Chris is an award-winning Ridgefield, WA based photographer that sells nature and wildlife photography. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest where he gained his appreciation of mountains, coastlines, and rivers.

Chris is also a part-time jazz musician and music has given him insight to the emotional side of the arts.

With his photography he sees the colors and light much like he hears different parts of the music. By connecting with nature, Chris often “hears” the music of what he is capturing.

Chris's art can be seen online at his website chrisbidleman.com and monthly in the local "Greet Ridgefield" magazine.

Diana Zolotko (MBA, BA, AAS) is a native Pacific Northwest artist with a passion for blending art and science.

She is an en plein air enthusiast who can be seen on location creating art deep in the Cascades, at the ocean, in the gorge and out and about Ridgefield and Vancouver as well as in travels throughout the US and international destinations.  She recently returned from Malaysia, Singapore, and Seoul where she dabbled in traditional Chinese painting technical skills.

She loves working with watercolors, acrylics, oils, charcoal/willow, pastels, graphite and whatever else she can get her hands on.

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Eva is an artist with a BFA from Washington State University. She spends time outside of the studio with her family and volunteering with Ridgefield Art Association.

Eva works primarily in 2D media with a focus in painting and collage. She is also a muralist and art educator.

Learn more about Eva at www.evakelleycreative.com

“I love painting scenes of the Pacific Northwest. Watercolor paint is the ideal medium for painting the moody gray weather, the surprisingly glorious sun-splashed summer days, the foggy mornings. I often paint boats and ocean scenes, as well as memories of days spent paddling on the west coast of Vancouver Island with friends. 

I not only paint original watercolors, but also provide a large stock of prints and note cards, both originals and prints, at the gallery.

I am a founding member of Ridgefield Art Gallery as well as a major Ridgefield promoter.”

Learn more about Kathy at www.kathywinters.com

Kaylin Rose is a cryptid of clay, a spirit of the forest, a true multidisciplinary artist.

She specializes in clay sculpture and decorated functional wear, she likes to incorporate mythology and folklore to create unique artwork for all.

Learn more about Kaylin at www.kaylinrose.com

Lori loves a diverse palette. From the landscapes of the PNW, to the vibrant colors of tropics, she gleans inspiration from the beauty around her.

Though working mostly with acrylic and natural elements, she is continually looking for new mediums to explore. 

Her days are currently busy with teaching an art history class to youth and she enjoys hosting paint parties at a local restaurant here in Ridgefield. Look for her new website soon.

Merrilee Asla Lee is a Basque American Artist. Self taught,  Merrilee started creating art in 2016, so she could sell her art to raise money for animal rescues. In her first nine years alone, she sold around 300 art pieces and helped an animal rescue each year. 

Her art celebrates the joy and beauty of life. Her passion and beautiful use of colors, will embrace the viewer with excitement, beauty, or peace.

Merrilee co-authored the children's picture book, ZALDI DANCED, which was inspired by Merrilee's beautiful horse art. 

Active in the art scene and community, Merrilee owns and curates the ASLA-ART GALLERY in Kalama WA, where she continues to raise money for animal rescues and also promotes guest artists.

Learn more about Merrilee at www.asla-art.com

Molly is an artist based in Ridgefield, Washington, whose vibrant creations showcase her passion for beauty and color. A University of Oregon graduate, Molly began her artistic journey during the introspective months of the Covid-19 pandemic, exploring drawing and painting through online courses.

Working in various mediums, including watercolor, acrylics, and oils, she recently ventured into collage, infusing her playful spirit into her work.

Beyond her art, Molly is a dedicated mother of four and an avid traveler, with international destinations and the Hawaiian Islands influencing her work.

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Nicole is an encaustic artist whose work explores the luminous, textural, and the ever-changing nature of wax.

She incorporates oil, ink, shellac, and photography to create her pieces. Using a torch to fuse each layer, she intentionally reveals and mimics the movement of wax as if shifts from solid to liquid, embracing the mediums unpredictability as an essential part of her process.

Before discovering encaustic, Nicole explored black-and-white photography, stained glass, and mixed media assemblage.

Nicole’s other passions include cooking, baking, hiking, and walking her beloved dog Murphy along the beautiful Columbia River in Kalama, WA.

Whether it’s a potato with human eyes or adding aluminum balloons to a classic painting, PNW artist Rose Jubb immerses her audience in color, humor, and nature.

Rose uses mixed media to make her work, with a focus on acrylics, inks, watercolor, and colored pencil. Though, she learned to paint with oils, and does dabble.

Though her personal work does occasionally take on a sci-fi, whimsical flavor, true to life realism is where she began her artistic journey. This is why she also specializes in painting custom portraits and illustrations.

Learn more about Rose at www.rosejubb.com