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#1
“PHIL,
THE PHILATELIC CAT”
by
DANIEL LALOR
Daniel K. Lalor was born and raised in Greene County. He has had
no formal training in the arts but has always had an enduring interest
in stamps as they are representative of different people’s culture,
geography and history. They are a continual reminder of diversity
and cooperation. There is beauty and art in their form.
Sponsored by: United States Post Office
#2
“KIKI
LA
DOUCETTE”
by
ANNA
CINQUEMANI
Sponsored by: Lewis & Stanzione, Attorneys at Law
#3
“SUNFLOWER”
by:
IDA PAGANO
Ida created the “Backpack Cat” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Ms. Pagano has a long list of venues where her work has been exhibited,
including the Guilderland Pigtacular where sponsors selected two of her
designs. Showings also at Arts Walk Hudson, RCCA Fence Show in
Rensselaer, Colonie Art League Show, and Troy=s Riverfront Art Show.
Ms. Pagano has taught Sketching Nature to adults at Olana State
Historic Site, Egg Tempura and Leaf Printing at Thatcher’s Park, and
other arts and crafts to adults and children.
She attended Geneseo SUNY where she earned a BS in Fine Arts
Sponsored by: Mid-Hudson Cablevision
#4
“CADDY
CAT”
by
PATTI
FERRARA
Patti created “Mr. Catskill, Thom” and “Mrs. Catskill, Kitty” for
Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Patti grew up in the Catskill Mountains and has always been inspired by
the natural beauty of her surroundings. She is a multi-media
artist whose versatility includes landscapes, monotypes, house
portraits, murals, calligraphy, caricatures and decorative
painting. She has received numerous awards and has exhibited in
local galleries including Woodstock Artist Association, Columbia-Greene
Community College, and Twilight Park’s Annual Invitational Art
Show. She illustrated the 2003 calendar, “Art of the Hudson
Valley”, published by Hudson Park Press, and the book The Handel Lamps
Book.
Sponsored by: Rip Van Winkle Country Club
#5
“SWEET
DREAMS”
by
AMY RADLEY
Amy has been painting for nearly 20 years. She has taught
decorative painting throughout the Capital District, has had her own
studio and has had several original painting designs nationally
published. She is a full time decorative painter specializing in
creating custom painted murals, faux-finishes, and painted furniture
and accessories.
Sponsored by: Catalano, Leifer and Bruno, DDS,
#6
“KRAZY
QUILT CAT”
by
CHERYL LICKONA
Cheryl graduated Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Albany with a degree in Fine
Arts, followed by an Associates Degree in Fashion Illustration at The
Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, graduating with the Jonathan
Logan Award for Excellence.
Cheryl has created fashion illustration for diverse publications
including The New York Times, The Elizabeth Arden Salon, Glamour
Magazine, Estee Lauder, Scholastic Magazine, and Fortunoff’s.
Her work has recently been shown in juried exhibitions of the Columbia
County Council on the Arts in 2007, and the Greene County Council on
the Arts “Drawn to the Edge” show in 2008.
Sponsored by: Holcim Cement
#7
“AMERICAT”
by
LEX GREY
Lex Grey created “Tempuss the Time Cat” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Lex is an artist, designer, photographer, and recording artist
currently living in Catskill. In 2006 her postcards were featured in a
group show entitled “Hudson Valley Cowgirls” at the BRIK gallery.
Between 1990 and 2001, her photography, mixed media and postcards were
featured in solo and group shows in various venues in New York
City. Between 1999 and 2001, Lex was on tour with the European
revival of the Broadway musical “HAIR”. Since that time her
professional career has blossomed to include song writing, recording,
and performing in clubs, both locally and across the country with her
band, Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers.
She received an ASCAP song writing award in 2005.
Ms. Grey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts
in New York City.
Sponsored by: Hillcrest Press
#8
“CAT
FISH”
by
STEPHANIE LOPEZ
Stephanie is currently a senior at Schoharie High School with a passion
for the arts. Involved in many projects, she has worked with a
variety of artistic mediums, favoring pastels and freehand
drawing. Stephanie’s skills have been recognized regionally,
where she was awarded first place for a talented young artists’
competition for Saratoga Raceway.
She has been offered a significant scholarship for artistic studies at
the Sage College.
Seeking a career in the natural sciences and ecology, the theme of her
Cat Fish expresses her love for the ocean and its abundant life.
