Profiles of local artists that appear under Artist Profiles on the Arts page.
At first blush it seems unlikely that painter, Mary Abdoo, would choose winter scenes as the primary inspiration for her work. She was born in the tropical nation of the Dominican Republic, which is on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. In 1960Â Mary met and fell in love with Peter who traveled to Dominican Republic
Today, painter Sandi Hammerstrom Oliverio has the great fortune of working in the medium she most loves, while living in a place that provides seemingly endless inspiration, but that was not always the case. She first began her career in art as a graphic designer and illustrator. While creating in the business realm held its own inspiration,
After years in the corporate world, Royal Oak-based author, Barbara Pietron, found herself with a chance at a second career. Inspired by a lifetime love of reading, and with a background in technical writing, she decided to pursue a career as a writer. Beginning by writing nonfiction magazine pieces, she achieved both regional and national publication before
Farmington-based photographer, Monte Nagler was not always making his living behind the lens. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he first became a car designer and automotive product planner. Eventually Monte turned his professional pursuits to photography. His passion for the art form was heightened after an intensive workshop with Ansel Adams in Yosemite National Park.
