Meet Our Members - NLAPW Sarasota Branch
Pamela
Olin
Art
At the heart of Pamela Olin’s work lies profound curiosity. As an artist who specializes in formative art, the elements of her work include metal, wood, resin, paint, found objects and space itself.
Pamela’s artistic practice is a constant exploration of the intersection between raw material, human emotions, and the infinite possibilities that arise when craftsmanship interacts with imagination.
She believes art evokes emotion, sparks reflection, and connects people across experiences. Pamela’s pieces serve as vessels of narrative, inviting viewers to explore their own emotions and the balance between strength and vulnerability.

Joan
Peters
Art
Parisian born Joan Peters likes to create, sometimes using paints and other times using fabrics. She opened the Joan Peters Gallery in Village of the Arts of Bradenton in 2001, and is well known for her Florida landscapes. Since the Covid-19 crisis, she also has revived her interest in fabrics and sewing and is hand making Face Masks which she sells in her Etsy Shop.

Marjorie
Sayer
Art
Marjorie primarily paints people—whether in abstract or portrait form—blending figures seamlessly into their backgrounds while capturing the essence of their personalities. Her lifelong engagement with art began in the sixth grade and includes studies at Cornell, the Art Students League, and NYU, as well as art historical research at Wildenstein.
Francesca
Simon
Letters
Francesca C. Simon is a freelance writer, content creator and workshop facilitator. She is a Top Ten Writer on Meditation and Meditation Techniques on Quora.com and is an Associate Fashion Editor at FashionReverie.com. She served as President of Sarasota Pen Women from April 2018- April 2020.
Brenda
Spalding
Letters
Award-winning author Brenda M. Spalding is a prolific author with several children’s books and romantic suspense novels for adults. She enjoys helping new authors learn the ropes of publishing.
Polly
Tetrault
Art
I'm an artist working in mixed media, pursuing a gallery and providing therapy for those with stroke, trauma, autism, and dementia issues. My pieces may be found at the AMI Artist Guild Gallery







