Jen Hickey
Dandelion Art
From Jen: I believe in being natural, both in the way I live my life and in the subjects I capture with my camera. I see great beauty and comforting authenticity in walking through a field of wildflowers, hiking the Maine woods, or exploring the rocky coast. In my photos, I strive to do justice to these qualities so that I can share the wonders of my discoveries to others.
My photography, my art, is my fuel, my inspiration, my salvation, a passion that keeps me going despite a host of medical issues. I am honored to be a part of the Gardiner Art Walk and hope that those who attend will connect with my photography.
Hickey’s award-winning art can be seen at her photography studio, Dandelion Art, located at 58 Main Street, number 3, in Oakland as well as in art studios scattered throughout New England, including a current exhibit at Grand Central Cafe in Waterville.
Harold Roberts
Harold Coryell Roberts has been crafting pottery for more than five decades, infusing each piece with his own glazes and one-of-a-kind designs. Harold draws inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Maine.
Wisper Woolf
Multimedia Art
From the artist: I use multimedia to make a piece that is not only visually pleasing but also has a contrast of texture. I am an artist who loves to try new styles and am discovering new ways to create daily. I love beadwork and making flowers out of crochet and even pipe cleaners!
My name is Wisper Woolf and I’m 24 years old. Born in Texas but have lived in Maine my whole life. Originally from Camden. I’ve always loved painting and remember seeing Edvard munch’s work in my middle school art class and instantly knowing I wanted to do that. I was obsessed with the fact you could use such bright colors yet evoke such a darker feeling. It fascinated me. I also have had a long struggle dealing with my epilepsy and art and creativity is really the only thing that gets me through.
Taylor Newbeck
As an artist, I make art inspired by the world around me. I draw and paint a variety of subjects; from landscapes and various botanicals to portraits, both human and animal. My media focus is primarily acrylic and watercolor paintings. My artwork is stylized, as I find when you focus too much on making your work too realistic, you tend to lose the soul that gives art life. I consider my style colorful and my technique inspired by surreal and impressionist painters.
I was born in Lewiston on April 29th 1997. I was raised in Auburn where I started taking after school art lessons at the age of 11 years old and have been painting since. I graduated high school at Edward Little in 2015, then graduated college at the University of Maine at Farmington with a bachelors in elementary education in 2019. After working in special education, art education, and working with those experiencing mental illness, I began working at the studio for gallant therapy services in 2023. I have been married to my husband, Matthew Newbeck, for 4 years and have been with him for over 10 years. Whenever I can I apply for art festivals and exhibitions in order to try and get my artwork noticed.
Kerry Parker
Kerry Parker lives in Central Maine where she thrives in her creativity. She enjoys painting playing her violin and loves being in nature. Kerry loves traveling and learning about different countries and cultures.
She gets most of her inspiration from nature and her trips to Italy. Color theory has always brought out her best work.
