Our first event takes place Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Powelton Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Wachapreague. In addition to the artisans listed below, the group includes Bob Bilicki, Sue Fountain, Ted Leonard, Beth Mendez, Larry Pitts, Lee Anne Shontere and Tomeka Watkinson. Joining us at the event will be Steve Borgess and Tracey Chareas with flowers from Saltwater Flower Farm. The Powelton church is planning to offer food items, as well!




Ann Crain


Dave Groshong
A Seattle native, Dave had never heard of the Eastern Shore before moving here in 2022. He is a Navy veteran, an avid sailor and boater, and a great fan of the canine race. He makes Garden Fish, which he sells at shows and farmer's markets and from his yard and studio at 18 Bayview Ave. For info, please text Dave at 206-939-7677


Carrie Jacobson
Carrie fell in love with Wachapreague on a painting trip 16 years ago, and moved here from Connecticut as soon as possible. An oil painter who works with a palette knife, she sells her art in shows and galleries and from her studio at 18 Bayview Ave. For info, please email carrie at carrieBjacobson@gmail.com, or text/call at 860-442-0246


Lynne Rogers
Lynne, an oil painter, is a native of the Eastern Shore. She has lived in various interesting places across the United States, but the beauty, peace and community of the Shore brought her back. She paints and sells her paintings in her home at 4 Center St., where the late artist Guy Wilkens lived. Please check out Lynne's website at lynnerogers5.wixsite.com/lynne-rogers-art


Lee Anne Shontere
Lee Anne Shontere is an avid photographer, woodworker and mixed media artist. Her most recent art is inspired by her experiences in and around the towns of the Eastern Shore. Her pieces are full of color and whimsy and meant to bring joy. To contact Lee Anne, email her at ta2d316@comcast.net and check her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/18XvPHuLv6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Steve Borgess


Tomeka Watkinson
Tomeka is a Wachapreague native who returned to the family home and quiet of the ESVA after retirement. She enjoys all kinds of crafting, including jewelry, knitting, crochet, weaving, macrame, needle felting. She presents a full table of goodies at shows and farmer's markets, and she has various items at local gift shops.



Robert Bilicki
Color, Texture, Depth, is what captures your attention when you see something in nature. Recalling the first time you’ve seen a sunset that blankets the sky with radiant magenta, a warm vanilla full moon rising over the ultramarine bay, a deteriorating clapboard carved classic home that is aging gracefully with a variety of layers of Indian yellow. The horizon line over a natural bird sanctuary of cadmium yellow and golden reeds of Salt Marsh contrasted with cobalt blue waterways excites many of us. As human nature processes these peripherals, we often recall our first encounter with these views. It is my interest to capture this excitement that Mother Nature provides us on a daily basis into a lasting interpretation that I want to share my experience through my art that creates a shared tension between you the viewer. My art is full of color, texture and depth pealing back a glimpse of my personality on how we can share this event together, peacefully and without words.
The Barrier Islands of the Eastern Shore of Virginia offers a daily palette of color, texture and depth that always delivers an impact. Once I captured this sensation onto canvass with my oil paints, sharing the inspiration to express the celebration and fortunate timing of having the opportunity to be on The Eastern Shore. By Painting I want to have the viewer continue to reflect on their positive visit to the Eastern Shore.
Using oil paint offers me the opportunity to saturate the canvas with color, texture and depth of field. This is meant to draw you the viewer into my technique and control and capture your attention with the intent to have you reflect back to the first time you saw the beautiful subject matter along The Eastern Shore of Virginia. This is the relationship I want to create between you and myself. Imagine a wonderful dinner where the waiter creates suggestions from the appetizer, to entre and finishing the meal with a terrific desert. The memorable moment is transferable in my art.

Larry Pitts
Hi Everyone, let me introduce you to Larry Pitts.
As an older man I wandered around and finally settled here in Wachapreague, Va. Where I met my wife.
My life experiences have taken me from Alaska to Aruba. Right now, I am practicing wood working...I make Fine Charcuterie Boards, these are complemented with Beautiful Hardwood Serving Trays.
Hoping we can meet soon.



Sue Fountain
With a career in interior design, antiques and other creative areas behind her; Sue Fountain moved to the Eastern Shore from New York City for the quiet lifestyle that it offers.
While browsing estate sales, antique stores and thrift stores, she found herself becoming interested in vintage lamps, particularly in restoring them, reinventing old styles with new finishes and adding one of a kind custom shades. She does upholstery projects as well.
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You can contact her at DSfountain11@msn.com, or 201-401-8542
Beth Mendez
Beth Mendez and her husband Arthur moved here from Chesterfield, part-time and then full-time. Beth makes beautiful stained-glass pieces, candles in shells, and sea-glass jewelry. You can contact her at bLohrmom@gmail.com


Ted Leonard
Ted Leonard is primarily a plein-air painter. You can find his art at Current Reflections Gallery on Main Street in Wachapreague.