"Making Impressions" On exhibit through December All are invited to an opening reception on Thurdsay, Dec1, 6:30-8pm                   Bonnie Camos I enjoy exploring a variety of media including acrylic, watercolor, encaustic and oil monotypes, linocut and mixed media collage. My curious nature combined with a love of art in all its forms, has led to the diverse body of works viewed here. Living in southwest Louisiana, surrounded by centuries old oak trees, sugarcane fields, marshes, and bayous filled with incredible colors has given me a keen awareness of nature in all its richness. There is no shortage of inspiration or subject matter from which to choose. My artist's statement is simple..... I do what I do, because I love it and it is fun.      Susan David     Justyna Frederick Erin Jagneaux I am a printmaker. Printmaking appeals to my analytical nature, to my love for detail and to my methodical sensibilities. The Zen-like process of printing an edition provides an escape for me, and for new creative endeavors to marinate in the back of my mind, offering me a way to see variations of an idea. My art often deals with the complexity of human emotion. I am interested in the interiority of facial expressions as well as people's relationship to their environment. The political edge to my work is often a springboard for exploring the effects of an event or situation on individuals. Roger Laurent Printmaking began eons ago when man or beast stomped the earth or gouged a rock leaving an impression. Eons later, in a print studio, I had a feeling that the whole process was primordially developed for people like me who thrived amidst ink pots, hot plates and clouds of stiff black-inked tarleton, and tons of lithography stones I adore drawing, and, for me, good drawing skills are essential in making any art, but good printmaking is unusually dependent on good drawing. No medium rose up to meet me at such visceral level.   Catherine Siracusa "Who's life isn't complex these days? The art work I produce is a direct reflection of the complex layers of my world. I appreciate how small favors and simple kind words or a passing smile have a way of melting away some of life's harshness. I translate these favors and kindnesses into intimate colorful mixed media images as my expression of gratitude. This small collection consists of encaustic paintings on fabric and paper, embellished with threads, glass beads and buttons."   Terree' Tisdale-Kwarteng Terree' Tisdale-Kwarteng's mixed media pieces transform physical, spiritual and emotional realms through interactions of stone, metal, wood, glass, handmade paper, material and found objects. Terree's art focuses on multiple transparent layers and natural elements to embrace the connection between mankind and ecological consciousness.... her always evolving exploration and stretching of the boundaries of the imagination.