A series of chance encounters during her frequent trips to Japan as a flight attendant led Karen O’Hanlon to the art of folding Japanese paper. She was immediately drawn in by the history and tradition that surrounded the artform and the papers, as well as the precision required in working with such a delicate medium. […]
Mixed media artist Timothy Weldon creates his singular pieces by incorporating found objects with a vintage flair. From classic board games to well-worn wooden household items, Timothy searches high and low for the elements to compose his works. No source is off-limits –– he’s scoured everywhere from estate sales to found objects on the roadside. […]
Art is a powerful communication channel. Whether the intention of the artist or not, art communicates messages that transcend time and place, and resonate for every viewer in very different ways. While every viewer has their own unique experience with a given piece of art, it still somehow manages to connect people no matter their […]
Kathleen Hope began her art career working in oil and acrylic, but in a quest for achieving a very specific texture she had in mind, she began exploring other mediums. The oil and acrylic weren’t quite cutting it. One client’s relocation to warmer climes, and an ensuing request for Kathleen to create outdoor art, inspired […]
You are likely already acquainted with the joys of displaying art inside your home. But what about your outdoor spaces? The realities of last year inspired many of us to make the most of the living space beyond our four walls and in our lawns, gardens, and backyards. Art has the power to bring energy, […]
2020 inspired many of us to maximize our outdoor areas and create bonus living space beyond the four walls of our homes. For many, that meant upgrading patio furniture, investing in outdoor kitchens, finally planting that vegetable garden, building gazebos, or perhaps even creating a serenity garden. These were some really excellent home improvements to […]
Like many fine artists, oil painter Marie McCallum always loved art, but practicality led her to pursue a related career with greater earning potential. After almost 20 years as a sign artist and gilder, Marie finally made the leap to oil painting in the early 1990s. Her interest in graphic design and background in mural […]
Mixed media collage artist Aileen Frick took an interest in art at a young age, but the rigors of high school academics pulled her away from creative endeavors and led her to a career in engineering. It wasn’t until a friend asked her to take a painting class after work that Aileen rediscovered her talent […]
Summer often symbolizes freedom and growth. From school vacation and summer sleepaway camp in our youths to cross-country road trips or European adventures in adulthood, summer is the perfect time to escape the mundane and embrace fun and adventure. Summer, and especially the solstice, is also a time for reflection, celebrating light and connection to […]
Jennifer Vranes received a formal art education in college, but as she continued down her artistic path, her creative passion began to wane. That is until she visited The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Seeing van Gogh’s work in person —— the bold colors, thick paint and strong brushwork —— reignited a creative fire within […]
