Mark Belknap
Bayside Heritage Handcrafted
mark@forestryandwildlife.com
757-710-0496
Award winning lifelong Eastern Shore traditional waterfowl carver - hunting rigs & decorative shorebirds.
Bob Bilicki
Current Reflections - Fine Arts Gallery
bobbilicki1@gmail.com
757-787-8499
Bob Bilicki has his studio located along the Eastern Shore of Virginia in Wachapreague, VA. He is constantly influenced by the waterfront, unspoiled wetlands and barrier islands, historic downtown, fishing and nearby wineries. His subject matter attempts to capture the spirit of peacefulness and tranquility we feel on a daily basis, through texture and color, as a reminder to those who share this spirit.
Margaret Bradach
MEB Art
paintermeb@gmail.com
908-839-3099
Doug Brady
dougbrady08@gmail.com
757-284-6658
Hand carved decoys, shore birds and whales. My pieces are painted with acrylics and some go through a patina process before being completed and sealed. I use various types of wood depending on what type of finish I’m trying to accomplish.
Marty Burgess
martyburgess1212@gmail.com
757-350-0873
Original Oil paintings, mixed media and copper wire sculptures.
BB Clark
(Brenda Sturgis)
bcgrafix@hotmail.com
757-672-6433
Fresh, innovative acrylics.
Photo credit: Jay Diem
Ann Crain
ann@anncrainart.com
410-610-2007
Mixed media with abstract thoughts. Acrylic - oil - marks - found objects & more.
Billy Crockett
billycrockettcarvings@gmail.com
757-710-6669
Master carver.
Albert “Buck” Doughty
Hog Island Creations
bhdoughty@verizon.net
757-990-1769
Welded steel sculptures.
David Farlow
Seaside Decoys
757-442-9097
4th generation decoy carver in Eastern Shore tradition.
Maria Gayhart
myseaside@reagan.com
301-651-2545
I photograph and paint birds, boats, barns/buildings and nature scenes. I’ve been painting in oil and acrylics for over 40 years.
Douglas Greer
Greer Studio
dougontheshore@live.com
757-710-1847
I begin painting with watercolors and have ventured into acrylics and water-soluble oils. My eye is in the details of each painting to make it as life like as possible using all three mediums. As a wildlife/landscape artist I have no problem with finding inspiration for my paintings right out of my back door.
Kathy & John Grook
Sea Glass by Kathy
kgrook@yahoo.com
757-752-1135
Unique sea glass jewelry and gifts; acrylic paintings.
David Groshong
dave.groshong@gmail.com
206-939-7677
Whimsical garden/yard sculptures (he calls them “garden fish”), made with foam, plaster of Paris, gesso, and paint.
Dianne Hottenstein
Hottporcelain Ceramics
hottporcelain@verizon.net
757-573-7359
Functional and sculptural ceramics with unique and beautiful glazed surfaces.
Daniel Jasper
Jasper Custom Guitar
jaspercustomguitar@gmail.com
757-331-0141
Dan is a Luthier with a small shop located near the town of Cape Charles, Virginia. His passion is guitars and woodworking; when not building, repairing or playing guitars he is creating small items from wood in his shop. Dan grew up in a house with guitars: his father was a working musician and the inspiration for pursuing this craft. Jam sessions and rehearsals were commonplace at home growing up. That environment got him started customizing his own guitars, repairing friend's guitars and finally building his own guitars. Dan offers the following services to the residents of the Eastern Shore of Virginia:
- One of a kind handcrafted acoustic, electric and resonator guitars.
- Repair services for all stringed instruments.
- Customized work on guitars, basses, banjos, ukuleles, mandolins and more.
- Restorations of vintage string instruments.
David Justice
Wildlife Art Carvings
757-894-5638
Hand painted & carved shore birds using wood and driftwood found on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Photo credit: Jay Diem
Janis King
Bay Leigh Studios
jdking52@gmail.com
484-999-4897
Figurative sculptor and painter. Clay and mixed mediums.
Nancy Kinzinger
Noisy Crow Studio
nancykinzinger@gmail.com
757-641-8069
Metal work: jewelry and garden art; Clay: garden art and functional clay.
