Trudi is a prolific artist who works in copper, brass, sea glass, and acrylic paints. Her interests in sea life, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors is reflected in her work. Animals from both land and sea are represented with the artist's usual sense of whimsy. Trudi is an avid beach and river comber, so her work is often incorporated with her found objects like driftwood, sea glass, and stones. Using oxygen and acetylene gases, Trudi combines the copper, brass, and nickel silver to create her one-of-a-kind, distinctly colored works of sculpture. The colors are achieved by using various chemicals to create patinas, and by applying thin  layers of acrylic paint.

Tamara studied fine arts at Georgian College in Ontario, Candada. Wanderlust and the need for warmer climates had her gravitating southward. After thirty years in Central Florida, she finally landed on St. Croix in 2017 with her husband Jay. Classically trained in drawing, painting and prinmaking she branched out into recycled sculpture, cleaning up the landscape with a twist.

Steve was born and raised in the Chicago Suburbs. After attending Knox College and then Washington University, he moved to New Castle Indiana to open a Financial Advisory Business. He retired after a  year career as a Financial . He has always dabbled in art, but in Advisor in  his late wife bought him paint for Christmas and told him to start painting. He has always enjoyed creating the issulsion of -D images on paper or canvas. He is a realist (In everything). The challenge of capturing images, texture, color, expressions, moods, movement, etc is what drives and inspires him to continue to draw and paint. Upon buying a condo on St. Croix, he moved from countryside landscapes to Seascapes of the Caribbean.

Joyce's life is enriched by living and traveling the world’s pathways. Pathways taking her to people and creations that offer unexpected insights and moments that are wonderful to share with others. Capturing and sharing cultures to create insights and joy in others through her photography and “mask” sculptures has brought her many rewards.

During herr lifetime, She choose to live in three countries and two territories.  She found my true home 29 years ago when she moved to St. Croix, VI.   Every day, St. Croix’s beauty, music, and wonderful people give her the joy to create.

Pat began painting in high school and continued until she was in her 30’s as life began to interfere (career, children) paints and brushes were set aside.  In 2016 she decided to live out a dream of living on an island and moved to St. Croix.  She fell in love with so many things about this beautiful place we call home.  Then in 2019 she had to have some surgery and to fill the hours during recovery, she began to paint again.   Moko Jumbies have become one of her favorite subjects.    Mutiny Vodka at Sion Farm Distillery sponsored in in a one woman show. In 2020, CMCArts selected one of her paintings for the 2021 Calendar.  

Matt is a professional portrait, landscape, and mural artist working from the Island’s East End. Transitioning from life as an Organizational Development consultant at NASA, Dr. Jarvis now expresses his love and appreciation of the Island and its people through art.  “Whether I’m working on a representational piece, a surreal piece, or something more abstract, it’s all inspired by the beauty around me and the kindred spirit of its people. I’m so very blessed to be doing this!”

Matt exhibits his artwork at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, local art venues, and the Matt Jarvis Crucian Art group page on Facebook. He is also available for commissioned pieces.

Lauren is an emerging artist who was born and raised on the island of Anguilla B.W.I.  She relocated to St. Croix in the summer of 2009 and has been residing on the island ever since.

She is a self-taught artist, and has always been intrigued with art at a young age. She discovered most of her talent during her late years in high-school. Art class was her favorite. She has worked with acrylic, pastels, and pottery during those times. Her main focus is on epoxy resin paintings and mixed media ranging from abstract Geode Cross-sections and Agate Slices formations, 3D Beach-scapes using natural local materials, Sculptures, Functional/Decorative Resin art and more.

Lauren is an emerging artist who was born and raised on the island of Anguilla B.W.I.  She relocated to St. Croix in the summer of 2009 and has been residing on the island ever since.

