Meet Our Faculty
Diana Rell Dean
Richard J McDermott
Betty Poindexter
Diana (Tensaw, AL) is a teacher of arts and languages with 40 years experience in these fields. She helps artists to develop their own identities and values expression as a part of our daily lives. Diana holds a MA in The Arts in Education and an MA in Spanish Literature. She had a professional dance career 40 years and taught modern dance.
Betty Poindexter
Richard J McDermott
Betty Poindexter
Betty Poindexter (San Jose, CA) holds a bachelors degree in Studio Art from Carleton College and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University. She was on the design faculty of San Jose State University’s Film and Theatre Department for 35 years.
Richard J McDermott
Richard J McDermott
Richard J McDermott
RJ (Dick) McDermott (South Salem, NJ) holds a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from Carleton College. He worked as a set scenographer, painter and designer, was an organic farmer for 30 years and has returned to painting.
Sherri Scott
Diana Yum-Bucher
Richard J McDermott
Sherri Scott (Monroeville, AL) is a self taught artist. She is the owner of the Purple Guinea Art Studio, where she paints and teaches all ages in acrylics, oils, watercolor and both oil
and soft pastels. Sherri refers to herself as an “art encourager,“ believing everyone is an artist and that all have the desire to create. She says, “Ther
Sherri Scott (Monroeville, AL) is a self taught artist. She is the owner of the Purple Guinea Art Studio, where she paints and teaches all ages in acrylics, oils, watercolor and both oil
and soft pastels. Sherri refers to herself as an “art encourager,“ believing everyone is an artist and that all have the desire to create. She says, “There’s nothing to fear, it’s only paint.“ Now beginning her fourth season at Riverhouse, she is thrilled to see Diana Rell Dean’s dream become a reality.
Social: @thepurpleguinea
Lin Waselkov
Diana Yum-Bucher
Diana Yum-Bucher
Lin Waselkov (Stockton, AL) directs Riverhouse Workshop’s children’s programs. She holds a Master's in Elementary Education and taught preschool and 5th grade for 17 years. From rural Missouri, now a resident of Stockton for many years, she is an award winning quilter and doll and toy maker. ”Hands on is my way to teach and learn”, she says.
Diana Yum-Bucher
Diana Yum-Bucher
Diana Yum-Bucher
Diana Yum-Bucher (Fairhope, AL) is a jewelry artist with 15 years of top awards from several juried fine arts festivals, and is a repeat competitor in the international “Battle of the Beadsmith.” As “SuzYum,” she was a fashion/costume designer for 40 years. Diana has also taught beading and textile arts for over 30 years. She holds a Bach
Diana Yum-Bucher (Fairhope, AL) is a jewelry artist with 15 years of top awards from several juried fine arts festivals, and is a repeat competitor in the international “Battle of the Beadsmith.” As “SuzYum,” she was a fashion/costume designer for 40 years. Diana has also taught beading and textile arts for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor’s in Dance and Theater Arts and a Master’s in Exercise Science.
Patty White
Mallo Bisset
Patty White
Patty White (Fairhope, AL) is a professional, life-long artist who shares a wealth of experience, knowledge and encouragement. She offers a unique level of personal attention as she shares techniques. Patty is an award-winning, freelance, portrait and commission artist and paints every day in her studio.
Web: pattywhiteartist.com
Lynn Davis
Mallo Bisset
Patty White
Lynn Davis (Brewton, AL) is an award-winning potter, a painter in pastel, oil, and watercolor. She is excited to share her skills with those beginning their journeys in ceramics at Riverhouse. Davis embraces her post-retirement pottery, painting, and arts adventures as the culmination of a life-long interest in the Fine Arts. She loves te
Lynn Davis (Brewton, AL) is an award-winning potter, a painter in pastel, oil, and watercolor. She is excited to share her skills with those beginning their journeys in ceramics at Riverhouse. Davis embraces her post-retirement pottery, painting, and arts adventures as the culmination of a life-long interest in the Fine Arts. She loves teaching, learning from her students, and exploring creative possibilities together.
Mallo Bisset
Mallo Bisset
Mallo Bisset
Mallo Bisset (Stuart, FL) celebrates the things that make her happy in her works with oil and palette knife. While her subject matter does vary, she is greatly influenced by her love of color, animals, and nature. She is the owner of Red Barn Furniture.
Web: mallobisset.com and redbarnfurniture.net/original-art-by-mallo-bisset/