EASTON — The Zebra Gallery in Easton has welcomed several new artists to the gallery in August. According to Susan Schauer John, owner of Zebra Gallery, “These artists speak to the diversity of media in unique ways from beadwork to driftwood sculpture, to impressionist paintings – there is something for everyone here,” a statement from the gallery said.

The hand beadwork by Phoenix, Arizona artist, Diana Ferguson, is featured. Additionally, the gallery is showing collaborative work with her painter, husband Kenneth Ferguson. Their "BEAD and BRUSH" work displays his watercolor, gouache work juxtapositioned with Diane's off-loom beadwork.

Plein air painter Ingrid Matuszeski of Oxford creates a connection with subjects, tries to capture the energy of the place or living being, and then transfers that into her paintings.

"When not plein air painting in the greater Washington, D.C. area, most of my art inspirations reflect my love of the Virginia countryside; farms, barns, winding country roads, open space, trees, creeks, rivers, and pastures. In particular, I have deep roots and connections to Madison and Rockbridge counties, Va. and those landscapes inspire me. Recently, I have been painting more scenes from the Eastern Shore of Maryland which captures my heart and imagination. I love water, marinas, boats, sunrises, and sunsets,” Matuszeski said.

Since early in his career, driftwood artist Larry Ringgold of Chesapeake Beach has used common, easily accessible materials to create fantastical works of art. His experimentation with driftwood began after the 2011 hurricanes forced the opening of the Conowingo Dam, which flooded the Chesapeake Bay. The result carried all varieties of colors, shapes, and sizes of driftwood down to the Maryland beaches, providing Larry with the raw materials to create a menagerie of driftwood art.

“I was born and raised on the Chesapeake Bay and grew up crabbing and fishing with local watermen and have always felt a connection to the Bay. I saw my first driftwood sculptures in California in the 70s…I have always found driftwood art fascinating and now I have plenty [of driftwood] to pick from,” Ringgold said.

The Zebra Gallery address is 5 North Harrison St., Easton. For further information, visit thezebragallery.com.