When waxing emotionally nostalgic through the pages of a wedding album, it is not uncommon to find that the most intensely warm memories are triggered by the strangest, most subtle things. The lens of Photographer Airen Miller has provided a close up for all of those intrinsically...

When Hope Gallery Tattoo first opened its doors in the fall of 2002, co-founder Joe Capobianco says his goal was to create “…a place that both tattoo clients, or people coming in to check out the art feel comfortable and relaxed.” Capobianco and fellow co-founders Eric Merrill...

For Connecticut artist Barbara “B.J.” Lloyd creating art is a somewhat therapeutic experience that allows her to connect with her inner self. In her artist’s statement she explains, “Art opens a window into my subconscious. My challenge is to capture the elusive bits I find...

From pastel and oil paintings to fiberglass turkeys, Jonathan “Basil” Medwid’s work celebrates the best of Connecticut and the world around it. Born and bred in West Suffield, Basil graduated from Suffield Academy in 1996 and went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Wesleyan...

Damon Hellandbrand is a self taught artist from South Windsor. Although he has had no formal art education, the style and originality of his compositions resonate with “pure raw talent”. Damon attributes his creative abilities to a strong DNA. His grandfather was a master...

Though perhaps known for his sign and vehicle graphics working under MTA Graphics, Mike Tardif is a very skilled oil painter and illustrator.  His painting compositions tends to have a balance of loose and tight brush strokes, which shows his influence by John Singer Sargent. Mike...