Ben Mann has made a vibrant and indelible mark on the landscape of his native town of Bellingham, WA. His art practice is founded on a BFA in illustration from San Francisco’s Academy of Art University, and what he has done with that diploma has been a creative path to sustainability as a full-time artist. Commercial projects include murals, menus and signage for local businesses, as well as greeting cards and calendars with local and national distribution. Fine artworks that he creates adorn the walls of local eateries, salons, bakeries and a wide variety of non-gallery environs.

Margaret finds inspiration daily in the natural beauty of Skagit County. She also frequently creates commissioned works based on a client’s idea or image. Her work is featured in local art shows and can be found in public and private art collections throughout Mount Vernon and Skagit County.  She has created numerous posters and flyers for local events and has donated art works to many worthy local non-profit organizations and causes, including The Lincoln Theatre, the Mount Vernon Farmers Market,The Children of the Valley, Pacific Northwest Opera and Skagit Rotary. Margaret and her husband, Ray, have dedicated a great deal of their personal time and effort volunteering for many such organizations in and around Skagit County, and plan to continue to do so for many years to come.