Paula Stern, "A Penny for Your Thoughts" engages the viewer in conversation with the subject. Her provocative pose draws one's gaze; however, she wishes to be spoken to, and not just looked at. "A Penny for Your Thoughts" was sculpted in clay and cast in resin.

Susan Rostan, "Light of Day" A fleeting instant seizes my awareness, ensnaring my focus with its captivating allure. It could manifest as a harmonious composition, a symphony of hues, or a transient observation reverberating with a smoldering emotion's echoes. The impulse to metamorphose this ephemeral vision into a tangible form eclipses my cognitive and emotional terrain, propelling me into creative fervor. In that moment, the world around me dissolves, and I become an alchemist, transmuting the intangible into a visceral, evocative expression that captures the essence of that singular, transcendent experience .

Susan Dibble, "Where the Cats Roam" I use a mixture of gouache, pastel and watercolor. The painting is inspired by the many cats in my life who have come and gone. The landscape they roam through is alive with characters, plants, houses, animals, objects, and little figures in yellow coats. While painting this I allowed the images to arrive and land on the paper and then I arranged the pieces like putting a puzzle together.

Jacob Laczkowski, " Lake Lucerne" A view of the Swiss Alps above Lake Lucerne in Switzerland.

Lou Wallach, "Water Plants 4" B&W DigiTAL. Image made while traveling via motorcycle with frequent stops to respond to visuals that caught my attention along the way.

Jane Craker, "Cowboy" I aim to capture a moment in time and the delicate spirit emanating from the expression of the subject.

Julia Rose Miner, "City Of Warmth" Vibrant colors of acrylic paint form a city scene on soft faux fur texture. This piece plays with child like and stuffed animal colors and materials, forming a sense of comfort.

Judith Kamm, "The Mount Garden" Every year the artist/gardeners at Edith Wharton's The Mount plant a slightly different variety of flowers. This pastel portrait captures a recent year's garden. The pink plumes are a type of prairie grass not usually seen in the Berkshires.

Marsha Edell Hand crafted ceramic tile coasters, each with unique designs. Set of 4

Judith Kamm, "Wheatleigh Garden" This pastel portrait of a garden was taken from a photograph I took after enjoying a wedding anniversary dinner with my husband. The sun had just set as the moon rose, making the sky as interesting as the plant's colors and textures.

Marsha Edell Hand crafted ceramic tile coasters, each with unique designs. Set of 4

Paula Stern, "Becoming" is a double entendre, evoking both the beauty of the subject ("comeliness") and the sense of manifesting something in progress, such as an interpretive dance. The subject's right hand stretches out in front of her; is it to beckon forth the audience, or simply for her own appraisal? I believe a viewer's answer reflects their personal relationship to art of this nature. "Becoming" was sculpted in clay and cast in resin.

Lou Wallach, "Cosmos 1" B&W DigiTAL. Image made while traveling in the Berkshires via car. Seen from the trail in North County.

Hannah Sukonick, necklace and earring set

Paula Stern, "Arise" captures a moment of strength. The subject has hardened her resolve and, despite reservations, will soon stand and face her obstacles with conviction. "Arise" was sculpted in clay and cast in resin.

Hannah Sukonick, necklace and earring set

Sally Tiska Rice, "Midnight Sunflowers" "The night has always held a special allure for me, a time when the world slows down and familiar landscapes take on an ethereal quality. 'Midnight Sunflowers' was inspired by a serene evening driving past a sunflower field, where the moonlight revealed a side of nature that we often overlook during the hustle and bustle of daylight hours."

Angela Vincent, "Storm, Buckland"

Sally Tiska Rice, "Rusty Barn "'Rusty Barn' was inspired by the vibrant and dynamic colors of autumn that I encounter during my walks through the countryside. There's a certain charm and nostalgia in seeing an old, weathered barn set against the backdrop of fiery fall foliage. The barn, with its rusted roof and timeworn wood, tells a story of seasons past, standing resilient amidst the ever-changing Berkshire landscape.