"Bluebonnets don’t grow under trees," the artist Dalhart Windberg said, when asked why the ribbon of blue he was painting stopped short of an oak tree. "There isn’t enough light under there."
Windberg was conducting one of his workshops in Salado, Texas. About 20 or so mostly middle-aged, aspiring painters sat in folding chairs taking notes as a picturesque Texas hillside materialized in front of them.
A story about Kent Ullberg, one of the world’s leading wildlife sculptors, is really a love story... love for family and friends, love for work, love for art and love for the sea and for wildlife.
Kent was born in Sweden in a fishing village and his love of the sea came early as he spent time on the boats with his grandfather who was a commercial fisherman. His first real job was as a deck hand on a trawler bound for South America. While he loved the marine life and the water, his grandfather warned him to look beyond fishing for his livelihood. Commercial fishing was becoming harder and more congested as increased numbers of boats traveled farther and stayed out longer to find their catch.
Architectural Details was created with the intent to transmute the mundane into the spectacular. The kaleidoscopes of colors that swirl around us are often lost in the blur of a hectic schedule. Creative excellence can return the wonder of the present moment as one pauses to reflect. Architectural Details is dedicated to surrounding its clients with the choice of colors and images that create such reflections by transforming personal or work space into a positive and uplifting experience of detail.
Created in 1994 by Patrick Richards, Architectural Details is a company of fine artists and craftsmen that engender the visual enhancement of all forms of architecture. Founder and owner Patrick Richards got the idea as an apprentice for the famous muralist Richard Haas. Primarily working on external projects Patrick had a vision of bringing murals to the interior of people’s homes.
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Al Barnes of Rockport, Texas: Surrounded by majestic Oaks, on a quiet lane near Aransas Bay in Rockport, the home of artists Nanci and Al Barnes is a virtual sanctuary. The setting is peaceful and serene, akin to the quietness of a remote tropical island. Once inside, however, a symphony of creative energy is evident, at every turn. Recognized as distinguished artists, Nanci and Al have thrived in the atmosphere for over 30 years. Within the compound, their separate his and her studios give them space for their artistic endeavors.
One might wonder how two exceptional artists manage to co-exist in close proximity. “It is essential for us to have our private studios,” said Al, “but, our support for each other is invaluable. Nanci is my in-house critic on my art, along with other matters.” With creative energy running rampant, the two artists maintain their individuality. “Painting is intellectual and mental,” said Nancy, “and, ceramics is more peaceful and soothing. Each of our studios has its special aura of energy.”
Meet Photographer Brenda Miles of West Lights Studio in Corpus Christi, Texas
How did you get involved in photography? Taking photos of my children as a young wife and stay-at-home mother in the eighties. Took a community-college class at Del Mar Community College on basic black & white photography in 1985 and I was hooked.
What’s your professional background? College graduate of Texas A&M University at College Station in business; just always loved photography.
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