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Ronglein is a professional artist who paints in several styles from realism to abstraction. "Painting is a spiritual experience where a partnership is created between an inspiration from within and classical design and composition." Her paintings reflect themes of Minnesota's landscapes and nature's beauty and express qualities of serenity, balance and beauty.

Kay Smith, Big Spring, Texas -- December Hideaway, an original drawing.

Smith is a nationally recognized and award-winning artist who has more than 370 original works in private and corporate collections. Brilliant use of pure color is a hallmark of her loose painterly style. She also teaches art classes and conducts workshops in her own studio, Brushstrokes, as well as across the Permian Basin and Great Plains.

Hal Sutherland, Bothell, Wash. -- The Sunshine Committee, an original acrylic.

Sutherland followed his childhood dream and became an artist. He has enjoyed a successful career in animation and received many awards for his work. Hal enjoys being an artist because "an artist gets to participate in things you may not have dreamed of doing. It is a wonderful sensation to paint a bit of sunlight into the shadows of someone's dream."

Diana Thomas, Columbia, Penn. -- Pinecone Greetings, an original drawing.

Thomas developed her artistic talents through the encouragement of her father. She attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and has been involved with art ever since. She enjoys art because, "painting and drawing give me a way to capture a moment or an idea to share with others. It is a good outlet to express my love of fine detail." She especially loves to teach drawing and loves the moment when someone new to art realizes that they can do it! Besides art, Thomas keeps busy with her family's activities, gardening, and volunteer work.

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