She is a self-taught artist, and has always been intrigued with art at a young age. She discovered most of her talent during her late years in high-school. Art class was her favorite. She has worked with acrylic, pastels, and pottery during those times. Her main focus is on epoxy resin paintings and mixed media ranging from abstract Geode Cross-sections and Agate Slices formations, 3D Beach-scapes using natural local materials, Sculptures, Functional/Decorative Resin art and more.

Josie Widjaja Kozloff was born and raised in Indonesia, where she lived for sixteen years before immigrating to the United States.After moving to California, she became focused in pursuing a career in healthcare and completed a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA) studies. She l moved to St Croix  in 2013 and has worked as a PA since. She rediscovered her passion of art while living in St. Croix. She began to dabble in different mediums such as acrylic and soft pastels before finding her true passion in watercolors Most of her work is inspired by nature and her travels. She continues to grow her technique and style in her spare time while enjoying the natural beauty of the island she now calls home.

David is the owner of Blackwood Imaging and is a talented artist born in Puerto Rico and raised on St. Croix, but his artistic journey began in the states. He spent a few years at a small college in Connecticut majoring in Liberal Arts. Following a serious physical injury, David turned to photography as a means to distract himself from the pain and also inspire his life towards a new direction. Once he picked up a camera, that was when David knew this artform was the only thing that could truly make him happy.

David is the owner of Blackwood Imaging and is a talented artist born in Puerto Rico and raised on St. Croix, but his artistic journey began in the states. He spent a few years at a small college in Connecticut majoring in Liberal Arts. Following a serious physical injury, David turned to photography as a means to distract himself from the pain and also inspire his life towards a new direction. Once he picked up a camera, that was when David knew this artform was the only thing that could truly make him happy.

David is the owner of Blackwood Imaging and is a talented artist born in Puerto Rico and raised on St. Croix, but his artistic journey began in the states. He spent a few years at a small college in Connecticut majoring in Liberal Arts. Following a serious physical injury, David turned to photography as a means to distract himself from the pain and also inspire his life towards a new direction. Once he picked up a camera, that was when David knew this artform was the only thing that could truly make him happy.

When Mary Ellen retired from teaching math, she was looking for some new interests. During the 2013-14 season on St Croix she saw a sign in a window that advertised art classes with Jane Akin. It said "watercolor and oil, all levels."  The first year was all about the basics of watercolor; brush strokes, washes, perspective, color theory, composition, value, etc. At Jane's suggestion the following summer she took a drawing class. Judy Rossman took her through a progression from drawing basic geometric shapes to drawing glass, metal, and fabric. She was amazed at the progress she made in just six weeks. For the next two years she did watercolor paintings with Jane in the winter and each

When Mary Ellen retired from teaching math, she was looking for some new interests. During the 2013-14 season on St Croix she saw a sign in a window that advertised art classes with Jane Akin. It said "watercolor and oil, all levels."  The first year was all about the basics of watercolor; brush strokes, washes, perspective, color theory, composition, value, etc. At Jane's suggestion the following summer she took a drawing class. Judy Rossman took her through a progression from drawing basic geometric shapes to drawing glass, metal, and fabric. She was amazed at the progress she made in just six weeks. For the next two years she did watercolor paintings with Jane in the winter and each

Tamara studied fine arts at Georgian College in Ontario, Candada. Wanderlust and the need for warmer climates had her gravitating southward. After thirty years in Central Florida, she finally landed on St. Croix in 2017 with her husband Jay. Classically trained in drawing, painting and prinmaking she branched out into recycled sculpture, cleaning up the landscape with a twist.

Phyllis lived for 25 years in upstate New York as a fiber artist and designer working in batik, soft sculpture and art quilting. She exhibited and sold her work at juried craft shows, including  the American Craft Council show at Rheinbeck, the Market of American Crafts and the Lincoln Center Craft Show. After moving to St. Croix USVI in 1989 she spent the next twelve years as a volunteer at  the Botanical Garden where she developed an abiding interest and love of tropical plants. She showed her work at CMCArts and had two solo shows at STX galleries. She was a founding member of the Artists Guild of St. Croix and helped develop and implement The Art Show at Canegata where she exhibited until 2018 when Hurricane Maria prevented the show. 

