Artists Introductions

Find out more about the artists who have created these wonderful, unique works.

Anne Poulson

See all of Anne's art here.

Anne Poulson graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Horticulture and went to work in Los Angeles designing flower gardens. Two kids later, she and her husband, Eric, return to their hometown of Portland, Oregon to be closer to their families.

In Portland Anne studied glassblowing at the Museum Art School, primarily to keep warm during the cold, damp Northwest winters. Moving ever northward in search of small town livability and easy access to outdoor recreation, they fell in love with Bellingham, Washington.

Inspired by the beauty of the region and motivated by the desire to remain warm while she works, Anne began making jewelry. The rich colors and variety of shapes of the gemstones she works with provide a limitless palette for her work.

Lavera Langeman

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LaVera Langeman began as a fashion designer in New York. After having children she started to paint. Having painted now for 15 years, she has won several awards including being published in the William and Mary Review. She has had a number of shows and continues to show in several galleries. LaVera loves to craft using any and every medium possible. She and her husband have recently started a rug company called Le Beau Tapis, (The Beautiful Rug). They sell and have sold in stores across the country including Bloomingdale’s. LaVera will be showing on this website paintings, beaded vintage pieces, mosaic mirrors and hand knotted rugs from Asia she designed.

Mary Jane Davis

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MJ Davis lives and creates art in Bellingham, Washington with her family, and their dog, Zipper. MJ graduated from the University of Washington with a vocation in pharmacy, and an avocation in fine arts. While working in several cities all over the US, her avocation gradually overtook her vocation.

MJ studied painting at the University of South Carolina for four years. Her oil paintings have won awards at the local, state and national level. Her art has found its way into businesses, public buildings and private homes.

Currently, MJ is creating collage boxes, painted recycled furniture, oil paintings, and altered art inspired by the natural beauty of the Northwest. Her studio is occupied with droves of objects, wood boxes, old furniture, paints and canvases. They are patiently waiting their turn to be changed into works of art along side the occasional child or dog that are patiently waiting for a ride or a walk.