ABOUT

Mike D’Amelio, driven by a lifelong passion for art, views it as a powerful means of storytelling. Drawing from personal experiences, he invites audiences into his complex world, allowing them to make their own connections. While studying Fine Arts at SUNY Purchase College, D’Amelio gravitated towards abstract expressionism and neo-dadaism, exploring various mediums to find his artistic voice. Post-college, he balanced a successful career in Design while continuing to experiment with his art. Inspired by his daughter’s innocence and freedom on a canvas, his artwork truly found its voice. He is Co-Chair to the Scary Art Show and helps with web design.

Buffy was raised in Dublin when there were more fields than houses. She worked for the Dublin Unified School District for more than 15 years in special education before retiring in 2019 to pursue a degree in photography. Her work has won various national awards and recognition. Buffy has a love of the many
alternative photographic processes, from the historic process of Cyanotype from 1842, intentional camera movement photography,
and deconstruction photography. She is excited to take on the role of DAC Art Circuit Co-Chair and Scary Art Show Chair!

Born in the San Joaquin Valley & raised in Salinas, CA, currently live in Dublin, California. My career started with a box of Crayola crayons and advanced to painting 4×8 sheets of plywood for my sign maker dad. I learned the art & craft of brush lettering, gold leafing and silk screening at his side, then earned a BFA in design from California College of Arts and Crafts (now CCA) in Oakland, CA.I lived in the Tahoe area for 20yrs. where I had a business designing art & advertising & making signs (+carved wood). My career has included most Graphic Arts, Advertising, Marketing Logo & Furniture Design. My fine art career includes watercolor, oil & acrylic Marketing Logo & Furniture Design. My fine art career includes watercolor, oil & acrylic painting & ink & pencil drawing, which took a back seat to my commercial career until I painting & ink & pencil drawing, which took a back seat to my commercial career until I retired. I have a lifelong love for our constantly changing. She is the Co-Chair for the Dublin Paint Out.

RANJINI VENKATACHARI

Secretary, Board Member

Ranjini is a fine artist working primarily in the medium of colored pencil. She has been working with this medium for more than 15 years and draws inspiration from her rich cultural heritage. She works out of her home studio in San Ramon, California. She is the Co-Chair for the Art Circuit Show.

Artist–Watercolors, oils, acrylics, charcoal, color pencils, inks, pastels. Co-Chair to The Dubline Paint Out.

Well known owner of The Frame Company in Dublin, Sawsan’s business premises displays fine art paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography, and other fine crafts. The Frame Company is one of the most established businesses in the Tri-Valley area and has been operating at the same location, on Village Parkway in Dublin, since 1973. Many know Sawsan Wolski as a successful business woman but not as an accomplished artist. She graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago with degrees in painting, drawing, animation, and design.Sawsan builds a stronger community as part of the Soroptimist of the Tri-Valley group, who describe themselves as “a group of women dedicated to making a difference in our community through service and fund raising. “Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs focused on social and economic empowerment.

VANESSA THOMAS

Co-Founder

Martial Artist, Freelance Journalist, TED Speaker and Owner of Fables and Flora.com. Nominated for Citizen of the Year 2017 for her volunteer work in the community and Recipient of the City of Dublin Mayor’s Award 2019. Her fascination with flowers led her to floral photography and she has exhibited in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Qualifications: BS Med Hons Medical Microbiology (UCT), Post Grad Dip in Information Management (RAU) Project Management Dip (Damelin Management School)

Founder, and former President of the board and current vice president of DAC. Claudia served eight years on the Dublin city council and spearheaded the public art program in Dublin. She is a published writer and has a long history of community service in the tri-valley area.