Adriana Socol’s handwoven jewelry and accessories appear as if they come from another time and place. Her signature fiber weaving technique, which she learned in her travels to Central America, allows her to create singular pieces designed to evoke a connection with its wearer. She shares how she got started in art, how her work […]
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Meet the Artist: Michael Jones Finds Strength in Simplicity…and Steel
Michael Jones is a steel sculptor from Bigfork Montana, who has been participating in the Celebration of Fine Art for the past 23 years. Although his work is diverse, spanning contemporary twisted reed sculptures and towering totems to custom gates and fire screens, each piece exudes strength and simplicity. A craftsman through and through, it’s […]
Meet the Artist: Troy Moody Finds Peace in Glass Work
Troy Moody first discovered fine art glass in his late teens. Over the years his glass techniques have evolved and grown to include a repertoire of stained glass, kiln-formed glass, and mixed media collage. He recently began collaborating with his mother, Maxine, a longtime watercolor artist. Maxine paints works on her art board and Troy […]
Meet the Artist: Carolyn Thome Zooms in on Life’s Everyday Objects
Carolyn Thome has been interested in photography since high school, but it was a 50th birthday present from her husband –– a personal studio for her to use on whatever she desired –– that set her down the path of pursuing fine art photography in adulthood. Carloyn’s love of mushrooms and the natural world at large […]
Meet the Artist: Aiden Kringen’s Evolution from Street Art to Figurative
Aiden Kringen grew up immersed in art and from that early age, he developed a deep-seated passion for it. He knew in high school what his career path would be and pushed himself to take any medium or genre he explored as far as he could. Today, Aiden paints the figure using oil on canvas, […]
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 […]
Meet the Artist: Caleb Siegler Finds the Delicate Balance Between Glass and Steel
A chance encounter with a glassblower at a Renaissance Festival nearly two decades ago kickstarted Caleb Siegler on a journey that would forever change his life. “I had never seen glass blowing in person before,” he said. “I thought that is amazing. It looks hot. It looks dangerous. It looks fun. It’s intimidating but really […]
Meet the Artist: Terrell Powell Finds Whimsy in the Mundane
You know a Terrell Powell work of art when you see one. His mixed media and sculpture pieces are distinctively energetic, colorful, whimsical and spontaneous. And his love and passion for what he does shine through in everything he creates. According to Terrell, he’s been making art all his life, earning a BFA from the […]
Meet the Artist: Kenneth Ober Uses an Unlikely Tool To Create His Work
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 […]
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 […]