Sara Lee Hayes is a self-taught artist/potter living on St. Croix for 40 years. She graduated from Wheaton College (MA) in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies. Her pottery training began in 1974 with adult education classes at a local high school, and has continued with books and videos, trial and error, and lots of practice. Sara sells her pottery, functional and sculptural, through local shops, craft shows and art exhibits. She supplements her income teaching both children and adults in many settings, often assisted with grant funding from the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts for community clay projects. Sara currently manages the clay studio and teaches classes at the CMCArts. 

Sara Lee Hayes is a self-taught artist/potter living on St. Croix for 40 years. She graduated from Wheaton College (MA) in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies. Her pottery training began in 1974 with adult education classes at a local high school, and has continued with books and videos, trial and error, and lots of practice. Sara sells her pottery, functional and sculptural, through local shops, craft shows and art exhibits. She supplements her income teaching both children and adults in many settings, often assisted with grant funding from the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts for community clay projects. Sara currently manages the clay studio and teaches classes at the CMCArts. 

Waldemar is a Crucian artist who works exclusively in found and recycled materials - cable, rope, barbed wire, glass, wood, screening, fabric and found objects are all fair game for his extraordinary imagination and ability to turn trash into beauty.

All subjects, human and animal, are infused with their own unique vitality and self-possession, but it is in his female figures that we see a deeply held respect and admiration for the strength and vulnerability of women. These expressions are informed by the courage and suffering he witnessed in his mother.

Waldemar is a Crucian artist who works exclusively in found and recycled materials - cable, rope, barbed wire, glass, wood, screening, fabric and found objects are all fair game for his extraordinary imagination and ability to turn trash into beauty.

All subjects, human and animal, are infused with their own unique vitality and self-possession, but it is in his female figures that we see a deeply held respect and admiration for the strength and vulnerability of women. These expressions are informed by the courage and suffering he witnessed in his mother.

Waldemar is a Crucian artist who works exclusively in found and recycled materials - cable, rope, barbed wire, glass, wood, screening, fabric and found objects are all fair game for his extraordinary imagination and ability to turn trash into beauty.

All subjects, human and animal, are infused with their own unique vitality and self-possession, but it is in his female figures that we see a deeply held respect and admiration for the strength and vulnerability of women. These expressions are informed by the courage and suffering he witnessed in his mother.

Elwin is a native of Dominica who always had an interest in art. As a child you would always find him drawing. He had this passion where he would use whatever he found to draw, whether it was a pen, pencil or marker. Elwin moved to St. Croix in the early 70's to be with his family. While attending the St. Croix Central High School, he studied art with Gail Widmer, a local artist, as his teacher. he never stopped drawing even after graduating from high school because of his love for the arts. His interest has moved to other mediums including watercolor, acrylic and charcoal.

Elwin is a native of Dominica who always had an interest in art. As a child you would always find him drawing. He had this passion where he would use whatever he found to draw, whether it was a pen, pencil or marker. Elwin moved to St. Croix in the early 70's to be with his family. While attending the St. Croix Central High School, he studied art with Gail Widmer, a local artist, as his teacher. he never stopped drawing even after graduating from high school because of his love for the arts. His interest has moved to other mediums including watercolor, acrylic and charcoal.

Elwin is a native of Dominica who always had an interest in art. As a child you would always find him drawing. He had this passion where he would use whatever he found to draw, whether it was a pen, pencil or marker. Elwin moved to St. Croix in the early 70's to be with his family. While attending the St. Croix Central High School, he studied art with Gail Widmer, a local artist, as his teacher. he never stopped drawing even after graduating from high school because of his love for the arts. His interest has moved to other mediums including watercolor, acrylic and charcoal.