Sponsored by: Heart of Catskill Association/Catskill Chamber of Commerce
#9
“KITTY
BUFFET”
by
TINA GAGLIARDY
Tina created “Feline Groovy” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007
Tina is a member of the board of the Heart of Catskill
Association/Catskill Chamber of Commerce and was chairman for the Cat’s
Meow Auction and Gala last year. She has just recently opened
MAHALO, a unique new gift shop at 401 Main Street in Catskill.
518-943-7467
Sponsored by: Heart of Catskill Association/Catskill Chamber of Commerce
#10
“MIKATO”
by
MAJ KALFUS
Maj Kalfus created “The Huntress” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
A great deal of Maj Kalfus’ work has been influenced by her extensive
career in the fashion industry, which included projects for industry
leaders such as Ralph Lauren, Gloria Vanderbilt, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz
Claiborne, and JC Penney. She attended the Fashion Institute of
Technology, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Re-entering the world of fine art, she joined the Studio Arts Program
and SUNY Empire State College in Chelsea. Ms. Kalfus’ paintings
and drawings have been exhibited by the Columbia Council of the Arts,
the Greene County Council on the Arts and the Hudson Arts Walk.
She often employs elements of Japanese brush painting in her
drawings. Another of her artistic interests is a very personal
style of family portraiture, wherein she recounts a poignant moment in
a person’s family history. Paintings and drawings in this genre
are privately commissioned.
Sponsored by: Athens Generating
#11
“KAATSKILL
CAT”
by
JAMES H. CRAMER
Mr. Cramer created the cat entitled “Old Kaatskillian” for Cat’n Around
Catskill 2007.
He has had numerous solo, two person, and group exhibitions. He
works en plein-air in the tradition of the Impressionists, both
European and American. His chosen subject matter is the local
environs, the starting point for the Hudson River School of Art.
He strives to “paint the day” as he sees it through a synthesis of
observation, internalization and application of brushes, paint, and
canvas.
Sponsored by: Sawyer Chevrolet
#12
“FAIRYLAND
IN THE CATSKILLS”
by
CAROL
QUACKENBUSH
Carol Quackenbush worked as a registered nurse at the Albany Medical
Center, St. Peter’s Hospital, and Memorial Hospital. She wrote
the curriculum for a new field of nursing care called, Home Health Aide
in 1978. The curriculum was adopted by the NYS Dept. of Education and
Health and Human Services.
Ms. Quackenbush retired in 1998 and moved to Greene County five years
ago. She has been dabbling in drawing and painting for her
children and grandchildren and finds this to be a passionate outlet.
Sponsored by: Sawyer Chevrolet
# 13
“AERO
CAT”
by
ANGELA DePALMA
Angela created “Catillac” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Ms. DePalma shares her busy schedule between family and teaching.
She is a member of the Craft Hobby Association and has taught and
attended art and craft classes throughout the United States. Her
passion is educating up and coming artists, and believes that each and
everyone is an individual whose possibilities are endless.
Sponsored by: J.D. Morell, Ltd. Joann and Denny Morell
#14
“PUSSY
WILLOW”
by
CYNTHIA
MULVANEY
Ms. Mulvaney was the artist of “Cheshire Cat” for Cat’n Around
Catskill 2007.
She is an artist from Kinderhook and owner of Suburban Art Design
(www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) and specializes in murals and
faux finishes.
She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.
Sponsored by: First Niagara Bank and Trust
#15
“MAGIC
CARPET CAT”
by
PATTI
FERRARA
Patti created “Mr. Catskill, Thom” and “Mrs. Catskill, Kitty” for
Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Patti grew up in the Catskill Mountains and has always been inspired by
the natural beauty of her surroundings. She is a multi-media
artist whose versatility includes landscapes, monotypes, house
portraits, murals, calligraphy, caricatures and decorative
painting. She has received numerous awards and has exhibited in
local galleries including Woodstock Artist Association, Columbia-Greene
Community College, and Twilight Park’s Annual Invitational Art
Show. She illustrated the 2003 calendar, “Art of the Hudson
Valley”, published by Hudson Park Press, and the book The Handel Lamps
Book.
Ms. Ferrara is a docent at Olana State Historic Site, home of the
artist Frederick Church, in Hudson, NY, and at Cedar Grove, home of the
artist Thomas Cole, in Catskill.
