Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan forever imprinted on Jeremy Firehammer. He developed a love for natural elements like wood and limestone as well as the skyline of Chicago. And these elements have coalesced in his body of work––meticulously crafted sculptures, furniture and sculptural wall art that uses materials like walnut, slate and limestone often arranged to mimic the skyline of a big city.
Drawing skills are the foundation of design and have been used as a form of communication since the beginning of time. It is one of the most fundamental creative disciplines associated with observation and problem solving. Discover the importance of this technique and how artists Cathy Sheeter, Curt Mattson and Trevor Swanson have mastered it.
For those who choose metal as their media, they must combine the art of design, fabrication and sheer grit to massage the rigid and cold metal into graceful works of art by cutting, grinding and assembling. Discover how Ryan Schmidt, Emily Edmunds and Parker McDonald bring together grit and creativity.
Fox 10’s Irene Snyder takes a stroll through Arizona’s longest-running art show and chats with some of the artists along the way.
Capturing the emotion and soul of the human spirit in a portrait or figurative painting is a gift. It takes both skill and intuition to convey the feelings, emotions and intricacies of the human form. Learn from some of our expert interpreters..
Humans have a unique connection to flowers––biologically, emotionally, socially and aesthetically. They are symbols of abundance, life, affection, beauty, joy, and positivity. Their complexity––texture, color, shape, behavior––is magnetizing and creates limitless opportunities for enjoyment and exploration through art.
So Scottsdale magazine reporter Kaylor Jones recently interviewed Susan Morrow Potje, Celebration of Fine Art show director, about the show’s 35-year history and they’ve built a legacy of celebrating art and the spirit of connection. In this article, she writes about the return of the show and the uplifting experience of collaboration, creativity and camaraderie that is very much alive at the Celebration of Fine Art.
Artist Andrew Bolam may have been born and raised in Northern England, but his soul seemed to have a deep connection to the American West. Everything about the West fascinated him, from the culture to the landscape to the wildlife.
Looking for artful things to do around the Valley! Phoenix Magazine compiled a list of the season’s top festivals and events to attend…and the Celebration of Fine Art was among the top 10!
Scottsdale Progress reporter Ed Condran recently spoke with Susan Morrow Potje, Celebration of Fine Art show director, about the history of the show, how it came to be and how it has evolved over the years. He shares that story in the below article.
