Spring Exhibition 2026 – April 16 through June 13
Opening Reception Thursday, April 16 | 5:30PM
Tom Gonzalez
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Tom Gonzalez artist statement
I believe in capturing, through visuals, images that exist in the peripheral as they interact with reality. Whether in oils, acrylics, or watercolors, each medium offers a unique method of recreating that idea. My approach to art is grounded in restoring thoughts and observations that are often fleeting, into a static image while trying to preserve the feel at the moment of that creation in my mind. From there, I create a collection of resources and experiences that drive the medium I will use, sometimes mixed media. At times, that interpretation is based on realism, and at other times, expressive and more intangible.
I find it surprising how the work is often nothing like I thought it would come out, and that is the best part of creation, which tells me it had a life of its own to begin with.
But the best part for me is how it makes me travel. elsewhere while standing still, and it makes me wonder what’s around that image.
I believe in capturing, through visuals, images that exist in the peripheral as they interact with reality. Whether in oils, acrylics, or watercolors, each medium offers a unique method of recreating that idea. My approach to art is grounded in restoring thoughts and observations that are often fleeting, into a static image while trying to preserve the feel at the moment of that creation in my mind. From there, I create a collection of resources and experiences that drive the medium I will use, sometimes mixed media. At times, that interpretation is based on realism, and at other times, expressive and more intangible.
I find it surprising how the work is often nothing like I thought it would come out, and that is the best part of creation, which tells me it had a life of its own to begin with.
But the best part for me is how it makes me travel. elsewhere while standing still, and it makes me wonder what’s around that image.
Ginger Licata
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Biography
Ginger Licata is a fine art painter working exclusively in oils, drawn to the quiet poetry of still life and landscape. In her studio, fresh flowers are thoughtfully arranged in one of her many collected vases, composed in a classic manner that echoes centuries of traditional still life painting. These beautiful scenes are deeply influenced by the great masters of the genre, with a particular admiration for Frans Mortel Mans and his refined approach to light, color, and composition. Equally inspired by the natural world, she often loads her paints and easel and ventures outdoors to paint directly from life. Whether capturing a fleeting moment in a landscape or the enduring beauty of flowers at rest, her work reflects a devotion to observation, craftsmanship, and the enduring language of oil paint. Through these paintings, she hopes to invite viewers into a deeper appreciation of fine art—one rooted in tradition, patience, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.
Ginger Licata is a fine art painter working exclusively in oils, drawn to the quiet poetry of still life and landscape. In her studio, fresh flowers are thoughtfully arranged in one of her many collected vases, composed in a classic manner that echoes centuries of traditional still life painting. These beautiful scenes are deeply influenced by the great masters of the genre, with a particular admiration for Frans Mortel Mans and his refined approach to light, color, and composition. Equally inspired by the natural world, she often loads her paints and easel and ventures outdoors to paint directly from life. Whether capturing a fleeting moment in a landscape or the enduring beauty of flowers at rest, her work reflects a devotion to observation, craftsmanship, and the enduring language of oil paint. Through these paintings, she hopes to invite viewers into a deeper appreciation of fine art—one rooted in tradition, patience, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.
Mali Regan
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Biography
Artist Mali Regan has been painting since she was 15 years old. Her first teacher was Maestro Fakour. She continued her art until she was married and had family.
She went on to have successful career in Finance. In 2005 she took early retirement from Delta, where she was a senior analyst in treasury department.
In 2012 she started painting again.
She studied with Chris Didomizio. She has had privilege of taking mentoring classes from renowned artist, James Richards. She also took workshops with nationally known artist, James Richards, Nancy Franke Bill Davidson, Barbara Jaenicke, Jon Lasater and John Barry Raybould, the latter of whom took classes in Italy.
Mali is a member of the Atlanta Artist Center, which has awarded her accolades. Her specialty is oil painting, both landscape and portrait and her biggest influences are impressionist artist, Renior, John Singer Sargent and Monet. She enjoys plein air painting.
