I make contemporary paintings that reflect our times and lives.

I hate artist statements..

No Más! an social commentary on violence against women was printed on 6x6inch glass plates, through the process of liquid emulsion, as a play on the “fragile gender” stereotype. The technique presents the images background-less form because this can happen to any women, anywhere in the world. 15 images printed on 6x6 glass plates.

12am: It is at midnight when the city has different face, when the downtown is somewhat dormant as compared to the midday bustling. The photo-documentary was shot in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, at midnight with 3200 ISO film. 10 images printed on 8x10” silver gelatin.

Gregory Ferrand is a native Washingtonian and self-taught painter. He received a degree in film from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1997. His background in film is evident in the strong use of narrative he employs to tell stories about characters and situations that do, have, and will exist; gently unmasking the psychological or emotional state of the subject, inviting the viewer to share and/or identify.

Tiffany Glass Ferreria is best known for founding the Real Small Art League, an ongoing public art project to inspire random acts of artistic kindness and creative awareness.

Tiffany studied art, education and philosophy at Radford University, earning a degree in Art Education in 2000. For nearly 10 years she’s taught art classes to all ages, including Greystone Elementary School in Birmingham Alabama, American University in Bushey England, Studio Classes at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia and private lessons in Limmasol, Cyprus.

Tiffany's work will be displayed on Artomatic's 9th floor, between the men's restroom and elevators. An exhibition catalog and price list is available online: www.iknowtiffany.com

I am currently a student at The Art Institute of Washington, and while I've been there I have seen tremendous improvement in my abilities and knowledge. Just within a class period I can see the progress. It's amazing. Therefore, I think I should have an art show! I am very influenced by Japanese culture and music, so I hope most people can tell. Among the mediums I can use pretty well are: Acrylic Paint, Copic Sketch and Prismacolor Markers, Prismacolor Pencils, Graphite, Charcoal, Conte Crayon, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, Fabric Paint, Rice Paper, Color Aid, and Watercolor.

My work is all about form and color. I concentrate on abstracting the human figure and letting each sculpture take shape and develop on its own. For this exhibit I am showing terra cotta sculptures; raku-fired clay forms and cold castings. At this point the process of discovery and learning is my focus.

I have a BFA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. My experience there was memorable -- excellent faculty and facilities -- a great way to start my journey into art. I live in Northern Virginia with my husband, Bill Firestone who is a fine art painter and illustrator.

This is my first time at Artomatic and I am looking forward to it. I'm on the sixth floor (I'm not in the published catalog) 6 SE C7

Folk/Jazz/World-groove fusion performed by a duo of multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Kadlecik and percussionist/vocalist Katy Gaughan integrating live instruments with dynamic loops and sequences.

We are 1BNW. Let go of your expectations

I've always loved the intricate patterns found in illuminated manuscripts, illustrated Korans, and Persian rugs. I created these images by going out in nature and taking photos specifically for use as raw material for my hand-crafted mandalas. Starting from one of my photographs, I “hand-craft” an image by choosing a “tile” of the photo to work into a finished image. In selecting the tiles, I try to choose colors, textures, and patterns that will result in an intriguing image, but I’m never quite sure where the process is taking me until the whole image coalesces.

We are a Fire Dancing Troupe located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our performances include fire poi, fire hoops, fire staves, fire fans, fire eating and more. Previous performances include: Artomatic May 2008 in Crystal City, HOT NIGHT IN THE CITY at the Palace of Wonders in Washington, DC on the 2nd Thursday of every month; The Virgin Festival in Baltimore, MD; Capital City Carnival, Centreville, VA; The Weirdo Show at The Palace of Wonders; SEAFWA Conference at the Nauticus in Norfolk, VA; Art Fest in Harpers Ferry, WV; First Fridays in Richmond, VA; Burning Man Art Festival in Nevada; and numerous private parties.

(Photo by Carlo Pizarro of Silver Raven peforming at the Palace of Wonders)

Flip Red is a rock group featuring Zane Adoum on lead mic, Daniel Cannistra on drums, Daniel Crown and Jacque Fabre on guitar, and Jordan Jett on bass, all high school students from Gaithersburg/Clarksburg, MD.

The proliferation of digital media has made interesting photography achievable almost anywhere to anyone with a camera nowadays, and I am happy to be among the many thousands of digital artists extending that limitless frontier. Photography can encourage distant travel or simply provide for enjoyment of local surroundings, and my collection of efforts has stemmed from a desire to explore both of those approaches to this art form.

Much of my work examines the creation and subsequent passing of indicators of American identity, as well as American nostalgia for pasts that may or may not have ever existed. In 2008 I will be showing a series called "Road Trip" that investigates our sentimental feelings about the freedom of the open highway and the automobile, particularly at a time when highways are often clogged and gas prices are high enough to make us shudder at the thought of filling the tank.