sherry Christopher

Sherry’s passion for drawing and painting took root in high school, where every free moment was devoted to creating art. The strong foundation in realism she developed during those years has played a defining role in shaping her artistic identity. Trained in traditional methods, she gained the discipline and focus that later allowed her to evolve, ultimately giving her the freedom to paint from intuition and emotion.

Today, Sherry’s work centers on abstract expressionism, using both acrylic and oil. She finds exhilaration in the spontaneity of abstraction - the sweep of a brush, the movement of paint, the energy that emerges on the canvas. Each piece is an exploration of feeling, driven by the emotional rhythm she brings into the studio every day.

“I’ve always been drawn to Matisse and Pollock for their fearlessness - their bold strokes, whether in blocks, lines, or color. Their willingness to evolve into the artists they became is what led them to greatness.”

lori dever

"I paint to discover what I do not yet know.  I don't paint what I see. I paint what my mind remembers."
Lori's work begins without a predetermined destination. she allows instinct, memory, emotion, and intuition to guide the process, letting the painting develop its own language as she works.
Rather than simply painting the world as it exists, lori paints her mind's interpretation of it. Images, colors, gestures, and forms emerge through the process - sometimes consciously, but often through something more subconscious.
Lori doesn't always understand what a painting means when she finishes it. Sometimes its meaning reveals itself months, or even years, later. In that way, painting becomes a form of discovery - a conversation between what she consciously understands and what her subconscious may already know.
Lori's paintings are not intended to provide answers. They are invitations to interpret. What she sees in a work. they may be entirely different from what another person sees,, because every viewer brings their own memories, emotions, and experiences to it.

LARRY DREHOFF

Larry’s love for drawing has been a steady thread, woven throughout his life. As a young boy, frequent bouts of illness often kept him homebound, and sketching cartoon characters became both a comfort and a creative outlet. His growing talent soon found its way into school life, where he contributed artwork to holiday bulletin boards in elementary school.

during his junior and senior years in high school, his artistic interests shifted toward mechanical drawing, a discipline in which he quickly excelled. His creativity later expanded into leatherwork, where he produced handcrafted handbags, wallets, gun cases, and belts, many of them commissioned pieces that showcased his skill and imagination.

Professionally, Larry pursued civil engineering and built a 40‑year career as a draftsman, ultimately retiring as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor. In 2019, his early passion for drawing resurfaced, leading him to enroll in a drawing class. Encouraged by his instructor, he refined his technique and embraced graphite realism, marking the beginning of his professional journey as an artist.