Sponsored by: Glen’s Carpet and Linoleum
#16
“UP
A
TREE”
by
PATRICK
MILBOURN
Patrick Milbourn’s career in the arts began as an illustrator.
His work appeared in Sports Illustrated, Time magazine, the New Yorker,
GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Business Week, Forbes and the like. His
paintings have appeared as covers in over forty books published by
Random House, Putnam, Ballantine and Doubleday.
Patrick has received a variety of awards and accolades from the Pastel
Society of America, the National Academy of Art, the Salmagundi Club
and the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Letters. He was
inducted into "Who's Who in American Art" in 2008. His paintings
have been presented in traveling exhibitions to Japan and Europe.
He’s been highlighted in “The Best of Watercolors”, “The Best of
Portrait Painting”, “The Best or Pastel Painting” and “Watercolor
Expressions”. His works by commission are in private
collections in Europe, Asia and the US.
www.mgallery-online.com – 518-943-0380
Sponsored by: Main Street Dental
#17
“SWAMP
ANGEL”
by
PEGGY GREASON
Sponsored by: Swamp Angel Antiques
#18
“CHEETAH
RIVERA”
by
BEVERLY PREST
Beverly created “Poppy Cat” for the Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
She has always been interested in art. She has taken courses in
Watercolor, Chinese Brush, One Stroke, Decorative Painting, and
Calligraphy in many classes at Columbia-Greene Community
College.
Some of the artist she has studied with are Bill Isley, Margaret Cary,
Karen McDonald,
Regine Petrosky and Bill Carbone.
A graduate of Catskill High School, Ms. Prest has written verses for
Buzza-Cardoza cards. In 1989 she retired from the New York
Telephone Company.
Sponsored by: Catskill Garden Club and Fortnightly Club of
Catskill
#19
“CAT
AROUND TOWN”
by
MARGARET
CRENSON
Margaret created “Tom Cat’n Cole” for the Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Margaret Crenson studied at Cooper Union and Art Students
League. In 1980 she moved to
the Hudson Valley where much of her work has been inspired by the
scenery and towns of this area.
She has had several shows at regional galleries, such as Albert
Shahinian Fine Art in Poughkeepsie, Donskoj & Co. in Kingston,
Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie and others.
She exhibits at these and other well known galleries in the area and in
New England.
Margaret is recognized by her pallette knife technique in oil, mainly
small townscapes, landscapes and still life, but she has also done
mural work and various crafts.
Sponsored by: Union Mills Lofts
#20
“TEAM
SPIRIT”
by
CIARA
NUSSBICKEL
Ciara is 14 years old and will be entering 9th grade in September,
2008. She is on the Catskill High School Junior Varsity soccer
team, softball team, and has played modified soccer. She loves
watching and supporting her team mates. Ciara is also a member of
the National Junior Honor Society, has worked with the yearbook club
and participated in the drama club. She also loves art and last
year, with a few other students, she helped to paint a mural on a wall
at the Catskill Middle School
Sponsored by: N&S Bath Classics
#21
“CAT
HOUSE CAT”
by
PATRICIA
FEINMAN
Patricia began her career as a marble sculptor and completed eleven
pieces over the course of thirteen years. In order to create
larger-than-life works, and to more quickly express her vision, she
made a change to plaster and taught herself how to cast into concrete.
Patricia’s first show was at the Sutton Gallery on West 57th St. in
Manhattan in 1988. Since then numerous known people have added
her works to their collections. These include Paul Anka and
George Mavety. Yulia Lipschitz was an early supporter of her work.
Sponsored by: Functional Sculpture Cabinet Shop
#22
“HELLO
KITTY”
by
CHERYL LICKONA
Cheryl graduated Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Albany with a degree in Fine
Arts, followed by an Associates Degree in Fashion Illustration at The
Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC,
graduating with the Jonathan Logan Award for Excellence.
Cheryl has created fashion illustration for diverse publications
including The New York Times, The Elizabeth Arden Salon, Glamour
Magazine, Estee Lauder, Scholastic Magazine, and Fortunoff’s.
Her work has recently been shown in juried exhibitions of the Columbia
County Council on the Arts in 2007, and the Greene County Council on
the Arts “Drawn to the Edge” show in 2008.
Sponsored by: City Lights
#23
“CINEMATIC
CAT”
by
DICK CRENSON
In 2007 Dick Crenson created the “Front Page Cat” for the Cat’n Around
Catskill 2007.
