Myhelan Artists' Network

	STEPHEN CATRON Born and raised in Virginia, Stephen Catron first discovered a love for the arts while in college. As a theater major, he performed in college and community theater until he moved to New York City to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Finding the big city tougher than expected, he moved to Audubon, NJ, his first wife's hometown. Living a suburban life, he continued in theater with local amateur groups, starting out as a actor and eventually directing adult and children's plays. He also wrote one acts that were staged. His daughter Arielle, 20, is attending Temple University. Now living in Mendham, NJ with his second and present wife Karen and 9-year-old son Zachary, Steve has turned from theater to the visual arts. He enjoys working in collage and assemblage, and has found classes at the Visual Arts Center and Somerset Art Association that allow for artistic growth in new and exciting ways. His website is www.catronarts.com.
	Harmony II mixed media, 16x20 © Stephen Catron	Weapons of Mass Destruction found objects and acrylic on canvas, 24x36 © Stephen Catron

	JUDI CASE Judi Case lives in the Middle Valley section of Long Valley with her husband and two sons. She has two daughters as well, one of them presenting her with two grandchildren. Judi recently attended County College of Morris, studying both art and horticulture. She has also taken classes at Myhelan Cultural Arts Center and Somerset Art Association. She had a solo exhibit at the Washington Township Library in 2004 and has exhibited at Mama's Grace Café in Chester numerous times. Judi has shown watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and oils in past M.A.N. exhibits.
	Mom's Beast acrylic, 12x9 © Judi Case	Sunflowers in My Backyard acrylic, 20x16 © Judi Case

	SU HIRSHBERG A resident of Hackettstown, Su has been creating art in various forms since childhood. She now focuses these talents on designing unconventional jewelry for men and women who like their jewelry to reflect their unique tastes. Su's work reflects her rural upbringing as it often integrates natural objects and textures, lending an organic and sometimes vintage feel. She primarily uses fine silver, glass, semi-precious stones and beads to create her pieces. Some of her work is available for sale at www.EarthlyGoodsJewelry.com
	Pin and necklace: Fused dichroic glass wrapped with gold filled & sterling silver wire	Earrings: Fused dichroic glass & fine silver

	GAIL MARDFIN Gail Mardfin grew up in Connecticut, attended Skidmore College and graduated from Trinity College in Hartford. After moving to New Jersey in 1975, she earned a master’s in studio art from Montclair University. She was head of the art department at Purnell School in Pottersville for many years before founding PLP Graphic Design Services in 1996, where she is the principal designer. She now divides her creative time between “pushing paint and pushing pixels.” She is a member of the Myhelan Artists’ Network, Somerset Art Association, and the Printmaking Council of New Jersey. She maintains a studio in Bernardsville, NJ and Lakewood, PA, and has two wonderful, young adult children. All of her work -- whether paintings, collages, or photos with inspirational text -- reflect her belief in the Law of Attraction (as taught by Abraham-Hicks). She sees the best in all situations, and has great fun being an artist. Her website is www.PLPHomeSpirit.com
	Kitchen Sunflowers acrylic, 24x20 © Gail Mardfin	Crumb Buns acrylic, 20x16 © Gail Mardfin

	KATHLEEN RUPFF Kathy Rupff and her husband Evan live in Hope, NJ, with their cat Rose, and bunny Tyler. Her favored mediums include photography, painting, watercolor, and collage. Before moving to NJ, Kathy served for 18 years as a print and pre-press designer for Victory Christian Fellowship, a large international ministry in New Castle, DE, with projects including full-color mailers, billboards, CD covers, and magazines. In 2006 she developed an art program for children ages 5-11 called the “Young Artist’s Group” to inspire and encourage young artists in the church. Kathy earned a bachelor’s degree in art from St. Mary’s College of MD in 1987; she was the only student in her graduating class to win two Superior Artist Awards. She also won their annual design contest in 2000, creating the winning logo and poster design for their annual Governor’s Cup Yacht Race. Kathy is a graduate of the School of Biblical Studies (New Castle, DE) and has continued her education at the Delaware College of Art and Design (Wilmington, DE), the Baum School of Art (Allentown, PA), and in many county-sponsored classes and workshops in DE and NJ. She is currently pursuing her certification to teach art in NJ public schools.
	Fall Path photograph, 9x12 © Kathleen Rupff	Irises acrylic, 20x16 © Kathleen Rupff

