35 Gainesville

Christopher Lambert graduated Temple University and Tyler School of Art in 2013. He has experience working with a variety of materials such as painting (acrylic and oil), drawing, ceramics, stained glass, and jewelry. After completing his BFA in Metals/Jewelry/Cad-Cam he began to explore the possibilities of making never before seen products, especially in men's accessories. He now holds a U.S. patent for one of his inventions, the Tieverso. Besides art, his hobbies include soccer, professional DJ'ing , and Frisbee golf.

Sonja Roux is a Virginia resident artist that paints under her maiden name as Sonja Forster ART. Art is Sonja's passion and she would love to share her passion whilst having bucket loads of fun doing it! Sonja was born in South Africa, first generation as her parents moved from Germany to South Africa growing up on a farm and relocated in to Virginia USA in 2016. Her close interaction with nature shaped her remarkable powers of intimate observation. Since discovering her drawing talent as a young child, Sonja dedicated herself to working hard and developing her skills. She completed her studies in Nature Conservation but decided on a career in arts. Her love for nature is evident in her art. Sonja traveled to various countries and got her inspiration from studying different art skills. Her favorite medium is oil and subject matter ranges from portraits, landscapes and still life. Her paintings are executed in a detailed realistic manner from oils on canvas.

Katelyn was born in Beckley, West Virginia and moved to Harrisonburg, Virginia at a young age. She graduated from James Madison University in 2012 with a B.F.A in Studio Art and a minor in Art History. Katelyn was the Curatorial and Exhibitions Intern at Arlington Arts Center and was the intermittent Exhibitions Assistant in 2015. She graduated with an M.F.A. in Studio Art from American University in 2016 and participated in the GlogauAIR Residency Program in Berlin, Germany. She currently resides and works in Broadway, VA.

Paige is a fun, energetic soul who has a passion for art and making people smile! She's lived in many different cities over the years and has pulled inspiration from each of them helping to shape her fun-loving personality. From teaching Pre-kindergarten to coaching gymnastics, being a Zumba instructor to teaching art classes, she loves to have fun with whatever she's involved in! But her passion has always been art and teaching art to others! She's attended both art schools at Virginia Commonwealth University and George Mason University with a concentration in painting and drawing receiving her B.F.A in Fine arts. She loves spend her time working on drawings, paintings (both oil and acrylic), watercolor drawings, or working on commissions. Other things Paige enjoys are reading, running, creating cosplay costumes, and volunteering to read and teach art to children.

Shawna Carl is a local artist who has shown a passion for art and all things creative from a young age. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University for Fine Arts in Richmond, VA. Shawna currently works as a teacher, and as a professional face painter and balloon sculptor. She is a silly, super fun and outgoing person who loves to share her passion for art with others. In addition to her creative talents, she is also an experienced gardener and nature enthusiast. Shawna enjoys spending her free time with her children out creating new adventures and discoveries.