He lives in the Hudson Valley and when he isn’t decorating cats, he is
making videos and still photographs.
Sponsored by: The Community Theatre
#24
“A
STARRY NIGHT IN CATSKILL”
by
N. J. WHEELOCK
Two recent notable accomplishments are the dedication and unveiling of
a large paper collage entitled “Hope” that mimics an oil painting and
which now hangs in the Dyson Center for Cancer Care at Vassar Hospital,
and the artful creation of two bird houses for the Village of
Rhinebeck’s community arts project entitled “Flights of Fancy.
When they were auctioned, the birdhouses raised the highest amount of
money for the Children’s Community Trust of Rhinebeck.
Sponsored by: Charlie’s CARSTAR Auto Body
#25
“KATZENJAMMER
KITTENS”
by
Karl Anis
Sponsored by: Athens Generating
#26
“CAT
BIRD”
by
Jim Deskevich
& Corbett Marshall
Variegated is an acclaimed textile design studio co-founded and
operated by artists Jim Deskevich and Corbett Marshall. Founded
in New York City in 2001, Variegated quickly caught the eye of industry
colleagues and tastemakers for its brightly-colored creations for
casual and stylish modern living. In addition to commissions for
private individual clients, Deskevich and Marshall have done commercial
work for the Hyatt and W hotel chains.
In 2003, Variegated relocated to the Mid-Hudson Valley. The retail
store in the historic town of Catskill, which opened in April 2007,
showcases Variegated’s signature textile work, as well as the creations
of independent designers and artists, some from the Upstate NY region.
Variegated and its business partners have received international
attention and acclaim in the pages of such publications as Dwell,
Metropolitan Home, Lucky, Real Simple, Architectural Digest and The New
York Times.
518-943-1313
Sponsored by: Variegated
#27
“RAINBOW
CATS ON PARADE”
by
DOREEN PERRINE
Dorine’s works have appeared in numerous exhibitions throughout the
State of New York as well as in California, Illinois, and
Pennsylvania. She has won several awards, honors and grants in
New Jersey, Woodstock, New York and Brooklyn, New York.
She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in Fine Arts from
the College of Staten Island, then went on to study in Florence, Italy,
the Art Lab in Staten Island and Columbia University where she earned a
Master’s Degree in Art and Art Education.
Sponsored by: Dr. Christine Scrodanus
#28
“BLUE
JEANS CAT”
by
KENNY RICH
Kenny Rich is an airbrush illustrator who began his career immediately
after finishing school at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,
Florida. From the start he completed an average of fifty
illustrations per year for major commercial advertising accounts.
He received many commissions worldwide, from TV commercials to magazine
covers, billboards, corporate brochures, and ads. Now
semi-retired, after 25 years in the business, he can do what he likes
to do best, which is 2D art on 3Dj objects, like the cats!
Look for him in his 1951 Chevy covered in denim driving around the
Catskills. The BlueJean Hauler, as he calls the Chevy, began his
obsession with 3D art.
Sponsored by: Holcim Cement
#29
“CAT
TALES”
by
ROXIE JOHNSON
Roxie finds solitude in her work. Printmaking allows her to peel
back layers of subconscious memory while providing the emotional and
psychological space in which to explore the healing process of the
human spirit. She finds inspiration in natural form and childhood
playthings.
Roxie’s work has been seen in numerous solo and group exhibitions and
she has won over a dozen awards for her art. She holds a BS from
SUNY Oneonta, and an MFA from Syracuse University. She has also
studied in the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA, and in
the Santa Reparata International Arts Centre in Florence, Italy.
379 Main Street Corp.
#30
“THOSE
MAGNIFICENT CATS AND THEIR FLYING MACHINES”
by
Bror
Karlsson
Sponsored by: J.D. Morrell,
Ltd. Joann and Denny Morell
#31
“COLE’S
VIEW”
by
ANN GIBBONS
MARKOU
Ann Gibbons Markou has presented her works in one-person exhibitions
and invitational at Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill, the
Greenville Public Library, Arts Council of Franklin County, Underground
Gallery, Lenox. MA, Ariel Gallery, Soho in New York City, Pasko Gallery
in Williamstown, MA, and many other venues. In 2006, she
participated in the Abstract Show, Small Works Show, and Red Show
conducted by the Tivoli Arts Cooperative shows in Tivoli, NY. She
has also exhibited in international juried shows in Brazil,
Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Ms. Markou attended the University of Hartford Art School, and has
studied with many artists including William Bottomly, Hester Stinnet,
Nancy Campbell, and Cheryl Dudek, printer for Robert Blackburn Studios,
New York City.
