Great works of art can come from merging very different things. No one knows this better than artist MaryJo Clark, who makes mixed media collages and pastel pieces and sees her work as a unique...
From functional, wearable accessories like handbags and scarves to mighty sculptural installations and wall hangings, textiles is one of the most diverse of art mediums. Artist and designer...
Artist Jo Jasper Dean has long admired the physicality of oil paintings. “I love the heady aroma [oil paint] emits, its buttery texture, the feel of it gliding on to the canvas and the rich...
Watercolor is an artform that offers a unique blend of control and spontaneity. It’s why Arina Lanis of Lanis & Co, a small business in Chesterfield, uses watercolor to make St. Louis-themed...
The intricate patterns and colors of stained glass have held sway over viewers for hundreds of years. For some, it creates a mystical atmosphere, often evoking spiritual contemplation, while...
Sometimes artistic inspiration comes from the most unexpected places. Ann Kathryn, creator of AnnKat designs, is a metalsmith and lapidary artist who makes unique statement jewelry and other...
Plants have long been a source of inspiration for artists, representing everything from growth to beauty and strength of spirit. For artist Lauren Knight, her home garden is very much tied to her...
Like other aspects of interior design, custom furniture and cabinetry occur on a spectrum. There are terrific bespoke examples made by thoughtful craftsmen, and then, there are not-so-good ones....




