An Artful Transition From Finding the Gold in People to Working With It
Celebrating Art Podcast
Jewelry artist Shelli Kahl shares how she got into the art of making jewelry and how, through the process of reticulation, she creates unmistakably unique designs.
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Capturing Indigenous Cultures Through Extensive Research
Celebrating Art Podcast
is a celebrated oil painter based in Scottsdale, Arizona. His works center on historic Native American cultures, pulling from the expertise he’s gained from decades of exploration and research. He honors his subjects by studying their rituals, customs and artifacts, and is dedicated to making sure every last detail is historically accurate. His passion for storytelling through art is why his works are found in museums and treasured private collections throughout the United States. In this episode of the Celebrating Art Podcast, Susan Morrow Potje and James discuss his time at the Rhode...
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Capturing Moments of Nostalgia Through Contemporary Realism
Celebrating Art Podcast
is an oil painter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Erin brings still lifes to life with a unique flair of contemporary realism and nostalgia, painting beloved items such as old newspapers, playing cards, candies and ice creams. By capturing the familiar in unexpected ways, Erin creates artwork that touches people’s hearts by stirring up memories of days gone by. In this episode of the Celebrating Art Podcast, Erin joins Susan to discuss her journey as an artist and to talk about several instrumental teachers who supported and encouraged her along the way. Erin also shares how Salt Lake City...
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Embracing Emotions Through the Beauty of Everyday Objects
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is an oil painter based in Springville, Utah. Her enthusiasm for the arts was apparent from a young age, and her parents fostered her interest by signing her up for classes by local artists. Leslie went on to study illustration and graphic design at Brigham Young University, but after a few years of working in the field she felt dissatisfied. Sensing she needed a change, she challenged herself to start painting again. She began with small still lifes, setting a goal to paint every day for a month. Her daily practices soon unleashed her passion for capturing beauty in everyday subjects, and...
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Enlightening the World with Atmospheric Works of Art
Celebrating Art Podcast
never intended to be an artist. In fact, she never went to art school. But from a young age, she was drawn to the arts, including singing and dancing. In college, she focused on interior design and teaching, but the urge to create never left. Rebecca eventually founded several businesses that engaged art lovers in the creative process through private classes, group parties and team building events. Today she has sold more than 1,400 paintings, and has embraced her true calling as an artist. In this episode, Susan welcomes Rebecca to discuss her journey to becoming an artist, including how she...
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Playing with Light and Color to Capture Connections Between People and Nature
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is an oil painter based in Rigby, Idaho whose love of art bloomed when he was a child studying under his father Greg Sievers, an acclaimed painter who has participated in the Celebration of Fine Art for more than 25 years. And while his dad instilled the foundation of his artistry, Matt’s style is uniquely his own. From windswept landscapes to bold barns, Matt’s works focus on the connections between nature and people. He pushes the boundaries of his paintings so they teeter between being simple and stylized. He slightly exaggerates his subjects to make their colors pop and adds...
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Sharing Stories of Humanity Through Bronze Sculptures
Celebrating Art Podcast
Art has a timeless and unrivaled power to tell stories that spark imagination, evoke feeling, and inspire thought. And if there’s one artist who has truly mastered the ability to capture a viewer’s attention in this way, it’s J. Todd Paxton. Todd is an acclaimed bronze sculptor drawn to themes in life that connect us all, such as love, longing, honor and courage. Todd tells these stories through his subjects and brings their energy to life through the smallest of details, such as the tilt of a chin or the flutter of a dress. Regardless of a sculpture’s size, he is committed to bringing...
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Bringing Steel to Life Through Fine Art Sculptures
Celebrating Art Podcast
is a prominent metal artist based out of Bigfork, Montana, who has been participating in the Celebration of Fine Art for more than 20 years. His works of art include bold sculptures, eye-catching wall pieces and totems, as well as custom gates and fire screens that hang in many of America’s most beautiful homes. His medium may seem confounding to some; after all, steel can be cold and hard. But Michael loves a challenge, and in his many decades as an artist, he has mastered the art of manipulating metal and bringing it to life. In this episode, Michael joins Susan to pull back the curtain...
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30 Years of Celebrating Art with Graydon Foulger, Kirk Randle & Marty Le Messurier
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Thirty years ago, as Tom and Ann Morrow prepared for the inaugural Celebration of Fine Art, over one hundred artists submitted samples of their work to be considered for the show. Among those selected to participate were painters , and . Incredibly, these three haven’t missed a year ever since. In this episode of the Celebrating Art Podcast, Susan invites Graydon, Marty and Kirk to take a stroll down memory lane. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the first show, like how record-breaking rain causes flooding in the tent. They also discuss the ways in which their art has...
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Curating Artwork that Defines the Iconic American West
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(SMoW) is celebrated for honoring the people, places and events of the American West, spanning 19 states, including those bordering Mexico and Canada. With such a rich history and culture to explore, the museum hosts an for visitors to choose from. Tricia Loscher, Ph.D., is SMoW’s assistant museum director, where she is in charge of collections, exhibitions and research. Tricia is no stranger to the West, having grown up all over Arizona. Her fascination with the region, including her interest in native art, led her to eventually spend 12 years at the iconic Heard Museum as a curator and...
info_outlineTrevor Swanson is a renowned wildlife artist who works with oil on canvas, board and metal. He was born into a family of painters and first picked up a paintbrush as a child. In college, he pursued art classes but never scored above average. Undeterred, Trevor began taking lessons from his father and uncle and hasn’t stopped painting since.
In this episode, Susan and Trevor discuss the influence his family had on his artistic style, how they taught him to see colors in a new way and the importance of learning through trial and error. Trevor describes his deep love for nature and the joy of being alone in nature to capture magical moments for the purpose of sharing them with others. Trevor also shares stories from the intersection of nature and preservation, and where art comes into the picture.
Tune in to hear Trevor’s crazy tales from his adventures in nature, including being kicked by a buffalo in Botswana.