Art Award Winners 2019

Judge's Choice First Place  Stanley Nowakowski 

Judge's Choice Second Place  Luis Lopez (LULOPRE)


2D First Place Louis Santore (LJ Art Gallery)

2D HM Brianna Almagro (Expressive by Bri)


3D First Place  Juanita Nitjuan (Nitjuan Designs)

3D HM  Paul Stanislawczk (PJS Woodworking Unlimited)



Mixed Media First Place Sean O'Keefe 

Mixed Media HM  Werner Contreras (Motion and Lines)

Mixed Media HM  Jonathan Simon (Quest Acrylz)

Roselle Park School District Art Exhibit in the Anthony Signorella Youth Center

Aditi Khatri

Aditi Khatri has graduated in fine art with a major of textile designing in India. Her passion is to create interesting art pieces through the medium of painting.

Alexa Martin

Alexa Martin is a Hoboken, NJ artist who has studied art since elementary school in the forms of watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paintings on canvas. She draws most inspiration from her time spent at the beach and loves creating vibrant pieces that are sure to add character to any space!



She will be live painting with gouache and watercolors on site!

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Allison White Art

Allison White is an illustrator that loves to create cute and fun illustrations. Her artwork is done either digitally using Photoshop and Illustrator or traditionally using watercolor and colored pencils. She loves books, cats and fantasy art which are all expressed in her work. Currently, Allison is working on obtaining her teaching certificate in Art Education after receiving her undergraduate degree at Montclair State University for Animation and Illustration. She hopes to one day inspire children through not only her artwork, but through her students art as well.

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​Arlene Tocci

Abstract art using ink pens and gel pens

Artistica Cinema, LLC

Artistica Cinema will be at the festival so the public can meet the team and learn more about the theater, it's progress and ways you can get involved! There are so many great stories about the theater that we hear meeting people that date all the way back to it's beginning. ​

Suman, one of our founding partners, has participated in the Roselle Park Arts Festival for the past two years and this year will be no different. She will be displaying predominantly acrylic, oil and and mixed media on canvas. Also, Henna Design.

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Art by Latinsilver

Since 2012, Latinsilver has explored self-reflection, sexuality, nature, and nostalgia through various mediums and techniques in her works of art. She is best known for her erotic series This is Inception and her botanical paintings inspired by popular character Audrey II from the film Little Shop of Horrors. At the beginning of her career, just after receiving her Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design, she began to focus more on the fine art aspect of her studies. She started out using pastels then moved onto acrylic paint for her figurative nudes while exploring inverted and colorful compositions. However, being an illustrator at heart for 10 years, she also incorporates the use of ink, watercolor, and digital software. Her main influences for her Pop Art stem from the childhood of her and her children beginning in the 80’s to the present day of which include a range of artists, illustrators, and film. She mostly portrays dark, whimsical subjects through colorful and grungy techniques.

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Art Is Everything - Catherine Profitt



I’m a self taught artist from South Jersey. My preferred medium is fluid resin art. I am inspired by nature. I love all colors and therefore it’s very difficult for me to have a favorite. I love to create beautiful things in the hope that they will bring joy to others.
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Art Mira LLC
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An elegant flair for the fantastic lingers in the magic of Mitrova’s visions, as she paints in oils with a lyrical eloquence. She begins each work focused on a single form, later dividing and fracturing the image with increasing complexity and detail as her portraits sprout with new growth and possibilities. There is a smooth perfection to her skilled use of the paints, and a feeling of crispness and clarity in her mark that fills her surfaces with life.

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Art of G Terado

NJ based artist. Mainly works in traditional mediums such as pencils, inks, and water colors as well as working in digital media.

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Be Strong Believe in Me

Mixed media paintings, blacklight art, children’s items, printed shirts and clothing, mixed media outdoor decor, painted glass, handmade jewelry, and more.

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Bevastyles

Lisa Coppola is the owner and creator of Bevastyles jewelry. Her designs are created using a combination of vintage estate jewelry and new materials like raw quartz, brass and glass beads. She strives to give retro jewelry a modern update making it easy to wear with the latest fashion trends.

