Resident Artists
Lancaster Art Vault has 16 Resident Artist Studios that are working spaces for Artists to create, market and collaborate. Our Artist’s studios are open to the public and visitors can walk through studios, view completed and works in progress and visit with Artists while learning a bit more about the Artist’s craft and process.
As life is a journey, Christiane’s art is a vehicle, and she sees her work as milestone expressions. Using watercolor and oil, Christiane emphasizes the nature of the color more than the nature of the object itself. In her abstract painting, she completely eliminates the subject to concentrate on color, shape and rhythm, a painterly exploration and an attempt to capture the soul essence of life.
Ceanna’s art serves as a reflection of her journey, express her unique experience with girlhood and the inherent growing pains it entails. With the medium of paint, Ceanna endeavors to narrate stories that resonate deeply, stories that she finds difficult to articulate through any other means. Ceanna looks to share her unique perspective and the beauty she finds in everyday life through her art.
Carla lives for the visceral response of surprise when viewers learn the materials that create the colors and textures of the work is sculpted thread...and trash. It validates the fact that life repurposed is beautiful. A lifetime of experiences compels her to create abstract pieces that tease the viewer through more than just what their eyes can only see. “People may forget what you say or what you look like, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
Brad’s drawings are a glimpse into his imagination. Brad starts many of his drawings with no preconceived idea of what the finished product will be. He starts with a line, or a pair of eyes, allowing the work to decide what the next element will be. Driven by his desire to push his artistic boundaries further, Brad was drawn to the art of body painting where he uses the human form as his canvas exploring the intersection of art and the human experience.
With a background in graphic design and fine art printmaking, Gabrielle prefers the freedom of linoleum block printing, pastels, watercolors, and pen and ink illustration. She draws most of her inspiration from nature and the world around her with her prints often featuring peaceful and serene imagery. The duality in her work – combining the precision of digital printing with the hands-on craft of block printing – sets her apart as a unique a versatile artist.
Peter’s artistic process is as multifaceted as the landscapes that inspire him. His acclaimed series, “Biospheres,” was inspired by his move back to the region. Returning to Lancaster, he was struck by the ever-shifting landscapes of Lancaster’s farmlands, where the passage of time and seasons paint an endless variety of rural landscapes, the same land with different points of view. With each brushstroke, Peter invites viewers on a journey of discovery through the interplay of light, color, and form.
Sara seeks to capture the beauty and feeling of a time and place through color. Her work features floral studies, landscapes, and cityscapes; the subjects found in her backyard or gleaned from her travels. Painting helps her with two seemingly juxtaposed ideas: remaining present and connecting with places and people from her past. Self-expression and communication are at the core of Sara’s values: through words as a linguist, through dance, or through the color in painting.
Marcy channels meditation as an extension of herself, actively transferring her emotions onto the canvas. Marcy also paints for the viewer, encapsulating an emotion that you can take home and experience for yourself. When observing Marcy’s work, you can feel the emotions in every brushstroke, almost becoming one with the colors and aura of the artwork. Marcy prefers to feel the color instead of merely seeing it when she is creating her work.
An artist, writer and historian, Robin strives to honor marbling’s traditional craft and heritage while expanding it by incorporating modern materials and extending age old techniques into new artistic expression. A well-known Gustav Mahler quote captures Robin’s zest for celebrating the energy and passion of past marbling masters while forging his own color-inspired artistic vision: “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire”.
Kristin’s Haudenosaunee name, given to her by her great- grandmother is Ganä:gah:is, One who splashes water. Kristin lives with what this could mean. To be playfully disruptive? Cleansing? Living water always moves — all living things move and change constantly, in harmony and adapting to the environment, flowing to an ocean where all merges again. Kristin works with this, conveying the experience of the streams that move in objects, nature, beings and events.
At the heart of Kelby’s artistic practice lies an unwavering joy for the act of painting itself. His work is a vibrant exploration of this joy, manifested through a diverse range of subjects and styles—from intimate portraits, and detailed still lifes, to expansive landscapes and abstract compositions. Each piece is a celebration of painting’s versatility, embodying both the tactile satisfaction of brushstrokes and the boldness of color.
James is versatile in many mediums such as oils, pastels, acrylic, even ceramics and glassblowing. Yet watercolor is his passion for its luminosity, transparency, and quick drying time, which allows for layering and experimenting with techniques like wet-in-wet and dry brushing to create texture and dimension. James finds inspiration in his travels, photos, and everyday scenes, applying principles of value, shape, and color to any subject.
Tina blends nostalgia, materialism, and consumerism with humor and reflection in their work. Their paintings often feature personal relics like vintage toys and iconic labels, evoking both personal and collective memories. Through a mix of subtle and exaggerated humor, Tina explores the absurdities of modern consumption, engaging viewers and provoking reflection. This creative approach underscores Tina’s deep belief in the essential role of art in shaping their identity.
In my practice, I employ the extensive use of found and acquired images and materials, building and destroying, and a continuous dialogue between aesthetics and chance. Every piece contains multiple layers, mediums, meanings, and materials. In all of my work, I seek to marry various and evolving sources of inspiration with my lifelong love of punk and skateboarding cultures and aesthetics — bringing the old and new together in a uniquely modern way, specific to this moment in time.
Melissa S. Zane’s artistic practice is marked by an innovative approach to design and mastery of acrylic paint. Her work features a captivating interplay of textures, blending flat areas with raised, sculptural elements. Deeply inspired by nature, Melissa explores the balance between natural irregularities and artistic design. Her process begins with extensive reference gathering and study, where she distorts her sources to engage with them deeply. Through this process, Melissa not only develops a unique visual language but also invites viewers to experience art that is both thoughtfully crafted and vibrantly expressive.
“I photograph and create images to explore, make mistakes, make a mess, have fun, learn about things, and listen to what they teach me." Bronwen Hazlett has lived a nomadic life, moving from Japan to the Mid-Atlantic states. She has had many careers and is accustomed to working with multiple mediums such as textiles, found objects, and collage. Her current work with Blue Van Dykes relates the chemical reactions between Cyanotype and Van Dyke Brown to a philosophical alchemy of Hazlett’s life experiences through photography.
