Art Discovery: Vitamin [A]rt
The creation of art has long been used as a healing mechanism, but it turns out, viewing it has superpowers too. Discover how color, texture and the subject matter impact our cognition and overall well-being.
Art Discovery: Unexpected Mediums
In the hands of an artist, almost any material can be turned into a work of art. Discover the creative vision that inspires artists Sundie Ruppert, Brit Hansen and Doug Fountain to use unexpected media to incorporate and convey their message through their works of art.
The Spring Issue of Art Connection Has Arrived!
Before we head into the official start of summer, let’s take a few moments to savor the final days of spring! The latest issue of Art Connection, our quarterly magazine, celebrates all things spring as well as how art impacts our well-being. In this spring issue, you’ll find: A spotlight on artist Adolfo Girala Vitamin A(rt): […]
Art Discovery: All in the Family
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…
Unthinkable Mediums: Finding an Artful Purpose For Discarded Cowboy Hat Felt
Sundie Ruppert and her husband Brad have been experimenting with found-object art for decades. A fortuitous commission for signage at a hat store opened a new door for the Rupperts to explore working with the discarded felt remnants from the brims of cowboy hats. In exploring this unconventional medium, the Rupperts have unlocked layers of […]
Meet the Artist: Sundie Ruppert Finds Purpose for Felted Fur
Meet Sundie Ruppert, a sculpture felt artist who has found a unique use for remnant felt from hat brims. She works alongside her husband Brad Ruppert, using rescued pieces of felt, to create detailed, dimensional works of art that toe the line between wall art and sculpture. The duo brought innovation to one of the […]