Artist Bios
Amy Psinas
Amy is a retired high school art teacher from Perkin, Illinois and is a longtime vendor at the Shipshewana Flea Market. She has been married for 35 years, has 3 grown daughters, and 4 grandchildren. She has been creating art her whole life. Amy’s past artistic projects include the “Riding the Pumpkinvine” mural at Trail Riders, the IN Indiana Grant 40 foot mural “Shipshewana” located in the Flea Market, as well as 50 other mural projects during her teaching career.
Contact: (309) 360-3323
Desirée Beauchamp
Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher is a local artist who was raised in Elkhart County. She attended the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis for four years and later graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in a double concentration of Sculpting and Printmaking.
Desirée returned to Elkhart County, settling in Middlebury with her family about 15 years ago. During her time in Middlebury she has been very actively invested in the community. In the past she has taught art at the Boys and Girls Club, served on the Middlebury Arts Council, the Little Big Idea Grant board and an assortment of other volunteer activities. Currently she is the Editor in Chief for InMiddlebury Magazine and a Middlebury Public Library board member.
Desirée’s philosophy in art and life is to bring delight, joy and love to those around her through whimsy and acts of kindness. She hopes the work she has completed for this project brings a smile to your face.
Contact: (574) 358-0125
Josh Cooper
Josh was born in Chicago, Illinois, grew up doing graffiti, moved to Goshen in 1995 and started building a art carrier. Josh currently runs a crystal and art shop called Hive of Light with his wife Debi in Downtown Goshen, Indiana. Josh has been creating art for 25 years. His last artistic projects were; Goshen Rocks, Mural at Elephant Barn in Goshen, and Mural at the Elkhart Visitors Center.
Contact info: (574) 202-6497
Annette L. Jones
“From a young age, my passion for art has been a constant companion. Exploring mediums like painting and papier mâché’ sparked my creativity, but it was pottery that truly captured my heart. For over three decades, I’ve immersed myself in the art of pottery, finding joy and fulfillment in shaping clay into expressive forms. My journey in art led me to share my knowledge and passion as a teacher at the Elkhart Art League, where I’ve had the privilege of nurturing budding artists and fostering creativity in others. Recently, my artistic path has taken an exciting turn towards mural painting. The opportunity to create large-scale artworks that transform spaces has been incredibly inspiring and fulfilling. Additionally, I’ve ventured into hosting mobile painting parties, where I guide groups through the process of creating their own masterpieces, fostering a sense of joy and accomplishment in each participant. Through my art, whether in pottery, murals, or teaching, I aim to evoke emotions, spark creativity, and leave a lasting impression on those who encounter my work.”
Company Name: A.N.A Wood N Clay LLC.
Years as an Artist: 30 years
Contact Info: (765) 273-0234 or [email protected]
