CORE ARTISANS
These are the core artisans who are collaborating to bring a beautiful concept to life. We stand as equal partners in this endeavor as we believe in the spirit that this area has become known for. You will always find highlights of our better works here as you would in any gallery; from a variety of mediums and each is of the highest quality & creativity. Items will change as pieces are purchased. We want you to enjoy our work and we hope to inspire you. This is a Makers space.
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ORIT DALY
Ceramics Artist
Orit Daly is a Potter living in Croton-on-Hudson, New York with her husband, and two children. She makes functional everyday items that bring the beauty of the natural world into your home. She seeks to reflect the flora and fauna in her own surroundings in the Hudson Valley of New York. She shows her work publicly in local craft shows and sells in shops around Westchester County, NY. Orit makes her pottery at the Peekskill Clay Studio in Peekskill, New York, and teaches ceramics at the Katonah Art Center.
Orit's website:
RENEE CURCI IVANOFF
Ceramic Artist
Renee Curci Ivanoff has been a potter for over 20 years, enjoying the process of working on the wheel and hand building. Influenced by the world that surrounds us, Renee creates functional pieces that fit into the modern home with a eye for items made for the tablescape. Renee currently teaches clay at the Garrison Art Center, focusing on wheel throwing and hand building. At Garrison Art Center, Renee created a space for Family Clay and Teen Clay, fulfilling a gap in the community by sharing this ancient art form with all ages.
Instagram: rcipottery
SHARON KULLBERG
Painter, Jeweler
While attending University in rural DeKalb, Illinois, Sharon earned a Bachelor of Art Studio, where she fell in love with landscapes of undulating cornfields and breathtaking skies. She received a Masters of Art in Painting at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY which was wonderfully all buildings & noise.Her work can be found in collections as far away as Germany. For jewelry, Sharon hand selects stones such as labradorite, amazonite and pearls and combines them with silver and copper into beautiful wearable art.
www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/sharon-kullberg-7931
Instagram: @sharonkullbergpainter
GWENVERIA SARGEANT
Fashion Designer
I am an experienced fashion designer who creates original, artistic, one of a kind pieces of art to wear, and accessories, under the F.A.I.T.H. Designs Inc label.
ANN MARIE SASSO
Homesteader, Woodworker
AnnMarie works at a nonprofit organization helping youth meet their maximum potential by connecting them with Nature and its therapeutic healing. Combining her creative artisan vision with her love for nature, AnnMarie repurposes unwanted lumber into beautiful furnishings. AnnMarie sits on various boards and is a 4H Leader volunteering much of her time working with youth and agricultural outreach.
JEFF THORNTON
Painter
Jeff Thornton is a painter, musician and graphic designer living with his family in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. He is a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, and has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Queens College of the City University of New York. Jeff studies the light, geometry and movement of the natural world; his paintings are inspired by the trails, trees, rivers and skies of Croton. http://jeffthorntonfineart.com
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
The Croton River Artisans have an Artists in Residence Program in order to showcase the work of local artists. We are inviting artisans to join us on a three month basis, and are currently accepting applications. We are excited for the added energy this will bring the gallery!
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If you or someone you know are interested in applying, contact us at: CrotonRiverArts@gmail.com
Artist in Residence:
ELEANOR KWEI
Illustrator and Painter
Eleanor Kwei is a pen&ink artist and graphic designer, with a BFA in Illustration. She worked in the publishing industry, designing and illustrating non-fiction books in Arts & Crafts for general readers. Returning to her illustration roots, Eleanor is proud to have a portfolio of illustrated private estate maps of townships, farms, and private homes.
Born in Athens, Greece to diplomat parents, a childhood living on four continents enabled her an outsider’s power of observation. Eleanor's extensive knowledge of classical art styles and traditional techniques, and an understanding of cultures and attitudes readily lends itself to any project that requires a sensitive and respectful approach to show case an estate, from broad outline to the finest detail.
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Please contact Eleanor with any inquiries, discussions or exchanges, at 917-202-0080. Website: EK-design.net
