Jerry Aissis I enjoy capturing moments in time when I paint - moments that are a part of my life. There are so many places and events that occur day to day that I never have a difficult time trying to find subject matter for my paintings. I usually start with my own backyard. I love painting outdoor scenes that reflect the natural beauty of our world. Learn more about Jerry and view additional artwork, go to   FAA Gallery: Jerry Aissis		Watercolor: Block Island Ferry

Sarah Alexander Influenced by her British Mum, always surrounded by magical English gardens, Sarah explores the "secret life of plants". Her paintings sometimes have a hint of British fairy stories from her childhood. Most of the subjects in her paintings are from her own garden, capturing the energy, movement, and quiet moments in nature. Learn more about Sarah and view additional artwork, go to   FAA Gallery: Sarah Alexander Visit Sarah's studio   Wandering Minds		Watercolor: Pink Ladies

C.J. Carr Through my art, I try to communicate the sense of calm and peace I feel when I'm in the outdoors. I get my inspiration on camping and canoe trips in and around the woods and waters of New England. Learn more about C.J. and view additional artwork, go to   www.cjcarr.com		Watercolor: "Thief"

Richard Cook Richard P. Cook was born in Franklin in the 1930s, grew up on a large family farm, and over the years has been instrumental in organizing numerous programs. As for career, he dabbled in social work before becoming a journalist, and was an editor with the Lowell Sun his last 28 years before retirement. Learn more about Richard and view additional artwork, go to   FAA Gallery: Richard Cook		Photography Art

Shelly Eager Shelly Eager came to painting through a background in interior design and travels around the world. Through her experience in her design business, she learned the importance of balance, scale, color, and composition. Through worldwide travels, she learned the art, patterns, history, and colors of the handcrafts of many other cultures. She has learned to see through many eyes. Learn more about Shelly and view additional artwork, go to   FAA Gallery: Shelly Eager		Pastel: Suicide Hill

Gail Eckberg Gail has been surrounded with art all her life. She holds a Bachelors' Degrees in Education and Psychology from U/MA Boston, and a Masters in Business from Lesley University. Since retiring from classroom teaching, she now teaches with the Town of Franklin, Continuing Education Faculty, teaching adult students. She is an active exhibiting member of Pastel Painters of Maine, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, Wellesley Society of Artists, (Past Officer) with both Franklin and Needham Art Associations, Deer Isle Artists Association, ME., Cultural Arts Alliance in Hopkinton, along with Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Attleboro Museum. Learn more about Gail and view additional artwork, go to   FAA Gallery: Gail Eckberg Find more of her original art on her Galleria of Design Studio website.		Mixed Media: Blue Country Turns Crimson

Dick Fotland Dick Fotland received science degrees from Case Western Reserve University. During his professional career, he conceived and developed a number of technologies for forming images on paper. He started watercolor painting in 1997, switching to oil in 2000. He reasons that conceptual engineering and art share many attributes; both require vision to foresee possibilities, striving for simplicity and focus, and the ability to discard what doesn't work. Learn more about Dick and view additional artwork, go to   Illuminare Gallery		Illuminare Gallery

Joanne Kelcourse Joanne is a third generation Medfield, Massachusetts resident who until recently only showed and offered her WATERCOLORS for sale to private clients. Always having an interest in art, Joanne discovered she had a natural understanding and relationship with WATERCOLORS and this quickly became her passion. Learn more about Joanne and view additional artwork, go to FAA Gallery: Joanne Kelcourse		Watercolor: Swanboat at Bridge

Susan Pratt Sheridan Susan Sheridan holds a BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is an officer in the Franklin Art Association, and a member of the Franklin Cultural Council. She is also an artist member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society, and a member of the Foxboro Art Association. She has received numerous awards for her watercolors, oils and drawings. Learn more about Susan and view additional artwork, go to   FAA Gallery: Susan Pratt Sheridan		Watercolor: The Cafe Scene

Jean Blake White Jean Blake White was educated in painting, drawing and printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design. She went on to take a degree in psychology and classics at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland. Her work has been shown in juried group shows in Kentucky and Maryland, and is in the private collections of Vincent Price,Walter C. Clements, and others from Seattle to London. Blake White works in pastels, oils, watercolors and pencil. She has had several one-person gallery shows in Massachusetts including a 45-piece show at the Boyden Library. She is a member and President of the Franklin Art Association. Learn more about Jean and view additional artwork, go to   Jean Blake White's Gallery		Trees for Columbia