Painter
Carrie Clayden
Carrie Clayden is a California-based painter known for her expressive, semi-abstract florals and evocative brushwork. With roots in Los Gatos and a B.A. from UCSC, her work radiates light, emotion, and movement. Layer by layer, Carrie builds a dreamlike atmosphere — drawing, painting, and even finger-marking her canvases with joyful abandon. Inspired by impressionism and driven by intuition, her art celebrates femininity, rebirth, and the beauty of the untold story. Carrie’s paintings have shown in galleries across the U.S. and Europe, each piece a reflection of soul and spontaneity.
Painter & Multimedia Artist
Alexander Smirnoff
Alexander Smirnoff is a Calistoga-based artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, fashion, and performance. Whether through a richly layered canvas or a theatrical runway show in his own driveway, Alexander creates immersive worlds full of symbolism, texture, and transformation. His pieces often explore identity, imperfection, and reclamation — turning discarded materials into vessels of beauty and meaning. Rooted in community and bold vision, his work is a love letter to resilience, individuality, and the unexpected.
Ceramicist
Nikki Ballere – NBC Pottery
Nikki Ballere Callnan NBC Pottery — a beloved ceramic studio nestled in the mountains above St. Helena. Her handmade pottery, inspired by Napa Valley’s rugged beauty, features raw edges, earthy textures, and sculptural form. Nikki’s work honors the art of utility, crafting pieces that elevate the everyday — from chef-collaborated tableware to nature-imprinted vessels. Deeply connected to family, land, and local community, Nikki invites others to share in the joy of shaping clay, storytelling, and creative living.
rock painter
Christopher Sullivan - Your Spirit Rocks
Christopher Sullivan is a Calistoga-based artist known for his luminous hand-painted stones, created with phosphorescent, metallic, and UV-reactive paints. Carefully gathered from Northern California rivers and beaches, each rock becomes a one-of-a-kind canvas for both abstract and figurative imagery — from mandalas to symbolic forms. Layered with contemporary mediums and intricate texture, his work glows vividly in darkness and serves as a contemplative object for meditation and quiet reflection. Every piece is crafted with intention, transforming simple natural forms into small portals of light, wonder, and presence.
painter & multimedia artist
Robert Stickley
Robert Stickley is a longtime Sonoma-based artist whose work spans acrylic painting, vibrant pastels, and intricate mixed-media collage. Born on the border of Scotland and England, he has spent over three decades creating in Northern California, earning numerous Best of Show and First Place awards and exhibiting throughout the region. His 2014 Artist-in-Residence experience at Pinnacles National Park marked a defining moment, immersing him in the landscape that continues to inspire his work. A seven-time “Trashion Fashion” participant and prizewinner, Robert also designs and models whimsical, wearable collage pieces made entirely from found objects — a playful extension of his creative world that he famously describes as “Absolute RUBBISH.”
ice dye artist
Hannah Jo Shanley
Born and raised in Sonoma county has worked in the hospitality business for 28 years and loves it. She has a passion for the creative art world. Dying is a specialty of hers, with special techniques and a wide range of color and fabric knowledge. She’s has a love for functioning art, turning your everyday home decor or clothing into a colorful one of a kind piece. Also loves working with acrylic paint pouring, stained glass and miniatures. She’s a super fan of all creatives and looks forward to teaching workshops and taking them.
Cyanotype artist
Tanja Kopper
Tanja Kopper is a photographer who has fallen in love with the timeless process of cyanotype. Drawing inspiration from the quiet beauty of nature, she creates sun-printed works using flowers and other botanicals. Each piece is a meditation—a slow, intentional collaboration with sunlight and the natural world. Her art invites viewers to pause and reconnect with the delicate, often unnoticed details of life growing around us.
Sculptor & Mixed Media Artist
Laura Garcia - Elegant Nest
Laura Garcia creates deeply intuitive, textured pieces that reflect both the human experience and the rhythms of nature. With a background rooted in lifelong creativity, Laura’s art spans painting, drawing, ceramics, and assemblage — often incorporating foraged and found materials. Her studio is both sanctuary and stage, a space to process, play, and connect. Laura’s figurative sculpture and organic palettes explore themes of transformation, connection, and emotional landscapes. Each piece is layered, lived-in, and grounded in the present moment.
Sculptural Furniture Artist
Jorge Martinez – Wine Country Decor
Jorge Martinez is a visionary furniture artist whose pieces blur the line between functional design and fine art. Raised in a family of makers in Mexico, Jorge brings generations of craftsmanship and soul into every creation. Now based in Santa Rosa, CA, Jorge works primarily with reclaimed wood and natural materials, crafting one-of-a-kind tables, mirrors, mixed media sculptures, and large-scale decor. His work is rich with texture and cultural depth, inspired by nature, memory, and legacy — built to last, and made to be felt.
Multimedia artist
Kate Rogers
Kate Rogers is a mixed-media artist whose work is deeply informed by her long career as an art therapist. Through mandalas and monotype-based compositions, she explores the dualities found in nature—beauty and chaos, fragility and strength—and the inner landscapes revealed through personal growth. Kate weaves elements of sewing, embroidery, and textile-inspired texture into her pieces, creating layered works that honor both the ephemeral and the enduring. Her art invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys while reconnecting with the natural world.
Floral & Event Designer
Karen Baba – Plan Decor
Karen Baba, founder of Plan Decor, has been crafting unforgettable floral experiences for over 30 years. Her arrangements — both timeless and imaginative — have graced prestigious events like Bouquets to Art, the San Francisco Antique Show, and Flowers at Filoli. Known for her lush, seasonal designs and her eye for bringing natural beauty to life with unique vessels, lighting, and props, Karen has earned a reputation for elegance, creativity, and heart. Whether whimsical or classic, her floral artistry reflects the soul of the space and the spirit of the occasion.
Painter
Jon Leafstedt
Medtitation guide & Astrologer
Patrici Flores - Napa Valley Astro Club
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basket artist
Bob Ritchie
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