Maureen Baker
Florals have a very special place in Maureen Baker’s designs along with seascapes and other subjects from the natural world. Maureen has been designing and painting full-time for over 20 years, teaching locally, regionally and nationally. Her designs have appeared in national and international publications, and her work appears in personal collections regionally and nationally. Maureen lives on a great pond not too far from Marlborough, a true inspiration, surrounded by her ever-supportive family.
MICHELE WIMMERS CeTIP
We welcome Michele Wimmers to NET. Michele is a certified teacher of Erika Joanne's innovative paint and pencil technique and a Certified Zentangle Teacher with over 35 years of painting experience in a wide range of mediums. She teaches online and in person at Artful Grace Studio, in Havre de Grace, MD, inspiring students to unlock their creative potential.
Marco Aguilar
Originally from Belize, Marco is an internationally published expert in acrylics. With a strong focus on technique his classes are always informative. He is also a professional stage actor, so the classes are always entertaining. Marco's work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, North Light Books and several art instruction publications, with his primary focus being nature and natural textures.
DAVID bailey
Watercolor artist David B Bailey was born and raised in Middletown , Ohio. Interested in art since an early childhood, He began to paint in earnest while in high school. After receiving several awards for his artwork around the Tri- State area, He went on to study at the Dayton Art Institute. He started to study watercolor painting in 1994. In the year 2007 he started instructing and doing demos around the country. David's style of painting could be described as loose and splashy backgrounds with detail around his main subject matter. He loves helping others find their way into the world of watercolor.
Barbara Boardman
I have been painting and teaching for over 40 years. I started painting being self taught, but was very fortunate to be able to attend over 20 painting conventions and numerous seminars across the US and learn from the best. I have also held office in my local painting clubs. Painting is my hobby but also my passion.
Sue Bowers
I started painting in 1985 and taught my first convention class 18 months later. I have taughts an numberious conventions for SDP, also at Creative Painting in Las Vegas. I have taught at Kaswood Convention in Canada and also at Tole Country and OKC Palooza as well as to Adult Education and a number of chapter/clubs. I started focusing on Santas about 8 years after taking my first class in 85' and have made that my speciality. I design and paint other subject but Santas are my favorite.
Kate Campbell
Kate has been working with many mediums for most of her life, from acrylics to oils, colored pencil to alcohol inks. Having graduated from Kent State with a degree in graphic design, she found herself moving to Pennsylvania dutch country and finding an interest in gourd art. Combining the different mediums with a variety or gourds has turned in to a second career as she has begun attending craft shows in the central PA area as Munkie Girl Studio. Her designs range from delicate to whimsical.
JUDY COATES
I have enjoyed being part of the decorative painting world for 40+ years. Painting is such a passion for me. I have written several books and patterns. I have also owned a tole& gift shop for 38 years.
Paulette DiGesare
I have been painting for many years, teaching and creating along the way. I have created and donated designs for many artful endeavors, i.e. banquets, fundraisers I have taught meetings, seminars, and in recent years at NET convention, bringing to others the joy of creating and friendship through decorative painting.
Cynthia Erekson
Folk artist Cynthia Erekson has been teaching her own unique New England inspired folk art for 36 years since purchasing the Quilted Acorn Shoppe in 1989. Although the shop is now closed, Cynthia continues to sell her original patterns and surfaces on her website: www.reflectionsofthepastpatterns.com, and teaches locally, “on the road,” and at NET with the help of her business partner, Sandi. She hosts two seminars each year in North Andover, Mass., Cabin Fever in April and Painters Seacoast Holiday in November with fellow folk artist Lynne Andrews.
Vicki Ferrusi, CDA
I have painted and taught for over 40 years, having fallen in love with decorative painting by watching Pricilla Hauser. I just earned my CDA in 2024 in the still life category. I teach in my home studio and at local libraries…I just love sharing my love of decorative painting!
Janice Fusco
My painting obsession began more than 20 years ago when I took my first One Stroke class at Michaels. Since then I became a Certified One Stroke instructor, transitioned to traditional Decorative Paint, and joined White Mountain Decorative Painters' Guild. I teach at our local library and at our guild.
Gloria Greaves
I have been an acrylic painter since 1987. It wasn’t until I retired from teaching that I attended my first convention NET in Providence, RI. Spending way too much money and having way too much fun. It was also when I became a CMOT, a cerified Mary Owens teacher. I always tell everyone that if I had started with Mary I don’t think I would have been an acrylic painter. For several years I traveled with Mary to conventions in Ohio, Nevada, Washington and of course NET. Since Mary retired I have been teaching and designing. And I love every minute.
Sandi Greco
I have a very active home Studio in Clarence, NY. I have been teaching decorative painting for 41 years, all levels from beginners to Advanced painters, all styles and techniques. I have taught at many conventions, for Chapters and via Zoom. I have been published in PAINTING WORLD MAGAZINE and have packets available at Pinecraft, Inc., as well as on my website. Teaching and designing are my passions.
