Summer can evoke a dream-like state for many of us as we find a little more time to breathe, relax and explore. And while many have already returned to the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, we hope this dream- and gemstone-inspired issue of Art Connection helps extend your summer if even for a few […]
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Meet the Artist: Serendipity Led Artist Cathy Sheeter to Scratchboard
Though art has always been a part of Cathy Sheeter’s life, she didn’t set out to have a career in it. She was headed toward the sciences––more specifically, animal sciences. And as she tells it, it was only through serendipity that she ended up as a career artist. While the career path may have come […]
Meet the Artist: Trevor Swanson Uses Metal, Heat and Acid to Share Stories
It may seem like Trevor Swanson figured out his life calling at a young age––and by most accounts, he did––but to his family, the realization couldn’t come soon enough. Though they never pushed him to pursue art, they could see his innate talent and knew it would…
Meet the Artist: For Adolfo Girala Art is a Practice of Deep Presence
Mixed media artist Adolfo Girala never intended to pursue art as a profession. In fact, it wasn’t even on his radar. Growing up in Cuba, he wasn’t exposed to art. It wasn’t much talked about or celebrated for that matter. As such, Adolfo had his sites set on…
Meet the Artist: Chad Lieske Translates His Talent in Sculpture Art to Jewelry
More often than not, the path to our predestined careers is not a linear one. But usually, that winding path provides the skills and lessons needed to excel in whatever lies ahead. That certainly has been the case for jewelry artist Chad Lieske.
Meet the Artist: Heidi Rosner Brings Her Passion for Nature to the Canvas
What happens when a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry turns professional watercolor artist? This is not the setup for a clever punchline delivery––it’s the path Heidi Rosner took on her journey to becoming a fine art artist.
Meet the Artist: Colin Branham Finds Freedom in the Creative Process
One look at Colin Branham’s work and it’s easy to feel the undulating sense of freedom and exploration that courses through his abstract pieces. Perhaps this comes through because Colin uses his art as a medium to find new ways of doing things––constantly exploring…
Meet the Artist: David Jackson is creating legacy through art and teaching
Give David Jackson a brush and a platform to teach, and he’s a happy camper. He tapped into this happy place at an early age. At just 12 years old, he knew he was going to be an artist. And over the years, he’s discovered how to…
Meet the Artist: Matt Sievers on using art to explore, feel and express emotion
Though Matt Sievers grew up with a professional artist as a father, he had his sights set on a career in business. And after earning his business degree, it was off to the races. Matt landed a sales position with GE…
Meet the Artists: Veronica & Gabriel Sandoval Found a Deep Love for this Ancient Art Form
Veronica and Gabriel Sandoval didn’t set out to pursue art as a career. In fact, they were near the opposite end of the spectrum. The duo met in college when Veronica was studying business administration and Gabriel was…