Painting

At the heart of OPEN DOOR STUDIO is the painting of Elz and Schoon-Tanis.

Painting is a daily activity in the studio, and the results are always changing and available for purchase. Commission pieces are welcome. The door, as you might guess, is open (well, closed for climate control, but unlocked… knock and come in).

If you'd like to visit and want to be sure someone is here, contact Tiffany Graham — tiffany@opendoorstudio.com.

Barry Elz

I have always been intrigued by the opportunity to interpret a moment of creation. Painting an inspirational memory of what God has generously placed in plain view using a contemporary stylized approach to traditional impressionism. Painting is my natural course and fulfillment.

Joel Schoon-Tanis

I strive to view the world through a child-like lens – full of color, whimsy and honesty. To accomplish this, I often juxtapose kid-like drawings with “realistic” paintings while adding a few written lines of “kid thought”. I try to paint loosely and full of energy. Oh, and I like to paint animals and Bible stories

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