Artists
 THERESA LABRECQUE is a painter, sculptor, and poet from Cape Cod, Massachusetts known for her mermaids, pirates and fairies. Theresa’s newest book, A Whale of a Good Time, is fresh off the presses. A hardcover book displaying twenty colorful whale prints and corresponding whimsical poems by the artist. It was while painting these whales that Theresa fell in love with them and wanted to help them, so she found WDCS. Theresa is donating 10% of the sale of A Whale of a Good Time to WDCS and has dedicated pages in A Whale of a Good Time to help tell others why whales and WDCS need their help. Out of these beginnings began A Whale Affair.
You can see Ms. LaBrecque’s original book "Tea Time with Mermaids" at:
http://www.thecapecodmermaid.com/theresa-labrecque.html
 RICHARD ELLIS is currently recognized as the foremost painter of marine natural history subjects in America. His paintings of whales have appeared in Audubon, National Wildlife, Australian Geographic, the Encyclopedia Britannica, and numerous other national and international publications. Mr.
Ellis is a Signature Member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation. In July of 2008, Knopf will publish his "Tuna: A Love Story," about the bluefin tuna, one of the world's most spectacular fishes, now being eaten out of existence by the Japanese sushi market. Following that, Harry Abrams will publish "Big Fish," a book of his paintings, to be followed by a book about global warming and the demise of the polar bear. More information about Richard Ellis and his work can be found at:
http://www.natureartists.com/richard_ellis.asp
 PEGGY OKI is an artist, surfer and activist living in California. Growing up in the 1970's, Peggy was the only female member of the Zephyr Skateboard team (featured in the award winning 2001 documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys").
Skateboarding lead to a love of surfing and the ocean; Peggy has taken a passionate interest in the marine animals that she encounters in her travels, particularly cetaceans (whales and dolphins). In the past several years, Peggy has organized the collective creation of thousands of Origami whales, each of which represents a whale killed by human hunters. For this exhibit, 2,813 Origami whales will appear, representing the total number of whales slated for destruction in 2008 according to International Whaling Commission (IWC) quotas. For more information about Peggy Oki, see
http://www.peggy-oki.com
 FRANK CARROLL is an oil painter from Hanover, MA who specializes in a style called trompe l'oeil (pronounced trompe loy), a French phrase meaning "to trick the eye." A close examination of many of his paintings will show images spilling out onto what seems to be a frame and objects that look as if they can be plucked off the canvas, as well as small notes to be read by the observant viewer. While in the US Army, Frank was named company artist in Japan and battalion artist in Korea. After his return to the states, Frank's life experiences were complimented by what he calls his "beatnik Era", living the life of a free spirit for two years traveling across the U.S. six times by hitchhiking, and occasionally riding the rails. To read more about Frank Carroll and see some of his whimsical paintings of mermaids, coastal life and other subjects, visit his website at:
http://www.frankcarrollfineart.com
LAURA HARVEY'S hand painted furniture, boxed assemblages and mixed media paintings are as unique and varied as the materials she uses to create them.
When working with furniture, Laura lets the piece lead the way. Usually working with cast-offs, yard sale treasures or ³gifts² from friends and family, each item becomes an original piece of functional art through Laura¹s use of paint, collage and embellishment.
Laura has been painting furniture for over 20 years, beginning with a small chair that ³came with the house² (which she still has). Laura has been commissioned to paint furniture locally, as well as for clients such as the Brookline Foundation. Her pieces have sold in galleries in Brookline and Cambridge and are currently available by commission or at the Switch Gallery at the North River Arts Society in Marshfield.
www.lauraharvey.com
 BARRY OLOFSSON After working in business for 35 years, Barry has established himself as a serious member of the art community as the current president of The Gallery at Twenty Pearl in Hyannis and the current Treasurer of Cape Cod Art Association. Barry's life experiences as a Naval Aviator, father, grandfather and businessman have resulted in a sense of optimism that he attempts to share through his art. Barry's work has received numerous awards and recognitions, including first place in a juried art shows. His work can be found in thousands of collections across the United States and Canada and internationally in over ten additional countries.
www.OlofssonStudios.com
 MIKE MAIELLANO is a recent graduate from SUNY Purchase. He's not sure how he can contribute to the world, but he'll accept whatever happens. He's grateful and open.
RIO ROSSELLINI is a renowned pointillist artist. Each painting is composed of millions of tiny dots - by hand - and takes between 300-400 hours to complete. Using a light-fast, special 0.05 mm ink pen Rio happily paints for several hours daily and likens being immersed in her art to a form of meditation.
