Art has always been a part of Gregory Sievers’ life. At a very young age, he naturally took to drawing and his appetite for creativity only continued to cultivate as he grew up. But it wasn’t until after a stint in the US Navy that he found his way to painting. From there, a deep […]
Artist David Barkby was first introduced to the world of woodworking in his teenage years during a job at a cabinet shop. Fast forward 40 years, and while he’s still creating structural, wooden wall pieces, these rely on his creative eye rather than on a blueprint. The years spent in the cabinetry-making arena gave David […]
Whimsical, playful, full of life. These are all words that describe Jim Budish’s sculptures that are sure to bring a smile. Jim’s early sculptures were realistic and representational but he felt they were lacking the joy and whimsy he wanted to express in his work. A lighthearted spirit, he seems to find joyful inspiration everywhere […]
Scottsdale native Suzy Almblade has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She and her twin sister spent hours of their childhood surrounded by art supplies and it became a hobby they could lose themselves in for hours. There was no doubt that art was the path for them. Suzy dabbled in […]
The red circle symbolizes many things to many people. For some, it represents power, manifestation and creation. In Native American culture, red ochre circles around the eyes often indicated war paint. In Japan, the hollow red circle indicates something being complete, similar to a checkmark. Indeed, this symbol can evoke different meanings and truths for […]
Sabrina Cavinaghi isn’t one to shy away from experimentation. From a move across the globe to a career shift after a chance apprenticeship with a renowned glass artist to testing the limits with fused glass, she relishes unpredictable outcomes. Along her journey, Sabrina has become a highly skilled glass artist with a one-of-a-kind, experimental style. […]
For Jan Bushart, painting on location from nature (en plein air) is the only way she knows how to create a truly immersive experience for the viewers of her pieces. As a nature buff, this…well…came naturally. By immersing herself in the scene, she’s able to capture nature in all of its perfection––the light and shadow, […]
Some people are lucky enough to find that thing they were meant to do in life––the thing that seemingly comes naturally to them. And when they do, everything seems to just flow. It’s as if they had been doing it all along, even if it’s their first time. And for artist Elizabeth Hake, that was […]
Kathryn Carole Ellison began writing poetry for her children in the 1970s. It started simply enough––one new poem each day of Advent. Through these poems, she passed along life lessons and words of wisdom to help them make good life decisions, trust their inner knowing and engage in life in a meaningful way. That first […]
Some artists are called to the profession from childhood and others find it through sheer serendipity. And when they do, they know they’ve found their place. This is the story of jewelry artist Danny Bushart. Danny’s first exposure was in high school when he opted for a jewelry-making class, assuming it would be more fun […]
