“Color and shape is the language I use to capture the feeling, mood or impression of my subject matter. I find straddling the edges of realism and abstraction the most exciting and challenging aspect of my art.” One of nine children, Phyllis Adams was born in Boston, and has lived most of her life in […]

Growing up, Harriet could always be found either playing outside or making art. Over time, her two favorite pastimes naturally converged, producing a budding passion for creating illustrations and patterns that capture her love of nature. In 2016, Harriet graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. While she is […]

Originally from the east coast of the United States, Piper now lives in rural Vermont where she paints from her picturesque farm studio, filled with beautiful natural light perfect for creating her art. Piper paints with a variety of mediums, surfaces, and textures. Her work is inspired by the natural wonders of New England: the […]

Wild Apple Portfolio/Photography showcases the collaborative efforts of our talented and creative designers and art directors. Using found objects, documents, photography and vintage art, the work of our studio addresses current design trends. Our designers are Laurie Chester, Gretchen Gray-Buchanan, Moira Hershey, Mike Schick, Sue Schlabach, Laura Marshall, Sarah Adams and Mary Urban. Buy Art […]

James Wiens is an avid lifelong outdoorsman, having grown up and settled in British Columbia surrounded by dramatic mountains and rivers. His artwork, primarily oil painting, reflects his love of nature and landscapes. James studied at the Emily Carr College of Art & Design in Vancouver, earning a diploma in printmaking and painting. James has […]

When the viewer engages with a Cheryl Warrick painting, they are seeing more than art. They are experiencing a journey of wisdom where the artist asks the viewer “to look deeper and find a meaning that uplifts the spirit and engages the mind.” A mixed media artist, Cheryl is celebrated for her quilt-like paintings that […]

Silvia Vassileva pursued her love of art at the Academy of Fine Art in Bulgaria, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She spent six years painting and exhibiting her work in Japan before moving to the U.S. Silvia describes her style as very free and bold. She makes her paintings come alive […]

Debra Van Swearingen has had a passion for photography since the age of 12. She supported her hobby by working in government contracts, while taking classes at the Oklahoma School of Photography. It was in 1995, after a year of cancer remediation, that Debra decided to make her passion and her profession one and the […]

Self-taught photographer Elizabeth Urquhart is inspired by nature and uses photography to capture the ever-changing beauty of the outdoors. As a young girl in Canada, she spent countless hours in her mother’s garden and at her family’s cottage on the lake, soaking in the beauty of a summer’s day. Today, while photographing and editing, she […]