Mali loves traveling around the world and uses her own photographs for her paintings or plein air when possible.
Mali’s painting was exhibited at Atlanta Artist Gallery, Quinlan Visual Art, Buckhead Library, Anis Bistro, James Richards Gallery, Arts Gallery in Marietta, Atlanta Expo Center, and her website, maliregan.com.
Mali has two kids and two grandkids. She makes sure to have time for them and for her painting. As she always says, painting keeps her sane, happy and her mind busy.
Artist Mali Regan has been painting since she was 15 years old. Her first teacher was Maestro Fakour. She continued her art until she was married and had family.
She went on to have successful career in Finance. In 2005 she took early retirement from Delta, where she was a senior analyst in treasury department.
In 2012 she started painting again.
She studied with Chris Didomizio. She has had privilege of taking mentoring classes from renowned artist, James Richards. She also took workshops with nationally known artist, James Richards, Nancy Franke Bill Davidson, Barbara Jaenicke, Jon Lasater and John Barry Raybould, the latter of whom took classes in Italy.
Mali is a member of the Atlanta Artist Center, which has awarded her accolades. Her specialty is oil painting, both landscape and portrait and her biggest influences are impressionist artist, Renior, John Singer Sargent and Monet. She enjoys plein air painting.
Mali loves traveling around the world and uses her own photographs for her paintings or plein air when possible.
Mali’s painting was exhibited at Atlanta Artist Gallery, Quinlan Visual Art, Buckhead Library, Anis Bistro, James Richards Gallery, Arts Gallery in Marietta, Atlanta Expo Center, and her website, maliregan.com.
Mali has two kids and two grandkids. She makes sure to have time for them and for her painting. As she always says, painting keeps her sane, happy and her mind busy.
C West
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Biography
C WEST (b. 1997) is a singer-songwriter and abstract artist born and raised in Buffalo, NY now residing and painting out of his small garage in Atlanta, GA. C WEST was an art and vocal major at both the Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing arts and Villa Marie College. He began his music and art journey at the age of 12 listening to and creating sketches of his favorite artist, Michael Jackson. Music has always been his first love while art was another way he loved to express himself. In 7th grade he won the City of Buffalo’s art show for a portrait of Barak Obama he sketched. In 2016 he signed his first record deal with a major label. Music was his focus for several years until something horrific happened in the year of 2022. C West and his family became very sick due to the exposure of black mold. During this time C West found it very challenging to function as normal due to severe eczema covering his entire body. He struggled to get out of bed, clothe himself, walk around, play with his children and spend time with his wife due to the pain he was in. While he believed for God to heal him, he also needed an outlet to take his mind off of the pain he was in. Painting became that outlet for him. C West found healing through painting, and now he wants nothing more than for his art to provide healing to the world around us. When he’s not working on new music, or a new piece of art, he’s most likely spending time with his wife (Katie) and his two sons (Zion and Ezra).
C WEST (b. 1997) is a singer-songwriter and abstract artist born and raised in Buffalo, NY now residing and painting out of his small garage in Atlanta, GA. C WEST was an art and vocal major at both the Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing arts and Villa Marie College. He began his music and art journey at the age of 12 listening to and creating sketches of his favorite artist, Michael Jackson. Music has always been his first love while art was another way he loved to express himself. In 7th grade he won the City of Buffalo’s art show for a portrait of Barak Obama he sketched. In 2016 he signed his first record deal with a major label. Music was his focus for several years until something horrific happened in the year of 2022. C West and his family became very sick due to the exposure of black mold. During this time C West found it very challenging to function as normal due to severe eczema covering his entire body. He struggled to get out of bed, clothe himself, walk around, play with his children and spend time with his wife due to the pain he was in. While he believed for God to heal him, he also needed an outlet to take his mind off of the pain he was in. Painting became that outlet for him. C West found healing through painting, and now he wants nothing more than for his art to provide healing to the world around us. When he’s not working on new music, or a new piece of art, he’s most likely spending time with his wife (Katie) and his two sons (Zion and Ezra).