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I am drawn to trains, nature, old buildings and people so I just carry cameras with me everywhere I go. For trains I shoot digital; for everything else I prefer medium format and 35mm SLR and rangefinder film cameras. I started putting together the tools and equipment in 2007 to develop a life-long passion into a business. With a successful show under my belt and my photographs in several stores, 2008 was looking to be a good year, until I suffered a rear cerebral stroke. Film photography turned out to be a major part of my recovery as the balance and coordination needed to take an in-focus shot while walking was great training for my type of stroke. Long live film!

Debi Hammack specializes in illustration and sequential art, specifically storyboards and comic books. She wrote and illustrated the comic book A'pertua (published online by Dakuwaka) and teaches private comic book art lessons.

Once upon a time...
...there was a magical place with lots of whimsical characters and some strange folks, but not to worry it's just K. Michael Crawford's art and children's books. Michael has created first-of-its-kind drawing books, where a reader has to answer clues to know what to draw on the page.

Michele Bulatovic is a Kensington artist who enjoys creating anything from custom color abstracts paintings to whimsical wish boxes and greeting cards. She is interested in the healing power of art, whether through the use of color, depth of layering and brushwork, or injections of humor. Please join her and other artists as they celebrate the BOOK!

Diana paints local scenes and pet portraits in a variety of styles. Her style depends on the subject matter. She enjoys experimenting with watercolors and mixed media.

Montgomery Art Association was established in 1954, and the membership fees are kept low to encourage emerging artists to join and be a part of a supportive creative community. The group has monthly get-togethers, workshops and presentations. The MAA Gallery in Westfield Wheaton Mall has been open since December 2010, and has new shows each month. MAA also sponsors the Kensington Labor Day Weekend Art Show among others.

Years of art experiences with personal College classes, and teaching children and adults.
Mixed media.

An internationally accomplished and recognized artist, designer and educator; and is also a recognized muralist and painting restorer. Her pluridisciplinary artistic oeuvre is very broad encompassing nearly all studio art, primarily oil paintings, frescoes and tempera as well as sculpture, “book art”, and hyper- realistic portrait drawing. She particularly specializes and incorporates realism, trompe- l’oeil, and faux effects in her work. Her studio Gallery- K.A.MAROUFI GALLERY- is located in the historic antique district Of Old Town Kensington (3770 Howard Avenue). Tel: 240-383-9823.

The Howard Ave Arts Incubator, a community service project of the Gary Rosenthal Collection, began operating in December 2010 with the mission of creating a collaborative arts community dedicated to promoting socially responsible action while nurturing the creative and professional growth of local artists. The Incubator, a membership-driven organization, offers: workshops and classes to develop creative and business skills for fine artists and artisans; the opportunity to exhibit in the gallery; seminars, dinners, and panel discussions with arts industry experts; and opportunities to socialize with others in the arts field. The Incubator also presents live music performances and other entertainment, and the gallery and classroom space is available for event rental.