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Brianna Keating

My name is Brianna Keating, I graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2018 with my Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Arts Management. I love to paint and draw. I’ve recently taught myself the basics of screen printing. And I love photography. I take photos mostly of nature or architecture. Art is what keeps me going.

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Brianna Almagro

I graduated from Kean University with a BFA in Studio Art. The majority of my art work mainly focuses on portraits and expression through a variety of colors, while still portraying a sense of realism.

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Brianna Velasquez

This is Brianna's 2 year doing the Roselle Park loves art. She is a 13 year old 8th grader at the Roselle Park Middle School. She has had a love of art since childhood. She is self taught.

Cross Rhodes Crafts

Self taught jewelry maker, working with a variety of mediums. All work is hand made, one of a kind artwork.

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DJK Gems and Minerals

My company provides fossil and mineral specimens from high to low, some self collected specimens from NJ and some worldwide specimens. I feature unusual and exclusive stones, not sound in jewelry stores, that I set into fine silver or are sometimes wrapped by Cross Rhodes Crafts. I am also thrilled to educate anybody that has questions about minerals, fossils, and jewelry.

Dragon's Lair Masks and Oddities

Dragon's Lair Masks and Oddities is all about bringing fantasies and magic to life in an array of artistic mediums. Everything is created by the family behind the Lair. Custom work is gladly welcomed!

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Cara Cilento



Cara Cilento is an artist and author who has lived in NJ her entire life. Her debut book, Snapshots: Say Cheese! The Word is Watching, consistently receives accolades for its poetry, prose and photography.

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Elizabeth Sutaria

I graduated from Nassau Community College in New York with a degree major of Art. I continued my education at Queens College of The City University of New York, to receive my Bachelor's degree with a studio art major.

Floppy Ear Pottery

I make my pottery from my home studio. I starting learning how to throw as a way to relax and unwind. It has become a passion that I hope will continue to grow.

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Free.To.Be.V Art

My name is Veronica Schoen, and I am a self-taught painter/artist. I began my art business in 2011 and haven’t stopped painting since. I use lots of color to inspire not only others but myself to keep the “color” in your life.

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Gigi Garcia Collages


Gigi Garcia is best known for her detailed collages made from recycled magazine pages precisely cut with her trusty scissors. She loves knowing that with each piece she makes, she can never duplicate it exactly due to the limited copies of the recycled magazines she uses for her process. Each collage is made with a bit of whimsy and a whole lot of love.

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Gunjan Gogia

Gunjan Gogia is an engineer and a self-taught artist. She taps into her Asian cultural background to create bright and detailed pieces of art. Her preferred mediums are acrylics paints on canvas and gel pens on paper.

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Healing Art Society

Emily Rose has been an artist since she can remember. She combines her love of movement and color into all her pieces which are created through high vibration and infused with reiki healing energy. Healing Art Society is a local creative wellness brand inspired by the art community and built on collaboration between client and artist to highlight joy from within and make beautiful things together. 

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Henna by Margaret



As a henna artist, my designs are freestyle, unique to the individual. No person is the same so why should a design be? Henna is not just a service—it is foremost, an experience. It’s intimate; we hold hands, we connect, and we imagine your design together. If you feel like talking I listen, I share, and again, we connect. I love getting to draw on you, but happier to get to know you.
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Ida Dangola



I have always been a maker. Pottery is my choice because it connects my daily routine to the earth. The process of creating soft clay into a bowl, a mug, a platter that makes my life more beautiful is humbling and fills me with gratitude.
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Isabella Otero

I am 15 years old, and I am looking forward to my future. I want to be an animator, at Disney or Cartoon Network. I have been taking my art seriously for about 5 years and I have improved extremely.

