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Our Meet the Artists page is an active construction zone! If you are a member, or desire to be a member, we need your info. Please e-mail us at artists@patharts.org for instructions on sending a photo file and limits on biography length. PATH has a continually growing membership of artists and supporters with categories that include Assemblages, Culinary Arts, Design, Glassblowing, Graphic Arts, Jewelry Making, Literary Arts, Metalsmithing, Music, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Print Making, Story Telling, Textiles, Theatre Arts, Woodworking, Students, and Suppliers (businesses offering products and services for the industry). Our 2006/2007 artisan roster totals more than 90 artists, supporters and students, some of whom you may meet on this page.
| Artist Showcase Biography |  | Tom Douglass 202 Monday Alley
Hopwood, PA 15445
724-438-4203
Working with pine or poplar and using my self-taught carving methods, I design and build a variety of painted wood accessories. Construction, carving, painting, and finishing are done by hand on each one-of-a-kind piece to create a work of quality and enduring value. This work includes shelves of all types, spoon racks for any number of spoons, knife trays, birdhouses, pipe boxes, candle boxes, and boxes to cover tissue boxes! Commissions are welcome.
email : t.douglassdesigns@verizon.net
www.traditionalfolkart.com/artist/decorative_accessories/tom_douglass/89.html
|  | Fenstermacher Art in Glass 107 Sycamore Rd Addison, PA USA 15411 (814) 395-0419
Steve’s 40 years experience in glass began at age 12, as an assistant to Leonard Parker, a Master Gaffer with Steuben Crystal. Steve was classified a Master Glass Blower by the age of 24. He went on to Lenox Crystal, and smaller creative venues such as Pennsylvania Art Glass, Youghiogheny Glass and Art of Fire. He specializes in Corporate Awards and gifts as well as a variety of artglass and stemware. His work can be found at fine Galleries worldwide. email: Steve@FenstermacherGlass.com http://www.fenstermacherglass.com |  | Butch Alhbrandt Woodcarver
My name is Carl "Butch" Alhbrandt. I've spent most of my life in construction, so I’m familiar with many aspects of woodworking. When I decided to try my hand at wood carving, I discovered my creative passion. I am committed to the advancement of decorative chip carving as an enjoyable, functional and reasonably priced art form. My carvings range from simple to complex, humorous and sometimes whimsical. I love the challenge of creating custom pieces.
455 Main St Addison, PA 15411 butch1denise2@aol.com |  | Jody Best Blacksmith I make hardware, houseware, garden ornaments, and sculpture, mostly from steel, but sometimes with copper or even a bit of silver now and then. What I make may depend on the type of music I'm listening to. Catfish Keith playing the blues yields very different results than Mozart for the Morning Commute. I've been blacksmithing since 1989 and teach at Touchstone Center for Crafts. I like big dogs, flower gardens and colorful candy. I love my family. I love to run. I believe everyone should develop a skill, support arts, and live a good life. Confluence,Pa jbest@qcol.net |  | ELEE Bookout
Potter
ELEE Bookout has been a potter for 56 years. With degrees in Art Education and Ceramics. She was an instructor at the University of Maryland and Corooran Gallery of Art.
Currently she is making wheel-thrown functional ware that is high-fired in a gas reduction kiln. Her porcelain and stoneware pieces are glazed with copper reds, celadons, tenmoku glazes, and soft matte surfaces.
ELEE sells her pottery at several galleries and from her studio.
Bear Creek Pottery
906 Rabbit Hollow Road
Accident, Md 21520
(301) 746-8896
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| GINA P CLAPP Born in McKeesport, PA
BA, Boston University
MPA, Syracuse University
Studied at Corcoran School of Art, Washington, DC
My primary interests are watercolor painting, drawing, and collage. I am
a member of the Torpedo Factory Art League in Alexandria, VA; the Capitol
Hill Art League in Washington; and the Potomac Valley Watercolorists. In
addition, I have taught painting and drawing for 17 years, had several
one-person shows, and been included in numerous group exhibits.