	SHER WESTON STEC Sher Weston Stec was born in Virginia, then traveled the world (i.e. Army Brat) living in such diverse places as Alaska, Indiana, Turkey, Texas, as well as Virginia. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Interior Design. While there she started her DJ career on WJRB. She worked for many years as a graphic artist/designer. She continued with her love of travel to such places as Haiti, the Bahamas, Key West, California, England, France and the Netherlands. Sher got married and moved to New Jersey in 1985. She became a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her daughter, focusing on photography, watercolours and wearable art. She was a radio DJ on WNTI for six years and is now host of “Sher Delight” on www.HGRNJ.org every Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 3:00 PM. She is also Music Director there at at Homegrown Radio NJ. She has been a member of M.A.N. since 1995 and these days focuses mainly on photography and is available for commissioned work. Please visit her MySpace page: www.myspace.com/sher8 to see more of her photographs.
	English Boats photograph, 16x20 © Sher Weston Stec	Kirby photograph, 16x20 © Sher Weston Stec

	JANNA McRAE STEPHAN Janna McRae Stephan is a Long Valley, NJ artist, born and educated in Canada and a graduate of the University of Guelph, with a BA in Fine Art. Although she typically paints in acrylics, she also enjoys working in mixed media and with digital media and photography. She has worked as an illustrator, taught children's art classes, and has won awards at the Roxbury and Warren County Art Association shows, as well as in Canada. A member and volunteer at Myhelan for over 15 years and a member of M.A.N. since its inception, she looks forward to continuing her participation with the group for years to come.
	Black Leather with Red Stilletos acrylic on masonite, 24x24 © Janna McRae Stephan	Stood Up digital print, 16x16 © Janna McRae Stephan

	ROSALIE STERN Rosalie Stern loves color and spent 39 years of her life coloring hair. When her body told her it was time to get off her feet she couldn’t imagine a life without being able to express herself colorfully and creatively. In spite of severe dyslexia she decided to join the digital age. Registering at Raritan Valley Community College she majored in Multimedia Communication. Rosalie graduated in May 2002 with a 4.00 CUM. She was the class Valedictorian and was awarded the Certificate of Excellence for her major. She spent the next year taking advanced and independent studies of the major graphic software packages at Somerset County Technical Institute. Now Rosalie is happily adding color to her world with the use of a mouse instead of a dye brush. She has two modes of artistic expression, digital and tradigital art. She combines her artistic ability with two very powerful software packages, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, to create her digital art. The tradigital is done by creating a pen and ink image, scanning it into the computer and giving it a life of color using Adobe Photoshop. Her art is more than a way to express herself in color; it also speaks of joy, unity, holistic living, and just plain fun. Rosalie’s goal of adding color to the world hasn’t changed, just her medium has. See more of Rosalie’s work at www.shadesofrosalie.com

	Red Flowers tradigital, 11x14 © Rosalie Stern	Parrot tradigital, 11x14 © Rosalie Stern

	SHIRLEY SUPP While working many years in the corporate world directing the design of promotional packaging, in-store signage, and displays for leading national brands, Shirley Supp, a self-taught painter, painted realistic portraits when time allowed. Now retired, she is able to devote more thought to painting. In addition to M.A.N, she is a member of the Hunterdon Museum of Art in Clinton, NJ, where her work has been exhibited. She has also shown at Gibsons in Washington, NJ. Shirley’s education includes Alameda County College (CA), County College of Morris (NJ), and Kubert School of Cartoon, Graphic Art and Animation, in Wharton. She lives in Great Meadows, NJ.
	K & R in New York City acrylic, 20x16 © Shirley Supp	Street Talk acrylic, 20x16 © Shirley Supp

	MARIANNE TRENT Marianne is a self-taught artist residing in Chester, New Jersey. She is the mother of 7-year-old twins and runs a garment and accessories company with her husband Fred. In addition, she is one of the founders of the Wellspring Community School in Gladstone, New Jersey, a holistic private school for children. Marianne is constantly inspired by materials, using wood, fabric, glass, stone and metal in her three-dimensional assemblages and sculptures. A career in the fashion industry as a designer has allowed her to develop an appreciation for color, pattern and texture. Marianne has participated in several group shows with the Myhelan Artists' Network.
	Notheast Window mixed media, 24x24 © Marianne Trent	Slug Italian alabaster, 24x8x7 © Marianne Trent