Mary Fortner works with the ‘sparklyest’ crystals by Swarovski. It’s no surprise a talented jewelry maker would love the fashion design crystals made by the Austrian producer of luxury cut lead glass. The company dates back to the 1800s, when young glass cutter Daniel Swarovski patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the production of […]
“What keeps me interested in returning to a block of wood? I seldom carve straight through on one piece of wood. I take breaks to let the carving settle in my mind and to allow the mind to wonder of the possibilities.” ~ Kit Metlen Kit started carving with pocket knives when he found one […]
“I take the photographs and A.J. adds the magic. It’s something this father and son do together,”–Mike Patnode A.J. was born severely handicapped, much like a quadriplegic on December 17, 1998. Our family’s goal has always been to help A.J. use his mind, even though he has minimal use of his body. Our photographic art is a […]
Nothing inspires Earlene Holmstrom more than the people she encounters daily. She loves the challenge of capturing the subtle nuances in each face, and the emotional message in the movement of a figure. “Painting takes me to a place where time disappears and all that exists is me and the emotional connection between me and the portrait or figure […]
Jewelry and fiber art by Bonnie Blake, and photography by Dennis Blake join the July featured show this month. Meet Bonnie and Dennis at this month’s First Thursday celebration, July 10, at 5:30 pm in our gallery. Bonnie is a jewelry maker and fiber artist. Whether sawing and hammering the hard surfaces of silver and copper or […]
On this Fourth of July 2014, we take a moment to honor parks. They are our nation’s treasures; preserving local history, celebrating local heritage, and creating close to home opportunities for kids and families to get outside, be active, and have fun. This month we feature original paintings showing the beauty of our local, state and […]