Washington, DC and Chalk Hill, PA
ginart@verizon.net
|  | Carolyn Collen-DuBose Bookarts, Textiles, Painter
I have been an elementary art teacher for 30 years, and been excited by many different media and techniques. This is my excuse for not focusing on one area! Painting, puppetry, papermaking, collage, dollmaking, knitting, crocheting, felting/needle felting and beading are some of the media I have worked in and sold at shops, shows and to friends in my “free” time. Currently I am working with many different fibers: wool, ribbon, hemp, fleece, and paper. Carolyn Collen-DuBose Hazeltree of the Woods Fibers, Paint and Book Arts
jackandcarolyn@verizon.net
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| Brenda Cook Brenda received a B.A. with Honors in Philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University and a J.D. from The University of Maryland School of Law, has studied at the graduate level in German Philosophy, German language and literature, and Art History. While in Italy writing a novel on the Italian Baroque painter, Caravaggio, she worked on a project involving the historical layers of the city of Rome.
Brenda began painting at an early age, mostly in oil, but in the last few years has been working predominantly in pastel. She currently teaches Art History and Painting at Villa Julie College in Baltimore.
|  | E. Bruce Cornes Picture Taker When one travels enough, or parties enough, one often has opportunities to take some rather interesting pictures. The old adage of "The Blind Hog" applies: Even a blind hog, if it searches long enough, finds an acorn. Folks, I really do not consider myself a photographer , I am indeed a picture taker, who takes a lot of pictures. One can do that with digital photography, It's cheap. bruce@qcol.net |  | Nancy McChesney and Rebecca Gartley DANCING TREES STUDIOS
650 MARTIN ROAD
MARKLEYSBURG, PA., 15459
724-329-1396
A mother/daughter collaboration, we work on pieces separately and together. Most pieces are hand built from slabs. Many are then slapped onto trees, pinched, printed or incised in some way. Some work is wheel thrown. We use oxides, stains, underglazes and overglazes on the bisqued clay. The ware is then fired to cone 6 (stoneware temperature). It is food, oven and dishwasher safe. Outdoor sculptural pieces should be taken indoors in freezing conditions.
dancingtrees@netscape.com |  | Gina Fazenbaker Student, Painter |  | Lynn T. Fazenbaker Literary Artist I am currently working on a YA novel (YA=Young Adult: Ages 12 and up). For over half a decade, I have been networking with other children’s writers via childrens-writers@yahoogroups.com, an online community with over 2000 members; an online critique group including a Newbery Honor Medalist; WPA SCBWI (The Western PA chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators); and various writers’ conferences and retreats. If I cannot personally help you learn grammar, the fiction-writing craft, or the process of publishing in children’s literature, I can connect you with a helpful resource. I can also sing karaoke without first getting drunk, much to the dismay of people with ears. Even drunk people with ears. Addison, PA 15411 thefazes@wpia.net |  | Avalon Folmsby Student Pin Hole Photography, jewelry |  | Nancy Folmsby Beadwork | 
| Glade Mountain Rustics
Free form of handcrafted rustic furniture from reclaimed trees. Unique one of a kind functional art for a rustic home or an accent piece pleasing to ones eye and heart. We use a technique of mortise and tenon construction. Benches, end tables, coffee tables, lamps, bookcases, couch tables, and as with any artist always designing new pieces and items. God bless!
|  | Barrie Gregory Basketry, Slumped Glass, Beadwork |  | The Heritage Quilters The Heritage Quilters meet each Tuesday at St John’s Lutheran Church to knot blankets and lap covers, and make heritage quilts for various charitable endeavors. The ladies are available by appointment to apply their stitching skills to your quilt top for a fee.
Please contact PATH directly for further information or to set up an appointment.
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| Marcy Kalasky
I started making cakes as an idea for Lent. When asked "what did you give up?" my answer was slothing. I was tired of sitting around watching TV every night and decided to try something new. The idea of little cakes actually came from watching Food Network. Self-taught, I found a new talent. To see more samples and contact/purchase information go to: cakesbymarcy.com
106 Carol Drive
Addison, PA 15411
marcy@cakesbymarcy.com
|  | Linda Marker Musician Linda Marker grew up with harmony singing in church, and learned about chord progressions by listening to her mother, aunts and grandfather “chording” and singing around the old piano, Southern Somerset county style. She plays a chorded zither (autoharp). Linda prefers the old fiddle tunes and Celtic music, played in the upright or “Appalachian” style developed by Maybelle Carter.