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Jackie Almeter Designs

Jackie Almeter is a graduate of NC State University with a design and business administration degree. Under the tutelage of the highly respected metalsmith artist, Lila Gutowski, Jackie mastered her silversmith forging skills and expertise in semi-precious gems. Only the highest quality semi-precious stones, crystals and turquoise go into a one-of-a-kind Jackie Almeter piece produced at her studio in New Jersey.

John Delaney Studios

Born in Jersey City, NJ, John is presently living in Toms River, NJ. Studied Fine Art/Art Education at Ocean County College and Kean University. His work has won multiple awards in events held throughout the Tri-State area, most notably NJ Teen Arts Festival, State Champion, 6 time Best of Show / Toms River Harvest Arts Festival and Runner up / Manhattan, NYC Raw:Natural Born Artist "Art of the Year" as well as published in Ocean County's Night and Day Magazine / NYC Art Takes Times Square Exhibit Book.

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KattobinArt

KatTobin is a self taught, Toms River Artist. She works primarily in Linocut printmaking while also creating in various mediums.

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KPK Paintings

I have been an artist since childhood and as a youth very involved in the early punk rock scene in the Lower East Side of New York City. I was a member of several bands. I went to the School of Visual Arts in NYC and received my degree in painting. I have lived as a working artist since leaving school...beginning by selling my paintings on the street in Soho. I have many exhibits of my paintings in galleries, museums, cafes and art festivals.

The bulk of the proceeds from the sale of my paintings go to benefit children and the elderly in Oaxaca, Mexico as well as in El Salvador with the basic necessities of life: food, medicine, clothes, school supplies.

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Lady Maduza D’Zines

I believe my gift is to make interesting, “beautiful” things. “Beauty” is in the eye of the beholder. Each person’s experience and appreciation of art is unique and individual. Whether it is a photo, painting, sculpture or piece of jewelry...if it speaks to you, embrace it!!

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LandaStudio


I am an artist and illustrator who became interested in making jewelry after returning to school and becoming a Dental Technician. I love using my talent and imagination to make new creations.

Leah Brown Klein


I am a graduate of Rutgers University with a Masters Degree from Hunter College CUNY. I was a special education teacher in Highland Park NJ for over 25 years. Now living in the Hudson Valley I have had my work shown in quite a few exhibitions in New York. I am a gallery educator at The Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial To The Holocaust which is located in Battery Park, NY.

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Louis Santore

Louis J. Santore Jr. was born and raised in Monmouth County and studied at the 2 prestigious schools at School of Visual Arts and New York Academy of Art. Painting Light is the way of understanding form, composition, and linear expression.

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Lots O' Knots NJ

Sooz & John love the woods and have taken to bringing some of the wilds to everyone with their one of a kind home decor. Rustic and distressed photography and design fill their work with original flair.

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LULOPRE

I was born in Cartagena, Colombia. July 1 1959. Went to Bellas Artes Academy. I love painting in color pencil because is a very challenging technique, my art is full of energy and very vibrant colors. Is a way of healing the soul. Im coming from a very hot climate therefore im bringing that lovely way of life in my art.
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Lynnor Art Studio

As a 4th Grader in the Philippines, Lynnor Bontigao drew a story on pieces of paper and stapled them together. That may have planted the seed of being an illustrator. She joined a children’s book illustrator group in college and knew that’s the path she wanted to follow. Lynnor is inspired to illustrate stories about overcoming fears and finding one’s strength, feelings she had when she migrated to a new country after college. She became a programmer for a major financial firm for 15 years in New York City but she never forgot her love of drawing for kids and kids at heart. Her first illustrated picture book will be released this year with Sawaga River Press. She is interested in illustrating picture books and book covers. Lynnor is a member of SCBWI, CBIG, and PuddleJump Collective. She lives in New Jersey.

