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Meet Our Featured Artists

Creating & showcasing their work in our studio

Dr. Leah Durst

Dr. Leah Durst

Owner and Interim Manager

My husband Bob Durst and I created Tesserae Studios for our son Benjamin. I also work full-time as a physician but whenever I get a chance I dabble in oil painting, watercolors, drawing, and mosaics. And I love supporting all our featured artists and Friday Night Jam musicians including our vocalist son Nick Durst.

Cat Barr

Cat Barr

Artist and Event Coordinator

Hola! My name is Catherine, but you can also call me Cat or Cate! I love being outside, hablando español, connecting with others and of course creating art! I am an abstract mixed media artist mainly focused on creating environmental and mental health artwork. Each one of my pieces is a piece of me! 

Claire Stephens

Claire Stephens

Artist and Event Coordinator

I studied at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver before attending the School of the Art Institute Chicago where I earned a Bachelor's in Fine Art Education.

Nick Durst

Nick Durst

Friday Night Jam Lead Vocalist

Mattie Kon

Mattie Kon

Featured Artist

I’m Mattie, an artist from Chicago with a passion for creating vibrant pieces that bring my energy and emotion to life.

Maeve McGale

Maeve McGale

Featured Artist

Stephanie Diaz

Stephanie Diaz

Featured Artist

Noel Nhol

Noel Nhol

Featured Artist

Virginia Giraldo

Virginia Giraldo

Featured Artist

I'm a Mexican-born Acrylic Impressionist Painter.

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