Visual artist such as painters, designers, filmmakers, photographers, videographers, sculptors, printmakers.
Beyond the Brushstroke: Why Story and Finishing Matter More Than Perfection Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but still standing still? Do you rarely finish what you start? Do you struggle with perfectionism? Are you stuck and in need of finding a way out of your comfort zone? Maybe your technical skills…
This step-by-step guide will walk you through 6 steps to prepare your art for a show, with a list of materials you may need along the way. Step 1: Review The Show Guidelines Carefully read the show’s guidelines for size restrictions, hanging methods, framing specifications, and presentation requirements. Knowing the requirements will save you time…
Route 66 from New Mexico to Texas Join me on this unique Route 66 roadtrip as I unravel the rich nostalgic history of this iconic highway, also known as The Mother Road. In Part 2 of this exploration, I will venture from New Mexico to Texas. Along the way, I will delve into the history…
Route 66 from Arizona to New Mexico Embark on a nostalgic American Road Trip with me in Part 1 of this two-part exploration into the rich history and intriguing roadside attractions of Route 66, from Arizona to New Mexico. Join me as I explore some of the quirky landmarks, and abandoned buildings of this iconic…
When Nan Flynn saw her very first letterpress-printed Hatch Print Poster in 1986 she fell in love with the imperfections of the ink on paper, the sharp edges of the type, and the timeless irregularities. Today on any given night or weekend as a letterpress printer, she rolls up her sleeves and gets her hands…
Master printmaker Terrell Thornhill uses old-school methods of screen printing from the early 1900s combined with his painting techniques to craft beautiful limited-edition prints on paper. Using a single mesh screen he spends hours squeegeeing individual layers of colored ink through the screen onto paper. Self-taught, he has spent over 40 years perfecting his style…
Michael Allison is a professional glassblower, jewelry maker, and mixed media artist specializing in narrative sculptures. Living outside of the Nashville area in Joelton, Michael converted the cattle barn on his property into a fully operational glassblowing studio. Here, Michael works with glass, creates mixed media art, and teaches the art of blowing glass. “I’ve…
Phil Ponder is a Nashville watercolor artist known for his hand-painted iconic architectural imagery. Using watercolors and his own mathematical technique his detail-oriented work often represents the subject matter down to the exact number of bricks. With more than 700 paintings under his belt despite becoming an artist after retirement, Phil has built a name…
Ken Means is a master carousel woodcarver, a painter, a bronze artist, and a creator of authentic Pacific Northwest Indian masks. His career success as an artist spans more than 60 years, and today he is respected as a maker of highly detailed carousel animals. Ken considers himself part of a lost art of carvers…
Twyla Lambert Clark is an innovative fiber artist sewing and weaving repurposed fabric remnants into exquisite signature coats, shawls, belts, and other beautiful textile items. As an artist, she finds joy in taking fabric remnants that people have given up on to give them new life as one-of-a-kind fiber art while keeping them out of…
Buddy Jackson earned a name in Nashville as one of the top designers with more than twenty-five years in the business. His talent in the music community won him many awards including two Grammys for best recording package. Today he shares his career path and how he left the commercial world to become a fine…
Over the past few years, Designer and Architect Theresa Dyer has slowly started growing her career as a figurative sculptor. While the Nashville creative got a late start you would never know based on her beautiful bronze sculptures that are publicly displayed in several cities across the US. Theresa Dyer was born in Topeka Kansas,…
This week I am taking a break with the artist interviews to be a part of my sister’s wedding but I have a great interview planned for next week! I do want to share some information about an art event that is happening this weekend if you are out doing the art crawl I have…
Using vibrant colors, a palette knife, and simple subject matter, contemporary painter Trevor Mikula creates fun conversational art with a whimsical flair. His basic subject matter allows the viewer to make playful interpretations through humor while enjoying themselves in the moment. Art culture has always focused more on serious subject matter, political satire, or transgression…
Abstract painter Rachel Kice has led an adventurous path to get to where she is today as an artist. Her work is representative of surreal cubism using geometric shapes to compose diverse offbeat creations. Her ever-changing interests have allowed her to continue moving forward with success on several creative fronts while following her heart. She…
Mixed media artist Anne Goetze offers majestic imagery through her work that is centered around beautiful landscapes, rural areas, and people in those farming communities. She combines a love of photography and painting intertwined with her background as a photo retoucher in her work. Her influence is derived from the French and American Impressionists along…
With his larger-than-life pieces, metal sculptor Valentine Adams allows those who view his work to explore the unknown. His art is the result of scavenging through piles of scrap metal to find pieces that have a shape or suggest a history that can complement his grander vision. Making use of reclaimed metals, Val’s voice is…
Abstract artist Katrina Revenaugh has found a way to merge her deep love of graffiti into atmospheric mixed-media masterpieces. Over the years she has perfected a digital collage process that combines photography with traditional painting techniques on wood, metal, and canvas. Her euphoric work transforms the grit, chaos, and confusion of urban street art into…
Artist and illustrator Christa Schoenbrodt is a soft-spoken visual artist creating fresh, colorful, fun, and often enlightening work. Her work attracts almost any genre in need of something creatively unique, handcrafted, and organic in appeal. Often incorporating leaves, florals, birds, and butterflies, her connection with nature is noticeable within her whimsical artwork. Christa knew from…
Garment-themed sculptor, John Petrey is a visual artist who fuses the symbolism of his 50’s and 60s childhood memories with everyday materials. His whimsical and often vintage style offers complex art pieces that beg to be studied and pondered. His work ethic, drive, and unique work have brought him success as a dress sculptor in…
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