Wayne first arrived on St. Croix in 1966. He quickly learned and admired our local traditions that have been kept alive for centuries. Trained in Psychology, but an interest in history, particularly local history. Photographically his immense curiosity creates photo's of the islands rich history including a focus on the juxtaposition of healing through rituals the atrocities of the past.

Wayne first arrived on St. Croix in 1966. He quickly learned and admired our local traditions that have been kept alive for centuries. Trained in Psychology, but an interest in history, particularly local history. Photographically his immense curiosity creates photo's of the islands rich history including a focus on the juxtaposition of healing through rituals the atrocities of the past.

Elisa, a self taught artist, grew up in Harlem NY. After years of working and teaching in the Electronic Data Processing field, Elisa returned to college for a BA in English. In 1978 she left the big city and migrated to St. Croix to teach high school English, raise her young daughter and become a caregiver/companion to her aging parents. This "Island Paradise" with its vibrant colors, Caribbean Sea and charming people was the inspiration for Elisa's handcrafted greeting cards. She later moved to increasingly larger formats in her creations. Her distinctive African Caribbean collages interpret themes of family, community and celebration.

Lyn grew up on St. Croix from the age of 4 and was taught by several notable Crucian artists. Later she studied sculpture, photography, and printmaking in New York, Florida, and Florence Italy. She has a degree in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology and had a long career in computer photo editing and digital prepress.

Lyn's work has been shown locally at many annual art venues. Lyn was the cover artist for "St. Croix This Week" magazine in April & May 2014 and 2019. Her artwork has been represented in CMCArts Island Art and Soul calendar. Lyn is a charter member of the St. Croix Artist Guild.

Josie Widjaja Kozloff was born and raised in Indonesia, where she lived for sixteen years before immigrating to the United States.After moving to California, she became focused in pursuing a career in healthcare and completed a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant (PA) studies. She l moved to St Croix  in 2013 and has worked as a PA since. She rediscovered her passion of art while living in St. Croix. She began to dabble in different mediums such as acrylic and soft pastels before finding her true passion in watercolors Most of her work is inspired by nature and her travels. She continues to grow her technique and style in her spare time while enjoying the natural beauty of the island she now calls home.

My life-long interest in art has led to a recent pursuit of linoleum print making which inspired me to create this work of layered carved tissue paper and acrylic paint. The composition is derived from a photograph for which the author is unknown. Nevertheless, the scene is local, and I believe the Moko Jumbie featured lives on St Thomas. I enjoyed bringing this scene to life with vibrant colors. The tissue paper gives an interesting texture which is not fully portrayed in the image of the piece.

For over 30 years I have been fascinated by the skill, artistry, beauty, and legacy of the Moko Jumbie.

In 2014 I started making Moko Jumbie Action Dolls that can be maneuvered into what every position that makes you happy.

Lavonne Wise studied Fine Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology and more recently with the late great Artist Phyllis Biddle in St. Croix. Lavonne is also a Painter and Caner.

For over 30 years I have been fascinated by the skill, artistry, beauty, and legacy of the Moko Jumbie.
In 2014 I started making Moko Jumbie Action Dolls that can be maneuvered into what every position that makes you happy.
Lavonne Wise studied Fine Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology and more recently with the late great Artist Phyllis Biddle in St. Croix. Lavonne is also a Painter and Caner.

Rosie Mackay was born, raised, and grazed in Frederiksted. A native many generations deep, with parentage from both the African slave faction as well as the Danes who came to run the plantations. Rosie’s formal training includes degrees in both Construction and Engineering and is a licensed General Contractor as well as licensed Professional Engineer and her professional career in those fields were spent on St. Croix.

Rosie’s hobby is creating stuff. Her passion for the Moko Jumbi is exhibited in her portrayal of many facets of life, since her belief is that anyone can be portrayed as a Moko Jumbie.

Rosie is intrigued by the story, the history, the West African and Middle Passage connection, the spiritual folklore, the culture, the integration of the religious affiliation, the protective powers, and the mystique of the Moko Jumbies.

