by Martha Beau | Dec 8, 2025
Cathy Ritter is happiest when she’s making something—almost anything. Her only real obstacles are too many ideas and not nearly enough time. Lately, her passion has settled on felted objects. “Everything is a surprise,” she says. “I start out thinking I’m making one...
by Martha Beau | May 29, 2025
From the cocky eastern bluebird perched on a branch to the sun-drenched gold of the Canada warbler to the cedar waxwing calling from atop a cattail, Timothy Achor-Hoch’s paintings evoke the unique spirits of birds. The artist — based out of his Fish Crow Studio in...
by Martha Beau | Mar 24, 2025
Walking into Valley Artisans Market, you can’t miss the vibrant tones and textures of Gena Semenov’s oil paintings. Her bold, colorful interpretations of animals and nature exude joy.Whimsy also often finds its way into her paintings, such as a small dachshund peering...
by Martha Beau | Mar 7, 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the 3rd Annual Small Works Show! The winners are: Best in Show: Rachel “J’Lyn” Coppola for “Suspended Animation” Honorable Mention: Elyssa Macura for “Vivid Vision” People’s Choice: Ann Fitzgibbons for “Farm Land in...
by Martha Beau | Feb 20, 2025
Valley Artisans Market is now on Instagram. Come follow us for a peek behind the scenes plus fun videos!
