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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Posted October 04, 2023in Iowa Artist
Large floral canvases with muted colors fill Andrea Van Wyk’s studio at Mainframe Studios. The acrylic paint blends into the canvas, and her work is unencumbered by glass and frame. Look closely, and you’ll see she’s inspired by the styles of Georgia O’Keefe and Helen Frankenthaler, where the flowers spill
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Posted September 06, 2023in Iowa Artist
Like some artists, Jan Davison began her career with a “realistic” job, working as a graphic designer, which paid the bills. Yet, her dream job as an artist was always in the back of her mind. Davison attended Drake University, and, as a junior, she studied in Florence, Italy, taking
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Posted August 02, 2023in Iowa Artist
As a long-time art instructor and educator, Melynda Van Zee knew the techniques she needed to teach her students. Underpainting, shadowing and more help budding artists develop a framework to start their creation. Meanwhile, in the back of her mind, Van Zee dreamed of being a fine artist and creating
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Posted July 05, 2023in Iowa Artist
When visiting a Christian church, one would typically find images of Jesus, Mary and the crucifixion. At Lutheran Church of Hope at 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, parishioners will find those yet also view a gallery of featured artists’ paintings. The Lutheran Church of Hope’s artwork gallery
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Posted May 31, 2023in Iowa Artist
Lainey Beck’s passion for expressing her feelings through her art career has evolved from oil paintings, to stacking upholstered chairs, to encaustic artwork. CITYVIEW recently asked Beck about her artwork. What type of art do you do and how has it evolved? “The type of art I do is nonobjective
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Posted May 03, 2023in Iowa Artist
Art takes many forms. From oil paintings to charcoal drawings, to sculptures and statues. Art made from fabrics and textiles gives more depth — something you can touch. That’s what fiber and textile artist Genevieve Lavalle loves most about her artwork. Lavalle is located at Mainframe Studios. Her craft consists
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