(Tammy McCullough) Creatures of the forests and meadows fascinate Tammy McCullough. Dragonflies, hummingbirds, mice and rabbits are just a few of the beings that she fashions into soft felted works of art. Her woodland tableau is on display in April at Red Chair Gallery. Dragonflies and hummingbirds are among the newest forms McCullough makes out…

(Photography by Sue Dougherty) Wildlife photographer Sue Dougherty has traveled all over the world seeking exotic animals and birds to photograph. Her favorite species, however, may be the smallest of all: hummingbirds. The combination of their speed and agility in flight, combined with their brilliant colors and unique behavior makes these little creatures fascinating. “Hummingbirds…

(Jennifer Bakker) Many famous artists have been inspired by music. In contemporary American art they include Keith Haring, who loved The Grateful Dead and gained appreciation with his subway art in New York City, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, a neo-expressionist who was also a jazz afficionado. At Red Chair Gallery, Jennifer Bakker, who describes her art…

((Left) Mary Moore in her studio. (Right) Lion and Lamb by Mary Moore) Among Pablo Picasso’s memorable quotes is this one: “Everything you can imagine is real.” A vivid imagination inspires Mary Moore to create ceramic sculpture that transports the viewer to mythical worlds. It’s a place where human figures have animal heads, wizards or…

(Pendant by Denise Harrison) “Don’t forget to be present, or you might miss something unbelievable.” That’s jeweler Denise Harrison’s advice for everyone. Each day, she tries to practice a mindfulness that allows her to find interesting textures and patterns for her jewelry. These range from beer bubbles left in glasses to tree branches, brick walls…