Meet Our Artists

Born in Lexington, Kentucky in 1974 and raised in Ohio; Robert Stokley is a self taught artist who began drawing at 5 years of age. Art has always been a part of his life. Drawing was his first passion. He pursued his art through his years in public school and in high school he attended oil painting classes with the well known wildlife artist Dwayne Lee of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. 

After graduation Robert received a scholarship and went on to attend Columbus College Of Art & Design (CCAD). Although he did not graduate from college art was always a passion and Robert began dabbling with acrylic painting in 2014.  Through a mutual love of art and a desire to bring the light of art into the lives of children and their families, Lee Anne Ritchison Parsons and Robert Stokley created Artists For A Cure. 

Art is a means by which we can communicate our emotions. One of our main goals as human beings is to be happy.. Artists For A Cure has made it their lifelong mission to create happy memories in art for these children and their families.

artistsforacure@yahoo.com  

Wilma Ruth King has been a professor in commercial design and public relations for 30+ years. With both an art and journalism background she is as much a storyteller as she is an artist. She enjoys telling her stories and the stories of those she has met along the way.

Wilma now spends several hours a day dedicated to the art she loves so much. Painting with acrylics on canvas is her medium of choice. She loves experimenting with color and texture and she is steadfast in her attention to detail and a level of authenticity.

Wilma shares her love of art and her skills as an artist to elevate the status of individuals and communities. Some of her most important work have been commissioned to hang in private homes, but her art is loved by many professionals as well. Five of her paintings hang in the office of a mental health counselor and another was recently hung in a Ronald McDonald's House office.

Famed author, Toni Morrison said "At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough, but until then, I paint!"

Email: wilmaking@gmail.com

Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/wilma.r.king

Shelly LaFountain paints Original watercolor, acrylic and pastel paintings. Specializing in Pet Portraits. Specializing in Pet Portrait Ornaments. They make wonderful memorial gifts and special keepsakes for years to come. Always created with love.

https://www.facebook.com/Shelly-LaFountain-Art-2231272150221926/

https://www.instagram.com/shellylafountain/

Kathy Berta-Elkins has an art degree and has won several awards for her work. She is involved with our county arts program where she creates art with local children. She has used art in the past when she worked with children in the system.  She was a commissioned artist for AHL and NHL hockey organizations.  You can see her work on her Facebook page or you can contact her by email.

wetpaint@nep.net

https://www.facebook.com/kathy.bertaelkins

Amber Whittington was born in Hope Indiana born & raised in a surprisingly little town that values hope above all else. Where the word community still holds meaning. Emerged portrait artist Amber Whittington. A graduate of Hauser High School & Ivy Tech Columbus. Focusing mostly on human/ pet portraits in both acrylic and watercolor. Having a medical kiddo herself, Amber is super excited to bring a bit of color to your life! 

To see more of Amber's Art Visit https://www.facebook.com/AmbyArt-432931807167917/ 

Cristal Baldwin is an illustration artist showcasing whimsical children's book work to beautiful traditional color pencil still life. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a speciality in Drawing from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.  Baldwin's color pencil work is currently hanging in homes across the United States in private collections. Her work is shown by Relevant Co. gallery in London, Ohio. Her watercolor work is tucked into bookshelves within the children's books she has illustrated coast-to-coast.  You can locate Cristal Baldwin at her home in London, Ohio, where she creates work around her husband, son and 3 rescue pets.  

http://www.flyingfrogstudio.net Talis13@yahoo.com  

937-631-6509

Chris is a second generation artist and the father of five beautiful and wonderful children. He loves doing all types of paintings and charcoal and loves to create art for any child, especially those children who are going through difficult times in their lives just like those here at Artists For A Cure. 

Carolyn R. Veazey, raised in New England before leaving for N.Y. City than down to MIami, Fl. and lastly, Northern Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

After high school, left for N. Y. City and worked for National Airlines in their reservations department, but decided I wanted to see more of our beautiful country, so I applied for "Stewardess" training which led to 33 years of flying not only within our country but around the world due to a merger between National Airlines and Pan American World Airways. After retiring had an avocado grove in South Miami, and to that raised Polied Herfords and Angus cows.

Through out my life I always had a pencil or colored pencils in my hand, doodling/drawing many subjects on whatever paper available. Finally living in my present area, attended Barbara McMillan, Darlene Heaton and Billy Shelburn watercolor classes along with some acrylic ones, where the lady who now has started this wonderful dream of hers' was also a "table mate". She watched me grow in my knowledge-style-and ability, unleashing a God given talent still in my mind, to put on paper beautiful colors. LeeAnne and Rob accepted my first painting I was assigned to do, and  am humbled and honored to become a part of this group.