Local Artists

Gill Pollard – acrylic & oil paintings
The first paintings that I did were of water, as I loved to study the waterscapes of impressionists such as  Monet, Renoir, Sisley, and Pissarro. Some say that I am self-taught but how could I be with such remarkable teachers? I have also studied  the American impressionists and contemporary regional painters who are pushing painting just as the historical artists have. My goal is to capture the essence of a view and paint the things that made the subject interesting to me in the first place.

I look for places with bold highlights and shadows, as usually a good painting will follow. While learning to paint, a major breakthrough for me was learning to see what was really there. It seems obvious but to "see" as a serious artist or art collector is a major leap forward. If you can see in this manner you know what I am talking about, as it is a lot like learning a new language. My story about seeing is further complicated by the way I failed every colorblind test when in college; I must see color differently.

I enjoy painting water and began doing views of the water, wading out into it to get the perspective of what it looked like when I went fly-fishing. The colors flickering all across the surface were ready-made brush strokes. On those early paintings nature told me where to put the paint. I am still learning and growing as an artist, I enjoy it completely. It is what I am.

Lee Penny Baker – local Roanoke scenes & notecards, watercolors
Lee Baker has been painting professionally since 1978.  She paints the every-day beauty she finds around her: the flowers and scenes of nature, the charm of the city she loves.  Lee primarily uses water media such as watercolor or acrylic for her expressions.

Lee also has an ongoing series of prints & note cards of local Roanoke landmarks including:
Mill Mountain, The Coffee Pot, H&C Coffee Sign, Central Mfg Offices, Dr Pepper Sign,   Wertz Country Store Roanoke Weiner Stand, Passenger Station, Texas Tavern, A Roanoke Welcome, Tinelle’s, Market Square South Roanoke Fire Station, Saint Andrew’s, Downtown Roanoke Fire Station,  Hotel Roanoke, Colonial American Bank, Grandin Village (Community Inn, Grandin Theatre)

Elaine Fleck – Mural Artist
A two time winner of the Roanoke City Art Show‚ we are proud to have Elaine showcase a custom mural here at Black Dog.  She has designed a ‘Tuscan Garden’ mural that surrounds our waterfall in the garden room.   Elaine has been focusing most recently on custom murals and has a portfolio which includes commercial & residential clients, indoor & outdoor murals. Call Elaine for a personalized consultation @ 540-345-5932. Her most prominent mural‚ of swaying sunflowers‚ can be seen on 5th street in Old Southwest.

Moulton Studios – 3D mixed media
Ned Moulton‚ a native of Miami‚ Florida‚ attended the Art Students League in New York and later earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Miami. Moulton‚ an English teacher for many years‚ has taken his abstract art in many directions. Early in the seventies his cartoon & "Ole Uncle Ned" was a popular part of the "The Homestead News" in Florida. Then in 1976 Moulton began painting images on the reverse side of Plexiglass. Moulton integrated modern paint formulas and airbrush techniques with the ancient tradition of reverse painting. Adding another touch of distinctiveness‚ Ned placed the works in a specially designed kiln and bent the glass by hand into billowing curves‚ thus creating Moulton Glas.

Today‚ Ned’s passion is creating exclusively original wild horses‚ race horses and bicycle racers. Mr. Moulton’s artistry and technical innovations receive prominent positions in corporate and private collections throughout the world; his race horses grace the walls of several thoroughbred race tracks throughout the United States.
With each new medium‚ Ned Moulton continues to enchant us with his delightful imagination and use of color.

Beverly Shideler Architectural Ceramics
Custom Architectural Ceramic applications are ideal for accenting kitchens, bathrooms, back splashes, fireplaces, fountains, niches, walls, floors, stair risers, signs, window and door trim, cabinet doors and tabletops - the possibilities are endless!

A professional sculptor since 1982, Beverly’s life-long love of Renaissance sculpture has influenced her present work as an Architectural Ceramicist. Driven by the need to create in every project an environment that reflects her client’s personality and maintains the integrity of the medium, she concentrates on mood, application and unique design. The result is a natural blend of strength and beauty.

Every work is individually designed and sculpted based on the customer's specific requirements. The result is a unique work of art that will enhance the atmosphere of any living or working space. Wherever her work is installed, it immediately seems as if it has always been there.

Prices vary according to the size and intricacy of the project.