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Paul Wieland of Nascent Pottery – Workshops & Classes

Ceramic Artist & Teacher Paul Wieland of Nascent Pottery in Huntsville, Alabama creates unique pieces and is generous in sharing his techniques and experience. Since the closing of the Madison studio, he has remodeled his garage into a pottery studio and is teaching classes and workshops on weekends. Paul instructs …

Kathie Depew Featured on Ascribing Artists

Interview With Ascribing Artists I’m pleased to write that my interview with the Huntville Art Blog was posted on the Ascribing Artists Blog! (Along with my responses to a few additional questions.)  In joining Ascribing Artists I have had the opportunity to meet and gain inspiration from art consultants and …

Kathie Depew Featured in the Huntsville Art Blog

Huntsville Art Blog Interview This month, I have the honor of being featured in the Huntsville Art Blog!  You can read the interview by Christina Wegman at this link. Sponsored by Alissa Ramsay, HAB Founder, Christina Wegman, Artist and Writer, Gina Hurst, Art Consultant, Michelle Lee and Sam Tumminello, Huntsville Photographic …

June Dean, Painter & Clay Artist

  Artistic Heritage June Dean was born into a family of several generations of accomplished artists. It was a fertile ground in which to grow up and to develop her own voice. Living all over the world has also given her artwork unique expression. How did this Oregon gal end …

Who, What & Where State Art by Shawn Doughty

Shawn is a member of Ascribing Artists. Who, What & Where State Art With ink and colored pencil Shawn Doughty creates unique and delightful collages that portray the people, places and things of a particular city or state. Each piece is researched thoroughly and takes nearly six months to complete. …

Linda Cummings, IGMA Fellow

Intricately Detailed & Realistic Linda Cummings is an artist in the United Kingdom obsessed with perfection and realism in her one inch scale miniature collectible foods. She became absorbed in the world of scale miniatures 10 years ago but was always a “crafty” person. Watercolors, counted cross stitch, knitting and …

Stoneware Clay Jewelry from Cotton Ridge Pottery

New Stoneware Clay Jewelry by Kathryn Depew For some of these pieces, I tried some new (to me) Coyote Cone Six glazes. I was very happy with the results of layering different glazes. The Amaco Potter’s Choice Blue Rutile glaze is a favorite of mine. It has consistent results when …

Sogni In Miniatura…di Silvia Bolchi

Dreams In Miniature…by Silvia Bolchi I was introduced to Silvia Bolchi’s handcrafted miniature accessories several years ago, and I was impressed with their realism and originality. She creates many items that I’ve not seen elsewhere, including honey jars, inlaid trays, butterfly collections and more. Silvia’s web site features many more …

Historic Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community

  Independent Artisans My annual visit to the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community in Tennessee is a trip I look forward to every year.  There are a few galleries and shops that I must see, but I try to visit at least a few different ones each time.   The 8-mile …