Today's Screen Painters

Yesterday's painters were all either direct or indirect disciples of William Oktavec. Current artists learned from Oktavec's students or imitators. Later generations have been self taught or benefited from Painted Screen Society workshops, school classes or the How to Paint a Baltimore Screen DVD. As times change so do the materials they use and the subjects they and their customers choose.
GALLERY of Contemporary screens

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John Oktavec
Paul Dorr
Anna Pasqualucci
Brenda's website is not available at this time
Brenda Foehrkolb
John Iampieri
Jeff Bodick
Lisa Penn
Jenny's website is not available at this time
Michael Seipp
Brad Jaeger
Clare Chesnavage
Elaine Eff Folklorist & Chronicler
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John Iampieri
John Oktavec

Honorable Mention

Many contemporary painters and supporters have made important contributions to the art: Amanda Smit-Peters, Highlandtown Main Street Manager, Baltimore, MD. amanda@southeastcdc.org Anna Lipka, Westminster, MD. Apprentice to Tom Lipka Jennifer Crouse, apprentice to Dee Herget Monica Broere, Baltimore, MD. Apprentice to John Oktavec Chrissy Maxwell, Baltimore, MD.Pat Michalski, 1935-2025, Glen Burnie, MD and DelawareRosalee Velenovsky, Hamilton, MD. and FloridaTroy Richardson, Baltimore, MD. trichardson2113@gmail.com Michelle Johnson, Bowie, MD. thefacepaintladyus@gmail.com Bruce Barrett, Baltimore, MD. Jeremy Stern - Baltimore, MD.
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In Recent Memory

We pay tribute to the life of beautiful and talented artists and fellow screen painters
In memory of Dee Herget 1935 ~ 2024
1935 ~ 2025
Catherine Michalski Obituary "Pat brought joy to all who knew her. I was lucky to know her as a late career screen painter. Her home was filled with her uplifting painting--on surprising surfaces. She was surrounded with color and love. She welcomed me and all lovers of painted screens into her family. The Painted Screen Society is indebted to her, Vic and Kathy for sharing her bubbly wisdom and creativity. MD Center for History and Culture's (MD Historical Society) collection now proudly includes two of Pat's screens from her daughter's South Baltimore row house--a symbol of her love of place and generosity. Bless you. Paint those clouds... And know how much you are loved."- Elaine Eff, Painted Screen Society of Baltimore