ROSANNA MECKLENBURG (AKA, ZANNY)
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Zanny, the creative force behind MOB Gallery and Studios, resides in Lewistown, Montana, alongside her husband Shaun and their three children, Izzy, Miles, and Finn. Bozeman Montana, holds a special place in her heart as it's where she was raised and where she earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Secondary Education at MSU.
After college, Zanny embarked on a journey around Montana until she and Shaun settled in Lewistown, the geographical center of the state. Together, they established Griffith Contracting, an excavating business, from their own backyard. With the construction business finding a new home outside their house, Zanny seized the opportunity to pursue her true artistic passions.
Her artistic journey led her to the realm of painting, where she beautifully rendered colorful and evocative landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and figures in oils, watercolors, and gouache. Building on her creative exploration, Zanny delved into silversmithing, learning from the local legend, Carol Woolsey. Now, her silver studio complements her painting space, and she alternates between these two artistic disciplines with finesse.
Zanny's latest endeavor involves the establishment of the MOB Gallery and Studios. The vision is to create a multifaceted creative space, including an exclusive woodworking shop, a ceramic studio, and a silversmithing studio to serve as a haven for artistic expression. Welcome to the world of MOB Gallery and Studios, where creativity knows no bounds.
You can find her works under 'Zanny Art' in our menu, or by visiting MOB Studios at 519 W Broadway in Lewistown!
After college, Zanny embarked on a journey around Montana until she and Shaun settled in Lewistown, the geographical center of the state. Together, they established Griffith Contracting, an excavating business, from their own backyard. With the construction business finding a new home outside their house, Zanny seized the opportunity to pursue her true artistic passions.
Her artistic journey led her to the realm of painting, where she beautifully rendered colorful and evocative landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and figures in oils, watercolors, and gouache. Building on her creative exploration, Zanny delved into silversmithing, learning from the local legend, Carol Woolsey. Now, her silver studio complements her painting space, and she alternates between these two artistic disciplines with finesse.
Zanny's latest endeavor involves the establishment of the MOB Gallery and Studios. The vision is to create a multifaceted creative space, including an exclusive woodworking shop, a ceramic studio, and a silversmithing studio to serve as a haven for artistic expression. Welcome to the world of MOB Gallery and Studios, where creativity knows no bounds.
You can find her works under 'Zanny Art' in our menu, or by visiting MOB Studios at 519 W Broadway in Lewistown!
BECKA BLAIR
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Becka Blair is a potter and clay artist based Lewistown, where she has lived for the past 11 years with her husband family. Raised in Bozeman and later in Shelby on the High-line, Becka found that the space between the mountains and the prairie was the ideal place to settle down with her family. Six years ago, she took the opportunity to explore her passion for clay when her husband discovered a used wheel for sale, sparking the growth of her craft.
Her love for the outdoors, fostered by her upbringing in Montana, deeply influences her artwork, with many of her pieces featuring mountainscapes and wild animals inspired by the natural world around her.
Becka enjoys the limitless possibilities of clay, appreciating its textures, functionality, and versatility in creating various forms. She is continually experimenting with new techniques to breathe fresh life into her work. She believes that clay, with its mix of ancient and modern potential, will always have something new to teach her, keeping her artistic journey both exciting and ever-evolving.
Her love for the outdoors, fostered by her upbringing in Montana, deeply influences her artwork, with many of her pieces featuring mountainscapes and wild animals inspired by the natural world around her.
Becka enjoys the limitless possibilities of clay, appreciating its textures, functionality, and versatility in creating various forms. She is continually experimenting with new techniques to breathe fresh life into her work. She believes that clay, with its mix of ancient and modern potential, will always have something new to teach her, keeping her artistic journey both exciting and ever-evolving.
MARNE DOHRMANN
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Marne is a ceramicist based in Lewistown, Montana, where she shares her passion for clay as both an artist and educator. With a deep love for ceramics, Marne brings her knowledge and enthusiasm to students of all ages within the community in many different ways, serving as one of the dedicated ceramic instructors at MOB Studios while also a Kinder Steps teacher within the Lewistown School District. Her ability to inspire creativity and curiosity makes her a valued mentor in the local art community.