You can see her work in: www.lynnorbontigao.com https://www.instagram.com/lbontigao/ https://www.facebook.com/lynnorbontigaoillustrator https://twitter.com/lynnorbontigao

Margaret Grzymkowski

As a henna artist, my designs are freestyle, unique to the individual. No person is the same so why should a design be? Henna is not just a service—it is foremost, an experience. It’s intimate; we hold hands, we connect, and we imagine your design together. If you feel like talking I listen, I share, and again, we connect. I love getting to draw on you, but happier to get to know you.

www.marggrz.com

Maui Jane Designs

Jane is a double amputee who entered Delaire Nursing Home at a young age because she developed MRSA that led to complications that led to her having both her legs amputated at different times. Jane paints from the heart. Her world could be filled with darkness but her paints show all the light and beauty and talent. She should be allowed to shine.

Motion and Lines

A variety of prints of watercolor and acrylic paintings plus several handmade mini paintings, buttons, and bookmarks. Art for all ages and aspects of nerdiness!

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Mystic Hawk Soaps

Mystic Hawk Soaps is working on its Second year of business. Joe loves making all his handmade items, and enjoys his love for crafting soap.

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Nerrealz Art

I am a 23 year old artist and recent graduate from Mason Gross School of the Arts with a Bachelors in Fine Arts pursuing painting full time.

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Nitjuan Designs

I am inspired by nature, color, texture, architecture, emotions and geometry. I challenge myself to interpret what I'm feeling as I am inspired by these things. I believe you can use art as a communication tool, and I am rewarded by seeing my customers make those connections. As a Reiki Master/Teacher, Vibrational Sound Therapist, Certified Crystal Healer and Jewelry Artist, my process includes cleansing each of my products using selenite and sound. I then infuse each piece with loving Reiki energy for the benefit of the wearer. It is important to me that my clients look good and feel great.

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NJ Rope Depot


Frank is the director of NJ Rope Paranormal. The NJ Depot was created in order to raise funds for equipment upgrades and batteries. Handmade jewelry, items such as bracelets, necklaces, wire wrapped stone necklaces, pendulums, and keychains.

Norbroider


Noreen Heslin is a therapist living and working in Hoboken, NJ. She began embroidering in 2016. Her work is inspired by tattoos, nature, and faces.

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Oh My Balm

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Our company is a little over 2 years old, and we have grown quite a following. We have been featured on the podcast Side Hustle School, the website Starterstory.com, US News and World Report, and on True Trae’s Blog, “ 9 Must-Have Beauty Products You’ll Buy Again and Again” where she says,”This product was recommended to me by a friend and I am so glad."

Oh My Balm! is a NJ-based independent brand run by two moms and they sell on Etsy. They have knocked it out of the park with this ultra-luxurious, whipped body cream! I love the Lavender, which is a limited edition, and they have several other yummy scents as well. I keep the canister in my desk drawer and use where-ever I’m dry, i.e. hands, feet, knees…”

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PJS Woodworking Unlimited

I make all of the materials handmade. I love to work with wood. It’s a side job that creates hand items that last a long time in someone’s life.

pinupsbyindi

indi is the Harvey Pikar of the monmouth county art scene, but has lived in Roselle Park for nearly two decades. His art has been prominently featured in group shows in the Francis Leahy Gallery and the Belmar Arts Council among others and was part of the Keansburg Mural Project.

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Positive Healing Art



I am Karina Loureiro , the creator of Positive Healing Art. I am a Reiki master, sound healer and an art lover. Everything in my shop is hand made. I created everything with the intention of love and your highest good. I seal every piece of art with sound to hold on the vibrations of love and blessings.

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Quest Acrylz


Quest is a self-taught first-generation Portuguese-American artist with an immense passion for the art world. He challenges his viewers to look further into his works to reveal its deeper meaning. Quest is currently residing and working out of Roselle Park, NJ.
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Quilts and More



I am a retired teacher who started sewing at the age of ten. I enjoy working with color and designing new quilts.

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Ray Rodriguez

Ray has exhibited extensively around the United States and has appeared in various newspapers, magazines and television shows. Among his solo shows he has also participated in numerous group shows throughout New York and New Jersey, and was chosen one of 30 artists to represent the state in the "The Visual Imaginary of Latinas/os in New Jersey," sponsored by Rutgers University’s Center for Latinos Arts and Culture. His work is in various private collections including the Jersey City Museum in Jersey City, NJ,The Museum of Modern Religious Art at the University of St. Louis in St. Louis, MO and the Museo Moderno de Arte, Santo Domingo, RD.

