Below you will find information about the artists and their work that will be in the Creative for Kids 2009 art auction. All Values are estimates - and Starting bids will be no higher than $25.
Creative For Kids Chairs: Teresa "Traci" Tisserat and Niki Stearman
Creative For Kids Committee: Kami Welch, Jayme Harper, and Mary Hart
Honorary Chair: Brian Hart; Owner, Frame De Art II
"Permanent Wave"
Stone
Value $300
"Untitled" "Untitled"
Acrylic on Masonite Acrylic on Canvas - Framed
Value $50 Value $75
Jessica Gardenas, the artist of Blue Hut Creative, is a brilliant contemporary pet painter. Bids will start at $25 to win a gift certificate resulting in a priceless piece of artwork - A PORTRAIT OF YOUR OWN PET. See example below.
Brianna has been a Colorado resident for the past 3 years and has always had a love for black and white photography. This is her first print she has donated for an exhibit.
"Possibilities"
Black and White Photography
Value $100
"Abstract Flowers"
Acrylic on Canvas
Value $85
Chad is a native Colorado ceramic artist. He spent summers growing up in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Salida, CO. His family nurished is love of the land & music. You can see this influence in his work. All pieces are hand thrown on the wheel . He is the son portion of a Father-Son Ceramic Business: Forest Lane Pottery.
"Ceramic Drumbek"
Clay and Leather Drum
Value $200
"Geometric Groove"
Acrylic on Canvas
Value $75
Cherri LeMarr was an aspiring veterinarian but roads often take you to unimagined places. Although, from a very young age she displayed a talent for drawing she was never encouraged to pursue her art but instead guided to careers that would be more "profitable." In college, Cherri diverted from the veterinarian track and pursued her artistic talents through the field of graphic design at Purdue University.
Although, a designer now for over fourteen years Cherri decided to revisit her fine art talent four years ago. She was accepted to the first two juried shows she applied to, which gave her the encouragement to continue painting.
So far this early art career has lead her to exhibition painting, demonstrations, painting furniture as well as being the half-time entertainment painter for a PRCA rodeo in which she and fellow artist, Terry Womble, painted a bison from the back of a pick-up truck.
Cherri is currently pursuing her MFA in Illustration and looks forward to a "profitable" career in the fine arts.
Visit her website at:
www.swingdogstudio.com
"Untitled"
Oil on Board- Framed
Having a love for all things technological, Chris focuses his efforts on both graphic design and digital photography. With a deep passion for music, extreme sports and fashion, Chris works to infuse all of these elements together to create peices that are modern, classy and stylish.
"The Sound Of Your Heart"
Digital Artwork
Value $60
Christopher Ryan is a fun-loving free spirt from Colorado Springs. He is a creative soul that expresses himself through photography, painting, acting, music, modeling, and creative writing.
"LOVE"
Acrylic on Canvas
$75
"Mars I" and "Mars II"
Digital Artwork
Value $50 Each
Donna Mayo began sculpting in 2001 to satisfy the continual screams coming from her right brain, while working and living in a left brained world. The sheer desire to be heard could no longer be ignored. Sculpting was my first artist choice, so I found a well-known Boulder, Colorado sculptor, Bill Vielehr, who agreed to give her a few private lessons. Inspired, she took several workshops at the Loveland Art Academy in Loveland, Colorado, and the artistic journey begun. The human form became her focus and landscapes. She likes taking the figure out of context, since she believes that parts of it can tell as much of a story as its whole.
She began painting in 2005, yet to have any lessons. She tends to leave some part of her life's story obscurely journaled on a portion of the canvas.
"I don't claim a particular style, and paint or sculpt to problem solve a new idea or to explore a new technique or medium. I consider everything I produce a study, and rarely find anything completed."
Mayo is considered an outside artist from the stand point that she has not been formally trained in either sculpting or painting, basically self-taught, and creative outside of the mainstream art world. My artistic training is largely based in observation, which is materialized in an expressionistic approach in various mediums.
