Whimsical, playful, full of life. These are all words that describe Jim Budish’s sculptures that are sure to bring a smile. Jim’s early sculptures were realistic and representational but he felt they were lacking the joy and whimsy he wanted to express in his work. A lighthearted spirit, he seems to find joyful inspiration everywhere […]
Month: March 2022
Art Discovery Recap: The Western Story
Western art, when accurately portrayed, creates a record of a story that is uniquely American. The scenes of Native Americans, cowboys, horses, and rolling landscapes have long captivated audiences through film and art. Portrayals of life in the West often have themes of adventure and independence but there are larger themes that are integral in […]
Meet the Artist: Suzy Almblade Aims to Capture the Magic of the Moment
Scottsdale native Suzy Almblade has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She and her twin sister spent hours of their childhood surrounded by art supplies and it became a hobby they could lose themselves in for hours. There was no doubt that art was the path for them. Suzy dabbled in […]
Art Discovery Recap: The Inspirational Impact of Art
There is a deep power in the telling of a story. Even deeper is the connection of a shared story––and that’s precisely what the artists from this week’s Art Discovery accomplish through their art. While they come from vastly different backgrounds, they’ve discovered one shared truth: everyone is searching for connection, whether that’s connection to […]
Meet the Artist: Shannon Leigh’s Work Evokes Truth Through Simplicity
The red circle symbolizes many things to many people. For some, it represents power, manifestation and creation. In Native American culture, red ochre circles around the eyes often indicated war paint. In Japan, the hollow red circle indicates something being complete, similar to a checkmark. Indeed, this symbol can evoke different meanings and truths for […]
Art Discovery Recap: The Composition of Art
“Music and art are the guiding lights of the world.” – Pablo Picasso Art is the language that gives voice to the feelings and emotions that seem otherwise impossible to articulate. Some artists will take a chisel to stone or a pen to paper or a chord to keys. Some will even mix mediums and […]
Meet the Artist: Sabrina Cavinaghi Takes Cues from Nature to Push Glass Art to the Next Level
Sabrina Cavinaghi isn’t one to shy away from experimentation. From a move across the globe to a career shift after a chance apprenticeship with a renowned glass artist to testing the limits with fused glass, she relishes unpredictable outcomes. Along her journey, Sabrina has become a highly skilled glass artist with a one-of-a-kind, experimental style. […]
Meet the Artist: Jan Bushart Strives to Create an Immersive Experience
For Jan Bushart, painting on location from nature (en plein air) is the only way she knows how to create a truly immersive experience for the viewers of her pieces. As a nature buff, this…well…came naturally. By immersing herself in the scene, she’s able to capture nature in all of its perfection––the light and shadow, […]
Meet the Artist: Elizabeth Hake Translates Jewelry Into Sculptural Wall Art
Some people are lucky enough to find that thing they were meant to do in life––the thing that seemingly comes naturally to them. And when they do, everything seems to just flow. It’s as if they had been doing it all along, even if it’s their first time. And for artist Elizabeth Hake, that was […]
Art Discovery Recap: Art of the Gem
Elizabeth Taylor once said, “Jewelry has the power to be the one little thing that makes you feel unique.” And indeed, when that jewelry is crafted by the hands of an artist, the feeling is extraordinary. For jewelry artists Luciano Bortone, Isabelle Posillico, and Paul Farmer, they feel their work is akin to creating miniature […]