
Building Our Catholic Culture, Rooted in the Transcendentals: Truth, Goodness & Beauty…on the Bayou!
We are excited to announce the 2025 lineup of Catholic artists from across the globe who have committed to being part of our inaugural event, Sacred Art Live Louisiana, to be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, Louisiana.
These talented artists create inspiring works of Sacred Art. We invite you to learn more about them and their work by visiting their profiles below.
2025 Featured Artists
Clorinda Bell | Peru
Kate Capato | Pennsylvania
George & Polly Capps | Missouri
Faye Drobnic | Louisiana
Rachel Friddell | Louisiana
Sara Hebert | Louisiana
Amber Knorr | Ohio
Serhii Kolodka | Ukraine
Kathryn Mancuso | Louisiana
Erika Littell | Louisiana
Robert Puschautz | Texas
Abigail Reller | Louisiana
Al Sauls | Texas
Tim Schmalz | Canada
William K. Stidham | Mexico
Jaclyn Warren | Louisiana
Jacob Zumo | Louisiana
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Clorinda Bell - Clory’s Gallery
Peru
Clorinda, a distinguished sacred artist originally from Peru, now resides in Tennessee. Her sacred artwork has been highlighted in various state and national Catholic publications, with pieces showcased in permanent exhibits at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC.
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Pennsylvania
Kate is an internationally recognized classical sacred art painter, speaker, and faith-filled dance choreographer deeply rooted in tradition. She studied sacred art in Florence, Italy, and is among the top award winners of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. Kate has also been featured on EWTN and in numerous publications worldwide.
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George & Polly Capps - Goretti Fine Art
Missouri
George and Polly, a talented brother-sister duo, have garnered numerous prestigious awards internationally. They are the creative forces behind Goretti Fine Art, A studio renowned for its dedication to creating original sacred artwork grounded in the classical tradition.
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Faye Drobnic - St. Elizabeth Icon Studio
Louisiana
Faye is a renowned iconographer from Acadiana. She is the instructor at St. Elizabeth Icon Studio, which is affiliated with the prestigious Prosopon School of Iconology. Faye is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise as she guides her students through the ancient art of sacred iconography.
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Louisiana
Rachel Friddell is a nineteen-year-old artist from Lafayette, Louisiana. She’s been creating art for as long as she can remember, and it is something that she has fallen in love with over the years. She believes art is a uniquely human expression that invites us into a more profound encounter with God, which she hopes to achieve with her art and art-making process.
Rachel is inspired by her Catholic faith and tradition and life's simple, beautiful details. Capturing the small details of the natural world and reflecting on the courageous witness of the saints as she paints their portraits fosters the sense of wonder that she hopes to capture in her work!
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Sara Hebert - Jeanne D'arc Sacred Art
Louisiana
Sara, a proud, full-blooded Cajun from Acadiana, grew up enjoying the simple life on her family’s dairy farm. Devoted to her faith, Sara draws inspiration from St. Joan of Arc, her cherished patron, and the guiding light in her traditional sacred artwork.
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Ohio
Amber serves as the head of the Fine Arts Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. She studied sacred art in Florence, Italy. Amber focuses on creating custom sacred and devotional artwork for churches and private worship spaces.
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Serhii Kolodka Sacred Iconography
Ukraine
Serhii is a talented teacher and iconographer from Ukraine who lives in New Westminster, BC, Canada. He co-founded the Association of Iconographers of Ukraine, decorated churches, created iconostasis, and crafts stained glass windows, including those at the Holy Eucharist Cathedral in New Westminster.
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Erika Littell Photography & Art
Louisiana
Erika Littell holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Arts from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Masters in Art Education from Boston University. She is an Art Educator, Professional Portrait Photographer and Iconographer. She is married to Hart and mom to Bernard, Grace, and Lucille. She enjoys lots of things, but creating is her favorite.
Both traditional and contemporary Iconography approaches that draws the viewer into a deeper understanding of these ancient, and unchanging sacred images.
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Louisiana
Kathryn creates religious art using watercolors and acrylics, focusing on sacred scenes, moments from scripture, symbols of faith, and reflections of God’s love and grace.
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Texas
Robert is a representational painter and the Executive Director of the Stabat Mater Foundation. This non-profit organization promotes beauty and supports artists through his expertise, education, and teaching skills.
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Louisiana
Abigail Reller is a self-taught artist from Metairie, Louisiana, known for her expressive abstract art and interactive experiences. In 2018, she transitioned from a religion teacher to a full-time artist. She creates commissions and founded The Grey Collaborative, allowing families to contribute to artworks. Additionally, she produces devotional pieces, blending faith with modern artistry.
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Texas
Al Sauls is a multidisciplinary artist and iconographer whose narrative work incorporates aspects of early Byzantium, Catholic imagery, and traditional portraiture. His work is housed in many fine art collections around the world.
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Canada
Timothy is a figurative artist who creates large-scale bronze sculptures. These sculptures are installed worldwide, including in historical churches in Rome, in front of the Vatican, and in NYC and Washington, D.C. He is dedicated to creating artwork that glorifies Christ.
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Mexico
William “Bill” is an internationally recognized watercolor artist from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Initially focusing on musicians, Bill expanded his artistic scope by infusing his Catholic faith into sacred art, creating original pieces.
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Louisiana
Jaclyn Warren, an artist in Covington, Louisiana, holds a Bachelor’s in Painting from SCAD and a Master’s in Art Therapy from Florida State University. She studied at Yale’s Summer Art School and is a Founding Artist of the Saint Louis IX Art Society. An illustrator of Brilliant! and Giovanni and the Fava Beans, her work, inspired by her Catholic faith, transforms ancient scriptures into allegorical compositions for modern audiences.
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Louisiana
Jacob wholeheartedly embraces his passion for painting. Initially self-taught, he later studied at a prestigious art school in Florence, Italy. Jacob is well-known as a live painter and owns an art gallery in Baton Rouge.
2025 Spotlight Artists
Diocese of Lafayette Cajun Catholic Artists
Our Lady of the Assumption: Patroness of the Acadians by Amy Stout
Holly Klock | Louisiana
Laura LaHaye | Louisiana
Hannah Mason | Louisiana
Emily Pitre | Louisiana
Missy Polozola | Louisiana
Amy Stout | Louisiana
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Holly Klock - Bee Still Design
Louisiana
Holly handcrafts each piece to become an heirloom, infusing beauty, vibrancy, and faith into her work. Each item is lovingly prayed over in the family-run business.
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Laura LaHaye - Laura L. LaHaye Art
Louisiana
Laura shares the gospel of Jesus Christ through her art, which is inspired by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. She teaches small classes that nurture talented young artists and turns to the Holy Spirit to guide her.
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Hannah Mason - Hannah Mason Art
Louisiana
Hannah Smith Mason loves creating paintings that recall a happy place or time, bring peace and clarity, or set the mood of the space. She works on commission, live paints at weddings and events, and sometimes creates her own collections not just on paper or canvas.
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Emily Pitre - Emily S Pitre Art
Louisiana
After painting St. Catherine of Siena for her intercession on her feast day, Emily felt called by the Lord to share her gift and love of art.
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Missy Polozola - Silent Seeds Studio
Louisiana
Missy combines her love of art and Christ-centered relationships through Silent Seeds Studio where she leads workshops, retreats, spiritual direction, creative arts, and speaking engagements.
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Amy Stout - Amy Stout Art & Photography
Louisiana
As mother, wife, teacher, writer, photographer, and artist, Amy has a lot of titles but the one that summarizes them all is Storyteller. Amy lives to tell a beautiful story through them all.