News Tag: Artist Press

Dyana Hesson first visited Hawaii at age 14. During the trip, her parents introduced her to all the important historical and geographical parts of the state. An excursion to Kauai acquainted the young Hesson with the island’s lush tropical landscape.

Coverage of Brad Aldridge’s January 2011 solo show A Higher Perspective.

Planes, trains and automobiles surely have a presence in Peregrine Heathcote’s paintings. But besides these images, the real transportation comes from his ability co conjure up a romantic time and place much different than the one we are used to.

This year marks change for figurative painter Michael Carson. About eight months ago he moved from Minnesota to Phoenix, which not only represents a change in wardrobe but also a shift in color palette.

Melissa Peck’s new mixed media paintings-which incorporate unique color combinations and vintage patterns, paper and fabric-were inspired by a recent trip to Tokyo.

Southwest Art profiles artist Peregrine Heathcote in their 21 Over 31 feature.

Abstract artist Max Hammond draws his inspiration from landscapes of the west and early voyages to Latin America.

Eve Plumb’s still lifes have typically involved using vintage pieces of Americana to create quiet compositions that reflect on the ordinary beauty of daily life. For her new exhibition at Bonner David Galleries, this idea has progressed to take in her friends and how their personalities come out through these same daily encounters.

Melissa Peck always knew she wanted to be an artist, but like many people with this dream, the opportunity to do it for a living didn’t come along right away.

Denver native Jane Jones views her still life compositions as a stage for the players – flowers – and the stage has to complement the cast, which is why she uses natural stone as the foundation.