Lily LaFollette
Outside Washtenaw County

I have studied many styles of oil painting. I most frequently fall into a subjective tonal impressionist style of painting. I love to paint on location, in plein air, around Michigan and other places in addition to my studio work. Having grown up in a rural environment, I enjoy the simple quiet places in nature. While exploring the forest trails, or driving the country roads, I am reenergized, completely at peace, among the seemingly tranquil existence of nature and the wildlife so fortunate to live there. You will find me in these places, painting what excites me, capturing feelings of a place that can be far more reaching than paint can express.

Rebecca Lambers
Ann Arbor Area

I am a couturiére, practicing the art of dressmaking. Couture is my reason for being. It is a constant striving with my best efforts reaching toward perfection of my objects and their performance. My work exists at the junction of art and highend ready-to-wear clothes. Like architecture, this art form is lived in. Its effect varies, often changing in appearance over time. It has many dimensions. It is the name of my dreams. A working artist serving clientele for over thirty-five years, I focus on the woman and make each garment, from concept through to finishing. Every life experience is unique and contributes to our personal spirit. Translating the language of dressing the body - fashion - defines my being and discerns the individual in my clients while recognizing our shared humanity. Themed shows in my Ann Arbor studio suggest possibilities. These venues reinforce my belief in the value of meaningful dress, a reasoning of cloth, the body and identity. Sense of Skin - coming Oct. 2010 Things Japanese - Oct. 09 The practice of my craft. I am challenged by Zen cultural readings concerning the concentrated pursuit of art as necessary for ethical learning, a way to be in the world. Origins - Feb. 08 Exploring the influence of the African aesthetic in my life and work: using rhythm, color, materials, to reaffirm life’s spirit, finding beauty in tragic reality, laughter after pain. Still Life: re forming Nature - Oct. 07 Discerning sensuality in the myriad possibilities presented by floral relationships: vibrant color, warm tangibility, organic complexity, edges of darkness and the fleeting quality of joy and exuberance. Birds! - Feb. 07 Inspired by knowledge gleaned through care of my chickens and by the free dream of flight – evidence of levity. Couture: the art of dressmaking, melds my designer aesthetic sense with beautiful materials, intricate technique and interactive process to engage a client’s personality.

Katherine Larson
Ann Arbor Area

Katherine Larson has done over 150 murals across the United States, illustrated 10 nationally distributed children's books and over 40 Ann Arbor Observer covers as well as countless magazine and commercial publication art. She is also a fine artist and was awarded Artist in Residencies at both Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and The Porcupines Wilderness Park in 2008. A classical singer as well, Katherine has been featured many times with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and has performed several roles such as Tosca and Madama Butterfly with local opera companies. Please visit the website at www.katherinelarson.com for more details.

Nathan Leach-Proffer
Ann Arbor Area

Focused on automotive photography but practice all forms.

Kate Lebowsky
Ann Arbor Area

I am an artist that loves to create toys that bring happiness to children small and big

Jim Leija
Ann Arbor Area

Jim Leija has been the Public Relations Manager for UMS since 2008. In this capacity, Jim manages the more traditional aspects of public and media relations, as well as coordinating UMS’s social media strategies and online community engagement (including overseeing UMS’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr, managing UMS’s Google AdWords account, and producing original audio, video, and blog content). Over the past year, he has served as the project manager for the UMS Lobby Project (www.umsLOBBY.org), created through an "Innovation Lab" grant awarded by EmcArts with support from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. As a part-time consultant with NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work), Jim interfaces with a diverse array of clients in Metro Detroit’s nonprofit sector. He holds three degrees from the University of Michigan: a Master of Fine Arts in Art & Design, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He lives in Ann Arbor with his husband and their two rescue dogs, Maisie and Olive.

leslie leland
Ypsilanti Area

Markel Leland
Ypsilanti Area

Markel Leland is one of the co-owners of MIX, an eclectic store carrying a mix of new and used clothing, accessories, gifts and art in Ypsilanti. Markel, the creator of purplebabydaddies, exhibits permanently in the space.

KA Letts
Ann Arbor Area

Paintings and works on paper.

Joe Levickas
Ann Arbor Area

I'm a visual artist, curator and arts administrator living in Ann Arbor

Hilary Lewis
Milan Area

Mary Light
Outside Washtenaw County

Robin Little
Ann Arbor Area

Sam Livingston
Ann Arbor Area

Percussion-Marimba-Arts Advocacy

Mark Loeb
Ann Arbor Area

I organize creative and exciting festivals. I help on large projects like the Detroit Jazz Festival and smaller ones like Royal Oak Clay, Glass and Metal Show. I can help create the perfect distinctive festival event for your organization or community.

Michael Lolich
Outside Washtenaw County

I am a Michigan-born, multimedia artist and designer who works primarily with acrylics, colored pencils, and photography. Most of my artwork encompasses a realistic style, but I also like to experiment with geometric and graphic pieces. Some of my art deals with astronomy-related themes. In case you can't tell from my images, I happen to love Color. My original photographic calendar for the coming year, "Floral Delights - 2011" is available at Lulu.com/twisandalarts.

Sandi Lopez
Ypsilanti Area

I am a photographer and digital imager. My images are printed on Tiles, Canvas and Paper

Christine (Chris) Lord
Ann Arbor Area

Chris Lord’s poetry has won places in competitions (e.g., Current, Detroit Women Writers, Writer’s Digest) and appeared in many journals. She founded Word’n Woman Press in March of 2007, edited and published the Bear River Writers Respond to War print edition, and the Writers Reading at Sweetwaters anthology. Her chapbook Field Guide to Luck was published by Pudding House Publications in 2007. Currently, Chris is honored to be Editor of the Bear River Review, and co-host of the monthly series, Writers Reading at Sweetwaters. She is teaching her poetry class “Muse of a Woman” for Ann Arbor Rec&Ed this winter. Chris also actively supports women’s rights.

Jill Love
Dexter Area

Jill is an award-winning photographic artist. Her memories of creating art go back to childhood when she began dabbling in watercolor, charcoal, fabrics, and many other mediums. It wasn't until she won a camera in a contest in her teens that she found her true love. She and her husband have a home and studio in the countryside outside of Dexter, Michigan where they enjoy the serenity and wildlife there. Jill's work reflects her passion to hold time still, capturing and discovering the vitality and beauty of each subject. Jill is well known for her fine art portrait and nature photography, teaching workshops on photography as well as giving private lessons. Her favorite season is spring until fall arrives. Then her favorite season is fall. Her favorite subjects are brides until she photographs a newborn. Then her favorite subject are babies. She lives in the moment as all artists do.

Jackie Ludtke
Chelsea Area

I am a self-taught artist from Chelsea. I love to paint abstract portraits! I use acrylic paints, and I paint on everything from canvas, ceramic tiles, handbags and shoes! I also paint with my computer and have these designs printed on handbags, t-shirts, card cases and more! I hope you love my work as much as I love creating it!

Rosemarie Ludwig
Outside Washtenaw County

Michelle Lumia
Chelsea Area

Kirsten Lund
Ann Arbor Area

John Luther
Ann Arbor Area

Career Development Coordinator

Brandon Lynn
Ann Arbor Area

Ann Arbor, MI - based Illustrator and Photographer.