"Elle n'est pas Cecile" (She is not Cecile)
Painting on Canvas
Felicia Paradeis is a 29-year old self taught expressionism abstract artist residing in Denver, CO. She has always looked at the world with an abstract eye and as a child dreamed of becoming an artist. It took her almost twenty years to achieve that dream.
Felicia puts her soul into every piece of artwork. Her paintings are an expression of her inner feelings and emotions. She creates work that stimulates strong emotional, intellectual and visual response using vibrant colors and movement. Art and Creativity are the place where she can get lost. Every piece of work has a story behind it.
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." - Henry Ward Beecher
"Moonlight Fizz"
Acrylic on Canvas
Value $300
"Tiki"
Acrylic on Canvas
Value $100
"Springtime in Colorado"
Framed Photograph
Value $125
Jacquie is a 9 year old artists who wanted to help out some kids her age.
"Crazy Spinning Rose on the Block"
Acrylic on Board
Value Priceless
www.flickr.com/photos/twoj Jeffrey John is an amateur photographer originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has enjoyed living in Boulder, Colorado for 4 years and is happy to contribute a collection of Flatiron photographs for YPP.
"Flying Over Flatirons"
Framed Photography
Value $100
Denver artist Jennifer Parisi has been showing her work locally and throughout the mid and southwest regions since 1991. Her primary mediums are pastel, arcylic, collage, and charcoal.
Simplification of form and whimsy are important aspects of Ms. Parisi's art. She works to capture the essence of a scene or image in bold strokes, and to share an uplifting moment with the viewer.
"By the Lake"
Framed Pastel
Value $335
Katherine Hamann is a water color artist from Colorado Springs, CO.
"Flocking Flockers"
Framed Water Color
Value$150
Karla always had a desire to be creative from a very early age but it was in her thirties that she really pursued her desires to be an artist. She went back to school and received a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. She was still wanting more so she took some painting classes and has been painting in watercolor, acrylic, and pastels ever since.
"I enjoy a heavy saturation of color in my paintings and I am still exploring different approaches in the application of pain on different papers, including Yupo, also using different paints and colors, plus I like to play with my textures."
"My muse is my life and all that I see an experience around me from my travels in the world to my everyday life, from scuba diving to the flowers in my garden. I am always finding a new view of life that I want to capture and express in my art."
"Nothing to Laugh About"
Water Color - Framed
Value $315
Empowered by a passion for exploring Earth's natural beauty by roads less traveled, Kimberly Kirven's photography strives to invoke dreams, inspire desires and to promote the preservation of our divers natural wonders. Ms. Kirven also leads photography friendly walking tours in Southern California. For more information, please visit her website, Digital Aquarium Photography at
www.daphotos.net "Amen" "Peacock Feathers "
11x17 Matted image 11x17 Matted Image
Value $200 Value $200
Print Stone Acrylic on Canvas - Framed
Value $50 Value: Priceless Value $50
Acrylic on Canvas/Wood Acrylic on Canvas/Wood Acrylic on Canvas/Wood
Value $125 Value $125 Value $125
Acrylic on Board Print Print
Value $75 Value $25 Value $25
"Birghurs of Harris Park
Print
Value $25
"Untitled"
Ceramic Leaf
Value $50
From the age of 2, Maggie has always exhibited a love of art. She has an unusually mature eye for detail & a unique perspective. Though only 9, Maggie has designed art for her school yearbook, Regional art shows & is eager to attend Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy in the Fall.
"Lost Bunny"
Colored Pencil
Value $50
"Peaceful Wintertime"
Oil on Canvas - Framed
Value $150
www.forestlanepottery.comMick is a native Colorado ceramic artist. Mick took a beginning pottery class and fell in love with the creative process. All of his pieces are hand thrown on the wheel. Mick makes all his own glazes from all natural products, many made in Colorado. He is the Father portion of a Father-son ceramic business, Forest Lane Pottery.
