
instructors travel to the shop monthly teach, and local talent is well-utilized to bring the
community workshops in Mixed Media, Encaustic, Stained Glass, Jewelry-making, Collagraphy
Printing and just about everything in-between. Art journaling, lettering, and an everlasting love of
collage are Kristin’s current fascinations and basis for her artwork. A Knoxville, Tennessee native,
she moved to Paducah, KY in 1996 after which she fell in love and put down roots.
Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001
270) 442-2453
lmaestri@theyeiser.org
The mission of the Yeiser Art Center is to further the development and
appreciation of the visual arts within our local community and throughout
the region by providing educational opportunities and activities that help
nurture the creative spirit in all of us.
The Yeiser Art Center (YAC), a non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status,
was established in 1957 as the Paducah Art Guild for the purpose of
promoting the appreciation of the visual arts and for their creation. It
started as a small volunteer organization with founding members Mary
Yeiser, Ginny Black and Bob Evans leading the way. Today, YAC has a
permanent exhibition space that hosts seven shows annually and a
permanent collection of over 300 works. The center offers visual art based
programming including educational classes for both children and adults,
public gallery talks and artist lectures. We have grown to employ a full-time
executive director and a part-time adminstrative assistant. YAC also has a
supporting membership program as well as many loyal and
terrific volunteers. belinda yates
Studio Be
300 N 8th Street
270-441-7844
yatesbel@gmail.com
Belinda is a recently retired Florida Educator. She has a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in studio art and education. Her area of concentration is
metalsmithing with teaching experience in Ceramics, Painting, 2-D & 3-D art
and photography. While a teacher in Florida she was very active in the local
and state art educators associations, spending 4 years as president of Lake
County Art Educators Association and conducting workshops at several
state conferences for the Florida Art Educators Association. After a lifetime
of teaching, she has now relocated to Paducah.
Her work has been shown in galleries in Florida and Kentucky. Inspiration
for her unique and original jewelry pieces are derived from nature.
Processes include lost wax casting, wire and sheet metal construction and
other metal forming techniques. Rich in textures with semi-precious stones
using primarily sterling silver. Custom pieces such as gold wedding sets are
made to order. Functionality and craftsmanship are emphasized making her
jewelry pieces lightweight and comfortable to wear.
Looking forward to the opening of “Studio Be”, 300 N. 8th St. Belinda’s
work can currently be seen at Working Artist Studio, 303 N. 8th.