THE HEART OF SWELL: OUR ARTISANS

ARTIST

Christina Cowan is a full-time artist from Connecticut who transitioned from social work to professional oil painting. Her art reflects a deep appreciation for life’s simple, positive moments, influenced by growing up around her mother and aunt, both artists. Christina's art has been featured in juried shows across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Her work has been published in various Arts to Hearts Project books, and she had a solo gallery show at the Clinton Art Gallery, where she is training as Gallery Manager while studying at the Milan Art Institute.

WILLOW’S N’ WILDFLOWERS

Rachel Dubreuil is an artist deeply connected to the coastal charm of the Connecticut shoreline, where her lifelong passion for creativity has blossomed.

Recently, she has embraced the digital art realm, launching "Willows 'n' Wildflowers" to share her vibrant creations with a wider audience. Inspired by the beauty of nature and her distinctive experiences, Rachel's work invites viewers to explore and connect with art that resonates on a simple but impactful level.  

LAUREN EVANS

Lauren, a self-taught crochet and embroidery artist, began her creative journey by making blankets for her nieces and nephews. With encouragement from her family, friends, and husband, she transformed her passion into a small business. Living by the shoreline, Lauren is a mother of two young children and enjoys watching movies, reading, and running. The name of her business is inspired by her two beloved dogs, Douglas Gilbert and Piper Grey.

ARTIST

Debbis is a retired teach of 35 years and a self-taught artist, painting familiar New England places and all things in nature since the age of twelve. Her focus is the New England Coastline, but she has also depicted the Southwest, the Northern Pacific, and Florida shoreline. Debbie's paintings evolve to evoke a feeling or connection to a time and place in our natural world. Painting brings gratitude for our natural environment into her life.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Stacy is a talented landscape photographer based in Westerly, Rhode Island, with a passion for capturing the natural beauty of New England's coastal towns. Her work focuses on stunning sunsets, beach scenes, and iconic lighthouses. In addition to her work displayed at Swell, Stacy offers prints and framed photos in a variety of sizes. For those interested in exploring more of her photography, she invites you to follow her Instagram account, @coastaltownphotos, where she shares her latest captures.

ARTIST

Nineteen years ago, Ceal was given painting lessons for her 50th birthday at Silvermine School of Art. She was hooked on her first brush stroke and hasn’t stopped since. Ceal finally had found her true passion and everything around her became alive with a sense of excitement. It’s been a wonderful journey so far and we are beyond excited to have her work on display at Swell. Stop by for a smoothie and to take a look at some of Ceal’s amazing pieces.

KAART

I have been a resident of Old Saybrook since 1987, and have lived with my family on the shoreline since 1979. I feel blessed every day to live in these surroundings, and have been motivated to share the beauty of this locale in many ways - it seems that every day new ideas spring up, or beauty presents itself to be captured and molded. My goal is to share the beauty that I see and create art that is thought provoking, impactful, and timeless. While I have been exhibiting online for some time, this is my first physical exhibition, and I am incredibly proud to be able to share with you all, in partnership with Kameryn King and Saybrook Swell!

OS BUMPER

OS Bumper was founded by Old Saybrook native, Mitch Bruehwiler in 2016 when he had an idea for an Old Saybrook Bumper Sticker. With the incredible support of his community, Mitch has grown his online store and now offers an assortment of Old Saybrook apparel and accessories. Since the beginning, it has been OS Bumper's priority to deliver only the highest-quality products to the people of Old Saybrook Whether you are a Townie, a past resident, or a visitor of our beautiful shoreline town, carry a piece of Old Saybrook with you wherever you are...

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