"Untitled"
Clay
Value $75
Mike David's work is exclusively displayed at his Colorado Galleries located in Park Meadows, Cherry Creek & Flat Irons Crossing Shopping Malls. He has been featured on Denver's Channel 9, 7 & 4 News as well as every major newspaper in the State of Colorado. In 2003 & 2005 PENTAX USA selected Mike David's photography to be displayed at the International Photo Marketing Convention.
Mike shoots with a Pentax 67 II, a medium format camera.
Mike's life long passion to explore has taken him to 45 countries. His eye for the dramatic and unusual brings the essence of the adventure home. Mike is best known locally for his epic Spirit of Adventure presentations which has achieved wide public acclaim. This unique multimedia theater show combines 450 High Definition images of the world projected on a 40" screen accompanied live on stage to the original music and song of the cultures.
"Untitled"
Photography
Value $200
Value $400
"Your children are more than just your legacy. They're works of art."
On-location Maternity, Infant & Children's Photography
"Drifting"
Photography
Value $125
Acrylic/Oil/Nail Polish on Canvas Acrylic Charcoal and Pastel
Value $565 Value $75 Value $80
"Wine Glass Basket"
Glassware/Beadwork with a bottle of Wine
Value $65
"Crochet Basket"
Everything you need
Value $150
There is much more to art than a painting on a canvas, an image captured from a camera, or a sculpture placed in a garden. For me art is a way of life, a way of expression, and even a way of healing. Everyone and everything in our world has a meaning, a purpose, and a destiny. However, everyone and everything in our world also has an affect on how we live our every day lives. Life is ever changing; a concept that cannot be brought to a halt, or be left abandoned. I enjoy conveying the aspect of live through various art forms and meanings. The beautiful thing about art is that no two people will ever see on piece the exact same way. I encourage you to look at my art and find your own meaning.
Teresa has had numerous art shows across the State of Colorado and the United States. Her artwork can be found in both corporate and healthcare facilities from Colorado to New Jersey. She has also had her artwork displayed in American Furniture Warehouse. Teresa not only does commissioned work for interior designers and art consultants - but also is a free-lance art consultant herself. If you are in the need for artwork for your home, office, or healthcare facility - whether you are moving, buying a new space or renovating - Tisserat Art Consulting is your source! She will work to find the artist to complete your vision!
Teresa also owns a handbag company, TraSh Bagz, with business partner Shawna Sambrano.
"Water Droplets"
16x20
Photography Reproduction Float Mounted on MDF Board
Value $100
"One Thing"
Acrylic on Canvas
Value $600
TraSh Bagz is a unique handbag company established over a cheap bottle of wine by an artist and a designer who have an extreme passion for fashion and individuality. TraSh Bagz hand paints and embellishes new bags, as well as revamps old purses that might otherwise be considered trash.
www.TraShBagz.com 
Value $110
* One of a Kind!
Trent Jones is a native of the Kansas city area, but now is a resident of Denver. He is a former high school and junior high art teacher. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in painting. Trent also has a Master of Arts degree in Education from Avila University, Kansas City. "My muse is the biological father I never met, he is the mask. To me the mask is a symbol of mystery and life. The colors and styles of masks are borrowed from many cultures. My depiction of the subject is usually cut-off by the edges of the painted surface."
"Hidden Meaning"
Oil on Canvas Framed in Walnut Stained Frame
21.5 x 25.5
Value $300
"Children ... FROM THE BACK"Internationally collected Colorado oil painter Vicki Aisner Porter has the immeasurable ability to take the viewer to a different place/reminders of the past evoking wonder & simplicity.
"Each other and the EARTH" and "We Anticipate a Delightful Life"
Limited Edition Lithographs
40 x 40
Value $1,000 Each
"Vase"
Ceramic
Value $50
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