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Rachel Lahn
I started painting and drawing when I was nine years old. It’s become my joy and passion in life. I graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting and Printmaking, and MAT.
My inspiration comes from the elemental rhythms, colors, and shapes in the world around and inside of me. My paintings are abstractions of nature and life. I often use sea glass, shells, driftwood and feathers, the beautiful treasures found on my many beach and forest walks.
I use mixed media with acrylic on canvas and wood. I also create sculptural encaustics and watercolors.
My work can be seen at the Prentice Gallery in Mendocino Ca., the Mendocino Art Center, the Elk Artists Collective in Elk Ca., my studio in Comptche, and in juried shows at the Sebastopol Art Center in Sebastopol Ca.
Ron LeValley
Photographer Ron LeValley is a biologist who has been enamored with photography and birds for the past 40 years. He specializes in photographs of wildlife of all kinds, from whales and birds to insects and natural scenes.
As a professional photographer, Ron has compiled an impressive collection (over 90,000 images!) of wildlife and nature photographs that he uses for presentations and publications. Ron's photography started back in the 1960's and has evolved with the technology of the time. Presently he shoots with four different digital cameras depending on the situation.
Ron is a founding member of the Mendocino Coast Photographer Guild and Gallery, 357 North Franklin Street, Fort Bragg CA where his work can also be seen. He also shows at the G2 Gallery in Venice California, at Icons Gallery in Mendocino and at various shows around Northern California.
Ron is also founder and Senior Biologist of Mad River Biologists, a biological consulting firm in Humboldt County, California. Best known for the identification and distribution of birds along the Pacific Coast, he also has an extensive understanding of a natural history subjects. A lifelong interest in marine birds and mammals was enhanced by his involvement with Point Reyes Bird Observatory beginning in 1966, including serving as a biologist at the Farallon Island research station. Ron gathered a world-wide perspective on ecological issues when he founded and for 15 years directed Biological Journeys, a pioneering ecotourism company. One of Ron's outstanding attributes is sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others.
Ron graduated from Sacramento State College in 1969 with a B.A. degree in Biology and received his M.A in Biology from Humboldt State University in 1980. His affiliations include American Ornithologists Union (Life Member), The Pacific Seabird Group, National Audubon Society, Point Reyes Bird Observatory (Life Member), and Western Field Ornithologists.
In addition to his work at Mad River Biologists, he presently serves as Treasurer of the Pacific Seabird Group and as an Associate Editor for Western Birds.
Alexis Moyer
“I think I have always been a potter at heart. Even after more than 30 years of working with clay, I still find it exciting to go into the studio every day, exploring and pushing the limits of what I can do and what the clay can be made to do. I love seeing what happens.
Growing up it never occurred to me that I could be an artist so I chose architecture as my career. It wasn’t until my fourth year majoring in architecture that I discovered my passion to be an artist.
Now I had a soul-searching decision to make. Should I stay on my safe and chosen path towards a career in achitecture or should I follow my heart into the unknown and become an artist? I took a deep breath and followed the excitement I felt in my heart about creating with clay.
Now that many years have passed I can see that the decision I made as a 22 year old set me onto a course that has turned into a wonderful art-filled life where each day holds a new creative adventure for me. I love that my new path led me to a place where I could add joy and meaning to people’s lives through what I create in my studio and am honored each time I get to create a commission that holds special meaning to one of my collectors. I am glad that I followed my heart!”
Frances Casey
Antique Buttons…a piece of history, a work of art
Frances’ love and fascination for buttons began as a child, standing next to her grandmother as she sewed, fingering the buttons stored in the drawer of her treadle sewing machine. Beautiful treasures, like jewels in her small hands. Later in life, Frances’ grandfather, an antique collector, instilled in her a respect and appreciation for the creativity and skill of artisans of the past.
The beautiful designs and craftsmanship of Victorian Era buttons, and the feminine and elegant style of Victorian jewelry are the inspirations for her work. Frances designed a pattern for weaving the buttons together with Swarovski crystal and pearls, and modern Czech glass beads, using a fine steel cable encased in nylon. It is this pattern that sets her work apart from many other button jewelers and in so doing, preserves the integrity of these miniature works of art.