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Adriana Morrisette

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Adrianna Morrisette’s career as a potter began by chance after taking a few pottery classes at a local community college in Texas. Her initial success in juried shows propelled her to continue to work in clay. In 1994, pottery became her full-time profession when she opened Morrisette Pottery in Leslie, Arkansas.

Adrianna’s creativity takes many forms from functional dinnerware and serving pieces, to mystical wizards, angels and crosses. She also works in raku, creating a variety of decorative pieces including masks and artistic objects. Her original designs use color as well as sharp geometric designs in black and white. Finishes are selected to complement the intent of each piece from shiny and matte glazes for serving ware to the soft feel of raku pieces. Adrianna’s goal is to create aesthetic beauty and durability in each piece.

www.morrisettepottery.com

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Ann Snyder

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:45:39 +0000

“I paint because I have to. There’s something about creating that brings out the best in me.”

From oil, acrylic and watercolor painting to collages, Ann Snyder uses her passion for color to give energy to landscapes, still life and floral works. “Creating something I’ve never seen before gives me a sense of fulfillment…it’s experiencing a God-given expression. The challenge lies in seeing the world with fresh new eyes.”

Ann has become intrigued with the art of collage and each day discovers new techniques to create moods and drama that draws the viewer into the paintings. “In collage art, I work with unusual materials, mediums and semi-abstract shapes. The combination pushes me to look at the world in new ways.”

Painting started as a pastime and is now a driving force for Ann. In addition to a focus on her own work and involvement in several key art organizations, she finds time to work with others, helping them explore and discover their own talent for painting.

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Anni Worster

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Anni lives in the Ozark Mountains at Yellville where she creates freeform stoneware clay sculptures and hand-built pottery. Although her career began in painting and photography, her love of the natural surroundings and clay led her to sculpting and creating art inspired by nature.

Each original sculpture is a part of a series: Fanta-Sea, Fantasy Flowers, Forever Rose, Forever Forest, or Enchantments. Importantly, her donated work has helped raise funds for important causes including the American Cancer Society, the Relay for Life, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to name a few. Anni’s work has been featured in Fired Arts Magazine, and earned recognition.

“I love living in what I consider to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I am proud to be part of the Arkansas art community. Art has become part of life’s joyous journey and has brought me much joy and many new friendships.”

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Beverly Wilhite

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:06:38 +0000

I was born in Memphis, Tennessee were my love for art led me to take many private lessons and workshops. I also studied with artists in Paris, France. I worked for 24 years as a visual artist and interior decorator, which influences my love of vibrant colors, and stylized design and painting. I’m currently working in acrylics, but use any medium to make my work more interesting. I particularly love to paint large colorful flowers and stylish ladies from the 20s and 30s.

after Ross and I were married almost 7 years ago we bought a home in beautiful mind you. We chose to renovate an original old homestead that was our robbery for studio.

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Carol Terry

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From an early age, Carol Terry was interested in art. Painting has been her dominant medium and nature the focus of her work. Today her detailed images from the natural world capture the subtleties of light and water, the vivid colors of flowers and birds, and the wildlife and landscapes that are special to her. Each piece conveys the color and motion of living things and the beautiful settings in which they are found.

specializedartmanagement.com

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Charlie Huie

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:50:05 +0000

Santas take over when Charlie Huie is at work. He cuts and shapes Santas into the handles of old tools, kitchen utensils, and just about anything else that can be carved. Rather than whittle the wood into the shape of Santas, Charlie allows the shape of the handle to dictate the design. He preserves as much of the original handle as possible; if it is painted, he works around the existing color, or if the wood is in good condition, he uses very little paint.

Finding the right item is as important as the actual carving, and as a result, the array of Santa-embellished items is both interesting and broad. His ‘recycled’ Santas give new life to just about anything.

www.recycledsantas.com

Chris Chimo–Lipscomb

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:12:59 +0000

Although I have only been crocheting hats for three years, my work has evolved into a home business quickly. After teaching art in Alaska and Arkansas I needed something to keep my hands busy and be a monetary sideline.

Obviously, it was a good choice, as I have never done a show where anyone else has been doing what I do. Best of all, I love doing it and it has been extremely lucrative sideline. I’m not afraid to get funky with all materials and play with a medium.

Dan Butkowski

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:41:25 +0000

Beginning in high school, Dan Butkowski was drawn to clay, and he still follows that attraction. “As I open each piece of clay it is as if it is taking its first breath. Each pot that I throw takes on a bit of my personality.”

From functional plates, cookware, teapots and mugs to more decorative items, Dan shapes new pieces and explores glazes that bring life to each design. Using a high-fire, iron-based stoneware clay, his work is both beautiful and lasting. He continuously compiles lists of new ideas as well as designs that get rave reviews. He works in multiples, creating and assembling several pieces of the same kind and moving them through the greenware to bisque to kiln-firing process (at 2400° F) process at the same time.

“In a world that can be so impersonal it is meaningful to know that the pieces of mine that people are using have been shaped by human hands for the sole purpose of their enjoyment. For me, creating and using ceramics touches our humanity as we are but precious, one-of-a-kind, jars of clay. “

www.dbJarsofclay.com

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Daniel Adams

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The impetus for Daniel Adams’ prints is finding relationships between images or ideas. Most of his work does not contain human figures, but they are never very far away. “I am interested in how we as people shape our environment and what that says about us as individuals and, on a larger scale, as human beings.

As a printmaker, woodblock prints are his favorites. They begin as a reverse drawing on a block of wood so that the final composition appears as a ‘positive.’ Then non-images areas are cut away and the remaining raised areas are covered with a thin layer of ink. Paper is placed on the block and pressure applied to transfer the image. In some cases, Daniel hand colors the black and white images to provide interest and dimension. He also produces etchings, lithographic and silkscreen prints.

I make art because that is the way I make sense of life. God gave me talent and it is so much a part of me that I cannot imagine not creating images.” Daniel is a full professor in the Department of Art and Design at Harding University. He lives with his wife, Meagan, at McRae, Arkansas.

DanielsAdamsInk.com

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Darla J. Pritchett

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:29:29 +0000

From spools of 14/20 gold-filled wire, Darla Prichett practices the ancient art of chainmaille, weaving chains from coils and rings that form intricate patterns and designs. In some cases, the chains are left unadorned, drawing attention to delicate patterns that are a signature of her work. Or, she may combine modern touches and embellish with precious and semi-precious stones to create an entirely different look. Her bracelets, earrings, pendants, and necklaces often include the use of freshwater pearls; dichroic glass, Swarovski crystal, and handcrafted Lampwork glass beads, made by other artists. Her use of permanently bonded 14kt. gold, makes her jewelry attractive, durable, and affordable.

“While wire-wrapping was my first love, chainmaille has become my passion.”

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