While every work of art has a message to share, some works hold layers of metaphors and symbols that speak volumes and spark deep introspection. Whether subtle or bold, or customized specifically for the collector, discover what inspires artists Gabriela Aguilo and Pete Tillack to use symbols to share messages that move us.
See the world through the eyes of landscape and wildlife artists who capture stunning places and creatures on canvas. Artists David Jackson, Peter Mathios and Trevor Swanson recount tales from some of their wild adventures while out researching and photographing their subject matter.
Learn about the fascinating process of bronze casting. From concept to sculpting in clay, to casting, assembling and finishing with patina, discover traditional methods like lost wax as well as modern-day technology that brings the artists’ imagination to fruition.
Discover how these artists use elements of gold, silver and copper leaf along with paint and resins to bring magnificent works of art to life!
Have you ever wondered how artists come up with the ideas for their work? Discover the creative origins of artists Kathleen Hope, Stuart Yankell and Dale Terbush.
Discover how artists Tina Roy, Becky Pashia and Matt Sievers capture stunning vistas, moody storms and awe-inspiring sunsets and translate them onto the canvas.
From reflective surfaces to salvaged felt to reverse-engineered acrylic paint, these artists go for bold media choices to express their artistic vision and create the unexpected. Learn how Brit Hansen, Sundie Ruppert and Cary Henrie make bold media come to life.
Museums hold some of the world’s most treasured stories, but what makes an exhibition truly memorable? Hear from Western Spirit Museum’s chief curator and the president of Scottsdale Arts as they reveal what goes into creating compelling, dynamic museum experiences.
Whether urban scenes, sweeping vistas, or plant and animal life, fine art photographers have a way of capturing the emotion of the moment. Learn how photographers Michael Paul and Gray McQuarrie use patience, timing, lighting, exposure and composition combined with technical skills to tell powerful stories frozen in time.
Still life art, which depicts mostly inanimate subject matter, has been a prominent art form for centuries. Objects may be natural, like food, flowers or plants, or manmade, such as glasses, books or collectible items. Color, composition and light play a key role in the message of a still life. Discover what inspires artists Barbara Rudolph and Graydon Foulger to carry on this timeless tradition.
