Mixed media artist Adolfo Girala never intended to pursue art as a profession. In fact, it wasn’t even on his radar. Growing up in Cuba, he wasn’t exposed to art. It wasn’t much talked about or celebrated for that matter. As such, Adolfo had his sites set on…
More often than not, the path to our predestined careers is not a linear one. But usually, that winding path provides the skills and lessons needed to excel in whatever lies ahead. That certainly has been the case for jewelry artist Chad Lieske.
What happens when a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry turns professional watercolor artist? This is not the setup for a clever punchline delivery––it’s the path Heidi Rosner took on her journey to becoming a fine art artist.
It seems artistic talent is both genetic and magnetic! In this Art Discovery, hear from multi-generational artists Greg and Matt Sievers, and husband-and-wife team Sundie and Brad Ruppert about how the talent is connected and how they work together to leave a lasting legacy…
One look at Colin Branham’s work and it’s easy to feel the undulating sense of freedom and exploration that courses through his abstract pieces. Perhaps this comes through because Colin uses his art as a medium to find new ways of doing things––constantly exploring…
Give David Jackson a brush and a platform to teach, and he’s a happy camper. He tapped into this happy place at an early age. At just 12 years old, he knew he was going to be an artist. And over the years, he’s discovered how to…
Non-representational artists use shape, color, line and form to create compositions independent from visual references. From minimal to complex, there is a skill level that balances the composition. In this Art Discovery, artists Kathleen Hope, Stuart Yankell and Adolfo Girala share…
Though Matt Sievers grew up with a professional artist as a father, he had his sights set on a career in business. And after earning his business degree, it was off to the races. Matt landed a sales position with GE…
All art tells a story, but some works have specific symbolism or messaging woven through the art. It could be an object that shows up in each painting or something in the background that delivers a message. Artists Pete Tillack and Gabriela Aguilo share…
Veronica and Gabriel Sandoval didn’t set out to pursue art as a career. In fact, they were near the opposite end of the spectrum. The duo met in college when Veronica was studying business administration and Gabriel was…
