"To promote, inspire and support the artistic spirit within the community."

Featured Artist

Here is the place to get an intimate look at an Artist from the Pottstown Area Artists Guild. Today’s featured artist is Mildred Sands Kratz.

Mildred Sands Kratz is a nationally renowned water color artist of the Great American Realist Tradition. A native of Pottstown in Chester County, PA, she co-founded the Pottstown Area Artists Guild. Though largely self taught, she studied abroad with Paul Burns in Greece and Portugal, and was deeply moved and inspired by the effects of time on the old stucco and ancient architecture. The winner of more than 100 awards, her works are studied and sought after to this day.

“I paint only what appeals to me and strive only to please myself. If by chance I reach an audience who sees what I have seen and feels what I have felt about a particular subject, then I have established a rapport with my viewer.” — Mildred Sands Kratz

The following is a retrospective of only a portion of her oeuvre. Prints and originals are available from the family at 717-330-0301. You can also visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MildredSandsKratzAWS.

(For the very small images, click on the image to see a larger version.)

  • Bluebird Day
  • Blue Wagon
  • Bayside Inn
  • Autumn Village
  • Autumn at Cold Springs
  • At the Stable
  • Apple Time
  • Andy’s Place
  • Window View
  • Wildflower Window
  • Waterfront Mooring
  • Tow Path
  • Tom’s Wagon
  • Three Arch Bridge
  • The Visitor
  • The Village Shop
  • The Neighbor’s Farm
  • The Mrs.
  • The Miller’s Place
  • The Courtin’ Wagon
  • The Blue Chair
  • Teddy Bear
  • Storm Passed the Cloister
  • Skippack Antiques
  • Silent Parade
  • Shore Bird & Wildflowers
  • Sea Cottages
  • Quiet Time
  • Petal Pusher
  • Peaceful Harbor
  • Oley Farms
  • Nesting Time
  • Muslim and Agate
  • Mill Bridge
  • Mandy’s Buddies
  • Loon Decoy
  • Jenny’s Pony
  • In Port
  • Homestead
  • Gold Finch & Wildflowers
  • Gazebo Garden
  • Garden Door
  • Friends Forever
  • Fleet’s In
  • Fisherman’s Inlet
  • Favorite Things
  • Ephrata Cloister Dormitory
  • Door of Ester
  • Delicious
  • Decoy and Daisies
  • Dad’s Decoy
  • Cove Harbor
  • Country Store
  • Corner Store
  • Come In
  • Cloister Wagon
  • Church Street
  • Cape Antiques
  • Canadian Goose Decoy
  • Bright Snow