Maureen Baker
Florals have a very special place in Maureen Baker’s designs along with seascapes and other subjects from the natural world. Maureen has been designing and painting full-time for over 20 years, teaching locally, regionally and nationally. Her designs have appeared in national and international publications, and her work appears in personal collections regionally and nationally. Maureen lives on a great pond not too far from Marlborough, a true inspiration, surrounded by her ever-supportive family.
MICHELE WIMMERS CeTIP
We welcome Michele Wimmers to NET. Michele is a certified teacher of Erika Joanne's innovative paint and pencil technique and a Certified Zentangle Teacher with over 35 years of painting experience in a wide range of mediums. She teaches online and in person at Artful Grace Studio, in Havre de Grace, MD, inspiring students to unlock their creative potential.
Marco Aguilar
Originally from Belize, Marco is an internationally published expert in acrylics. With a strong focus on technique his classes are always informative. He is also a professional stage actor, so the classes are always entertaining. Marco's work has been featured in Artist's Magazine, North Light Books and several art instruction publications, with his primary focus being nature and natural textures.
DAVID bailey
Watercolor artist David B Bailey was born and raised in Middletown , Ohio. Interested in art since an early childhood, He began to paint in earnest while in high school. After receiving several awards for his artwork around the Tri- State area, He went on to study at the Dayton Art Institute. He started to study watercolor painting in 1994. In the year 2007 he started instructing and doing demos around the country. David's style of painting could be described as loose and splashy backgrounds with detail around his main subject matter. He loves helping others find their way into the world of watercolor.
Barbara Boardman
I have been painting and teaching for over 40 years. I started painting being self taught, but was very fortunate to be able to attend over 20 painting conventions and numerous seminars across the US and learn from the best. I have also held office in my local painting clubs. Painting is my hobby but also my passion.
Sue Bowers
I started painting in 1985 and taught my first convention class 18 months later. I have taughts an numberious conventions for SDP, also at Creative Painting in Las Vegas. I have taught at Kaswood Convention in Canada and also at Tole Country and OKC Palooza as well as to Adult Education and a number of chapter/clubs. I started focusing on Santas about 8 years after taking my first class in 85' and have made that my speciality. I design and paint other subject but Santas are my favorite.
Kate Campbell
Kate has been working with many mediums for most of her life, from acrylics to oils, colored pencil to alcohol inks. Having graduated from Kent State with a degree in graphic design, she found herself moving to Pennsylvania dutch country and finding an interest in gourd art. Combining the different mediums with a variety or gourds has turned in to a second career as she has begun attending craft shows in the central PA area as Munkie Girl Studio. Her designs range from delicate to whimsical.
JUDY COATES
I have enjoyed being part of the decorative painting world for 40+ years. Painting is such a passion for me. I have written several books and patterns. I have also owned a tole& gift shop for 38 years.
Paulette DiGesare
I have been painting for many years, teaching and creating along the way. I have created and donated designs for many artful endeavors, i.e. banquets, fundraisers I have taught meetings, seminars, and in recent years at NET convention, bringing to others the joy of creating and friendship through decorative painting.
Cynthia Erekson
Folk artist Cynthia Erekson has been teaching her own unique New England inspired folk art for 36 years since purchasing the Quilted Acorn Shoppe in 1989. Although the shop is now closed, Cynthia continues to sell her original patterns and surfaces on her website: www.reflectionsofthepastpatterns.com, and teaches locally, “on the road,” and at NET with the help of her business partner, Sandi. She hosts two seminars each year in North Andover, Mass., Cabin Fever in April and Painters Seacoast Holiday in November with fellow folk artist Lynne Andrews.
Vicki Ferrusi, CDA
I have painted and taught for over 40 years, having fallen in love with decorative painting by watching Pricilla Hauser. I just earned my CDA in 2024 in the still life category. I teach in my home studio and at local libraries…I just love sharing my love of decorative painting!
Janice Fusco
My painting obsession began more than 20 years ago when I took my first One Stroke class at Michaels. Since then I became a Certified One Stroke instructor, transitioned to traditional Decorative Paint, and joined White Mountain Decorative Painters' Guild. I teach at our local library and at our guild.
