Artist Directory

Amy Steinberg

Visual Artist

Charming Sam Studio produces a line of original mixed media paintings and handcrafted artist jewelry. Artist Amy Steinberg has been creating and designing for Charming Sam Studio, located in the South Bay of California since 1998. Life is a journey with something new to discover around every corner. Using her... More

Grace Su

Actor - Dancer - Visual Artist

Bio Coming Soon! More

Ines Tancre

Visual Artist

Ines Tancré - born in Germany - lives and works in Hillsborough, California. She studied Philosophy, Linguistics, Germanic Studies and Theater in Munich, Madrid and Bonn and finished with a PhD in Lingustics. Shortly after began her nomade lifestyle as a diplomat's wife. Her husband's postings lead her to live... More

Toktam Tayefeh

Visual Artist

I love to connect to humanity........ art is the bridge to our souls! More

Tom Thackrey

Visual Artist

I am a San Jose photographer. My interests are broad, but my passion is the female figure. I shoot mostly black and white film and some digital color. More

Susan Trubow

Visual Artist

I am a visual artist and work as a printmaker mostly although I work in other mediums. Textures and surfaces have always interested me. The effect of nature on discarded utilitarian things draws my attention. I wonder about the story behind the object and the abandonment of it. I find... More

Julie Valentine

Director - Visual Artist - Writer

My mission on the planet is to cause transformation through art, creativity and movement. How did I discover that? I spent (I still do) time journaling, painting, being with people who inspire me and meditating. It looks more organized as I write this...but at the time it was a bit... More

April Vanderbilt

Visual Artist

My jewelry-crafting skills were acquired through formal classes and experimenting with color and a variety of materials. Inspired by both Baroque and modern jewelry design, I enjoy combining colors that are pleasing to the eye -- sometimes subtle and sometimes bold. Semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystal are used with gold... More

Janet Vanderhoof

Visual Artist

Janet is an award winning oil painter. She likes to call her style "Modern Impressionism". She has had many shows, been represented at Galleries in Pacific Grove, Morgan Hill and San Jose, California.She currently obtains a studio at her home. Her subjects ranges from still life, landscape to figurative. Color... More

Mishel Vanderten

Visual Artist

Artist Bio/Information Mishel Vanderten is a fine art painter, she is an award-winning artist who has achieved gallery representation in the US Virgin Islands. Her original works and commissioned pieces are in private and corporate collections throughout the world. Mishel paints contemporary and realistic, her style portrays tranquility, captivating as... More

David (Texomazatl) Vargas

Choreographer - Dancer - Musician - Visual Artist

David Vargas, also known as Texomazatl (Blue Deer) among traditional Aztec dance circles, founded Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance in 1988 in San Jose, California and serves as Executive/ Artistic Director. Texomazatl has led the group as a ceremonial dance group among traditional circles, as well as a community-based performing arts group... More

Cristina Velazquez

Visual Artist

I was born in the port of Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan, Mexico in 1975. Many of my most memorable childhood memories come from the time before we moved to California in 1987. It has been this new world that has shaped me into a new person. Thanks... More

Sid Veloria

Visual Artist

I am an emerging Bay Area fine artist and an educator looking to become a successful practicing professional. Art is my passion and I am fortunate to share my joys with all those who appreciate the beauty of art. During my spare time, I enjoy writing poetry and locking myself... More

W.M. Vinci

Visual Artist

My brightly colored acrylic abstracts swirl and breathe with movement and passion. They are positive and stimulating. The paintings are richly textured using a variety of media and unique techniques which I have developed. My most recent works incorporate fused glass and high-gloss finishes. The colors pop and fly off... More

John Voldal

Choreographer - Dancer - Visual Artist

firedancer, fire-eater, co. mgr of Fyrestorm (8 yrs). experienced stage carpenter, event coordinator/promoter, site coordinator for large events, venue mgr. sculptor, large sculpture installation. owner, stage and lights/truss (currently for rent). More

Marilyn Waite

Visual Artist

Bio coming soon!

Michelle Waters

Visual Artist

Michelle Waters' satirical paintings explore our relationship with the natural world. She has shown her work nationally in university galleries, non-profit art spaces and commercial galleries. Venues include the First Street Gallery in Eureka, CA; Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica; Gallatin River Gallery in Big Sky, Montana; Rogue Community College,... More

Gladys White

Visual Artist

I have been a photographer since 2004. I strive to capture truth in whatever narrative it shows itself in. I consider myself a visual storyteller, sharing tales of places, people, characters, and situations. Truth is a matter of perspective, I say, and the way I see the story may be... More

Becky Wilding Olsen

Director - Filmmaker - Visual Artist - Writer

Director of Film, TV, Commercials, and Stage. Lecturer, teacher, dramaturge. Conducts classes, workshops and seminars, Currently working on screenplay. Casting Director for Union and Non Union Film, TV, Commercials, Industrials, Theatrical, Print and Voice over. Founder of Easy Street Theatre Company. More

Janice Wilson

Visual Artist

Artist's Statement My oil paintings are in the Expressionist Tradition and motivated by intuition through the painterly activation of the canvas surface. I then respond to the optical "events" that occur, through a series of subtractions and additions, until the work itself signals its completion. This process may take one... More

Peter Winch

Actor - Visual Artist

Been performing magic & illusion in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1982. Have also been in several musicals and theatre productions throughout California and Montana. More

Garrett Winiecki

Visual Artist

MISSION STATEMENT “Life is like a dream. Experiences and memories are what an individual carries through life. They are the tools and building blocks that construct character, personality, and attitude.”- Garrett Winiecki Garrett Winiecki was born and raised in California and currently resides in the city of San Jose, CA.... More

Robyn Winslow

Actor - Singer - Visual Artist

Robyn is a graduate of Foothill College's Theatre Conservatory and has an Associates Degree in Dramatic Arts from Foothill College. Robyn currently does part time construction and painting for THRUST Scenic Design and Construction and is looking for a day job in today's economy.

Having Stage Managed many show in... More

Dan Woodard

Visual Artist

Archetypes...Myths...Rituals. For as long as I can remember, I have been intrigued and fascinated by the evocative nature of these concepts. In my current series of sculptures, I have recreated the numinous quality of subconsciously shared images, stories, and ceremonial rites. The sculptures, themselves, are composed of abstract forms that... More

Ken Wronkiewicz

Visual Artist

My approach in art often times comes from my background in being a software engineer. In engineering, you have to take an abstract idea and figure out how to make it work. Engineers take architect's sketches and turn them into structurally sound buildings, for example. Creation is not just about... More

Marijana Zebeljan

Visual Artist

SELF EXIBIT: 1998- Gallery “ Cattaro” Kotor ,Montenegro 1999- Gallery “NUBS” Belgrade ,Serbia 1999- Second international “ Summer Kastel fest” Banja Luka 1999- Gallery “ Acord “ Belgrade,Serbia 2000- Gallery “ Kotor” ,Montenegro 2000- Gallery “ NUBS” Beolgrade , Serbia 2000 - Gallery “ Hadji Ruvin” Lajkovac,Serbia 2002 – Museum... More