Artistic Journey
Few art mediums are as elemental as clay, wood and pigment. Some artists transform these basic materials, intentionally hiding the intrinsic nature and the rawness from the observer. But Chris Richard creates works of art that never obscure the substance of the medium. Instead, he transforms those elemental things with a unique style and vision.
Now living on the bank of the Choptank River in Denton, MD, Chris grew up in New Jersey. His mother was a gifted artist — a sculptor who created realistic work in plasticine and later bronze. But it was a high school ceramics teacher and her husband, also a ceramics teacher, who patiently inspired Chris to explore the craft and develop an important early aesthetic.
After earning his master’s degree from Edinboro University in PA, he first considered teaching. But when a solo exhibition at a prestigious gallery unexpectedly sold out, Chris became a full-time studio artist, focusing on creating work for collectors.
Inspiring Dimension
It was a happy accident of sorts. Jennifer Hudson had purchased a smattering of various art papers she admired for her watercolor paintings and put them on hold. “The paper itself was so beautiful, I didn’t want to layer paint on top of it,” says the Ellicott City-based artist, who studied at the Baltimore School for the Arts with every intention of pursuing a painting career, which she did for some time.
Master of Mosaic
The Eastern Shore of Maryland is distinct for its tributaries, shorelines and transient tides. Layers of shapes and colors move languidly throughout the seasons as the crisp light of spring slowly transforms into the dull glow of winter. Photography and painting have traditionally isolated a moment, but mosaic art, using shaped bits of glass, tile and stone, changes with the vibrating reflection of water, earth and light. Mosaic artist and Eastern Shore native Jen Wagner is immersed in the area and creates work that shimmers like the landscape she loves.
Jen was born in Cambridge but moved to St. Michaels when she was only three. Now, she has a love for the town that nurtured her. She says, “When I’m in St. Michaels, I’m home.” Like many, the benefits of growing up in a small community were hidden by hopes of adventure. After moving away, she discovered what she had lost. Jen returned a few years later.
Power in Numbers
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As the top Honda dealer on the Eastern Shore, Pohanka Honda of Salisbury prides itself in providing local residents with exceptional service — it’s their highest priority. With the utmost professionalism and customer care, its team, led by General Manager Brett Siock, always strives for perfection in every detail.
“We want to make sure every customer gets the next-level experience they deserve,” says Brett, who has more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry. “Our dealership features an amazing team of sales managers with unmatched industry experience who are complemented by a certified, knowledgeable and tenured sales staff. Customer service comes first — and these certified sales specialists provide expert help throughout the entire process.”