Sponsored by: The Honorable Michael and Sandra Smith
#32
“JEAN
CLAUDE KITTY”
by
DAVID SLUTSKY
Sponsored by: Greene County Council on the Arts
#33
“SANTA
CLAWS”
IDA PAGANO
Ida created the “Backpack Cat” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Ms. Pagano has a long list of venues where her work has been exhibited,
including the Guilderland Pigtacular where sponsors selected two of her
designs. Showings also at Arts Walk Hudson, RCCA Fence Show in
Rensselaer, Colonie Art League Show, and Troy=s Riverfront Art Show.
Ms. Pagano has taught Sketching Nature to adults at Olana State
Historic Site, Egg Tempura and Leaf Printing at Thatcher’s Park, and
other arts and crafts to adults and children. She attended
Geneseo SUNY where she earned a BS in Fine Arts.
Sponsored by: Sawyer Chevrolet
#34
“FINE
LIVING FELINE”
by
LINDA NICHOLLS
Linda Nicholls co-created “Meow-tain Music” for Cat’n Around Catskill
2007.
Linda is a landscape artist who has been painting regional scenes of
the Hudson Valley in oils, watercolors and pastels for over thirty
years. She has received numerous awards and has exhibited her
work at Greene County Council on the Arts Gallery in Catskill and its
Mountaintop Gallery in Windham, NY, as well as at Sotheby’s Fundraiser
at Olana in Hudson, NY and Twilight Park Invitational Show. She
is also the founder of the Greene Room Players Theater Company in
Hunter, NY.
Sponsored by: Slater’s Great American Marketplace
#35
“CAT’N
HOOK”
by
CYNTHIA
MULVANEY
Cynthia was the artist of “Cheshire Cat” in Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Cynthia Mulvaney is the artist and owner of Suburban Art Design,
producing fine art, murals and faux finishes for homes and
businesses. She is also involved as a performing artist at fairs,
parties and more, creating live Space Paintings of constellations,
planets, and galaxies “before your very eyes” with common, everyday
paint
She is owner of Suburban Art Design
(www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) in Kinderhook, NY, and
specializes in murals and faux finishes.
She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.
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#36
“NATIVE
CAT”
by
MARY SCHMIDT
and JOHN WILLIAM GOLICK
Mary Schmidt and John Golick created the “DaVinci Cat” and “Catskill
Cat” for
Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Mary is a painter whose works can be found in both private and
corporate collections. Among them are Nabisco International, New
York, NY, and Time Warner Incorporated, New York, NY. Combining
papier collés and paint from a predominantly monochromatic
palette, she transforms images from the past, symbols and hieroglyphics
to create visual poems. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the
College of New Rochelle.
John (also known as Cleveland) is a poet, writer and musician who
has performed his writings and compositions throughout the United
States and Europe in both spoken word and musical format.
Sponsored by: Hudson Valley Newspapers
#37
“COOKED
TO PURR-FECTION”
by
CYNTHIA
MULVANEY
Cynthia was the artist of “Cheshire Cat” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Cynthia Mulvaney is the artist and owner of Suburban Art Design,
producing fine art, murals and faux finishes for homes and
businesses. She is also involved as a performing artist at fairs,
parties and more, creating live Space Paintings of constellations,
planets, and galaxies “before your very eyes” with common, everyday
paint
She is owner of Suburban Art Design
(www.suburbanartdesign.inthesphere.com) in Kinderhook, NY, and
specializes in murals and faux finishes.
She lives with her family and cat, Shaun.
Sponsored by: Village Pizza
#38
“NATURE’S
CAT”
by
CAROL ESSEX
Carol created “Cats News” and “Standing
Tall” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Carol has studied art at Dupage College, Chicago Art Institute and
Naperville Art League. Carol was a Board member for the
Naperville Art League for ten years and Fine Art Director there.
As Fine Art Director she conducted a variety of programs and classes.
Ms. Essex works primarily in acrylics, oils, watercolors, charcoals and
inks. In 2006 her prize winning work was on exhibit at the
Mountain Top Gallery in Windham, New York. The Coxsackie Bank at
Cairo displayed her work during the month of October and her works were
shown in Hudson’s juried show, the Pocketbook Factory Art Walk.
