We Support These Fellow Local Artists

Find out more information about these participating artists in our recent Small Town Summer Art Walk sponsored by the Allentown Business Community Association. 

Small Town Summer Art Walk 2024

Artist Bios

Lorian J. Delman Inspired by Soutine, Bacon, Freud, Basquiat and Rauschenberg, Lorian has been working as a mixed media artist and filmmaker for over 20 years. His work is often political, abstract, provocative, oneiric, and hard to classify. Found objects find themselves into his oil canvases, when oil is used. Sometimes it's housepaint, critters, dirt, wind, fire, snow and whatever else finds itself materializing around his spirit and soul. The unexpected and subtractive are primary results in his works. Mark Bradford is also a big hero of his. Inquire about his work at www.lorianjdelman.com and on Insta @cruztedsface

Brooke Diorio is a self-taught painter inspired by the beauty of the natural world and especially by the delicate shapes and colors of flowers. Brooke started painting with watercolors in 2020 as a way to escape the reality of the pandemic but has since fallen in love with using acrylics and oils to create textured abstract florals that evoke a sense of serenity and joy, in addition to textured abstract landscapes and realistic florals. For more info contact the artist @brookelazarus@gmail.com

Sintra Holiday is a hobbyist photographer whose work is deeply influenced by the beauty of water. Drawing inspiration from Monet’s iconic water lilies, Holiday captures the delicate nature of florals and mysterious depth of water in her artistic images. Her photography often features tranquil lakes, flowing rivers, and serene ponds, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.

Sherry Jones is a hobbyist photographer who captures the essence of a tranquil day spent in the sand. Based in nearby Ocean County, the local Jersey Shore girl is known for her  "shelling" adventures both here and at her favorite vacation destination, Sanibel Island. If not searching for a  sunset snapshot, you'll find her grilling a good steak or indulging in the perfect beach read. For prints, reach her at Baronhead2@msn.com

Fred Krebs hails from the Jersey Shore and enjoys dabbling  in photography that reflects the beauty of wildlife in the Monmouth and Ocean County region. With a keen eye for detail, Krebs' work captures a deep love for nature and a passion for preserving its fleeting moments. When he's not taking photos, his backyard bird cam is, which informs his future work and his gardening decisions. Contact Yvonne Rondinone on his behalf for available prints.

Dr Stephanie H. Lipnicki's, (DACM, LAC) life has been infused with art since she began to dance at the age of 3.  At a young age she taught herself to cross stitch, and has always been an artist and crafter at heart. As an adult she has been exploring art through acrylic painting, watercolors, embroidery, crochet, photography, art from objects found in nature, and mixed media pieces. 

Her latest exploration of art is working with embroidery on antique postcards, photographs, and repurposed found works of art. She adds color, depth, whimsy, and a touch of magic to her pieces. When she isn’t creating art she is with her children and fur babies or she is treating patients using Acupuncture and Traditional Asian Medicine in her clinic, working on her podcast, and educating on Endometriosis. 

For more info visit the Natural Alternatives Center for Wellness at 12 N Main St, Allentown, NJ  NaturalAternativesCenterForWellness.com and Insta @naturalalternativescenter

Mary Nickerson sells home portraits to reflect the warmth clients have for their own homes as Mary has felt growing up in Allentown.  Using watercolor paint and ink to illustrate architecture and foliage, she strives to reflect the great meaning that a home has to its owner.  Ranging from housewarming gifts and portraits of a beloved childhood home to  holiday gifts or wedding venues, Mary loves creating these one-of-a-kind pieces and hearing the stories that accompany them. Commission a home portrait on Instagram @marymaymakes

Yvonne Rondinone  is an artist born and raised at the Jersey Shore. Her work in acrylic and plant-based paints is  heavily influenced by her coastal roots and country sensibilities.  Rondinone exhibits at the Angry Fish Gallery and was awarded Best in Show at the ABCA Spring Stroll 2023. She recently showcased her pieces at West Windsor Art Council's Ode to NJ and Gr8 Works exhibits and has enjoyed coordinating the ABCA Small Town Summer Art Walk 2024. In late summer 2022, she opened Sea Ginger, an eco-conscious refillery and mercantile in Allentown, N.J. When she’s not painting or shopkeeping at Sea Ginger, she is most likely singing the National Anthem at a local event or laying down vocals at the studio.

To inquire about her work: Visit her mercantile/refillery and gallery Sea Ginger 42 S Main Allentown, NJ, or www.seagingershop.com and Insta @seagingershop  

Jean Schanz is a self-taught jewelry, assemblage, watercolor, acrylic and mixed medium artist whose aim is to express her inner voice through her art.  She is innovative and not afraid to take risks. Jean loves to paint Plein Air, feeling exhilarated and motivated by her chosen surroundings. Inspired by what she sees in nature, architecture, textiles and all that surround her. Subsequently these images are transformed from something that has caught her eye into a piece of art, whether it is 2D or 3D.  Jean is constantly exploring many different mediums, techniques and genres of art to incorporate those processes into her ever changing work.