Jamie Kirkpatrick
JKPottery
mail@jkpottery.com
303-681-4713
Jamie combines his historic knowledge of the arts with surface applications reminiscent of geological features and natural formations. “Historical references establish the foundation of my work. I am inspired by both traditional and contemporary trends in ceramics.” Jamie has conducted numerous workshops and participated in nationwide group and solo exhibitions, and teaches ceramics locally on the Shore.
Ted Leonard
leonardwatercolors@gmail.com
757-641-0034
Ted Leonard began his art career in St. Petersburg, Florida as a graduate of Tomlinson's commercial art program. Ted's work has been exhibited in solo shows in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida as well as in shows in Brevard, North Carolina and on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Ted focuses on both watercolor and oil paintings. As an outdoor enthusiast, his passion is expressed by his characteristic loose style and reflects his love of land, water, and small-town life.
Melanie Widgeon Lewis
shorelovepaintings@gmail.com
757-710-2293
Acrylics, mixed media and wood burning art; mostly inspired from the beauty of the Eastern Shore.
Brenda Llewellyn
Llewellyn Ceramics
llewellynmayes@yahoo.com
240-478-7647
Porcelain & stoneware functional pottery, many reminiscent of the sea. ESVA Artisan Trail
Julie McGowan
Julie McGowan Art
jmcgcla39@gmail.com
732-778-5662
Julie paints in oil, watercolor, and acrylic. She has always painted with oils. With watercolors, she paints primarily with the Hake brush. Acrylics are just fun!
Nancy Murphy
nancyfaganmurphy@icloud.com
408-688-7022
As an artist, I draw inspiration from the coastal beauty surrounding Cape Charles, Virginia. My paintings often feature nautical and shoreline themes, capturing scenes like beaches, birds, and marine life. I also love experimenting with more whimsical subjects, such as abstract figures or everyday items like alcohol. I use bold colors and a playful yet detailed approach, balancing realism with creative expression. A desire to try something new prompted me to sign up for a 2-hour Facebook painting class. A passion was ignited when I discovered a hidden talent I didn't know existed. It's been non-stop since. What started as a time filler turned into a blessing. To date, I have sold hundreds of original paintings.
I started using a yellow dot in my signature to signify my painting was finished, like a period at the end of a sentence. I loved the way it dressed it up and added a touch of whimsy.
William (Bill) Murphy
Shallows Art Studio
wmm1933@gmail.com
757-710-3609
Paints life on the Eastern Shore, makes replicas of 14,000-40,000 year old cave paintings, and prints fish on rice paper - gyotaki.
Carole Boggemann Peirson
Carole Boggemann Peirson Fine Art
cpeirson@earthlink.net
757-678-3340
Carole creates colorful abstracts with interesting surface textures. Her ethereal abstract works in oil & cold wax are inspired by the idea that all living things are connected and that we are spiritual beings having a temporary physical experience. She hopes her love for life and her optimism about the future will shine through in her work.
Thelma Jarvis Peterson
thelmajpeterson@esva.net
757-678-5037
Thelma is a watercolor artist whose paintings reflect the people, history, heritage and culture of the Eastern Shore of Virginia where she has been painting and exhibiting for over forty years. Her original work can be found at “The Lemon Tree Gallery” in Cape Charles, VA and on her website.
Photo Credit: Chris Glennon, Photographer
Marina Pierce
Photo by the Bay
marina.photobythebay@gmail.com
703-209-5540
Nature photographer and published author of “Photo by the Bay, Two Years on the Eastern Shore”. Her work showcases the birds, animals and habitats of the Eastern Shore with a goal of educating people and inspiring in them a desire to conserve this very special place we call home. Her fine art photography is available in custom sizes on metal, glass, canvas and traditional photo prints. She can create truly custom Eastern Shore art for your home or office.
Madison Pollihan
madisonpollihanart@gmail.com
717-712-9398
Madison Pollihan is an artist and educator who is based on the Eastern Shore. She graduated Moore College of Art and Design in 2019 with a BFA in art education and Radford University in 2022 with a M.S. in curriculum and instruction. Her artwork, created in oils and chalk pastel, is inspired by the vibrant and ethereal colors of nature, specifically the amazing imagery of the Shore. In addition to her personal art practice, Madison teaches local elementary to embrace their creativity and talents.
