Preserving a 50-Year Gift of Love

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 […]

Horses, Heart and Connection: Tammy Tappan’s Work Captures It All

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 […]

Meet the Artist: Architecture and Native American Heritage Shape Doug Fountain’s Distinct Art Work

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 […]

Meet the Artist: Dan Romero’s Journey from the Box Office to Bronze

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 […]

Artist Reveal: Using Nature to Guide Her Work 

Whether it was watching Bob Ross on channel 8 or the hours spent with her twin sister (Suzy Almblade) creating art, Roxanne Almblade found her calling early in life.  Initially, she started as an illustration artist, but would frequently revisit painting. It was only a matter of time before the urge to paint full time […]