Eight years ago the Rupperts started making sculptures out of felt material from cowboy hats that would otherwise end up in the landfill, giving it new life. And in this interview with 12 News, the artful duo shares how they got their start and some of the interesting ways their art is being used.
Whether it was watching Bob Ross on channel 8 or the hours spent with her twin sister (Suzy Almblade) creating art, Roxanne Almblade found her calling early in life. Initially, she started as an illustration artist, but would frequently revisit painting. It was only a matter of time before the urge to paint full time […]
Dinosaurs in fancy tutus and top hats. An octopus walking dogs. The sheer thought of these is enough to bring a smile to your face or at least make you ponder. These are just some of the whimsical, fun subjects of artist Leah Kiser’s oil paintings. She’s come to be known for her extraneous and […]
Some individuals are just hardwired to create art and it seems to pour out of them from an early age. That was the case for Suzy Almblade, who, alongside her twin sister Roxanne, has been drawing for as long as she can remember. The two would teach each other new techniques and encourage each other […]
Aileen Frick began her professional career as an engineer, but on a search for a creative outlet, she enrolled in an art class. Initially, that class was just about learning the art of oil painting, but one day her teacher threw a curveball at the class––they were going to try their hands at collage art. […]
Jim Budish aims to capture and reflect back out the ‘Joie de Vivre, or enjoyment of life, he believes lives within all of us. He does this through his whimsical bronze sculptures of special creatures and the human form. But his early career was much different. Before tapping into what he believes is his true […]
Sabrina Cavenaghi says when she discovered glass art, it was love at first sight. But prior to finding that love, she lived a completely different life. Born and raised in a small town north of Milan in Italy, Sabrina ventured down the business path, studying business administration at Bocconi University. After earning her degree in […]
“From the minute I touched clay, I just knew I should have been doing this my whole life. I just love it.” Tammy Tappan has always been a “horse person” and a creative. Though she didn’t start her foray into fine art until 2016, the art of creating has been a life-long calling. In fact, […]
Sundie Ruppert and her husband Brad have been experimenting with found-object art for decades. A fortuitous commission for signage at a hat store opened a new door for the Rupperts to explore working with the discarded felt remnants from the brims of cowboy hats. In exploring this unconventional medium, the Rupperts have unlocked layers of […]
A woman of many talents, Erin Matlock is an artist, author, public speaker and mental health advocate. Her interests may seem divergent at first glance, but there is a golden thread that powerfully stitches together each in a very meaningful way: her commitment to building compassionate connection and spreading love. Much of Erin’s work revolves […]