Sponsored by: Village of Catskill
#39
“COP-PURR”
by
KENNY RICH
Kenny Rich is an airbrush illustrator who began his career immediately
after finishing school at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,
Florida. From the start he completed an average of fifty
illustrations per year for major commercial advertising accounts.
He received many commissions worldwide, from TV commercials to magazine
covers, billboards, corporate brochures, and ads. Now
semi-retired, after 25 years in the business, he can do what he likes
to do best, which is 2D art on 3Dj objects, like the cats!
Look for him in his 1951 Chevy covered in denim driving around the
Catskills. The Bluejean Hauler, as he calls the Chevy, began his
obsession with 3D art.
Sponsored by: Sawyer Chevrolet
#40
“OLD
KAATSKILLIAN II”
by
JAMES H. CRAMER
Jim created “Old Kaatskillian”, the top selling cat at auction for
Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
He has had numerous solo, two person, and group exhibitions. He
works en plein-air in the tradition of the Impressionists, both
European and American. His chosen subject matter is the local
environs, the starting point for the Hudson River School of Art.
He strives to “paint the day” as he sees it through a synthesis of
observation, internalization and application of brushes, paint, and
canvas.
Sponsored by: Brockway Landscaping
#41
“CATLANTIS”
by
ELLEN DE LUCIA
Ellen created “Kaaterskill Katy” and “Rip Van Twinkle” for Cat’n Around
Catskill 2007
Recently retired from her position as a Senior Vice President,
Facilities Construction and Maintenance with The Bank of Greene County,
she always expected her career to take a direction into art. She
has a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History and has taken graduate studies
in Design. For many years she utilized her silversmithing skills
and, as the founder of the Bunker Hill Crafters, she designed and
created costume jewelry.
Sponsored by: Bank of Greene County
#42
“DISCO
CAT”
by
BRENDA
VANDERMARK
Sponsored by: Doubles II
#43
“FREEDOM’S
FELINE”
by
LILLIAN JOHNSON
Sponsored
by: Hood & Co.
#44
Twilight
Traveler
by
IDA PAGANO
Ida Pagano created the “Backpack Cat” for Cat’n Around Catskill
2007.
Ms. Pagano has a long list of venues where her work has been exhibited,
including the Guilderland Pigtacular where sponsors selected two of her
designs. Showings also at Arts Walk Hudson, RCCA Fence Show in
Rensselaer, Colonie Art League Show, and Troy=s Riverfront Art Show.
Ms. Pagano has taught Sketching Nature to adults at Olana State
Historic Site, Egg Tempura and Leaf Printing at Thatcher’s Park, and
other arts and crafts to adults and children. She attended
Geneseo SUNY where she earned a BS in Fine Arts.
Sponsored by: Furniture Plus
#45
“COPURRNICUS”
by
ELLEN DE LUCIA
Ellen created “Kaaterskill Katy” and “Rip Van Twinkle”in the 2007 Cat’n
Around Catskill celebration.
Recently retired from her position as a Senior Vice President,
Facilities Construction and Maintenance with The Bank of Greene County,
she always expected her career to take a direction into art. She
has a B.A. in Studio Art and Art History and has taken graduate studies
in Design. For many years she utilized her silversmithing skills
and, as the founder of the Bunker Hill Crafters, she designed and
created costume jewelry.
Sponsored by: Catskill Town Council
#46
“BIG
RED”
by
KSENIYA BIKHLER
Kseniya Bikhler created “Springtime” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Kseniya was born in Samara in Russia. She has lived in the United
States since 1989. She does not exhibit her works in galleries
but has shown in numerous art fairs where she can witness the
interaction between the public and her art. She graduated from
the School of Visual Arts in NYC with a
BA in Fine Arts.
Sponsored by: La Conca D’Oro
#47
“BOTANICAT”
by
ELIZABETH
GIORDANO-SULLIVAN
Elizabeth has exhibited her work in New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY;
Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL; Buffalo, NY; and Budapest, Hungary. She
has received the following grants and residencies: MacDowell Foundation
in Peterborough, NH (1995). The Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, IL
(1986), The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Sweetbriar, VA
(1984), The Edna St. Vincent Millay Colony in Austerlitz, NY (1983),
and The Ellen B. Stoekel Fellowship at Yale University in Norfolk, CN
(1981).
