Mary Jo Luster
Mary Jo dreamed of being an artist since childhood, trying her hand time and again. In December 1972 her dream came to life as she made the commitment to use her natural talents in creating images on canvas. She chose oil and acrylic to capture scenes that bring back memories of home, of favorite places, and places people remember from long ago. You will find memories, nostalgia, and bursts of color that make you feel her paintings. She expanded her world and started teaching others the techniques and joys of painting. Mary Jo has a nostalgic style and strives to touch a place in the hearts of those viewing her work, and perhaps bring back a warm memory of the past. “This is the most fulfilling thing I have ever done. I love painting and I love teaching” she says.
 

Sandi Dittmann
Natural settings, prominent structures and country ambiance are the themes in the “Art of Redberry Farm”. Sandi Dittmann, local West Tulsa Artist has a keen sense of warmth in her depiction of scenery, some with local flare others with an international flavor. Sandi grew up in the country-side outside of Miller, Missouri her roots both strong and reveling. As a business woman for over 20 years she patiently waited for the right opportunity to direct her attention to her love of painting. In 1994 she started her “second career” as a devoted artist while supplementing her work as a property developer and subsequent Proprietor of Cedar Rock Inn Bed and Breakfast. Sandi’s oil medium is her love, her art is her life and she will continue progressing as supporter and enthusiast of art in the West Tulsa Community.

 

Shelly Ward
Shelly Ward exhibits some of her many oil paintings in the gallery as a resident artist.  You will find some of Tulsa's landmarks among Shelly's paintings on display.  She is teaching classes for adults and kids during the week.  Look for her classes on Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. 

Fred Hartmann Jr.
Fred Hartmann Jr. was born in 1949 in Westchester County, NY. In his early teens, he studied under noted artists Alan Glicksman, and Frank Liljegren, currently special advisor to the President of Allied Artists of America. After serving in Viet Nam with the U.S. Navy Seabees, he attended Manhattan College, in New York City, and later returned to art studies at The State University of New York, Purchase campus.

Hartmann, who was last represented by Gallery Alexie, in New York City’s historic Chelsea District, has developed a style that is best described as realism with impressionistic undertones. Of special note is his painting “What Price Freedom” which was accepted for the The Department Of Veterans Affairs by it’s former Secretary, The Hon. Anthony Principi Jr. Hartmann has also painted the portrait of the former National Commander of The Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States, Ed Banas Sr., as well as Vietnam War Hero, Col. Jay Vargas, USMC, Ret., a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.

Of his work, Hartmann says, “ I strive to create work that engages the viewer emotionally, as well as visually. I use the time honored tools of the artist: line and mass, dark against light, and color against colorlessness to lead the eye of the viewer through each composition.”

Hartmann has been creating art for over forty-six years.

Click here to see Fred Hartmann's work

 

Pamela Dake
Pamela Dake began her artistic career as a young child under the watchful eye of her grandmother-artist Alpha Reid of Muskogee.  She embarked on a nursing career for many years while polishing her artistic skills.  Pam found a love for bead working and has pursued one bead after another as she produced many fine pieces.  Her current jewelry pieces are quite eye-catching.  Just a note to gallery visitors.  Pam keeps her special collection of orange and crimson jewelry at opposite ends of her display cases.
 

Wani Mcdaniel