Danielle LeBlanc is an artist from Stratford, Connecticut. In 2014 she graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a BS in Art Education and is certified to teach art to students in grade Pre K-12. She primarily works with acrylic paint on canvas. Her subject matter primary includes portraits of her original characters of goddess and mythology she created. Her work focuses on using color theory to convey emotions and different cultures history. She uses her goddess to represent and celebrate different cultures and religions from throughout the world. She finds enjoyment in teaching others the joys and excitement that art has to offer. She wants everyone to feel a sense of pride in their work and wants everyone to leave wearing a smile. She is happy to share her knowledge of art techniques and give helpful tips to anyone. To Follow Danielle's progress check out her Instagram @dlecreations.

Donald is a local artist here in New Haven and has been painting professionally with oils for the past five years. His art style has developed from simple flat seascapes to mountainous seascapes and enhanced water reflections. He has also been commissioned to do portraits and stylized marine art. When he graduated college, Donald worked on commercial ships as Third Officer and Able-Bodied Seaman. On one voyage from South Korea to Portand, OR, Donald witnessed a winter storm with 30 foot seas for four days. Besides sea sickness, this event inspired him and gave him new respect for the oceans. Now he paints seascapes from memory with passion.

Teresa Gagnon graduated from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven where she majored in Art and Design. Her love of art was nurtured at a young age by her maternal grandmother Elizabeth who was also a local painter here in Milford. She uses a variety of media, including digital, watercolor, ink and acrylic. Her focus is on the symmetry and flow of the world around her expressed mostly through bold line-art and color choices.She is also heavily influenced by comic book art and enjoys using art to tell stories. Her artwork can be found on her [email protected]