APRIL HALE
MISSOULA, MONTANA
From a young age April Hale knew not only that she wanted to be an artist, but also that nature is integral to human existence. Influenced by her environmentalist grandmother, encouraging parents, and a number of amazing art teachers, her work and life have always existed in an intersection of art and environment. For over 15 years she have been using her knowledge and skills to create jewelry inspired by the natural landscape, flora, and fauna and holds a Master’s of Fine Art from Montana State University in Bozeman and a Craft Certificate in Metalsmithing from the Appalachian Center for Craft in Tennessee. She absolutely love what she does, and when she's not making jewelry, you can find her digging in her gardens, riding her horse, Stella, or hiking with her son, Reuben, and dog, Cricket.
BETH AIMÉE
BOZEMAN, MONTANA
Beth Aimee is a maker who finds her happiness in the studio, immersed in the creative process. Whether she's working with tools, sorting through a box of stones, or listening to her favorite bluegrass band, she thrives on the simplicity of materials and the joy of creation. While terms like "slow craft," "small batch," and "artisan-made" are often used, they perfectly capture her approach to design. Starting with basic materials such as metal, wire, dividers, and a jeweler's saw, she enjoys the process of experimentation, letting one idea flow into the next. For Beth, success lies in creating something both new and beautiful—an elegant design that not only looks stunning but also makes a woman feel joyful and confident. Beth was honored to be invited to showcase her work at New York Fashion Week, a recognition of her unique craftsmanship and creativity
JENNIFER PURSELL | BEZEL JEWELRY
WHITEFISH, MONTANA
Jen Pursell is the owner and metalsmith behind Bezel, a Flathead Valley, MT-based jewelry shop. Her work is inspired by the colors, textures, and shapes of the natural world around her. With a passion for sustainability, Jen uses recycled metals in nearly all of her creations, often melting down and refining her own sterling and picking up copper and nugold/brass from the local recycling center.
HARRY FELTON | FELTON FERGUSON
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Harry Felton is a distinguished wood artisan known for expertise in hand tools and original design. His craftsmanship has been showcased in exhibitions spanning the American West, earning acclaim from over 70 juried shows.
Beyond his artistic prowess, Harry is a passionate mentor who finds fulfillment in sharing his craft. His dedication to passing on his skills ensures a lasting impact that extends beyond his own creations. Harry looks forward to teaching and mentoring at the MOB!
Beyond his artistic prowess, Harry is a passionate mentor who finds fulfillment in sharing his craft. His dedication to passing on his skills ensures a lasting impact that extends beyond his own creations. Harry looks forward to teaching and mentoring at the MOB!
COOPER JEPPESON | HEARTH CERAMICS
COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA
The ritual of gathering with fellow artists to fire wood kilns, and the cyclical nature of this style of making is directly linked to the objects Cooper creates. He finds great pleasure in forming a relationship with specific kilns and strives to create work to suite their aesthetic. Teapots are an embodiment of the community and connection that Cooper encounters while gathered around the hearth of a kiln. Inspiration for his work comes from the natural landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and traditional Chinese Yixing teapots. The work that emerges from the kiln is a monument to the labor and experiences had at the kiln site and provides him with an opportunity to share this with the collector.
PATRICK RUMMANS
MADRAS, OREGON
MADRAS, OREGON
Local artist Patrick Rummans’ repertoire spans a wide array of disciplines, including animatronics for movies and TV, museum bird taxidermy, wildlife photography, Falconry, and an eclectic range of multi-media art. With a portfolio that includes iconic works like the AFLAC Duck, Patrick showcases mastery in a myriad of art forms. His creations have found their way into worldwide museums, national television commercials, and blockbuster movies such as 'Charlottes Web,’ ‘Big Fish’, ‘Dinner for Schmucks’, 'Harry Potter,' 'The Revenant,' and 'Dungeons and Dragons.' Passionate about creativity, Patrick continues to expand into new areas of artistic expression.
LOIS SHELDEN
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
For Lois Shelden, photography is now an avocation, rather than the vocation it was during her thirty years as a professional portrait photographer.
It offers her the thrill of closely observing the natural world, birds in particular, and lets her share the experience with friends and family. She finds
that seeking an expressive image of an often-elusive subject like this teaches patience, quiets the mind and (sometimes) rewards her with an
image that can provide an insight into the lives of the birds that we share Montana with everyday.