Ms. Giordan-Sullivan has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors from The
Cooper Union, New York, NY.
Sponsored by: Glen’s Carpet and Linoleum
#48
“LEAF
THE MOUNTAIN CAT”
by
RUTH SACHS
Ruth Sachs has created ceramic art for twenty-eight years. She
teaches at the Art League of Long Island where she is the coordinator
of the Ceramics Department. She works on her one-of-a-kind pieces
in her studio on Long Island and in Jewett, New York. Her work
can be seen locally at the Greene County Council on the Arts and the
Catskill Mountain Foundation. Much of her inspiration comes from
nature and she likes to mimic the surroundings of Greene County’s
Catskill Mountains.
Creating forms which reflect the landscapes she sees, she can depict
the contrast and balance
with clay and glazes to achieve her forms.
Sponsored by: James Wagman, Esq.
#49
“CAT
SCRATCH
FEVER”
by
MARY THERESA
JULIEN
Mary Theresa Julien enjoys interior decorating, mosaics and
painting. She creates maps as a Geographical Information Systems
Professional, and lives in Schodack Landing, NY
Sponsored by: Kaaterskill Associates
#50
“FLOWER
FLAG
PHOTO CAT”
by
SUSUMU SATO
International award winning photographer Susumu Sato’s work has spanned
three decades in Manhattan, from his early street photography in the
tradition of Henri Cartier Bresson through editorial work, including
covers for the New York Times Magazine.
Susumu is a native of Japan and a graduate of the Tokyo College of
Photography. For twenty years he has alternated between
advertising work for high-profile accounts as Movado, Rolling Rock,
Pepsi and others, and portraiture, as well as, still lifes of flags
from many nations. The “Susumu Sato Flower Flag” portraits
received the United Nations Award for Excellence in Photography.
Coming from this successful interpretation of more than 75 national
flags, Susumu Sato’s Flower Flag concept became wildly successful at
the Cow Parade 2000 in New York City.
Sponsored by: Altamura Center for Arts & Culture
#51
“TOP
CAT AND
TAILS”
by
CHAD WECKLER
Chad grew up in Sausalito as the son of
one of San Francisco’s top advertising photographers of the ‘60s and
‘70s. He began taking pictures with his brownie box camera when
he was seven, and framing and capturing images is just “part of my
wiring.”
Chad is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers.
In 2005 he launched VictoryPix, a website business for image licensing
of photography and artwork.
Sponsored by: Fingar Insurance
#52
“COUNTRY
FARM CAT”
by
KENNY RICH
Kenny Rich is an airbrush illustrator who began his career immediately
after finishing school at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,
Florida. From the start he completed an average of fifty
illustrations per year for major commercial advertising accounts.
He received many commissions worldwide, from TV commercials to magazine
covers, billboards, corporate brochures, and ads. Now
semi-retired, after 25 years in the business, he can do what he likes
to do best, which is 2D art on 3Dj objects, like the cats!
Look for him in his 1951 Chevy covered in denim driving around the
Catskills. The Bluejean Hauler, as he calls the Chevy, began his
obsession with 3D art.
Sponsored by: Helmedach & Young
#53
“KIT-CAT”
by
KENNY RICH
Kenny Rich is an airbrush illustrator who began his career immediately
after finishing school at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,
Florida. From the start he completed an average of fifty
illustrations per year for major commercial advertising accounts.
He received many commissions worldwide, from TV commercials to magazine
covers, billboards, corporate brochures, and ads. Now
semi-retired, after 25 years in the business, he can do what he likes
to do best, which is 2D art on 3Dj objects, like the cats!
Look for him in his 1951 Chevy covered in denim driving around the
Catskills. The Bluejean Hauler, as he calls the Chevy, began his
obsession with 3D art.
Sponsored by: The Candyman
#54
“CREEKSIDE
CRAZY CAT”
BY
PATTI AUERBACH
MORROW
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Patti was educated at Arcadia
University in Pennsylvania and London’s Sir John Cass School of Arts
and Science in England where she received a BFA. She worked for
the Print Club in Philadelphia and various artists in New York City and
the Catskill Mountains. Patti, her husband, three daughters,
horses, CATS and dogs built their house in the Catskill Mts. 26 years
ago and decided they loved it so much they left NYC and moved up full
time, never looking back! She is Guest Services Supervisor at
Windham Mountain. When not working 5o hours a week she does
printmaking, silk-painting, mosaic, tiling skiing, boating and
kayaking. She is also on the Board of the Greene County Council
on the Arts.