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Lucien Downes is a contemporary, Caribbean born impressionist artist and curator. His work demonstrates freedom of thought and expression through mixed media. Lucien’s work is composed of spiritual and worldly elements that function independently at times or merge to encompass a whole. His work is diverse as he draws inspiration from daily life, spiritual themes, objects, moods, and movement. Through his distinctive portrayal, his work often provokes thought and emotion. Lucien utilizes resin, acrylic, fibers, raw pigments, plexi glass and sometimes found objects to create dimension and depth in his pieces.

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Lucien Downes is a contemporary, Caribbean born impressionist artist and curator. His work demonstrates freedom of thought and expression through mixed media. Lucien’s work is composed of spiritual and worldly elements that function independently at times or merge to encompass a whole. His work is diverse as he draws inspiration from daily life, spiritual themes, objects, moods, and movement. Through his distinctive portrayal, his work often provokes thought and emotion. Lucien utilizes resin, acrylic, fibers, raw pigments, plexi glass and sometimes found objects to create dimension and depth in his pieces.

My inspiration for the moko jumbie pieces comes from our local culture and my fascination with their serious traditional, yet playful, role, a figure to be revered, loved, and respected. They have been an important part of our history for over 200 years. I want to highlight the moko Jumbies cultural importance with a sincere appreciation for what they do and who they are, to help make sure we do not lose this cultural icon. 

Isabelle Picard has been creating her artwork on St. Croix for over twenty years.

Known for her murals, which can be found in homes and businesses across the Caribbean Islands and Florida, she also creates colorful, whimsical and unique paintings and has built a strong local and international following.

Born in France, Isabelle is an island girl at heart, and when not painting can be found seaside, her other passion are water sports, the Yin to her Yang.

She finds inspiration by the everyday beauty that surrounds her, nature, and the colors and diversity of our Caribbean life. Isabelle’s work has won many awards, and her paintings are sold around the world.

Check out her website at isabellepicardart.com.

She is also on Facebook as Isabelle Picard and Isabelle Picard Art and on Instagram as Isabelle Picard Art

My inspiration for the moko jumbie pieces comes from our local culture and my fascination with their serious traditional, yet playful, role, a figure to be revered, loved, and respected. They have been an important part of our history for over 200 years. I want to highlight the moko Jumbies cultural importance with a sincere appreciation for what they do and who they are, to help make sure we do not lose this cultural icon. 

My inspiration for the moko jumbie pieces comes from our local culture and my fascination with their serious traditional, yet playful, role, a figure to be revered, loved, and respected. They have been an important part of our history for over 200 years. I want to highlight the moko Jumbies cultural importance with a sincere appreciation for what they do and who they are, to help make sure we do not lose this cultural icon. 

My inspiration for the moko jumbie pieces comes from our local culture and my fascination with their serious traditional, yet playful, role, a figure to be revered, loved, and respected. They have been an important part of our history for over 200 years. I want to highlight the moko Jumbies cultural importance with a sincere appreciation for what they do and who they are, to help make sure we do not lose this cultural icon. 

Joffre was born in Dominica and came to St. Croix at fourteen years old. A passionate self-taught artist who creates vibrant paintings that remind people of simpler times. Joffre loves to paint in the presence of people. He is excited to see their expressions and hear their comments of his work, which he says helps to improve on his work and style.

When Mary Ellen retired from teaching math, she was looking for some new interests. During the 2013-14 season on St Croix she saw a sign in a window that advertised art classes with Jane Akin. It said "watercolor and oil, all levels."  The first year was all about the basics of watercolor; brush strokes, washes, perspective, color theory, composition, value, etc. At Jane's suggestion the following summer she took a drawing class. Judy Rossman took her through a progression from drawing basic geometric shapes to drawing glass, metal, and fabric. She was amazed at the progress she made in just six weeks. For the next two years she did watercolor paintings with Jane in the winter and each