Today we are going in the studio with Rich Isaacman. Rich’s extensive photography experience is deeply rooted in his passion for travel, having explored more than 50 countries across six continents. His photography focuses on landscapes, cityscapes, and street scenes, and he’s also honed his skills in drone photography, which he now teach professionally.
Read MoreOriginally from India, Varada Vaidya moved to Maryland in 2015. Her background is in atmospheric science and she works as science support at NASA/Goddard. (How cool!) Though she has no formal training in art, her pieces are fabulous and her talent is inherent. Varada works in many mediums and each type of work that she creates has its own unique style. Her painted sticks are very graphic with a very bold use of color and air of the side of playfulness; Her oil paintings and pastel drawings tend to sway more toward realism with tighter lines and wonderful use of shadowing; And her hand-painted vases and vessels illustrate her heritage with their detailed patterns and fine lines.
Read MoreUniversity of Maryland graduate, Robin Lazarus-Berlin, has recently shifted her focus from graphic communications to pursue her passion for oil painting. After twenty years running her own design studio and working for clients such as Time-Life, Marriott International, Maytag, and Georgetown University, Robin decided in 2020 to concentrate on developing her art. Studying under Glen Kessler at The Compass Atelier and Walter Bartman, Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro, and Maud Taber-Thomas at The Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, her work has evolved into incredibly composed and technically dynamic pieces. Her canvases are filled with rich, deep colors that radiate a moody tone. Her subject matter, ranging from still lifes and landscapes to flowers and portraits, exhibits her incredible eye for realism. Since 2020 she has been involved in several juried art shows including Rockville Art League Juried Members’ Spring Show where she was awarded third prize.
Read MoreAfter many years as an aerospace professional with a doctoral degree in mathematics, artist Sheela V. Belur retired from her career and began painting with encouragement from her daughter. She has been painting for about 6 years, focusing on Maryland landscapes and illustrative pieces inspired by Hindu scriptures. Utilizing watercolor, water-based oil and acrylic paint, with visible brush strokes and bright colors, Sheela’s artwork has an impressionistic quality with whimsical nature. Sheela paints mainly because she finds it relaxing, and her artwork radiates that peaceful feeling.
Read MoreMaryland artist, Catherine Rohsner, is a watercolorist who concentrates on still lifes, landscapes and architectural scenes. Her watercolor paintings follow the impressionistic tradition of capturing light, and she does it beautifully through her technique and strong grasp of color. Because of her inherent knowledge of the medium, her pieces have a sense of realism with a hint of whimsy and airiness. “Teatime Rose” really captures her ability as an artist, illustrating her technical talent as well as her attention to detail and composition. Catherine has been creating art since she was young but also is an urban fantasy author and copywriter.
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