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Rotational Artist
"Stillness" Yorkville, IL - Dec. 30, 2023
Robert Waters
January Artist 2024
Robert Waters is the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for January.
Much of his photography is associated with his interest with the natural world. He's not sure which came first, though. He's long been fascinated with the nature…the sheer beauty of a landscape, the complexity and symmetry of animals and plants and even the amazing intricacies of microscopic life.
Recently, his photography has mainly involved New York and New England landscapes with other travel shots and event photos (airshows and fireworks) mixed in. Previously, he focused almost exclusively on birds, and still seek out Snowy Owls and Bald Eagles when they’re around.
Recently, his photography has mainly involved New York and New England landscapes with other travel shots and event photos (airshows and fireworks) mixed in. Previously, he focused almost exclusively on birds, and still seek out Snowy Owls and Bald Eagles when they’re around.
Donna Moraff
November Artist
Donna Moraff is the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for November.
Moraff is a popular teacher, workshop instructor and art show judge. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and President/Coordinator of LI Professional Artists Showcase which produces the extraordinary 7&7 Shows. Her paintings are representational and full of color. She loves painting Long Island and, in particular, the wetlands. She is proficient in all mediums but chooses Pastel and Watercolor as her ‘favs’. Getting people excited about painting and teaching them “to see” is her joy.
Nelson Arcensio
October Artist
Nelson Arcensio is the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for October. My career commenced in the comic book industry in 1994, penciling backgrounds and inking for an independent comic book company. In 1997, I moved to design work in the toy industry for such companies as Toybiz, Marvel, Star Trek, Star Wars,Kiss, Eminem, just to name a few. My work includes turnarounds for action figures, as well as concept designs. I also partnered with the graphic design department to conceptualize the packaging for various projects. My experience includes a transition from toy designer to senior art director, within the 2d and sculpture departments.
Bernice looking through a glass.
Bernice Rausch
September Artist
Bernice Bleja Rausch is the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for September. Rausch is an artist recognized by her peers, having had a painting shown at the Society of Illustrators. Originally from Brooklyn, she graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City with a major in Illustration. Through her career Bernice has illustrated for magazines including National Review, drew technical drawings and layouts for catalogs, and created slide presentations for Chase Manhattan Bank and other corporations. Bernice is presently focusing on paintings on canvas in acrylic, creating landscapes, figures, animals, portraits and flowers. Her work has been featured at the Amityville, Babylon, Copiague and Deer Park Libraries. Also at the Firefly Gallery in Northport and Islip Arts Council Gallery in Bayshore.
Stephanie Small
August Artist
Portraits, Abstract & Skyscapes.
Kathy Cunningham
July Artist
Art Partnership
June Artist
The Babylon Village Arts Council is proud is announce our annual Art Partnership Program in collaboration with the Babylon High School Art Department to foster the love of art in the next generation. Babylon High School students Abigail Hannon and Halle Santamaria have created works of arts with supplies provided by the Babylon Village Arts Council in the amount of $200 per student. Under the guidance of Cheryl Schweider, art teacher at Babylon High School, students learned time management skills, budget constraints, and how to curate an art show.
Donna Maroff
May Artist
Moraff is a popular teacher, workshop instructor and art show judge. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and President/Coordinator of LI Professional Artists Showcase which produces the extraordinary 7&7 Shows. Her paintings are representational and full of color. She loves painting Long Island and, in particular, the wetlands. She is proficient in all mediums but chooses Pastel and Watercolor as her ‘favs’. Getting people excited about painting and teaching them “to see” is her joy.
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Robert Carpenter
April Artist
Robert Carpentier is a retired music teacher living in West Islip. He began his woodworking career in 2010 and is a member of the Long Island woodworking club. He has done many solo art exhibits displaying over 60 pieces in fretwork, intarsia, inlay and segmentation. Robert has also been a contributor to Scrollsaw Woodworking and Crafts magazine since 2020.
Melissa Maiello - Summer Days at Robert Moses
Melissa Maiello
March Artist
Artist/Art Educator
Melissa Maiello is an artist and art educator living and working in Long Island, New York. Maiello received a B.A. in Art Education from Adelphi University. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Maiello studied art and art history internationally at S.A.C.I Florence in Italy. She also acquired an M.S. in Special Education from Dowling College and her MFA at Long Island University. Maiello’s primary medium is charcoal, however she is also an active photographer, exploring different environments in an effort to document her surroundings. She has shown her work in local galleries, libraries and art fairs throughout New York.
