Posted January 01, 2025in Iowa Artist
As Tom Whalley sits in his living room, he points out 26 unique wood pieces he has created, all displayed on his own crafted wood tables. These gallery-type works of exquisitely handcrafted wood join hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pieces he has created in his lifetime. Whalley is a woodworker yet
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Posted December 04, 2024in Iowa Artist
Artist Maggie Douglas finds inspiration for her artwork from nature. One nature-inspired element — water — often is at work on her canvas. She uses watered-down paint, which lends to both subtle as well as dramatic elements. “The duality of water can be life giving, but it’s also powerful and
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Posted November 06, 2024in Iowa Artist
When Adam Oestreich “stumbled on” an art exhibit of William Hawkins at Figge Art Museum in Davenport, he says the experience was life-changing to his career. He became enchanted with the works of Hawkins, a self-taught artist. “The colors were vibrant, powerful and incredible. It blew me away. I discovered
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Posted October 02, 2024in Iowa Artist
Paola James’ studio at Mainframe Studios includes an array of jewelry from around the globe, including her handmade jewelry and items from other artisans. James opened up her studio, Piedras Haseya, in 2023. Piedras means “stones,” and Haseya is a female Navajo name meaning “she rises up.” James chose the
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Posted September 04, 2024in Iowa Artist
Tevka Lackmann began her art career as a youth. Her parents, supportive of her creative endeavors, allowed her to paint murals on her childhood home’s interior walls and garage door. Her artwork today consists of a variety of mediums, and she considers herself a multimedia artist with a wide range
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Posted July 31, 2024in Iowa Artist
Take a stroll in the Beaverdale area and admire the huge mural off Beaver Avenue. On the concrete wall of the newly opened Basic Bird restaurant, discover a cast of cartoon-type characters eating tasty food from bowls. Artist Nic Roth is the artist behind the whimsical figures. Roth completed the
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Posted July 03, 2024in Iowa Artist
When a friend replaced her old windows with newer, modern windows, she gave the weathered window pane frames to Nancy Carlson. Her friend suggested using the old windows to paint on them, requesting an Iowa State Cyclone theme. The cardinal red and yellow piece was a success, and Carlson felt
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Posted June 05, 2024in Iowa Artist
Leslie Leavenworth is experiencing three shifts in her artwork. A shift from realism toward abstract painting. A shift to learn different approaches toward art. A shift in thinking that is a result of the first two. She explains why. “I like trying new things. I’m in a learning mode for
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Posted May 01, 2024in Iowa Artist
Two unique centuries-old art techniques have found their way into Hannah Gebhart’s artwork — printmaking and quilling. Gebhart’s printmaking consists of taking blocks of linoleum or wood and carving the image by hand so it resembles a stamp. The process takes thought, as she creates the design in reverse. She
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Posted April 03, 2024in Iowa Artist
As artists, being heard and valued is key to creativity, belonging and a reflection in their artwork. For young people who have been in the court system, suffered homelessness, or are immigrants, it can be a challenge. Expressing oneself through art can offer healing and provide hope. That’s where ArtForce
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