Roque Silva spent two weeks painting in our Wild Apple Vermont studio in August, 2012. Born in Bogota, Columbia, Silva has a raw individual flair to his painting that comes from his vivacious personality and his multicultural experience. His family moved to Florida when he was a teenager, and he struggled with the culture differences. […]

Sue Schlabach lives and works in rural Vermont where she and her family are renovating an old brick house. She loves the act of making things, whether art, food, gardens, photographs or textiles. She studied painting and photography in the late 1980s, but found herself unable to get started in her twenties. A galvanizing moment […]

After dedicating many years to the world of three-dimensional arts, where he carved a niche for himself as a skilled sculptor and an innovative designer of home accessories, Mike Schick decided to venture into the realm of painting. In this new medium, just as in his prior artistic endeavors, he places immense importance on the […]

1938-2012 For over a decade, Carol Rowan made fine art her primary focus. Carol received her Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She retired from teaching and devoted all her time to creating art. Her artistic style centered upon color relationships, the presence of light, and a sense of energy. Her inspiration […]

Fine artist and muralist Julia Purinton divides her time between urban Washington, DC and a small rural village in Vermont. Both places provide plenty of material for her evocative landscapes and cityscapes. Working in oils, acrylics, venetian plaster and glaze, Julia’s artwork has the luminous glow and vintage romance of images by artists who influence […]

Courtney Prahl is a mixed media collage artist who uses color and layers throughout her work. Juxtaposing old and new materials is part of her signature style, and she loves searching for vintage paper treasures at tag sales and flea markets to incorporate into her art. Courtney teaches art to children of all ages at an art center and community college, […]

“My true passion is reimagining vintage imagery and mixing with my own illustrations to create something fresh that bridges the generations.” Just like her art, Katie Pertiet’s home studio is a mix of old and new. In a space filled with vintage books, fresh flowers, paints, brushes and so much more, Katie blends patterns, colors, […]

Janelle Falke (née Penner) found her inspiration from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest at an early age. Later in life, her inspiration came from every art form; from the early masters to modern-day graphics and advertising. Janelle is primarily self-taught and has experimented with various mediums, though she usually works with combining traditional […]

Pela Studio is made up of like-minded artists based in the US and Canada, combining current trends and classic design to create a unique style. Using its knowledge of home decor, client feedback, and sharp eye for style, Pela Studio creates custom imagery to fit nearly any look or program. With combined experience of over […]