Kenneth Ober was drawn to art at a young age. In fact, his mom still has some of his work from his preschool days. His passion for art and creative abilities continued to unfold throughout his childhood and by high school, it had become his primary focus. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kenneth moved to Maryland […]
Month: February 2021
In The News: Fox 10 Visits The Celebration of Fine Art
Take a tour inside the “big white tents” with Fox 10’s Tom Fergus.
Meet the Artist: Shari Lyon Commemorates Dreamscapes with Encaustic
Shari Lyon may be a new artist to the Celebration of Fine Art this year, but the art lover turned encaustic wax artist is a long-time fan of the show. In fact, she and her husband (also an artist) have been attending for decades. Though they now live in Utah, Shari recalls fond memories of […]
Art Discovery: Considering A Custom Commission?
Getting a custom piece of artwork can be one of the most special and everlasting ways to commemorate a moment, a place or a person –– or simply to tailor a piece to your style. In this Art Discovery, artists Judith Dickinson and Heidi Rosner share how they go about commissions. Regardless of the subject matter, […]
Commissioning Art: What You Need to Know
Commissioning a piece of art can be a rewarding and joyful experience for art lovers. But, naturally, for first-timers, there can be a lot of mystery and questions surrounding the process. How much will it cost? How much do I get to influence the final piece? What if it doesn’t turn out the way I […]
Art Discovery: Architectural Influence on Jewelry
“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you are not going to make an awful lot of work. All the best ideas come out of the process; […]
Meet the Artist: Cary Henrie
Mixed media artist Cary Henrie is a bit of a chameleon. He’s continually evolving his work to stay a step ahead of trends, but also to challenge himself. Cary grew up in Utah without a TV and parents who loved and encouraged art. He recalls he and his siblings becoming very adept at drawing and […]
The $5k Challenge: Curating A Contemporary Collection
At first blush, starting an art collection can seem intimidating and something that’s reserved only for those with millions in expendable income. But building a collection of original art can be done in an affordable way and can truly be something enjoyed by everyone. In this series, we’ll explore a variety of collections under $5,000 […]
Art Discovery: Monumental Installations
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” —Pericles A profound and honest sentiment, but it could be argued that sculpture artists, particularly large-scale sculpture artists whose work graces public spaces, actually leave both behind. For Bryce Pettit, Ryan Schmidt and Todd […]
In The News: North Valley Magazine
This year, we may be celebrating art six feet apart, but the spirit of connection and joy is more alive than ever. North Valley magazine’s Christina Fuoco-Karasinski gives a peek inside the 31st annual Celebration of Fine Art –– what’s new this year and what favorite traditions make a return. To read the full article, […]