| HOMEWall DecorLetters and Names Wall HangingsBirth Announcement Wall DecorBirthdaysTeam ColorsGrowth ChartsYour Child's Art on CanvasPhotos on CanvasBow HoldersBaby FacesWonderful WordsTalk to UsGo to Checkout> | Our ArtistsThe Red Koala Canvas Company works with exceptional artists, each with their own unique sense of style. The images produced by these artists are exclusive to the Red Koala.DoloI am a proud Texan by birth but although I was born in the lone star state, I didn't stay there long. I moved around a lot as a child. The only thing that remained constant growing up was my art. I was always creating things and taking them with me from state to state. And I still create things; I love building contraptions, painting, riding my unicycle, gardening, teaching and playing with my two dogs. I have made my home in Georgia.bailey jackNative Georgian-born and raised in Atlanta. She began painting floor cloths, furniture, pillows, and eventually began working onto canvas and wood.Watercolorist Coe Steinwart offered a creative composition lesson to bailey. "Coe explained the power of negative spaces within a painting by creating an interesting shape within itself." "It sounds so simple; yet, it clearly can enhance a visual strength to any painting." bailey’s "style" has been labeled folk art, fine art, cottage art to whimsical or romantic. "one guy asked me if it was 'hippie art'. Labels are great for grocery store products. I’m a self-taught artist. It’s just how I draw along with a dash of super bold color. If I had to label my work, I’d choose 'unpretentious'." She paints with just a hint of humor and adds in touches of vibrant color. The "hunt for an interesting surface is half the joy" says bailey, as she has painted on the backs of old theater seats, cabinet doors, barn doors, and even a dog house. Her series of "moon doggies" – dogs trapped in moonlight – are easily recognizable as her trademark; as well as very casual scenes of kitchen tablescapes– chairs, tables with vases of flowers, tablecloths and fruit. bailey’s first life involved working in the corporate world as a graphic designer, and creative director for IBM’s touch-screen application in the 1996 Olympics. She currently consults as a home re-designer of her business ReFluff Your Stuff. Stephanie SandefurStephanie Carlson Sandefur is an artist originally from Atlanta, GA who now lives in Daphne, AL on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1999 with a B.S. in Art Education she began teaching art. Her career began in 2000 at Miller Magnet School in Macon, GA. In May of 2003 Stephanie and her husband Sloan welcomed their first son to the family. It was then she began painting murals and children's furniture as well as commissioned paintings.In 2004 she moved to the Eastern Shore and began teaching art once again at Spanish Fort Elementary School in Spanish Fort, AL. In that time her family grew to a party of five as she added two more to the family! Stephanie's art has also made many changes throughout the years but the use of bold colors and use of line has remained consistent. Her children's interests have allowed for many new sources of inspiration such as rockets, flowers and pirates! Stephanie is always open to new ideas for paintings. She can be reached at ssandefur@yahoo.com. Lisa PortWhimsy, magic, and innocence describe the art work created by Lisa Whitworth for The Red Koala. Inspired by our children's gifts of imagination and spontaneity, she loves making whatever images 'pop' into her head, just like the artwork from our favorite child-artists. These images are filled with a corky simplicity which often breeds a pure, child-like wisdom. Lisa helps keep the spirit of childhood alive through her visions.In addition to the images you see hear at The Red Koala, Lisa has her fingers in many creative pies! Currently living in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountain Range in Sun Valley Idaho (you know, where the 'Governator' broke his femur skiing?), she teaches art classes for children and adults through the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and plays guitar and sings in the band, Fourstoke Bus, with her husband; , Wade Port. She also produces a wide range of commission pieces that vary from Buddhist thangka paintings, mixed-media pieces, and custom paintings and murals to suite the needs of your home or business (anything you dream is possible!). She even knits original baby hats and booties for newborns, if you have a friend expecting a new visitor! Contact Lisa to request information about purchasing the original images that you see here at The Red Koala or with inquiries about commission pieces at: lisawhitworth8@hotmail.com . Kim PoolKim Pool is an artist that hails from the Kansas plains. She received her degree from the University of Kansas in Art Education. She taught art at the elementary level for a few years. Then, in 2001 she began painting comissioned watercolor paintings for children's rooms and nurseries. Kim also began painting greeting cards and party invitations for children and new arrivals. She has recently started creating doggy portraits to capture your favorite best friend. Her artistic focus is usually on whimsical animals and flowers. But, now that she has two little boys she has expanded her work to encompass trucks and football players. Her favorite medium is watercolor and ink. E-mail Kim at : kim.pool@comcast.netMore Artist Bios Coming Soon!Please contact us at info@redkoala.com if you are interested in joining our team of artists. |
