Born in Nicaragua, Esthela is a poet and visual artist. Author of several books including the pioneering book of ethnobotanical poetry Soplo de Corriente Vital (2008), Coyol Quebrado (2012), the bilingual anthology The Bones of My Grandfather (2018) and Paper Beehive (2022).Her Poetry has been anthologized in The Mind of Plants: Narratives of Vegetal Intelligence, Ayahuasca Reader: Encounters with the Amazon's Sacred Vine, El Consumo de lo Que Somos: Muestra de Poesía Ecológica Hispánica Contemporánea, Ghost Fishing: An Eco-Justice Poetry Anthology, and The Latin American Eco-Cultural Reader. Her work as a visual artist was featured in individual exhibitions at the art gallery of the Municipal Building of St. Lawrence County in Potsdam, NY: Inside the Ancestral Current (2017) and Pollen (2019) sponsored by SLC Arts. Work has also been featured at SUNY Potsdam in 2017 and the Brush Gallergy at SLU (2019-2023). She is now a creative designer for the global fabric and wallpaper company Spoonflower
Evelyne Verret is a visionary artist, Intentional Creativity® teacher, and transformational guide. Her work bridges the mystical and the deeply human. Through her intuitive painting process, she channels archetypal energies, symbolic imagery, and alchemical insight to invite viewers into a deeper dialogue with themselves. Each brushstroke becomes a portal, one that awakens, heals, and reconnects us to the parts of ourselves we’ve forgotten or left behind.
Evelyne’s work is rooted in the belief that creativity is a sacred act, and that art can be both a mirror and a medicine. Her signature style blends vivid colors, layered textures, and feminine archetypes that speak to the wild, wise, and wounded parts of the soul. As an artist-healer, she sees painting not just as visual expression, but as ceremony, a space to grieve, to reclaim, to celebrate, and to remember our wholeness.
Evelyne has guided hundreds of women through transformative painting journeys in her studio and online circles, helping them transmute doubt into confidence, silence into voice, and pain into purpose.
She is currently developing new offerings that blend intentional creativity, embodiment, storytelling, and sacred feminine wisdom to support others in returning to the essence of who they truly are, radiant, messy, powerful, and whole.
My name is Jennie Cougler, and I am the owner of JSC Photography in Canton, NY. Photography is my passion, and I have been a “picture taker” for about ten years. My photography journey began when I lived on the west coast in Portland, OR. Having spent a handful of years in the Pacific Northwest, there was no shortage of gorgeous scenery and interesting people to photograph. I had always been fascinated by the digital arts and one day I decided to give it a go! I purchased my very first DSLR camera (the trusty old Canon T5 Rebel, which I still have) and set out to photograph some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. From the abundant tulip fields and gorgeous coastal scenery of the PNW, and on to the breathtaking backdrop that is the Adirondacks, there is no shortage of subjects to provide myself with inspiration.Since moving back to the east coast, I have developed a knack for portraiture and studio photography and that is the focus of my business. My work consists of building sets for unique themed portraits, general studio photography, and rich portraiture in both natural and urban settings. My work is typically bold in color with an artistic and often moody feel, yet customizable to the liking of my clients. I also enjoy personal projects and often develop collections just for fun to be enjoyed by all.I am excited to be part of the SLC Arts as I value the work the organization does within the community and the opportunities it provides to local artists. I look forward to this partnership and the collaboration for many years to come.My husband Jacob and I share a home in Canton with our two Corgis Toby and Penelope, and our chunky kitty, Carl.
As a landscape photographer, my goal is to capture the beauty and essence of natural landscapes. Through my lens, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around us. I strive to showcase the unique colors, textures, and moods of each location, inviting viewers to connect with nature on a deeper level. Join me on this visual journey and let's explore the wonders of the great outdoors together.
Katie Schuler is an art educator, woodworker and owner of Schuler Woodworks in Potsdam, NY.
In her thirteen years of teaching, Katie has had a variety of experiences and the opportunity to teach students at every grade level. She finds immense joy in the ingenuity of students at every age level and works to facilitate a safe space for them to continue their creative work.
As a woodworker, she has been creating pieces for over a decade. Her hope is to share her love for woodworking with others through custom furniture, artworks, jewelry and functional household items. When creating larger woodworks, she saves each small piece not used and repurposes it to give it new life. Conservation of materials is integral in every decision she makes.
Hi, I’m a Norwood Mixed Media artist/ art teacher specializing in acrylic pouring, alcohol inks, chalk pastels, digital collage, metal inked chic décor, oil, watercolor, printmaking glass bead jewelry, ear rings and photography. I own both Kris A Lis Designs and Phoenix Rising Art and teach workshops.
(Kris-A-Lis) "The art of change, the act of change in the process of change."I offer various mixed media artwork that inspire, mirror thoughts, and embody emotions.These paintings are a conduit to my inner self and a way of reflecting and recounting where I’ve been, where I am, and where I am going. Whether I am teaching children and adults, or alone in my studio enjoying the colors I paint, art is a constant agent of transformation in my soul’s drive to health. When I am not creating, I’m fishing. Prints and originals available for sale.
Lisa studied Advertising Design at Casanova College and Art Education at SUNY Potsdam. She is a warm glass and collage/mixed media artist. She teaches area classes on gelli printing and collage making. She also shows and sells her art. Hopefully soon she will have her studio open to the public.
Massena Central Art Teacher and SLC Arts board member
Liza currently teaches as an Adjunct Professor of the Arts at St. Lawrence University while balancing her Arts Educator position at the North Country Children’s Museum. She is dedicated to presenting drawing as a fine art form. Her mastered materials include charcoal and soft pastel, with a visual focus on narrative portraiture and observational drawing. Recently she's expanded her drawing practice to present drawing in the form of interactive installations that merge 3D and 2D optical illusions for intergenerational audiences.
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