"Stillness" Yorkville, IL - Dec. 30, 2023

Robert Waters

January Artist 2024

Robert Waters was the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for January. Much of his photography is associated with his interest with the natural world.  He's not sure which came first, though. He's long been fascinated with the nature…the sheer beauty of a landscape, the complexity and symmetry of animals and plants and even the amazing intricacies of microscopic life. 
Recently, his photography has mainly involved New York and New England landscapes with other travel shots and event photos (airshows and fireworks) mixed in.  Previously, he focused almost exclusively on birds, and still seek out Snowy Owls and Bald Eagles when they’re around.

Robin Turpin

December Artist

Robin Turpin was the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for December. After growing up in Babylon, N.Y. and many years of studying and creating, I think about my process of creating Art. With a transition into a conscious flow towards an increasing awareness, I find myself naming spirituality to be the foundation of my actions. It holds everything together for me. As I look, listen, and feel with focus on spirituality and inner peace, I express through drawing, painting, and writing.

Donna Harlow Moraff

November Artist

Donna Harlow Moraff was the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for November. Moraff is a popular teacher, workshop instructor and art show judge. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and President/Coordinator of LI Professional Artists Showcase which produces the extraordinary 7&7 Shows. Her paintings are representational and full of color.  She loves painting Long Island and, in particular, the wetlands. She is proficient in all mediums but chooses Pastel and Watercolor as her ‘favs’. Getting people excited about painting and teaching them “to see” is her joy.

Nelson Arcensio

October Artist

Nelson Arcensio was the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for October. My career commenced in the comic book industry in 1994, penciling backgrounds and inking for an independent comic book company.   In 1997, I moved to design work in the toy industry for such companies as Toybiz, Marvel, Star Trek, Star Wars,Kiss, Eminem, just to name a few. My work includes turnarounds for action figures, as well as concept designs.  I also partnered with the graphic design department to conceptualize the packaging for various projects. My experience includes a  transition from toy designer to senior art director, within the 2d and sculpture departments.

Bernice looking through a glass.

Bernice Rausch

September Artist

Bernice Bleja Rausch was the Babylon Village Arts Council featured artist for September. Rausch is an artist recognized by her peers, having had a painting shown at the Society of Illustrators. Originally from Brooklyn, she graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City with a major in Illustration. Through her career Bernice has illustrated for magazines including National Review, drew technical drawings and layouts for catalogs, and created slide presentations for Chase Manhattan Bank and other corporations. Bernice is presently focusing on paintings on canvas in acrylic, creating landscapes, figures, animals, portraits and flowers. Her work has been featured at the Amityville, Babylon, Copiague and Deer Park Libraries. Also at the Firefly Gallery in Northport and Islip Arts Council Gallery in Bayshore.

Art Partnership

June Artist

The Babylon Village Arts Council is proud is announce our annual Art Partnership Program in collaboration with the Babylon High School Art Department to foster the love of art in the next generation. Babylon High School students Abigail Hannon and  Halle Santamaria have created works of arts with supplies provided by the Babylon Village Arts Council in the amount of $200 per student. Under the guidance of Cheryl Schweider, art teacher at Babylon High School, students learned time management skills, budget constraints, and how to curate an art show.

Donna Harlow Maroff

May Artist

Moraff is a popular teacher, workshop instructor and art show judge. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and President/Coordinator of LI Professional Artists Showcase which produces the extraordinary 7&7 Shows. Her paintings are representational and full of color.  She loves painting Long Island and, in particular, the wetlands. She is proficient in all mediums but chooses Pastel and Watercolor as her ‘favs’. Getting people excited about painting and teaching them “to see” is her joy.

Melissa Maiello - Summer Days at Robert Moses

Melissa Maiello

March Artist
Artist/Art Educator

Melissa Maiello is an artist and art educator living and working in Long Island, New York. Maiello received a B.A. in Art Education from Adelphi University. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Maiello studied art and art history internationally at S.A.C.I Florence in Italy. She also acquired an M.S. in Special Education from Dowling College and her MFA at Long Island University. Maiello’s primary medium is charcoal, however she is also an active photographer, exploring different environments in an effort to document her surroundings. She has shown her work in local galleries, libraries and art fairs throughout New York.

Salvatore Ingoglia

February Artist

Ingoglia is a portrait artist with a focus on capturing the essence of the person or animal he is painting.  His aim is to bring the painted portrait to life when he is finished. He takes great pride in having the eyes be soulful.  He works in pencil and charcoal to create realistic, custom handmade portraits.  He explores watercolors and oil paint as well as acrylics. He recently has found inspiration in the Renaissance masters. Ingoglia is an active member of the Babylon Village Arts Council Visit  www.jbellarts.com to view his work or contact him.

E. Lisa Samperi

January Artist

LIsa Samperi, local freelance artisit.  She uses oils to paint portraits of people and pets from favorite photos. Lisa also enjoys doing landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. "The use of oils conveys the illusion of light and atmosphere in my paintings. The deep rich and vibrant colors in oil give me full freedom to capture the beauty of the subjects I paint." stated Lisa Samoperi.  As a retired public school art teacher who taught all grades for thirty years, she spread her love of art to many.

Rotational Artist

Emerson Brown

Donna Moraff

Gena Vaccarello

Chrissy Gallo

Shawn Uttendorfer

Madeline Hagan & Marissa Amato

Melissa Maiello

Sal Ingoglia

Bill Kuchler

Jeanine Aufiero

Robert Waters

Robin Turpin

Donna Harlow Moraff

Nelson Arcensio

Bernice Rausch

Stephanie Small

Kathy Cunningham

Art Partnership

Donna Harlow Maroff

Robert Carpenter

Melissa Maiello

Salvatore Ingoglia

E. Lisa Samperi