At first blush, starting an art collection can seem intimidating and something that’s reserved only for those with millions in expendable income. But building a collection of original art can be done in an affordable way and can truly be something enjoyed by everyone. In this series, we’ll explore a variety of collections under $5,000 […]
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” —Pericles A profound and honest sentiment, but it could be argued that sculpture artists, particularly large-scale sculpture artists whose work graces public spaces, actually leave both behind. For Bryce Pettit, Ryan Schmidt and Todd […]
This year, we may be celebrating art six feet apart, but the spirit of connection and joy is more alive than ever. North Valley magazine’s Christina Fuoco-Karasinski gives a peek inside the 31st annual Celebration of Fine Art –– what’s new this year and what favorite traditions make a return. To read the full article, […]
This past year, many of us spent countless hours at home. This time within our four walls has inspired some to undertake design projects, while others have turned their focus to collecting art. Purchasing artwork for your home has a number of benefits. Aside from the obvious aesthetic advantages, collecting art that you love can […]
“Nobody is visually naive any longer. We are cluttered with images, and only abstract art can bring us to the threshold of the divine.” ~ Dominique de Menilm, well-known philanthropist, activist, and art collector. Of course, the art world did not always see things the way Dominique did. The Impressionists, who sought to capture light, […]
Pablo Picasso once said, “Neither is there figurative and non-figurative art. All things appear to us in the shape of forms. Even in metaphysics ideas are expressed by forms. Well then, think how absurd it would be to think of painting without the imagery of forms. A figure, an object, a circle, are forms; they […]
Each year, the Celebration of Fine Art welcomes 100 fine art artists to the “big white tents”. While many are returning artists –– and three have been at every show for the past 31 years –– we also introduce a number of new artists to the Celebration family. From sculptural felt to classical realism to […]
The passage of the new year is rife with symbolism. For many, it represents a fresh start, an opportunity to create anew and to shed any woes that accumulated over the previous 365 days. As such, people around the globe welcome the new year with unique rituals –– many of them focused on ushering good […]
In this edition of “At Home with the Artists,” figurative artist Judith Dickinson, hailing from Brighton, Colorado, takes us on a journey through her one-of-a-kind studio. Formerly serving as the police department of Brighton, the building now houses Judith’s gallery and studio. She was asked by the city to help turn it into an art […]
In this edition of “At Home with the Artists,” contemporary figurative artist Priscilla Nelson takes us on a journey through her studio/gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona. See some of the tools she uses to fuel her inspiration.
