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Gallery of New Beginnings
www.galleryofnewbeginnings.com 9044 State Hwy 42
Melanie Croke and her oil
painting "Poppy" in the Miller The Gallery features the work of Melanie Croke and Edward DiMaio. Melanie's paintings are inspired by travel and local scenes or subjects that show her appreciation for the beauty in all life, be it natural or man-made. |
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Working with
watercolor and oils Melanie explores colors and form in fluid strokes
both sharp and vague. Melanie is also an expert custom picture framer
with 15 years experience in the field. Of Course, full framing services
are available at the gallery. Edward is a photographer, drum builder and poet. He has been photographing images for over 20 years and has been published internationally with images of Improvisational dance. He also collects images from nature and architecture. Over the years Edward has done head shots and other portfolio work and is available for thoughtful, personal and family portraits. Since 1994 Edward has hand made wooden drums from hollow trees. Working from Native American methods he works to bring out the uniqueness of each log. "I love helping trees to sing" Edward Is also a published Poet and copies of his book are available in the gallery. 
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