Scottsdale Progress reporter Ed Condran recently spoke with Susan Morrow Potje, Celebration of Fine Art show director, about the history of the show, how it came to be and how it has evolved over the years. He shares that story in the below article.
Beverley Wolter has studied multiple disciplines of art and design before finding her heart and soul in creating contemporary abstract art. Now, she aims to create pieces that carry a deeper meaning––one that connects and resonates with others on a soul level.
Creating artwork is a journey. At least, that’s how artist Robert Redus sees it. Every piece follows an arc of evolution––going through complex and dynamic changes. Like most living things, artwork often unfolds over a somewhat diametric journey filled with harmony and conflict, peaks of success and…
At the hands of a skilled artist, jewelry can transcend adornment to become a piece of fine art, but it requires the keen eye of a jeweler, deft hands of a metalworker and the creativity of a sculpture artist. Discover the intricate artistry, traditional craftsmanship and innovation that goes into crafting jewelry.
Modern and Western are two words that don’t often appear together in the art world. But there are some artists who challenge this notion, introducing a vibrant, modernist twist on art of the West. Meet the artists who, whether through color, style or subject matter, are breaking the rules and exploring new possibilities to create […]
Bringing a piece of art from start to finish is often a multi-layered process that may involve travel and exploration, collecting objects, photography, digital tools, and layers of substrates, techniques and other media. Discover the layered journey these artists take to create a single work of art.
AI has officially infiltrated various aspects of our daily lives. Most of us interact with it in some capacity without even knowing it. But when it comes to art, where does AI fit in? Should it fit in? Or should art remain our connection to true handcraft––to emotional intelligence vs. artificial?
The creation of art has long been used as a healing mechanism, but it turns out, viewing it has super powers too. Discover how color, texture and the subject matter impact our cognition and overall well-being.
Part of the joy of collecting art is building a collection that expresses your personality and story, and often that means mixing genres and mediums. Discover how to bring it all together to make the most of your collection.
Drawing skills are the foundation of design and have been used as a form of communication since the beginning of time. It is one of the most fundamental creative disciplines associated with observation and problem solving. Discover the importance of this technique and how artists have mastered it.
