Aurora has shown her oil paintings at the festival for over twenty years. She has garnered ribbons and trophies from juried shows across the nation. She works in accordance with, and teaches in the tradition of the old masters, using a glazing technique and a limited palette of color.

Frances Maynard has been a Maker at Mountain Makins for more than five years.  Her work has earned her a fan base that comes each year to view her latest pieces.  Frances specializes in oil on wood, and much of her work captures her love of animals and nature.