There is an art to mixing various media to create complete and comprehensive works of art. Learn how artists Mari Giddings-Axton, Myron Whitaker and Timothy Weldon decide which elements to combine as they build their inspirational works of art.
For photography artist Light Hunter, nature called to him at a young age. It became his refuge and place that deeply nourished his soul. He soon found himself photographing these natural wonders as a way to bring their meditative qualities to others. Learn more about his journey and how he was the first to photograph some of the most iconic canyons.
Art and architecture have influenced each other throughout time. Hear from artists Ryan Schmidt and Carlos Page, and architect Craig Wickersham about the interplay between art and architecture. Discover how art can enhance the architectural elements of a home or building.
Fox 10’s Desiree Fluellen visited the Celebration of Fine Art and took a quick tour with Susan Morrow Potje to learn more about the show and some of the artists and mediums under the “big white tents”!
The history of the Western Cowboys, Buckaroos and Native Americans has an intrigue that has captured the hearts of many artists and collectors. This Friday, artists Curt Mattson, Randy Galloway and Joe Wayne will share how they are preserving the history of the West through art.
Reporter Nikki Link from Scottsdale Progress recently spoke with Susan Morrow Potje, Celebration of Fine Art show director, to learn more about the show and its 34-year history. In this article, she writes about the return of the show and the spirit of connection that reverberates through the tent.
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.
There was no question Brit Hansen was going to make a career out of art, but it took some exploration and excavation to find her unique style––one that makes her heart sing.
A fourth-generation artist, Brit studied fine art in college where she also found her way to block printing. She fell in love with the craft, but for many years it remained a creative outlet. Following college, Brit worked as a professional photographer for many years, but then, life intervened. She was pregnant with her first child and assigned to bed rest. The unexpected turn…
It’s rare to meet someone who knew their life’s calling from a young age and then turned that calling into a life-long profession. It’s even more rare when that person is as equally passionate about that chosen profession today as they were when they first began the pursuit decades prior.
He seems to see the world through a series of simple forms and geometries that can be thoughtfully manipulated to create a space. He also sees the unbridled beauty in raw, natural elements like cement––materials he developed an appreciation for as an architect––which he incorporates into his pieces.
