Donald Pywell began his artistic career studying painting at the Philadelphia College of Art. While there his interest turned to sculpture and then to goldsmithing, which he terms “a form of sculpture, but in miniature.” In 1971 he established a studio in Chadds Ford, where his work attracted the attention of both Andrew Wyeth and his wife, Betsy. He has been the Wyeth’s personal jeweler ever since, creating both commissioned pieces for the family and a diverse body of sculptural work based on elements in Wyeth’s paintings. Pywell was also commissioned to create the reproductions for the Metropolitan Museum of Art during the 1980’s King Tutankhamen exhibit and tour. HIs work has been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, the Washington Post, and Connoisseur Magazine. Don’s tilt-top table exhibits the meticulous attention to detail for which his gold and silver works are famous. The striking blue raised patterns gracing both sides of the table were created with slices of bamboo from the stand outside of the artist’s studio. In the center of the reverse side, you can glimpse a hidden heart of metal.

After receiving her BFA degree from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Cori Cross has continued her career in the arts. For many years she lived in the city and worked for the office of Arts and Culture in the "Art and City Hall" program. Returning back to the Chester County area, she began teaching in local Art Centers and exhibiting her works in area art shows. While traveling abroad one year, she was inspired by the Italian Muralists and discovered a new outlet for her creativity. She opened "Crosstown Studio" and began the business of painting murals in homes, offices and restaurants. Her background in fine arts and art history are reflected in her ability to transform spaces with her murals. She also offers a line of custom painted furniture. Cori continues her fine art painting career. She exhibits her work at Yellow Springs Art Show every year. Other shows she has been involved with have been SafeHome Philadelphia, the John Audubon Show, Daylesford Abbey, Immaculata, Notre Dame, Malvern Art Show, and the Wayne Art Center, where she was the recipient of a "CoreStates/First Pennsylvania Bank" Award. As a teacher at the MainLine School Night Program, Cori has taught drawing and painting for many years. She also teaches privately from her studio for adults, and offers an after-school and summer program for children.

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Raised in southern New Jersey, Kathy was never at a loss for scenery to paint. Salt marshes, old buildings, fishing boats and historical sites were among her favorite subjects. In 1986 Kathy began scuba diving and now concentrates on aquatic subjects for her latest watercolor series. This self taught artist has developed skills that have received many rewards and much recognition. Kathy's paintings and prints can be found in New York, Texas, the Virgin Islands, Australia and the east coast from Maine to the Florida Keys. Her respect for the marine environment and its inhabitants is always apparent in her paintings and lifestyle. Her tilt-top table is called "A Garden Fiesta."

David is a Chester County artist whose watercolor paintings reflect the quiet beauty of nature. Some of his favorite subjects are native as well as domestic animals which sometimes have a whimsical touch. His work has been exhibited and won awards in regional juried and invitational shows. After graduating from the Hussian School of Art David started a career in graphic arts at Sunoco Inc. and retired as Corporate Art Director. He is a member of The Art League, Chester County Art Association and the Philadelphia Watercolor Society. His paintings are displayed in private collections across the country.

"For this table, I put together some of my favorite elements in a painting riff on Matisse's Goldfish Bowl: checkered tablecloth, bold, lively leaves and flowers, goldfish and cats, and humor, all in orange and turquiose. I had fun with this painting - it was a nice break from my current sculpting work. I hope you enjoy it too, for this wonderful fun-d-raising event for The Hickman." - Ann Rae

Linda Saboe has been in love with animal and human anatomy since she drew her first horse at the age of two. Though largely self-taught, Linda studied art at the University of New Mexico, and supplemented her education at local art centers. Linda recently retired from her position at Villanova University to pursue her interests in art, digital photographic restoration, herbalism, energy healing and yoga. The mother of two grown men, she shares her home in Berwyn with her husband, dog, birds and a rather large iguana named Spike. Using the Green Man as central to the theme of Spiritual Ecology, Linda portrays the wild, messy lushness of nature, which, despite all our attempts to make nature conform to our civilized sense of order, invades our manicured lawns and scruffs up our neat borders as soon as we avert our eyes or turn our backs. Linda has included animals and plants that hold special meaning for her. The animals are Blue Jay, Cardinal, Red Bellied Woodpecker, Tiger Salamander, Swallow Tail Butterfly, Honey Bee, Lady Bug, Dragonfly, Black Ants and one wayward Red Ant. The plants include Purple Coneflower, Wisteria, Grape, Cattails, Chicory, Feverfew, Lavender and the irrepressible Dandelion. Jealous of the attention their friends were receiving, a few of the faeries that live in Linda's yard insisted on modeling as well, though they refused to give their names. (How could she say no?)

