Celebrating Art Podcast

Episodes

1. 17

   An Artful Transition From Finding the Gold in People to Working With It

   From clarinetist to serial entrepreneur to jewelry artist, Shelli Kahl's life path has been untamable, free spirited and uninhibited. And today, that is very much represented in her jewelry. Shelli, a California-based artist, began making her jewelry more than 17 years ago, initially because she...

   Jul 5, 2020

   37m
2. 16

   Capturing Indigenous Cultures Through Extensive Research

   James Ayers 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…

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   Apr 13, 2020

   26m
3. 15

   Capturing Moments of Nostalgia Through Contemporary Realism

   Erin Barrett 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...

   Apr 3, 2020

   30m
4. 14

   Embracing Emotions Through the Beauty of Everyday Objects

   Leslie Duke 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…

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   Mar 13, 2020

   28m
5. 13

   Enlightening the World with Atmospheric Works of Art

   Rebecca Pashia 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...

   Mar 6, 2020

   32m
6. 12

   Playing with Light and Color to Capture Connections Between People and Nature

   Matt Sievers 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,...

   Feb 28, 2020

   32m
7. 11

   Sharing Stories of Humanity Through Bronze Sculptures

   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...

   Feb 22, 2020

   37m
8. 10

   Bringing Steel to Life Through Fine Art Sculptures

   Michael Jones 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...

   Jan 31, 2020

   31m
9. 9

   30 Years of Celebrating Art with Graydon Foulger, Kirk Randle & Marty Le Messurier

   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 Graydon Foulger, Marty Le Messurier and Kirk Randle. Incredibly,...

   Jan 19, 2020

   38m
10. 8

    Curating Artwork that Defines the Iconic American West

    Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West (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 ever-evolving rotation of...

    Dec 19, 2019

    34m
11. 7

    Honoring the Buckaroo Spirit Through Multiple Mediums of Art

    Curt Mattson was raised in the horse business, which explains his fascination with the buckaroo lifestyle of contemporary and historic horsemen and horsewomen. This lifelong passion drives his work as an artist, as he brings cowboy art to life through sculpture, watercolor, pencil and oil…

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    Dec 19, 2019

    35m
12. 6

    Unlocking the Magic of Wildlife Through Art

    Trevor 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...

    Dec 13, 2019

    32m
13. 5

    Creating artistic masterpieces, one generation at a time

    Robin Branham has been a part of the Celebration of Fine Art for 25 years and is sought out for her large-scale paintings that range from abstract to figurative to still life, and yet each of them remain quintessentially Robin. Her son, Colin Branham, shares her passion for creating and painting...

    Dec 5, 2019

    36m
14. 4

    Stumbling Into a Career as a Watercolor Artist

    Heidi Rosner is an acclaimed fine art watercolor painter who has been a staple of the Celebration of Fine Art for two decades. Her work flips preconceived notions of watercolor art on its head, as she opts for vibrant scenes bursting with color and energy rather than the traditional soupy skies…

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    Nov 22, 2019

    34m
15. 3

    Looking Back at How the Celebration of Fine Art Began

    Ann Morrow is the co-founder of the Celebration of Fine Art. Her appreciation of art began as a young girl when her family had an art shop. At the time, they featured everything ranging from European antiques to American Indian art, as well as contemporary art made by craftsmen from all over the...

    Nov 6, 2019

    33m
16. 2

    Translating the Love of Natural Phenomena into Art

    Hannah Friel is a resin and mixed media artist based in Scottsdale, and has been a part of the Celebration of Fine Art for several seasons now. Inspired by her love of nature and fascinated by the organic movement of natural phenomena, Hannah's abstract style gives a nod to topographic maps…

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    Nov 6, 2019

    30m
17. 1

    On Location in the Beautiful Bitterroot Valley

    Kirk Randle, an oil on canvas painter, and Matt Suess, a fine art photographer, are two of the Celebration of Fine Art's longtime artists and friends. Over the summer, host Susan Potje joined Kirk and Matt in Montana's sprawling Bitterroot Valley to get up close and personal with the expansive...

    Nov 6, 2019

    22m