As an art teacher for two decades, Limor Dekel fell in love with being a student. “I experimented with so many different media because I had to teach it,” says […]

Pysanky usually isn’t a word in a toddler’s vocabulary. Jennifer Domal is the exception or perhaps exceptional is the better term to describe her passion for the art of pysanky, […]

Except for the Harry Potter-themed guest bedroom, Paul Grecian and Linda Doucette’s farmhouse is more art studio than living space. That works out fine for the husband and wife, who […]

The kaleidoscope of colors when light passes through beveled glass fascinated Karen Caldwell as a child. She was mesmerized by the effect for the first time after watching the 1960 […]

Jill Tarabar is a Master Artisan known for pushing boundaries and casting the “rules” aside, combining artistic mediums others may not think possible. The Bucks County, Pennsylvania native’s fascination with […]

For Jeannette Mullarkey, the path to becoming an artisan and successful fine jewelry designer started at an early age – with lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement from her mother, […]

Brian Recchia is a skilled craftsman who has been working with clay for more than two decades. Over that time, he’s observed that pottery is a lot like people.  “When […]

All the hours sitting in rush hour traffic in the D.C. area gave Tim Fox plenty of time to think. About a better way to work, a better way to […]

Lynnette Shelley is a rocker, co-founder of a dark avant band with an edge and vocalist for a second progressive band known for its original music. She’s also an artist […]

While much of artist Jon Carraher’s work is the creation of his vivid imagination, his meticulous attention to detail sometimes leaves people to wonder, “is this a photograph?” The self-taught […]

A sense of tradition and culture runs deep in Saya Okayama, the talented artist who showcases themes of Japanese philosophy and folklore in her modern origami and mixed media creations. […]

For nearly three decades, Kara Raymond has been captivating audiences with her intricate jewelry designs that blend timeless artistry with modern flair. A resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Kara handcrafts […]

JC Saben runs a one-man woodworking shop, but he shares the credit. “Mother Nature plays a huge role,” said the Parisian in his delightful French accent. A peek inside his […]

The invisible worlds around Philadelphia-based artists Bixa Burgos and Dan Cole inspire them, but what drives the passion behind their art is color. Not the shades found on a traditional […]

At first David Margolis was going to be a dentist. College chemistry cured him of that. It made sense to go into business. Growing up in a bedroom community in […]

As an artist, Adriana Groza embraces possibility over perfection. She doesn’t work from sketches. The inspiration behind Adriana Groza Art comes from doing, not preplanning. Energy, movement and texture infuse […]

Bob Friedenberg’s art makes you think. It’s wildly detailed. There’s often physics involved. It stimulates the senses. It’s fun for the eyes. “I’m trying to draw things that don’t fade […]

Bonnie Hedden wasn’t really interested in the invitation. “Come to the bead store with me.” Yet visiting family in Buffalo, she felt compelled to say yes “I really did not […]

When a memory lingers with William Demaria, he doesn’t reach for a sketchpad or a paintbrush. The Baltimore artist starts with a Sharpie and a piece of copper, his initial […]

Kathryn Maher paints the familiar with an eye for fleeting details that find beauty in everyday places. More than not, she walks and rides through the streets of New York […]

In grade school, Jerry Bennett’s affinity for papier-mâché animals got out of hand. The giraffe he crafted stood 10 feet tall and required wooden scaffolding to hold up. The squid […]

The lightbulb moment for Lori Rosen came in a New York City basement. The owner of Lori Rosen Designs grew up in Brooklyn, appreciating art, attending Broadway shows with her […]

 Bonnie Shanas sculpts stories by breathing life into steel wire mesh. “My art is about capturing those intimate moments and being able to convey them. When other people come up […]

The furnace fueled the fire for Danny Polk. The founder of Grateful Gathers grew up working with his hands, often alongside his father, an electrician, “who I was always looking […]

When Natalia Maurer finally made space for herself, the kind that silenced the doubting voice in her head, she knew exactly what she was meant to do in life. The […]

Pennsylvania artist Reagan Hayhurst embodies a unique mindset that adds an element of inspiration to each of her handmade treasures, which include jewelry, home décor and stationery. She strives not […]

Laura Lippay’s artwork is bold, expressive and just a little rebellious, somewhat like her own journey in life. Laura has lived at 26 addresses, and now the artist behind Laura […]