About the Exhibition

Maryland inspiration

An exhibition inspired by Maryland themed artwork or by Maryland artists. This theme brings out diverse artistic interpretations of a local space and is broad enough to produce a wide range of works.

Our Maryland artwork to be displayed in the Chesapeake Arts Center’s Hal Gomer Gallery from November 4- December 16 , 2021.

Hal Gomer Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Masks required to enter the Gallery.

Featured Artists

: Varada Vaidya : Robin Lazarus-Berlin : Kianna Wilson: Winter Noel Joy: Paul Hoyt: Jen Eidson : Catherine Rohsner : Sheela Belur : Maiya Lonesome : Marty Spence : Ricky Chenoweth :

Artist: Varada Vaidya : Varada (Vivi) Vaidya is a self-taught artist. She likes to experiment with different mediums – oil-acrylic paints, and gel ink on different surfaces – canvas, glass, tree branch, paper and cloth. Her hand-painted tree branches are unique and beautiful. She is a member of Howard County Arts Council and has displayed her artwork in juried and non-juried exhibits. Link: VaradaVaidya.wordpress.com

Artist: Paul Hoyt : Paul Hoyt began taking art classes after retiring from a long career in health care administration.  He credits his accomplishments to Linda Minkowski, who has guided his artistic development since moving to Millsboro, DE, in 2012.  He paints in oil, acrylics and watercolor.  His love of sailing (the Chesapeake Bay in particular), and the ocean has influenced his paintings.  He has expanded his horizons in recent years with new subjects: The Flatiron Building in New York City and a unique portrait of Einstein showing a creative use of colors.  

Paul can be reached by email, pahsail@aol.com, and by commenting on his Facebook page or on Instagram. 

Artist: Robin-Lazarus-Berlin: Robin Lazarus-Berlin graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in graphic communications. Upon graduating, she worked at various advertising agencies and design firms in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. Robin started her graphic design studio, Lazarus Design, LLC, and worked for over twenty years with various clients, including, Time-Life, Marriott International, Maytag, and Georgetown University.

In 2020, Robin focused her passion and creativity on oil painting. She has been fortunate to study with Glen Kessler at The Compass Atelier and Walter Bartman, Gonzalo Ruiz Navarro, and Maud Taber-Thomas at The Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo.

 Website /social media information: https://www.robinlazarusberlin.com/ or IG: https://www.instagram.com/robinlazarusberlin/

Artist: Kianna Wilson: My name is Kianna Wilson. I'm a black female lesbian photographer living in Baltimore, MD. Started my photography business, Major Ki Photography LLC, in 2016. My dream is to continue to inspire people with my photos; allowing my photos to tell a story, put a smile on someone's face, just make you feel happy, make you want to take your own photos, etc. Photography is my passion, happiness and peace and I wouldn't change it for anything else.

Website: www.majorkiphotography.com

Artist: Winter Noel Joy: Winter Noel Joy Age 12

Winter Noel began her photography journey during home based learning due to the pandemic, her Adventure Teacher asked her class to wake up early and record the sounds of birds in their environments, to collect data for bio diversity. 

Winter loved the sky in the morning and started capturing the sunrise. That curiosity birthed this collection titled: Winter Chronicles. 

Please check out Winter’s journal available on Amazon. You can find her journal be searching “ Just Thinking” by Winter Noel Joy and grab your copy today. All of the artworks in this exhibit are for sale as well. 

IG @winternoeljoy; model, actress, photographer, and entrepreneur.

Artist: Jen Eidson : Maryland artist, Jennifer G. Eidson, uses her artistic talents to capture moments around us in everyday life.  She works primarily with oil paints, along with acrylics, charcoal, and photography.  Jen enjoys painting landscapes, florals, and nature.  Her interest in photographing and painting nature began in 1999 when she worked at Yellowstone National Park for the summer.  She holds a BA in Art History and Fine Art from Indiana University as well as an MLIS from University of Pittsburgh.

Jen has lived in Maryland since 2003 working as an Archivist in archives and libraries in the DC area.  She lives in Columbia, MD with her husband, 2 sons, and 2 dogs.  

Email : info@jeneidsonart.com                            

Instagram: jen.g.eidson                          

Website: https://www.jeneidsonart.com

Facebook: Jennifer Eidson/Jen Eidson Fine Art

Artist: Catherine Rohsner : Catherine Rohsner is a Maryland watercolorist who follows the impressionistic tradition of capturing light. She is most drawn to landscapes, still lifes, and architectural scenes. She is also an urban fantasy author and copywriter.

 Website: https://fineartamerica.com/art/catherine+rohsner

Artist: Sheela Belur:  

I am a retired aerospace professional with a doctoral degree in mathematics and worked in the field of Aerospace and Information Assurance areas for a number of years. I was born and raised in India, and I immigrated to the USA about 30 years ago. After retirement, encouraged by my daughter who is a very talented portrait artist, and an opportunity provided by our local senior community center, I got into painting. I have been painting off and on for about 6 years now. I paint mainly because I find it relaxing.

I have taken some art classes organized under our local senior center. During that time I actively participated in organizing a community art exhibition where I displayed some of my acrylic and watercolor paintings along with my classmates. I also have a Facebook page where I post some of my paintings and photographs. Most of my landscape paintings are from looking at the photographs which I take when I go on walks outdoors. Some of my other paintings are inspired by Hindu scriptures. I paint in watercolor, water-based oil and in acrylics.

Website: https://sheela-belur.pixels.com/

Artist: Maiya Lonesome : I'm a self taught artist who creates art as a way of expressing feelings, thoughts and emotions that I have merely lost the words for. 

Link to website: https://www.mellingtonart.com

Artist: Marty Spence : I did not touch a pencil until the age of 50. I never had an art class or any art instruction in any level of school. At the age of 50 I invited a friend to take a drawing class with me at CCBC- Catonsville campus. We had a wonderful instructor named Laimons EGlitis. Mr. EGlitis encouraged me to attend MICA. I was terrified to even walk into the door. However I followed Mr. EGlitis's  instinct and, my desire. I was only able to take one course per semester. The 6P-9P classes was pushing it for an otherwise full time employee. I continued that pursuit for the next five years resulting in a certificate from MICA. At that juncture I had accepted even more working responsibilities  requiring twenty-four hour commitment for every day of the year. The study of art would have to be completely independent with periods of  silence until 2014 when I began weekly group lessons via Zoll Studio in Timonium, Md.  Finally, in 2017 I was able to throw myself in and began studying privately with Barbara Kiwak. Like the rescue horse in Maryland Strong, I continue to follow my passion and have never given up.

E-mail: martyspence@verizon.net

Artist: Ricky Chenoweth : My name is Ricky, I go by the stage name of RC online and on social media, I work in a variety of mediums ranging from, water colors, pencil, ink, and my personal favorite graphic design and editing. I’ve been an artist for around 7 years now and actually got my start at the Chesapeake Arts Center. There I was able to showcase dozens of works which helped boost my name and talent in my hometown allowing me to win awards and be published by multiple newspaper and online companies. Over the years I have earned the titles of Pop, Surrealist and Abstract artist which summarizes the vast variety of art works I am able to do.

Email: Chenowethricky@yahoo.com

Website: Etsy.com/shop/RCartworksStudio