It offers her the thrill of closely observing the natural world, birds in particular, and lets her share the experience with friends and family. She finds
that seeking an expressive image of an often-elusive subject like this teaches patience, quiets the mind and (sometimes) rewards her with an
image that can provide an insight into the lives of the birds that we share Montana with everyday.
ERIK YOUNGQUIST | FOLKSVANGR FORGE
EVARO, MONTANA
Folksvangr Forge in Evaro, Montana, is run by blacksmith Erik Youngquist. Nestled in the foothills of the Mission Mountains, the Forge is where Erik creates hand forged hardware, tools, housewares and decorative ironwork.
He has a passion for working metal and producing functional works of art that are both beautiful and useful, with a look and feel that only comes from traditional hand forging techniques and tools.
He has a passion for working metal and producing functional works of art that are both beautiful and useful, with a look and feel that only comes from traditional hand forging techniques and tools.
MATT SNYDER | HEIRLOOM FURNITURE
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Matt Snyder is a furniture maker and firefighter living in Central Montana.
He specializes in heirloom furniture, built by hand, using traditional methods and hand tools.
He specializes in heirloom furniture, built by hand, using traditional methods and hand tools.
KELSEY WATSON | KT LEATHERWORKS
TEIGEN, MONTANA
TEIGEN, MONTANA
"Crafted by hand, designed to last" isn’t just a slogan—it’s a way of life. Kelsey is passionate about her craft and committed to preserving its integrity for generations.
Every project starts with the belief that quality begins with the best materials, which is why she uses only high-quality hides. Good leather carries natural imperfections, but it should always offer strength and durability.
Kelsey's designs feature clean, classic lines with a modern western twist—perfect for those who love the western lifestyle without all the fringe.
Every project starts with the belief that quality begins with the best materials, which is why she uses only high-quality hides. Good leather carries natural imperfections, but it should always offer strength and durability.
Kelsey's designs feature clean, classic lines with a modern western twist—perfect for those who love the western lifestyle without all the fringe.
WHITNEY MITCHELL | PAY DIRT POTTERY
HELENA, MONTANA
Whitney Mitchell started making pottery in 2003, beginning with small, simple pieces like personalized kitty dishes for her cats. Over time, her craft grew to include vases, bowls, platters, and holiday lanterns featured in galleries and shops.
Today, Whitney shares a pottery studio in Helena, Montana, where she enjoys the creative process and the joy of bringing functional art to life.
Today, Whitney shares a pottery studio in Helena, Montana, where she enjoys the creative process and the joy of bringing functional art to life.
RACHEL TEANNALACH
BOISE, IDAHO
Rachel Teannalach is a Boise-based landscape painter working primarily in oils and mixed media. Originally from northern New Mexico, she lived and painted in Marin County before making her home in Idaho in 2008. Teannalach earned a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Fine Arts from Scripps College (Claremont, CA). She also studied at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland, and Art Centers International in Florence, Italy. While at the Claremont Colleges, she studied primarily with painter Enrique Martinez Celaya at Pomona College, from whom she received the Booker Prize in Painting.
Teannalach’s style is characterized by bold, untouched brushstrokes that evoke the emotional quality of landscape. She is known for both her small scale "tinyExpanse" daily paintings, as well as her large scale landscapes. Teannalach’s work is guided by the belief that the observation of nature’s beauty restores our sense of belonging in and responsibility to the natural world. For Teannalach, painting provides a way to step out of the frenzy that life so easily becomes. Her work leaves, in the words of W.B. Yeats, “a little space for the rose-breath to fill.”
Teannalach’s style is characterized by bold, untouched brushstrokes that evoke the emotional quality of landscape. She is known for both her small scale "tinyExpanse" daily paintings, as well as her large scale landscapes. Teannalach’s work is guided by the belief that the observation of nature’s beauty restores our sense of belonging in and responsibility to the natural world. For Teannalach, painting provides a way to step out of the frenzy that life so easily becomes. Her work leaves, in the words of W.B. Yeats, “a little space for the rose-breath to fill.”
KENNA CHRISTENSEN | SAGE CREEK JEWELRY
AUBREY, TEXAS
Sage Creek Jewelry is owned by Kenna Christensen, a Montana native. Her jewelry creates unique, dainty pieces of jewelry using hand-mined Montana gemstones such as Sapphires, Garnets, and Quartz Crystals. This jewelry is perfect for the minimalist and will become your staple pieces.