Salvatore Ingoglia
February Artist
Ingoglia is a portrait artist with a focus on capturing the essence of the person or animal he is painting. His aim is to bring the painted portrait to life when he is finished. He takes great pride in having the eyes be soulful. He works in pencil and charcoal to create realistic, custom handmade portraits. He explores watercolors and oil paint as well as acrylics. He recently has found inspiration in the Renaissance masters. Ingoglia is an active member of the Babylon Village Arts Council Visit www.jbellarts.com to view his work or contact him.
E. Lisa Samperi
January Artist
LIsa Samperi, local freelance artisit. She uses oils to paint portraits of people and pets from favorite photos. Lisa also enjoys doing landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. "The use of oils conveys the illusion of light and atmosphere in my paintings. The deep rich and vibrant colors in oil give me full freedom to capture the beauty of the subjects I paint." stated Lisa Samoperi. As a retired public school art teacher who taught all grades for thirty years, she spread her love of art to many.
Robbin Turpin
December Artist
After growing up in Babylon, N.Y. and many years of studying and creating, Turpin thinks about her process of creating Art. With a transition into a conscious flow towards an increasing awareness, she finds herself naming spirituality to be the foundation of her actions. It holds everything together for her. As she looks, listens, and feels with focus on spirituality and inner peace, she expresses through drawing, painting, and writing. As an Artist, she hope to help people FEEL and live 'Moments of Calm', while her Art inspires and enriches our lives. Contact Turpin at artbyrobbin@hotmail.com.
Danielle DeSantis
November Artist
Babylon Village Arts Council is proud to present the Rotational Artist at Webster Bank located at 180 West Main Street.
Donna Harlow Moraff
October Artist
Babylon Village Arts Council is proud to present the Rotational Artist at the Babylon Public Library.
Shawn Uttendorfer
October Artist
Babylon Village Arts Council is proud to present the Rotational Artist at Webster Bank located at 180 West Main Street
Alyson Uttendorfer
September Artist
Art Teacher/Photographer
The Vice President of BVAC and an art teacher at Half Hollow Hills HS East. She recently has been working in photography.
Tom Stock
August Artist
Tom Stock of Babylon is the author of The Nissequogue River: A Journey, Barrier Beach Back Country: Illustrated Poems, and Hidden Agenda: A Poetry Journey . He is the founder of the BVAC poetry reading series at Jack Jacks’s Coffee House, a retired science teacher, essayist, photographer and naturalist.
Donna Harlow Moraff
May Artist
Moraff is a popular teacher, workshop instructor and art show judge. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and President/Coordinator of LI Professional Artists Showcase which produces the extraordinary 7&7 Shows. Her paintings are representational and full of color. She loves painting Long Island and, in particular, the wetlands. She is proficient in all mediums but chooses Pastel and Watercolor as her ‘favs’. Getting people excited about painting and teaching them “to see” is her joy. Check out her work at Webster Bank 180 W Main Street, Babylon.
Salvatore Ingoglia
April Artist
Ingoglia is a portrait artist with a focus on capturing the essence of the person or animal he is painting. His aim is to bring the painted portrait to life when he is finished. He takes great pride in having the eyes be soulful. He works in pencil and charcoal to create realistic, custom handmade portraits. He explores watercolors and oil paint as well as acrylics. He recently has found inspiration in the Renaissance masters. Ingoglia is an active member of the Babylon Village Arts Council Visit www.jbellarts.com to view his work or contact him.
Bernice looking through a glass.
Bernice Bleja Rausch
March Artist
Bernice Bleja Rausch is the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for March. Her work will be on view at Webster Bank on Main Street. Rausch is an artist recognized by her peers, having had a painting shown at the Society of Illustrators. Originally from Brooklyn, she graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City with a major in Illustration. Through her career Bernice has illustrated for magazines including National Review, drew technical drawings and layouts for catalogs, and created slide presentations for Chase Manhattan Bank and other corporations. Bernice is presently focusing on paintings on canvas in acrylic, creating landscapes, figures, animals, portraits and flowers. Her work has been featured at the Amityville, Babylon, Copiague and Deer Park Libraries. Also at the Firefly Gallery in Northport and Islip Arts Council Gallery in Bayshore.
Bill Kuchler
February Artist
Bill Kuchler is the BVAC Rotational Artist for February at Sterling Bank. Kuchler is a Long Island-based fine artist specializing in realistic watercolor and acrylic paintings. From barns to bridges to lighthouses and coastal beaches, His body of work is extensive and his paintings are often considered snapshots of rural life. He is inspired by the places that he has visited including Pennsylvania, Upstate New York, Connecticut and Vermont. One of his main sources of inspiration is the beauty of Long Island, with his paintings capturing the iconic imagery so familiar to those who call Long Island home.