Meet Our Officers

Denise Austin, President


Denise attended and graduated from Central Washing University with a degree in Graphic Arts.  She began her career by working with watercolors, progressed to acrylic pours and now uses alcohol ink. She draws inspiration from the nature surrounding her home in beautiful Coeur d'Alene.  Her pieces are vibrant and colorful.

Ann Bishop, Vice-President


Ann has a Bachelor of Art degree and was an illustrator for BLM and was a graphic designer for various newspapers during her career as an artist. She is trained in all mediums and also works in clay and bronze sculpture.

Monica Spooner (Secretary)


Sharyn Dana (Treasurer)


Sharyn comes to us from the Hemet Valley Art Association where she severed on the board in most positions including 5 years as President. She was also treasurer of the Sage Town Council and was on the Board of Trustees for the Hemet Public Library. Photography is her mainstay but she enjoys watercolor and pastels.

Angela Grainger (Director)


Anji is an award winning artist and instructor who recently joined our Association. She is a juried Member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon and the Oregon Society of Artists. She studied under world known artists in Italy and France and her knowledge and skills are a wonderful asset to our Association.

Connie Casey (Director)



PAM MITCHELL (Director)


Pam Is a local artist and recent member of the Coeur d’Alene Art Association. After working in many mediums, including pottery, jewelry, and leatherwork, she has returned to painting in acrylic. Her paintings strive to capture light and local beauty.

Kelly Shelly (Director)


Kelly spent over 35 years in graphics making the biggest stars in Hollywood shine and even picked up an Emmy herself during that time. She is now channeling her artistic energy creating mixed media pieces that spark your imagination.