KATE LOOSE | SEVEN DIAMOND PHOTOGRAPHY
HOBSON, MONTANA
HOBSON, MONTANA
Kate's journey to photography began when she left her small-town roots in upstate New York and moved to Montana at 20. Inspired by summers spent riding horses across the prairie, Kate followed my dream westward and discovered a new passion—capturing the essence of Montana through a lens.
She fell in love with photography while studying in college, spending countless hours in the darkroom developing film. Over time, her passion evolved into a career, documenting the authentic connections between people, the land, and their animals.
She fell in love with photography while studying in college, spending countless hours in the darkroom developing film. Over time, her passion evolved into a career, documenting the authentic connections between people, the land, and their animals.
LICIA LUCAS-PFADT | SHADY GROVE POTTERY
KITTANNING, PENNSYLVANIA
KITTANNING, PENNSYLVANIA
Licia Lucas-Pfadt is a studio potter and mixed media artist, owner and artist of Shady Grove Pottery in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. She has been making pots since 1993. "It’s not a hobby, it’s not a business. It’s now a mission. A mission to infuse everyday functional wares with inspiration for your home and lifestyle, bringing people together and creating memories."
"I am dedicated to the creation of simple, beautiful, useful pottery. I want what I produced to extend the purpose of a vessel from an every day object into something that allows you to think about each vessel in a different light. I want what I create to invite you to take your time and use all your five senses while you eat, drink, place flowers or perhaps just store some thing away. It is my personal goal to refine awareness and appreciation of the present moment through what I create," says Licia.
"I am dedicated to the creation of simple, beautiful, useful pottery. I want what I produced to extend the purpose of a vessel from an every day object into something that allows you to think about each vessel in a different light. I want what I create to invite you to take your time and use all your five senses while you eat, drink, place flowers or perhaps just store some thing away. It is my personal goal to refine awareness and appreciation of the present moment through what I create," says Licia.
DAWN ZACKUS | YELLOWBIRD METAL ARTS
LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Dawn Zackus is a Lewistown Montana native. Her most well-known form of art is music, mostly singing. She studied musical performance at U of M, then went on to finish her business degree at MSU Northern.
She currently lives here in Fergus County with her husband Tyler. Dawn works side by side with Tyler in their asphalt maintenance business, Red Clay Construction. Her hard-working personality now drives her to a new form of art in her off-season.
Dawn has always had an interest and passion for metalsmithing and has studied under several accomplished Metalsmiths in Missoula. She now is refining her skills under the extensive teachings of Master Metal Smith and Jeweler, Carol Woolsey.
People that know her know that Dawn has a style of her own. That's revealed in her creative, and modern designs. She boldly features natural stones alongside precious gems in a way that echoes her own dynamic spirit. Her next endeavor is establishing her jewelry business, YellowBird Metal Arts!
She currently lives here in Fergus County with her husband Tyler. Dawn works side by side with Tyler in their asphalt maintenance business, Red Clay Construction. Her hard-working personality now drives her to a new form of art in her off-season.
Dawn has always had an interest and passion for metalsmithing and has studied under several accomplished Metalsmiths in Missoula. She now is refining her skills under the extensive teachings of Master Metal Smith and Jeweler, Carol Woolsey.
People that know her know that Dawn has a style of her own. That's revealed in her creative, and modern designs. She boldly features natural stones alongside precious gems in a way that echoes her own dynamic spirit. Her next endeavor is establishing her jewelry business, YellowBird Metal Arts!
Our curated collection includes creations from the artists above and also from brands such as Gigi Pip, Shiso Wild, Stone City, CommonForm, Nature's Love, Fine & Raw, KBD Studio, and Busy Hands Studio. In addition to handcrafted goods, we also offer premium art supplies from trusted names like Faber-Castell and Winsor & Newton—ensuring that whether you're an artist or an art lover, you'll find something inspiring. And there's even more to discover in our ever-evolving selection!
Interested in Showing Your Work?
this time, we are not accepting new artists or consignments. However, if you'd like to be considered for future opportunities, including gallery shows, sales opportunities, and pop-up exhibits, please email the following to our manager, Renee Rummans, at [email protected]:
- High-quality images of your work
- A short bio
- Your artist website