Priscilla Humay, cpsa

Artist Statement ~ Creating is integral to my life.  I frequent favorite areas to observe and sketch.  Through my personal path, I try to capture nature’s beauty.  My sketches are re-woven into final artworks created in my studio.  In a stylized manner, I incorporate acrylic and colored pencil on varied surfaces enjoying the push and pull of form and color.

Ms Humay was awarded two Artist in Residence at Big Cypress National Preserve.  Her art is in collections: US National Parks, Big Cypress National Preserve, Cole Taylor Bank, International Travel, Harris Bank, Illinois Bell, College of Lake County, Household International, Bauhaus Archive Germany, Chicago Historical Society Archive, and University of Illinois Archive. 

Her individual Chicago exhibitions: Portals Gallery, ARC Gallery, Garrett Gallery Northwestern U, Deerpath Gallery, University of Illinois Champaign, Elgin Symphony. She had one-person Florida exhibits in St. Augustine and Fort Myers.  Past representation through Elisa Contemporary Art In New York.

She exhibits nationally gaining awards: "Award for Excellence" CPSA International Bethesda MD ~ "1st Place" Midwest Color IL ~ “Best in Show” St. Augustine Art Association  & earned her 5-year merit signature status with the Colored Pencil Society of America, CPSA.  Her art is published in Art at Cole Taylor Bank Collection, Colored Pencil Explorations, Northlight 2003, Best of Colored Pencil III and V, Rockport, 1996 & 1999, Best of Worldwide Artists, Kennedy 2012, The Artist's Magazine March 2005.

Ms. Humay received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and MS from the Illinois Institute of Technology and Post Graduate Study at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. 

She was Co-Director for ARC Gallery, Chicago, and Public Relations Director for the Colored Pencil Society of America's National Governing Board. 

She taught at: University of Texas at Lady Bird Johnson, College of Lake County IL, Chicago Botanic Gardens IL, Peninsula Art School WI, Morton Arboretum IL, CPSA International Convention Memphis TN, 2004. She currently teaches at Ormond Memorial Art Museum FL.     humayfineart.com 

Hanneke Jevons, cpsa

Artist Statement ~ A respectful love of animals and all the beauty nature offers.

Ms Jevons is a dedicated artist, photographer and retired art teacher. Hanneke received her BFA degree from the University of Denver and her Masters degree from Kansas State University.

During her past 38 years in education, she served as a Guidance Counselor, Assistant Principal, an Elementary School Principal, and a High School Art Teacher.  

Her art background includes photography, pen and ink, oil and acrylic painting, scratchboard and her great loves ~ graphite and colored pencil drawing.  

Official acknowledgement of her artistic talent began in 1982.  She is recognized for her detailed artwork that captures the liveliness and spirit of nature and her animal subjects.  She has won many prizes in all areas, including Best of Show (FCAL), a book cover, 5 acceptances into CPSA National Exhibitions and featured in CP Hidden Treasures.

Since her retirement from the Flagler County Schools in 2010, she continues to teach in her home/studio, presents workshops, and serves as Forum Moderator for the Colored Pencil Society of America at their National Conventions (Chicago and Washington DC).

She is the Past President & Co-Founder of CPSA/DC117 Palm Coast (chapter of Colored Pencil Society of Americ), a member of St. Augustine Art Association, and a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America.

In 2020, she earned her Signature Status and in 2025 her 5 year Merit Award from the Colored Pencil Society of America.

Along with her artworks in private collections, Hanneke’s artwork and photography can be found at Ben Savy Accounting, 25 Pine Cone Drive, Suite 2A, Palm Coast Florida.  

Please contact her at hannekejevons@gmail.com

Karen Zier, cpsa

Artist Statement ~ I see myself as a work-in-progress, continually exploring and learning from the world around me.  Art has always been an important part of both my professional and personal life, and I cannot imagine living without it, whether creating it myself or helping to share the work of others with all who wish to see it.  My creative efforts involve colored pencils, mixed media, ceramics, and photography.  My work has been exhibited at the Expression Art Gallery.

Karen received her BFA from Moore College of Arts and Design in Philadelphia.  With her educational focus on advertising and graphic design she followed a career path working as a freelance artist providing graphic design services and overseeing all print projects from inception to completion for the Hiller Group and Trent-Jones. She joined the communications department at McCarther Theater in Princeton, New Jersey, where she designed Playbills and Marquis artwork along with brochures and marketing materials.  She eventually became an account executive for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal where her responsibilities included selling and creating advertising, as well as production management tasked with coordinating and mentoring additional design staff.

Karen eventually left the corporate world to raise a family and run a small farm.  Her days were filled with raising sheep, donkeys, chickens and guinea fowl, along with horses, peacocks, dogs and cats including “Zeus the goose” and “Miss Meadow” (a goat) – both with a great deal of attitude!  

Karen has always had a love and respect for wildlife.  A scuba diving trip to Cozumel, Mexico prompted her fascination with marine life.  Retirement in Florida and boating around the local waterways has enhanced her appreciation of local wildlife and contributed to her creative efforts.  Karen finds great emotional benefits and enjoyment in creating art with colored pencils, mixed media, ceramics and photography.  She is grateful to be a part of CPSA with its supportive and talented members.