Miriam Riggs
miriamriggs@icloud.com
757-709-3193
I make work in a wide variety of media. Most of this has been used to support my exhibit design for the Barrier Islands Center Museum. I often use painted canvas floorcloths to define a space in the museum. The painted canvas is also used for murals and wall coverings to create historic vignettes. Sometimes I make animals or other items from papier mache` as part of the exhibits. Whenever possible I include plant and animal subjects which are native to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. In this way I seek to document the remarkable natural world which surrounds us.
BJ Rogers
Blue Jay Pottery by BJ
hgduobjr@gmail.com
757-710-8268
BJ has been painting for decades primarily as an amateur influenced by Local artist Babbie Dunnington. After retiring, pottery became an obsessive outlet. She began her studies at ESO with studio artists Elizabeth Hunt, Nancy Gormley and Jamie Kirkpatrick. BJ’s work is varied but recognizable in its quirky point of view. Color is a prime signature of all her work, pottery or painting. There is not much quiet about any of her work. BJ’s work is displayed and for sale at Red Queen in Onancock and Local-ish in Cape Charles. She regularly displays her work at shows like FUMC’s Festivals and other local festivals on the Shore.
Lynne Rogers
Lynne Rogers Fine Art Studio
lynnerogers5@gmail.com
757-710-5335
Painting and mixed media.
Stevon Price Sample
Dominion Sketchtime Media LLC
dominiongraphicart@gmail.com
757-709-2569
Offering the best in graphic design, sketch design, photorealistic imagery and multimedia.
Photo credit: Jay Diem
Kevin Shive
Shive Photography
kshive@comcast.net
410-917-3085
Kevin is a fairly new photographer only being in the craft for two years. He finds that there are so many varying subjects to capture on the Shore and tries to get the best of what nature has to offer. The majority of his prints are on metal because he loves the impact they give.
Lee Anne Shontere
ta2d316@comcast.net
202-207-5088
Lee Anne Shontere moved to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 2020. Having been born and raised around the Chesapeake Bay in Southern Maryland, she is drawn to the water and spends many of her days on her kayak in the waters all around the Eastern Shore. Lee Anne is an avid photographer, woodworker and mixed media artist. Her most recent art is inspired by her experiences in and around the towns of the Eastern Shore. Her pieces are full of color and whimsy and meant to bring joy.
Maurice Spector
moespector@verizon.net
757-442-5595
Sculptures in wood, stone & bronze; watercolors and pen.
Marsha Thomas
Leslie’s Gift Jewelry by Marsha
jaeco80@gmail.com
757-710-5248
Marsha is a metalsmith, with handcrafted jewelry incorporating fine silver, sterling silver, copper, sea glass, gemstones.
Deb Torguson
Collectors Portraits
fineart0206@yahoo.com
757-710-0993
Deb has a love for capturing expressions. In 1981, she founded Collectors Portraits, focusing on pastel and oil portraits, as well as fine art photography.
Doris Tosi
Gorgeous Gourds
ctosi40@msn.com
757-710-4590
Nature embellished gourds, fibers and pottery; fine art.
Michelle Truslow
Cape Charles Mudworks
mrtruslow@yahoo.com
434-607-5735
Michelle is a local, ESVA small batch potter who focuses on functional pottery with glazes and themes inspired by the naturally gorgeous Eastern Shore of Virginia. Starting out at ESO Arts Center, she had amazing instructors, including Nancy Gormley and Jamie Kirkpatrick. “I love to offer people everyday objects that can help turn ordinary moments, special.”
W.T. Wilkins
Mattawoman Turnings
yeardley@verizon.net
757-647-0927
Ray and Julita Wood
Gecko Pottery, LLC
twlvvman@hotmail.com
757-693-5281
One of a kind decorative and functional handmade pottery.
Brenda C. Wright
Shooting Star Studio
sutnstar@aol.com
757-641-8861
Primarily known as a photographic artist, Virginia native Brenda Wright also creates a line of upcycled crafts that include whimsical cork ornaments and cuffs made from leather belts and neckties found in thrift stores or donated by friends. She served as Board President for the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads, the Suffolk Art League and the Rawls Museum in Courtland, VA. She has shown in regional and national museums and galleries as well as abroad.