Gloria Greaves
I have been an acrylic painter since 1987. It wasn’t until I retired from teaching that I attended my first convention NET in Providence, RI. Spending way too much money and having way too much fun. It was also when I became a CMOT, a cerified Mary Owens teacher. I always tell everyone that if I had started with Mary I don’t think I would have been an acrylic painter. For several years I traveled with Mary to conventions in Ohio, Nevada, Washington and of course NET. Since Mary retired I have been teaching and designing. And I love every minute.
Sandi Greco
I have a very active home Studio in Clarence, NY. I have been teaching decorative painting for 41 years, all levels from beginners to Advanced painters, all styles and techniques. I have taught at many conventions, for Chapters and via Zoom. I have been published in PAINTING WORLD MAGAZINE and have packets available at Pinecraft, Inc., as well as on my website. Teaching and designing are my passions.
HOLLY HANLEY
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn in person from Holly Hanley! Her projects always include layers and layers of adorable details that will make your finished pieces home décor treasures. Holly is wildly creative, designing with the latest and greatest paints and mediums and surfaces.
CHERYL HUGHES
Born and raised in Massachusetts, I draw inspiration from the scenic beauty of the Maine coast and the vibrant art community of Florida, where I now spend much of my time. The contrast between these two places fuels my creativity, allowing me to put my own unique spin on the landscapes, seascapes, and the world around me.
The ocean has always been a deep source of inspiration for me—its ever-changing moods, its creatures, and the sense of wonder it evokes. In my work, I use imagination and color to create whimsical worlds—happy places that offer a perfect escape from everyday life.
As an avid plein air artist, I thrive on observing my surroundings, capturing the spontaneity of nature in real-time. These experiences then influence my studio work, where I transform reality into something more imaginative, playful, and full of life.
Ultimately, my hope is that my art brings a smile to the viewer’s face and offers a moment of joy—an invitation to step into a world where color and whimsy reign.
DEBBIE JORDAN
Debbie Jordan began her decorative painting journey when she saw a project by Priscilla Hauser in an issue of CRAFTS magazine. She found a local teacher who taught in oils and started taking class. Later, there was another teacher who came along, and she began taking a class in acrylics as well When both teachers stopped holding she classes, she began teaching in both mediums. She was a member of the Tar Heel Decorative artist and organized and launched a new chapter of SDP; Olde English Painter’s Guild. Debbie was a demonstrator for Rupert Gibbon and Spider and demonstrated silk painting throughout the country for them. Debbie also served as a demonstrator for Binney and Smith; the owners of Crayon and Liquitex. Her first decorative painting convention class was at HOOT in the 1980s followed by classes at the Creative Painting conventions in Las Vegas. After a long hiatus, Debbie returned to teaching at painting conferences in 2014 at the APC Expo in Chattanooga and the OKC Painting Palooza. Debbie finds color theory and the mechanics of design to be fascinating and spent the last few years learning everything she can on the subjects. She prefers dry media these days.
MARLENE KREUTZ CDA
We are delighted to welcome Marlene Kreutz, CDA, once again to NET. Marlene is a profilic painter and a lovely, knowledgable teacher who has been teaching and designing for 30 some years. Acrylic has always been her first choice of medium.
SHANNON MILLER CDA
Originally from British Columbia, Shannon began painting as a hobby during the cold northern Alberta winters. Shannon moved to Kansas in 1998 and discovered the Society of Decorative Painters in Wichita. The Stroke Certification Boards on display immediately captured her eye. She has received her CDA and MDA in the stroke categories. She has taught at numerous conventions, has been published in print and online magazines, and travel teaches as well as on zoom. Her classes are full of many tips and hints for your painting, and she loves to “see the little light bulbs go on” for students during class. Painting and teaching are the perfect ways to relieve stress from her day job as an ICU RN.
NANCY SCOTT CDA
I have been a decorative artist for over 30 years achieving my CDA from the Society of Decorative Painters in 1994. “I have been teaching and designing for more than two decades. I love to teach painting especially to beginners and those new to our art form. I especially enjoy teaching Into to Oils every year at New England Traditions. I believe a good foundation in the basic techniques is the key to success along with lots of practice, of course! I have been travel teaching for many years and now do most of my “travel teaching” via Zoom. I have had my original designs published in decorative painting magazines. What I most love about decorative painting is the wonderful friends that I have made along my artistic journey.
