As a child, Shari Warren was never without a drawing or painting tool nearby. She was even voted the “class artist.” Today, she’s a commercially licensed artist with many designs gracing retail stores worldwide. . . read more
Angela B, of Charming Habits Jewelry believes that words offer the ability to empower people. . . choose the right word, the right mantra, and your world can change forever.
Originally Angela just designed her jewelry in an effort to regain confidence in her own being; to remind herself of. . . read more
I once worked with a woman who referred to my art as a “HOBBY,” and it really annoyed me a lot. She was talking about my life-habit of art as if it were a little fad I had picked up and enjoyed doing in my time off. . . read more
Louis Farkovitz has been doodling and creating art, in one form or another, for over forty years. But it wasn’t until his friends and family convinced him that he was more than a goldsmith that he realized his true potential as a creative being. . . as an artist.
In our interview,. . . read more
Now that her children are nearly grown, Anne Manner-McLarty has more time to devote to clay sculpting. . . a craft that continually challenges her to make artwork that is truly one-of-a-kind, and unique to her alone. . . read more
Julie Burton runs JD Salvaged Style Creations with her husband, Dave, who is also an artist. Together they are on a mission to reduce the amount of waste that enters local landfills, and, through their art, educate others. . . read more
I can’t help noticing that art galleries are closing in droves. In the USA, anyway. It’s easy to blame this on tough economic times, when spending on luxury items (even cheap luxury items) like a small art print is always the first thing to get cut. . . read more
Change comes in many ways. Some changes we seek while others are forced upon us. Many people find change a frightening prospect. Some welcome or even seek it. But all would agree that change is necessary if . . . read more
Eric Johnson started selling his work in 1991 after being accepted to a show at the Birmingham Civic Center. To pass the time, he began sketching during the show. . . read more
In pursuit of our artistic dreams, we’re all prepared to go the extra mile. But what if that mile stretches into the hundreds?. . . read more
Over the years, Robert Houston Sneed has tried sculpting, photography, and other art forms but has always returned to his true love of painting. In today’s interview, Robert explains (among other things) why. . . read more
As I like to say, "Every art piece is a song with its own melody." It has its own chords, its own rhythm, and its own particular vibe. And that's why I believe every work of art should have its own artist statement. . . read more
Glass mosaic artist, Brit Hammer, believes that we all have “the ability to take life into our own hands and create something beautiful with it.” Join me as Brit and I discuss intuition, art-making, and finding your own path. . . read more
Got a minute? I don't normally write about my own art on EmptyEasel, but just for today I am, because I need your help. . . And there’s nearly $2,500 up for grabs. Here’s the story. . . read more