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Sean O'Keefe


Sean O’Keefe is an artist and writer living in Roselle Park, NJ. Sean attended Syracuse University where he earned his BFA in Illustration. After graduation, Sean moved to New York City where he spent time working in restaurants and galleries while pursuing various artistic opportunities. After the birth of his children, Sean and family move to Roselle Park in 2015. He actively participates in exhibitions and art fairs around New Jersey, and is continuing to develop his voice as a writer.

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Shadowcat Jewelry
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My work is inspired by fractal geometry & the chaotic nature of the universe. Working primarily with .925 and gemstones, my works incorporate a piercing of a cracked or fractured design, either visible or hidden. I achieve the coloration of my silver work using liver of sulfur, stopping the oxidation process when the iridescent color appears, before the piece becomes totally dark.

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Shivanie Saith

My name is Dr. Saith and my love for science and art stems back to the first grade. Without support for art, I studied it in secret. Now, as an adult, I can create out of defiance. Art is my outlet for depression. Art displays my identity crisis and multiple facets.

S’moreAndChunka
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S’moreAndChunka is a married duo creating mixed media artwork that includes photography and various mediums used on canvas. It may be hard to describe verbally but our artwork is best when seen in real life and physically touched due to the textures created in each piece. All pieces are inspired by our love of books, nature, photography and experimenting with what life throws our way. We have been a vendor at Ohmies Yoga Studio in Roselle Park as well as our pieces being showcased in Zumiez on Broadway in NYC. Outside of vending we create custom pieces for those interested. All of our current work can be seen on our Instagram; while there are many more pieces in the making.

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So Sandy Sews


​My name is Sandra Deegan, and I lived in Roselle Park for 32 years. Sewing and embroidering keeps me busy in my retirement from Sherman School. I’m looking forward to sharing some fun and useful items that I made!

Sora Ceballos Illustrations


I have always loved drawing. I did it all the time until high school, then I stopped for maybe 15 years. During my pregnancy, I started doodling again (I credit my daughter for bringing back that desire). Drawing gives me a lot of peace, but I always had excuses for not having the time to do it…(i.e my full time job, my daughter, school and after school activities, etc.). So I’m 2016 I decided as a “New Year’s Resolution” to draw/doodle ANYTHING EVERY DAY. My commitment was Practice, Practice, Practice. Celebrating Motherhood daily drawing challenge ended with 1,000 days/1,000 drawings. I still draw everyday, 2019 challenge is now Surface Pattern Design.

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Stanley Nowakowski



I am a 59 year old, multiple media artist. I have an obsessive passion for Surrealistic escapism.
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Suman Tripathy

My name is Suman Tripathy. Born in Odisha, India, my childhood was spent experimenting in painting mediums at my mother’s art school. After completing my Bachelors Degree in New Media Communications and Digital Production, I started working as a film editor and artist. Today my work portrays themes of freedom, strength, nature, & humanity.

Tabletop Ceramincs by Ava

Dr. Thaw is a practicing dentist in NYC. She developed a love of pottery at Hunter College in NYC where she was an Art Education major. Upon graduation she changed directions, Over the years she has pursued pottery as a hobby and began attending craft fairs in 2017.

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The Black Lantern
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The Black Lantern started as a home town Halloween Display on Henry Street here in Roselle Park where full time Graphic Designer and artist Jason Diorio hand crafts all of his props and sets the scene for his Haunt on Henry Street every Halloween. Now Jason makes his creations for all who share in his same enthusiasm for the holiday.

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Wrap Yourself in Kulture


I am a science teacher by day and a lover of all things fabric by night. I am also a wife and a mother of 3 young men. I hope to one day retire from teaching to a life of creative joy where my new students and I make one beautiful item after the other.

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