About Us

Judith Bullen is a retired educator, Oxfam America team member, writer and artist. She recently published her second book, Hiding, Thinking, Being, a collection of her paintings, prose, and poetry. In addition to writing, her creative interests include jewelry making, acrylic painting, and gardening. The adventurous Judith was responsible for leading a team of Art 4 All volunteers on our first international trip in 2018, to her birthplace of Jamaica.

Angela Christie is a doctoral-level registered Mental Health Counselor Intern who provides counseling, clinical supervision, and creative therapies for teens and young adults. Originally from Barbados, she currently works at Families First of Florida. Angela is a long-time member of Ft. King, where she volunteers with the youth program. She enjoys a variety of arts and crafts, especially with her children and grandchildren.

Joanne Cornell-Ohlman is an advocate for the healing arts, which she uses in her private practice as a clinical child psychologist as well as with Arts in Health Ocala Metro. She enjoys painting, clay, collage, and experiencing the joy of individuals, families, and groups connecting through art.

Susan Jensen is a visual artist, writer, and nature lover. Her writings include fiction, essays, and lyrical poetry (often composing lyrics for Ft. King’s annual Women’s Retreat). She has served in many educational roles throughout her career. Her contributions to Art 4 All are countless, and include workshops such as polymer clay, meditative drawing, and abstract paper designs.

Donna Lavery is a long-time member and former youth leader at Fr. King. She teaches Tai Chi, expresses herself musically through ukelele and singing, and has developed a highly successful “Sit and Stitch” group at Ft. King that uses “no rules” stitchery as a means of relaxation, mindfulness, and spontaneous creativity. Donna is a retired preschool educator and occupational therapy assistant, and specializes in creative crafts for children.

Carol McCammon is a retired librarian/media specialist, and contributes to Art 4 All in a multitude of ways. She serves as a greeter at our Art 4 All events, and is often the first face people see when they enter our events. Prior to moving to Ocala, Carol was an active leader in the Tampa area. Among her many gifts, she is an accomplished knitter, needlepoint artist, and mentor.

Kathleen Polston is a retired pediatric occupational therapist who shares her time between Ocala and New Mexico. She is passionate about Art 4 All, which she describes as a “community that fosters fellowship through caring creativity.” Her many creative interests include weaving, watercolor, and recycled mixed media arts. She is also an avid collector of art, and an enthusiastic supporter of artists.

Joan Promin is a lifelong musician and accomplished visual artist. Her artwork includes portraits of people and animals with oils and pastels, and she has completed many commissioned paintings. With an educational background in the sciences, she has also served as a resident artist with the Arts in Medicine program at University of Florida. Joan spearheaded the revolving hallway gallery exhibits at Ft. King Presbyterian.

Elaine Trice is a relatively new volunteer with Art 4 All, but has plunged in with passion and creativity. She enjoys creating almost anything out of anything, and is currently on a nonstop jewelry kick. Her past artistic accomplishments have included painting, collage, ceramics, and much more. You can find her helping with almost every creative project at Art 4 All gatherings – except knitting. That’s an inside joke!

Becky Wolf is a retired teacher, elementary school guidance counselor, and “peace educator” who co-founded Marion Charter School in Silver Springs Shores. Always open to new experiences and adventures, Becky enjoys creating with clay, a variety of paints, fabric, and more. Although she has moved to Gainesville, Becky volunteers at Art 4 All whenever she is able, and inspires us with her joyful spirit and outside-the-box ideas.

(shown here with Judith Bullen)

Joan Woods has been active in the Ocala art community for decades, and describes herself as “a watercolor and acrylic artist covering the world with color.” Her work ranges from whimsical to realistic, always designed to bring joy to the viewer. Visitors to Ft. King will find her paintings in the HOPE House, Session Room, and covering the large garden wall church members see as they look out the sanctuary window. Joan teams up with Carol McCammon to provide a warm welcome to Art 4 All visitors each
month.

(shown here with her mural and artist Reggie Hardy’)