Paul Farmer’s artistry is grounded in an ancient technique called granulation, which he uses to create intricate settings and bands for colorful gemstones. Paul is passionate about delving into the various aspects of his craft. He’s studied goldsmithing and granulation techniques with three masters, which empowers him to unlock new ways to create ever more […]
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Meet the Artist: Isabelle Posillico Transfers Her Background in Architecture to Jewelry Making
Isabelle Posillico is a contemporary jewelry designer with a knack for letting her medium speak to her. When designing her pieces, Isabelle arranges stones and metal, but then she listens as they lead her to new creative ways of expressing her artistry through jewelry. She’s thrilled to watch her pieces evolve organically, and her collectors […]
Meet the Artist: How a Trip to Mexico Got Martha Pettigrew Painting Again
Martha Pettigrew has been part of the Celebration of Fine Art family for 25 years. In that time, she’s experimented with both sculpture and painting. She finds creative inspiration everywhere and is never afraid to go where it leads. Martha believes we all have an artist within us and she has followed her inner artist […]
Meet the Artist: Michael McRae Finds His Purpose in Metalworking
Michael McRae is a metalsmith who creates one-of-a-kind silver, gold, and precious stone jewelry, and has been in the arts and creative world for nearly four decades. Up until a few years ago, Michael was a photographer shooting fashion and product for national brands. However, as digital techniques took over the profession, Michael sought out […]
Meet the Artist: Levi Selway Celebrates a Life Well Lived Through Sculpture
Levi Selway is a figurative sculptor who revels in creating works that celebrate a life well-lived. Levi’s mother, who sadly passed away when he was a child, loved art. She was a painter whose works filled Levi’s childhood home. And her creative spirit lives on in Levi. He uses his artwork to inspire others to […]
Meet the Artist: Barbara Rudolph Brings Together Birds and Storytelling
Barbara Rudolph is an oil painter who delights in imbuing her work with whimsy, humor and a story. She has been interested in art for as long as she can remember, and after leaving her job in publishing, she began painting still lifes full time. For Barbara, painting is a source of pure joy and […]
Meet the Artist: Adriana Socol Discovers a Passion for Woven Wearable Art
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 […]
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 […]