lindamarker@mail.com
|  | Jeannette Elizabeth Metz Student, Musician Jeannette Elizabeth Metz, is a student from Rockwood Schools. She loves tosing and is learning to belt some old songs, along with learning to play theMountain Dulcimer! |  | Bill Metzger Photographer Graphic artist Writer Bill moved to Confluence after spending 35 years in Pittsburgh. As a former freelance photographer he has an extensive collection of photographs of Pittsburgh and all of southwestern Pennsylvania. He is a graphic artist, writer and mapmaker who has published a variety of brochures and guides including the Great Allegheny Passage Companion, a guide to the trail between Meyersdale and McKeesport. He's currently working on the next edition. email: mapmakermetzger@verizon.net | | 
| Barbara A. Nolf I make period clothing for historical presentations. I also fashion decorative pillows using quilting, crotcheting, applique, and embroidery techniques to make them unique. In addition to sewing, I really enjoy storytelling, especially recreating the lives of people who once lived in our area. I make these biographical presentations wearing the clothing I believe the subject would have worn, using old photographs as a guide. 3194 Listonburg Road Confluence, Pa 15424 (814) 395-3137 |  | Kathryn Stemac Hartzell House Bed and Breakfast Painter, potter, metal tinkerer, assemblages, interior finish designer, interior decorator, and currently, innkeeper. Can't decide what to do when she grows up... 728 Main St Addison, PA 15411 (814) 395-5248 email: hartzellhouse@mail.com http://www.hartzellhouse.com |  | Connie Stark Connie Stark received a B.A. in graphic arts from Michigan State University. After marriage, she and her husband moved to Maryland where she worked for a graphic firm. After having children, she chose to stay home and pursue her art. As a member of the western Maryland Watercolor Society, Connie has received many awards in local shows, and has sold several paintings to collectors. Connie has also designed patterns for and made hundreds of collectable dolls and teddybears. conniestark@mail.com | 
| Jan Upton-Lloyd I love altered art, i.e., assemblages made from “found objects” left by both man and nature, the object becoming the canvas. Inspiration is drawn from dreams, travel, music, film, conversation and memories, among other things.
My goals now are to make things bigger and master the soldering iron. I promise not to go through your trash but may ask to root through your junk drawer!
www.riversedgeantiques.com
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| paul g wiegman writer/photographer/naturalist
Paul lives in Confluence. He was a VP with Western Pa Conservancy for 28 years before beginning a freelance career. His photography has appeared in Time-Life and Readers Digest books as well as local and national publications. Recent work focuses on cultivated flowers and local natural history. Paul has exhibited regionally and his images are in many private collections. He has regular columns in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review – Focus Magazine and Pittsburgh Quarterly.
710 williams street
confluence, pa 15424
paul@pgwphotography.net
|  | Tom and Judy Wilson Tom and Judy Wilson are retired mathematics teachers who have enjoyed doing stained glass for about 15 years, winning numerous awards and honors. We have taken and continue to take classes in both stained and fused glass. Our emphasis at the current time is fusing glass – making dichroic jewelry, wine bottle cheese plates, fused and/or slumped pieces, and custom orders.
judy.tomwilson@verizon.net
|  | Ruth Wirsing Metal Artist, Woodcraft |  | Robert Yonke Robert Yonke has been painting out of his home studio in Garrett County for over twenty years. He works mostly in watercolor and his work reflects his love of the area. He was recently asked by the International Bluegrass Music Association to provide the art for the 2008 World of Bluegrass promotional materials. You can view his work at: www.appalachianstudio.com | 
| John "Jack" A. Brenner, Jr. John "Jack" A. Brenner, Jr. has been coming to the mountains with his wife Janet for over 47 years. We have been retired in the Addison area for over 8 years. Woodworking is my hobby. I also have a copyrighted work on "Making Coin Jewelry" (go to www.shol.com/coin). "The Last supper" was a commission that took over 100 hours of love to make. It is made from walnut, approx. 10" X 32" X 1/2" thk. The carrying case took another 8 hours to make. I also make baskets, candle holders & bowls from small trapezoidal pieces of birch, poplar, oak, pine, walnut & extinct wormy chestnut. Prices on request. John A. Brenner, Jr.
221 Locust Road
Addison, PA 15411
Tele: 814-395-5762 Fax: 814-395-9882
email: jacknjanetbrenner@peoplepc.com
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| Janet McConkey “On Oden Street” in Confluence, Pennsylvania, Janet McConkey hand-dyes silk using the traditional Japanese method, shibori. A variety of hand-dyed silk products are available on her web site at www.onodenstreet.com or at Rivers Edge Antiques & Art and Neighbor to Neighbor shops in Confluence. | Your Artwork Here | Your name Would you like to see your bio and contact info here? Become a PATH member and take advantage of our membership benefits. Your website Your e-mail address |
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