kathleen stalzer

I drafted this a long time ago, and figured it was finally time to share!

I was in the BFA program at FSU with Kathleen Stalzer. She's a very dear friend, and I love her photography. She keeps me laughing with her quirky sense of humor that often comes through in her images. I also love her self portraits.

val britton

traces of us, 2007

traces of us (detail), 2007

Where could you have been, or where could I?, 2006

Where could you have been, or where could I? (detail), 2006

I discovered Val Britton's website a couple years ago, when I was doing extensive internet research for inspiration and ideas for my grad show.  Whenever I need motivation, her site is one I return to. Her work is exquisite. I love the soft colors, and the combination of drawing, collage and embroidery in her recent work.

peter callesen

Big wave moving towards a small castle made of sand, 2005   

The Lost Sheep, 2006            

The Lost Sheep (Detail), 2006

Traces In Snow, 2005    

Traces In Snow (Detail), 2005

Erected Ruin (Detail), 2007

Impenetrable Castle, 2005    

Impenetrable Castle (Detail), 2005  

If it's possible to love someone for their art, I love Peter Callesen. His work is incredible, the detail is amazing. His pieces are dreamlike, humorous and sometimes have a dark undertone. They make me want to laugh and cry at the same time.