The Taste of History

Karen Cain-Smith, artist of the 2010 Event Poster "Some Like it Hot"
Capturing the contemporary cowboy in oils is one of Karen's passions. In addition, she produces limited edition prints for Committed Alliance to Strays in and teaches art through Pacific Bible College in Medford. Her work may be seen at http://joyfulart.com.

Janet Rawlings
Janet Rawlings is an Award winning Fine Artist using Soft Pastels or Charcoal in soft realism. Her art shows exceptional light and range of values. "Although disabled from fibromyalgia, being able to create art is the best therapy I can imagine." She is a member of the Pastel Society of Oregon, Southern Oregon Society of Artists, The Artists' Workshop and Art of the Way. Visit http://myspace.com/janetrawlings.

Sheri Dinardi
"As an artist I desire to paint images that bring joy and a sense of hope to the viewer. Throughout my life, I have been drawn to paint people and landscapes in oils or pastels. I especially enjoy painting light and hope to capture the beauty of creation in such a way as to honor our Creator." http://sheridinardi.com

Kim Ragsdale
Kim Ragsdale is a national award-winning pencil artist. Her work is an expression of her experiences in country living. She conceptualizes an era of working cowboys and the animals and actions that surround them. Her subjects are captured in their element, performing daily tasks. All her ultra-realistic black and white drawings are done using high quality graphite in 19 differentiated degrees from especially soft to extra hard.  www.kimragsdale.com

Sandy Cathcart
Artist and colorist, Sandy Cathcart, loves the beauty of creation and everything wild. She enjoys the immense privilege of living in the highlands of Southern Oregon. Camaraderie, emotion, and majestic color are common threads found in Sandy's fine art as she paints under the name of SCat. What is that drew her to this particular subject in the first place? What intrinsic beauty has Creator placed beneath the surface for her to discover?