The Storm by Julie Cowman

This truly breathtaking work is done with a pallette knife as opposed to a brush. The rich strokes give a true 3D appearance to the work. The lighting, shadows and reflection all combine to make this piece work visually.

Don Q and Sancho P by Tony Cacalano

Ever felt like you have spent your life "tilting at windmills"? There have certainly been times that I have. I first saw Tony Cacalano's work a year ago, I loved it then, and I still do now. I am very happy to finally have one of his pieces in my collection, even if it is not an original.

Yellow Shawl by Suzanne Ledermann

I have been a procurer of art, particularly paintings for many years now. I have salivated over the original works of Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Norman Rockwell, M. C. Escher, Peter Max, Erte, and many others. However I have rarely been spellbound by a single work. Several months ago, while making my rounds of the b brown gallery prior to the monthly art opening I was made speechless. I was just about to leave the gallery, satisfied that I was familiar with all the works that would be for sale that evening. A chance turn of a corner put me face to face with a painting that had somehow escaped my attention. It was the Yellow Shawl, by Suzanne Ledermann. The poor photograph above does not do justice to the work which now hangs on my wall. Yes, I bought it. I was positively made breathless upon gazing at this work for the first time. The vibrant and fiery reds in the background against the dark blues of the woman's attire combined with the bright yellow dazzle my eyes.

Cellist #1 by Debra Tivens