Kathryn Carole Ellison began writing poetry for her children in the 1970s. It started simply enough––one new poem each day of Advent. Through these poems, she passed along life lessons and words of wisdom to help them make good life decisions, trust their inner knowing and engage in life in a meaningful way. That first […]
Some artists are called to the profession from childhood and others find it through sheer serendipity. And when they do, they know they’ve found their place. This is the story of jewelry artist Danny Bushart. Danny’s first exposure was in high school when he opted for a jewelry-making class, assuming it would be more fun […]
From Nevada to Nashville, artist Ray Tigerman has collected stories along his journey that have influenced his texturally rich and vibrant works that depict indigenous Southwestern people and wildlife. And while he purposely emits fine detail to allow the viewer to form their own story, the use of color and texture creates an immediate connection […]
Encaustic, derived from the Greek word meaning “to paint” or “to burn”, is arguably the most archival medium. Dating back as early as the 5th century BC, this process of heating wax was first used to seal ships but the unmistakable waxy layers have also appeared in many ancient paintings. This primitive and somewhat practical […]
Inspiration comes easily for Tammy Tappan. Known for her captivating renderings of horses in both bronze and acrylic, Tammy has a strong affinity for horses and knows for certain there’s nothing else she’d rather portray. Prior to taking a leap of faith to pursue her passion, Tammy operated a commercial sign business and worked in […]
Doug Fountain’s Native American name is Wah-lee-tah-kah Won-cha, and it couldn’t be more fitting. It translates to “Brave One” and Doug embodies this spirit in his artwork as well as his career path. Originally an architectural engineer, Doug began experimenting with art, working with plaster and other materials to create rich textured and layered pieces […]
Dan Romero’s journey to becoming a bronze sculptor seems like it could have been lifted straight from a screenplay. It involves a smattering of intriguing characters, a “hero’s journey” dotted with a serendipitous encounter and obstacles to overcome, and finishes with a victorious ending (spoiler alert). Dan spent more than 40 years in the film […]
“The sculpture is already complete within the marble block before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” ~ Michelangelo Subtractive art is a process of discovery in which raw materials are carefully removed as the artist unearths the story within. For artists Brian Sykes, Alan […]
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to […]
In this interview with the Scottsdale Progress, Susan and several artists talk about the show’s history and how it has grown over the past 32 years.
