Jenine Clevenger’s paintings record the radiant energy patterns that permeate all things. Inspired by the natural and technological landscapes that surround her, Clevenger uses acrylics, charcoal, paper, ink and pastels to create translucent layers that build in intensity and resolve into a balance of color, shape and texture. Clevenger evokes the constantly shifting forces that underlie all matter with contrasting elements--smooth, rough; bright, dark; organic and geometric--allowing her paintings to grow in radiance until reaching a state of harmonious equilibrium. Clevenger grew up in northern New Mexico and received her B.F.A. in 1994 from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work is exhibited nationally, and is included in numerous private collections.

Karen Moore was born in the beautiful region of Santa Barbara, California in 1976. In her teens she passionately pursued music, giving wings to her creative inclinations. When she began to paint the valleys of Ojai and all the beauty surrounding her, it became apparent that she is truly a natural born artist. In 1992, she enrolled in the California State Academy of Fine Arts, where she began her studies of the arts and art history. The most significant academic year for Karen was her last which she spent abroad in Europe studying the masters, allowing her an opportunity to witness first hand so many of the masterpieces of which she had only read about. During her journey in Europe she developed camaraderie with various contemporary artists and became aware of new art forms and with each new association her knowledge was broadened and her talent was fortified. In recent years Karen has found success with her unique atmospheric and buoyant landscapes. Her newest work demonstrates how she fuses her love of nature and free expression. She is always in search of new inspiration and techniques from which she can learn as is determined to maintain a special style all her own. “I practice a more minimal approach to painting”, says Moore, “I like to play and experiment with various mediums to express my interpretation of the moods of the elements of nature.” Karen Moore’s paintings are on exhibit in galleries throughout the United States.