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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Posted March 06, 2024in Iowa Artist
A smiling alpaca. A towering giraffe. A black and white zebra. These animals find their portraits on Terrinye Goetz’s paintings, framed prints and cards. Goetz gives the impression of a seasoned artist; however, her art career started late in life five years ago after taking an art class in Florida.
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Posted January 31, 2024in Iowa Artist
Pouring three drops of yellow, teal and magenta ink on thick paper might not resemble much of an art piece. Yet, for Keri Jo Storjohann, once she begins manipulating the ink with a drop of alcohol, splotches of paint suddenly turn into flowers, the sun or a dreamy white tunnel.
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Posted January 03, 2024in Iowa Artist
Metal sculptures crafted by artist Hilde DeBruyne dot Des Moines and its suburbs’ green spaces. “Simplicity” is found in Clive. In West Des Moines, find the “Circle of Life.” Or head to Johnston’s Terra Park for the “Tree of Life.” Outside of Iowa, dozens of the contemporary sculptures created by
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Posted December 06, 2023in Iowa Artist
As Caroline Freese throws wet clay on her pottery wheel, her hands work quickly, molding a bowl and smoothing out the rough edges. It’s the first of many steps before the final piece — a pet food bowl — is ready. Freese’s studio, Caroline Freese Designs, is located outside of
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Posted November 01, 2023in Iowa Artist
A treasure of skilled artists reside at a senior community in West Des Moines. One might mistakenly think it’s all about crocheting or baking cookies. Instead, they’re carving wood, shaping silver jewelry and more. The artists featured here, along with more than 35 other vendors, will sell a variety of
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