By Jill Soens Looking at this elegant glass blown vase is as looking at an early spring garden filled with the first shoots of new and yet-to-be summer flowers, and the deep purple crocuses smiling at us as they say, spring is here! A unique work of art anywhere it is placed, it is also … Continue reading Art through Fire with C&H Glassworks
By Margaret Hedderman When we heard Edward Aldrich would be hosting a workshop for oil painters as part of our Winter Workshop Series, we couldn’t have been more excited. Ned’s wildlife paintings capture that fleeting moment of seeing a wolf or a fox or a bear in the wild. For three days this past weekend, … Continue reading 3 Days with Wildlife Painter Edward Aldrich
By Jill Soens Jim Eppler is best known for his life-size and giant bronze ravens – an eternal symbol of the Southwest. But his love for animals goes far beyond simply depicting them – Jim and a friend reclaimed several acres of badly damaged land near Lubbock and restored them into a wildlife refuge. Many … Continue reading Jim Eppler’s New Venture
By Marilyn Zion Ever wonder how some paintings just seem to glow? This magical effect is several centuries old, and yet it still fascinates curious eyes. How did they do that? Simple: chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro is an Italian term referring to the contrast of light and dark. Originating during the Renaissance, it was first employed by … Continue reading So That’s How They Did It: Chiaroscuro
By Margaret Hedderman This isn’t a ceramic? – It’s wood? Unbelievable, but true – Glen Crandall’s intricately delicate woodturnings are so beautiful, it’s hard to believe they’re made by the hands of a mere human. Glen Crandall didn’t begin his artistic pursuits until 1994, after retiring from managing the carpentry shop at Fort Lewis College. … Continue reading Glen Crandall’s Super-Human Woodturnings
By Linda Perala-Hunt Wearing Toby Pomeroy jewelry supports the protection and preservation of precious water supplies, native lands and wildlife around the world. Toby Pomeroy stands for BEAUTY, CRAFTSMANSHIP, and of upmost importance, STEWARDSHIP of the planet. I personally love what Toby stands for, and practices and preaches. Lets face it, jewelry is beautiful and … Continue reading Toby Pomeroy – Eco Jeweler
By Jill Soens Artie Yellowhorse embodies family tradition, past and present. She is a third generation Navajo silversmith, born in Arizona, a member of the Towering House clan, and follows in the footsteps of her Grandfather and Father, both silversmiths and her Mother and Grandmother, each an excellent weaver. In her studio, Artie is joined … Continue reading Artie Yellowhorse’s Traditional Charm Bracelet
