Melinda May and Alan Mazetti have entitled their show "A Couple of Painters." Married for 13 years, both artists have been working professionally in the visual arts for 25 years. Both attended the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, California, where they still live and work.

Melinda began her career creating artwork for the U.S. Forest Service in California, then moved to New York City to pursue freelance illustration, primarily in the publishing industry. After returning to San Francisco, she continued her illustration work while teaching watercolor at the Academy of Art College. For the last 10 years, her focus has been on surface design÷creating artwork to be reproduced as stationery, wallpapers, packaging, tableware and other applied design items.

Alan started out as a graphic designer, initially working for Bay Area firms before opening his own office in the 70âs to create brochures, posters, book covers, corporate identity, exhibit design, and environmental graphics. Interested in working with more imagery, he gradually shifted to illustration work for corporate, packaging and publishing clients, which he continues today. He has been producing and exhibiting his paintings since the 90âs and is included in many private and corporate collections.

Meris Emory has been working with glass, a medium that she describes as "most sensual and colorful," for over nine years. She has focused mainly on exploring fused glass over the past year. Her upcoming exhibit features many of these new pieces, including sushi/appetizer plate sets and fused glass ceiling fixtures. Unique jewelry, decorative plates, and elegant flower holders will also be displayed.

To find out more about Meris Emoryâs work, visit elegantfusedglass.com.