Don Shoffner grew up in Chester County, PA anchored by three centuries of family tradition, amid the old buildings, barns, and bridges that fill his works. His challenge is to try and capture their utility, texture and integrity before they disappear from our landscape. Working in watercolor and India ink, his works depict fall and winter scenes in their subdued hues. His seascapes reflect the peaceful nature and warmth of the Southshore and bring a certain balance. After graduating from West Chester University, he studied textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences, gaining new appreciation for texture and composition. For the past 25 years, Don has been a participant in numerous group shows and associations both in Pennsylvania and New England. He was commissioned to paint the 2005 holiday card for the ARC of Chester County. Working with the Redesign Group, Don has completed production of a toile fabric incorporating seven scenes of the historic Quaker community at Buck Hill Falls. Most recently, his painting "Winter Skies" was awarded the first place ribbon at the 61st annual Buck Hills Fine Arts Festival.

Nancy Thompson has taught and painted in Chester County for over 30 years. She studied at Moore College of Art, Beaver College, and Penn State University. Her Yellow Ribbon design sold nationally through QVC to benefit the Red Cross during the Persian Gulf War. Nancy’s paintings include many historical sites with a human touch. She participated in the 2004 Harrisburg “Cow Parade” by painting a fiberglass cow to commemorate the work of historical muralist Violet Oakley. Her oriental nativity table is embellished with 3-D paint and gold-leaf.

Susan Gordon Davis, "Super", is a lover of nature and wildlife. She magnifies the beauty she sees in nature and animals. A self-taught painter, she is always discovering new ways to share what texture and color can do. Super has exhibited in local galleries in the mid-Atlantic area and plans to paint more local wildlife and landscapes to suit the market desire. The Marchwood Shopping Center Goodwill store in Exton, Pennsylvania has several murals painted by Super for their expansion in 2000. Super's favorite subject matter is pets who have passed on, because in paintings she can capture their beauty forever.

David Knoecklein was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He began the study and practice of Art with portrait artist Freda Dreany. His studies are broad: The School of Visual Art in New York City, The Studio of Ruben Nakian in Stamford, The Yale Graduate School of Sculpture in New Haven, Connecticut, The San Francisco Art Institute, Boise State University and Illinois State University in Normal, Illinios, with independent study in Florence, Rome and Venice, Italy and Athens, Greece. Currently, David's work can be viewed at the Carol Schwartz Gallery, Chestnut Hill, PA, the Majolica Restaurant in Phoenixville, PA, The Great Frame Up in Wayne, PA, and The Fine Art People's Gallery in Exton, PA. David's solo exhibition at the Phoenixville Art Center in January of 2006 received critical appraisal from Tienfong Ho, "Picturing Change - The Still Landscapes of J. David Knoecklein." He received the Newman Gallery Award at the 2nd Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition in March of 2006, and took the Blue Ribbon First in Malvern, PA in October of 2005, In May of 2006, he received national recognition at the National Juried Exhibition at the Wayne Art Center. David recently relocated from Colorado to Phoenixville, PA. He received the Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award in 2004 and 2005 while teaching Philosophy and Ethics in Colorado at Pikes Peak Community College. David teaches painting and drawing at the Phoenix Village Art Center and the Chester Springs Studio.

Matiko Mamaladze was born in 1964 in Tbilisi, Georgia. She grew up in an artistic family surrounded by paintings created by her mother and grandfather. They were a source of inspiration To Matiko and encouraged her to study art. She works in oil, ink, and pastel. "Different things inspire me", says Matiko. "people, nature,mood or simple every day events. My work is figurative and centers on people that I find unique and interesting. I try to express their internal nature using colors and emotional line- avoiding a simple copy, mood is of primary importance." Matiko studied at the Nikoladze Art School and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tbilisi.

Betsy Elliott Zukin is a graduate of the University of the Arts and received her M.F.A from Tyler School of Art. Betsy received both the Faculty and Renzetti Awards while attending the University of the Arts and was granted the Russell Conwell Fellowship by Tyler School of Art. Her work is featured in Visions by Dr. Steven C. Schachter. Betsy has shown her work in multi-media events with visual art, music and performance at the Prince Music Theater, Philadelphia, and has performed and displayed her work at the Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia. Her work has been in shows throughout the country. Betsy was taught to sew, and embroider when she was 5 years old by her great aunt. Teaching art to children has always been a passion. Her art work primarily consists of repetitive patterns, often using found objects. The repetition is a motif from textiles, each thread is a form on its own, when unified they becomes a pattern or object. The tilt-top table is printed using a combination of hand carved and vintage print blocks. The tilt top table to her is a traditional form which develops into a sculptural form. It is decorated on the bottom with Venetian glass tile, and hand woven fabric. The table stands on its own as a sculptural form whether upside down or right side up.