Rio's life revolves around whales and dolphins; her passion for cetaceans being ignited many, many moons ago when she enjoyed regular contact with a wild dolphin in the icy waters of the North Sea, England. Since then Rio has travelled around the world to get glimpses of the beautiful wild creatures who grace our oceans. She is currently living in New Zealand where a large number of cetacean species pass through on a regular basis.
Self-taught, Rio has developed an intricate technique with her pointillism over the years which adds depth and movement to her visually inspiring artwork. Her art hangs in public and private collections around the world, including that of HRH Prince of Wales, UK.
Rio wishes her art to highlight the beauty of cetaceans and the ongoing need to protect and conserve their habitats. More information about Rio Rossellini and her art can be found at www.riorossellini.net
DIANNE PANARELLI MILLER is a Boston based 'Plein Air Painter' of color and light and is a signature member of the New England Plein Air Painters and a 'Copley Master'. Her approach combines the classic atelier training of the 'Boston School', a mastery of technique with her own personal style expressed through the harmony of color and design. The original Boston School way of painting seeks to combine the truth of impressionist color with good drawing, sound composition and skillful paint handling. It's leading exponents included Edmund Tarbell, Frank Benson, William Paxton, Joseph Decamp, Philip Hale, R.H. Ives Gammell. Gammell was a turn of the century Boston Museum School pupil of the first three men and later consulted with Paxton. Robert Douglas Hunter and Robert Cormier (with whom Miller studied ) were students of Gammell. http://www.diannepmiller.com
CORINNE D'ITALIA - As a writer, Corinne began at an early age to paint with words. As an artist, she has traveled through the world of brushes: oils, watercolors and then the magic of the press. As a monoprinter, Corinne combines her love of words, their forms, their inspiration, and the images they produce, with the joy of color and design. Monoprinting attracted Corinne with its physicality, lack of boundaries and limitless potential for interpretation.
 CHRISTINA P. WYATT is a Florida artist trained at VCU School of Fine Art in Richmond Virginia. Christina always found refuge in the making of art. Several years ago while experiencing some less than perfect times the idea that there was a place where dreams live helped bridge that river of darker waters. Today, Christina continues to find a sanctuary of peace in the making of art, it is this place where reverence lives that her paintings speak of, a place where dreams live and poets speak. Christina P Wyatt’s work is only available locally at Windemere, located on Main Street in downtown Plymouth.
www.cpwyatt.com
TAMARA L. CLARK focuses her artistic vision on the importance of scientific and artistic collaboration in raising awareness about the issues facing the natural world, Tamara has a B.A. in Biology and a Masters in Forest Ecology. She was trained in traditional fish illustration at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and joined the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. Tamara also produces a line of cards and prints of local marine life and threatened species from around the world which highlight their unique beauty and describe their ecological role in the interconnected web of life. http://www.tamaraclark.com/cards_prints.html
 DENNIS COLLIGAN and DEBRA HOPE COLLIGAN own and operate Dog Day Studio and Gallery in Barnstable. Dennis is a Cape Cod photographer who focuses on scenic, floral and animal photography. A few "Flower Mandala" from his series will be for auction at A Whale Affair; the images are also currently showing at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Dennis has become sought after for his wonderful dog portraits; a photo shoot of your dog is up for auction.
Debra is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and has been showing and selling her work in Provincetown, Nantucket, New York, and Philadelphia for most of her life. Always an animal advocate, Debra and Dennis raise funds for animal organizations through sales of their work and through events at Dog Day Studio and Gallery in Barnstable. For more information please go to www.dogdaycapecod.com
JIM CURRAN is a career graphic designer and illustrator from Plymouth Mass. Outside of his day
job, he combines his skills and talents with digital photography and film making. Specializing
in local interest, creative portraits and the Boston punk rock music scene. Mr. Curran is a graduate of Butera School of Art and has studied at the School for the Museum of Fine Art in Boston, and The Nikon School of Photography.
 Jeff Nelson, is a Painter, Poet , Thinker, and Whale-Dancer living in Chatham, MA. Jeff creates life through naturalistic ways of living. His paintings are symbolic in nature, leaving a living story and imprint toward being part of the Earth, our home within this vast universe. For more information about Jeff Nelson, the artist visit: www.WhalesTalesOfEnlightenment.com. Jeff is also a builder, designer and owner of Chatham Building & Design, a company known for high quality eco-friendly Cape Cod homes, hand craftsmanship and a knack for merging traditional hues with innovative designs. For more on Jeff Nelson, the designer & builder visit: www.ChathamBuildingAndDesign.com
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