Sponsored by: Creekside Restaurant
#55
“CAPTAIN
KIDD-E”
by
CHRIS JENKINS
Sponsored
by: Captain Kidd’s
# 56
“GABRIEL
THE
CAT OF CREATION”
by
Jodie
Broccolo
Sponsored by: Divine Enlightenment
# 57
“MR.
CATZEDO”
by
AMANDA
PASSERATI & MELODEY DALEY
Amanda Passaretti has always shown a vast interest in art. After
taking art classes in high school, she became interested in
architectural design and drawing. She now enjoys the art of
building and creating homes and other livable spaces.
Amanda owns The Bridal Shoppe in Catskill, where she enjoys keeping
with the new trends and styles that set the way in the fashion industry.
Melodey Daley was born in Catskill and now resides in Saugerties, New
York.
Along with her now deceased sister, Kathy Abrehamsen, Melodey ran
AbreDale Creations for twenty years, What started as a home-based
business focused on floral design quickly blossomed into the production
of intricate, hand-stitched attire and exquisite textile creations.
Sponsored by: The Bridal Shoppe
#58
“AQUARICAT”
by
HEATHER L.
MARTIN
Heather created “Rip Claw Winkle” for Cat’n Around Catskill 2007.
Heather Martin is the proprietor of Martin Design, a graphic design and
advertising agency. She has illustrated covers for books, compact
disks and videos. She recently exhibited her artwork in the
Greene County Council on the Arts’ show Flora and Fauna at the Mountain
Top Gallery in Windham, NY. Her work can be found on signs,
billboards, posters, brochures and tee shirts throughout the Twin
Counties. She also makes custom jewelry sold in area boutiques.
Ms. Martin has an AA Degree in Fine Arts and a Certificate in Graphic
Design from Columbia Greene Community College where her work has been
displayed.
Sponsored by: Pussy Foot Lodge Cat B & B & Petsitting
Services
#59
“CATSON
POLLOCK”
by
JANET RICCOBONO
Janet Riccobono created “Community Catalysts” for Cat’n Around Catskill
2007.
Jan has lived in Catskill since childhood, attending Grandview
Elementary and Catskill High School. The artist, with Rob
Shannon, owns a growing photography business in Catskill where they
work with several non-profit organizations in Greene and Columbia
Counties, as well as families to create traditional portraiture
Sponsored by: Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
#60
“STAR
CAFE”
by
KENNY RICH
Kenny Rich is an airbrush illustrator who began his career immediately
after finishing school at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota,
Florida. From the start he completed an average of fifty
illustrations per year for major commercial advertising accounts.
He received many commissions worldwide, from TV commercials to magazine
covers, billboards, corporate brochures, and ads. Now
semi-retired, after 25 years in the business, he can do what he likes
to do best, which is 2D art on 3Dj objects, like the cats!
Look for him in his 1951 Chevy covered in denim driving around the
Catskills. The Bluejean Hauler, as he calls the Chevy, began his
obsession with 3D art.
Sponsored by: Café Panini
#61
“WET
YOUR WHISKERS”
by
CARLY VINCENT
Carly Vincent is a Catskill native. While attending Manhattan’s
Fashion Institute of Technology, Carly began working with an
international event production company, TOAST. Following
graduation, she traveled extensively with TOAST as an Event Producer
for clients such as
Rolling Stone Magazine, NASCAR, and the US Olympic Committee.
Recently, Carly decided to get back to her roots - both geographically
and artistically. She now resides in Albany, NY and has begun
working towards a Master’s Decree in Art Education. She continues
to work as a freelance event coordinator and enjoys working on personal
artwork whenever possible.
Sponsored by: The Wine Cellar
#62
“CREAMERY
CAT”
by
JODY NICHOLLS
MURPHY
Jody Nicholls Murphy co-created “Meow-tain Music” for Cat’n Around
Catskill 2007.
Jody is a middle-school science teacher who loves to journey into the
world of art and creativity at any chance. In addition to
enjoying arts, writing, crafts, and photography, Jody is an active
member of the Greene Room Players, and performs regularly in their
musical productions.
She resides in Hunter, NY, with her husband John and daughter Eden, and
is surrounded by the artistic influences of her talented family.
Sponsered by: Stewart’s Shoppes
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