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Mary Pettis

Mary Pettis is an internationally recognized American painter and ARC Living Master™, celebrated for her expressive realist landscapes and plein air paintings. Classically trained, she is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society, the American Society of Marine Artists, and the Oil Painters of America. Her award-winning work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including at the United Nations in Geneva, and she is widely respected as a teacher, mentor, and juror. Mary lives and paints along Minnesota’s St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, where she continues to create work inspired by the beauty of the natural world.

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Troy Tatlock

Troy Tatlock has been drawing and creating for as long as he can remember. From childhood sketches to painting on every available surface, art has always been a natural part of his life. A fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Wilson, encouraged his early passion and helped guide his journey as an artist. Over the years, Troy has continued to explore painting through observation, experience, and a deep connection to the world around him. His work reflects a lifelong curiosity, a love of storytelling, and a commitment to capturing the beauty found in everyday moments. His work has been featured in respected juried exhibitions, including the Wayne Art Center Plein Air Exhibition & Sale, where he continues to share his unique vision and dedication to observational painting.