The Scottsdale Progress’s Alex Gallagher recently visited the Celebration of Fine Art to talk with Susan Morrow Potje, show director and curator, along with several artists about the history of Arizona’s longest-running art show.
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Meet the Artist: Priscilla Nelson ‘This Is No Dress Rehearsal’
“This is not a dress rehearsal. This is your one and only chance.” Those words are what urged Priscilla Nelson to pursue art as a career. Before that, she was on the path to medical school, majoring in biology. Though she loved art and seemed to have a natural inclination for it, as a profession, […]
Art Discovery Recap: Timeless Traditions
Meet the artists who’ve dedicated years of their lives to studying some of the timeless traditions of art and craftsmanship. From the ancient art of Japanese kimono making to hand stone carving to saddle making, these artists found their passion in traditions that have been passed down through generations.
In the News: Fox 10
Fox 10’s Tom Ferguson took a stroll through the big white tents in this fun interview with several Celebration artists.
Artist Reveal: Metal Unleashed His Inner Artist
Some people are lucky enough to know at a very early age what they will be when they grow up. Even fewer are lucky enough to actually be that thing when they do in fact grow up. Artist Parker McDonald had both.
Artist Reveal: Finding Joie De Vivre In Visual Arts
For Loren Yagoda, there is inspiration to be discovered in nearly all things visual. From fashion to well-designed interiors to automobiles that embellish the pages of magazines, visuals fuel her creativity and feed her soul.
The Power of Color in Art and Design
There is a reciprocal relationship between humans and color. Sometimes it shapes us––influencing mood, emotion and behavior. And sometimes we shape it––attaching meaning, symbolism, prestige and significance to certain colors.
Artist Reveal: When Saddle Making and Artistry Converge
Lisa Skyhorse may not have always known she would be a professional saddlemaker, but she knew from an early age that she was drawn to horses, artistry and leather. And in college, these three interests finally converged.
Artist Reveal: Exploring a Love for People Through Watercolor
Spend any amount of time with Ted Nuttall and it’s easy to see he is an artist at heart. He exudes nearly every character trait of a great artist––empathy, creativity, and a love for observation and connection.
Artist Reveal: This Husband-and-Wife Duo Find a Shared Passion for Metalworking
Throughout college, metal embossing was simply a favorite pastime for Veronica Sandoval. It was during that time she introduced Gabriel (her now husband) to this ancient art form and he, too, fell in love with the craft…