Jan 11, 2019 | Artist, C-E
Rich Deppe Fiber Artist Handspun Yarn by Rich Deppe with Handwoven Tallis Bag by Carl Friedlander Rich Deppe’s involvement in fiber arts dates to his early childhood, when his grandmother introduced him to knitting, at which he proved very adept. His fascination with...
Jan 11, 2019 | Artist, F-G
Richard Franklin Figurative Artist, Ceramist, Architect Portrait © Donna Granata 2008 “Creativity,” says Richard Franklin “is what life is all about. It is important to all our humanity.” When FOTM designates an individual as a “Master Artist,” various criteria are...
Jan 11, 2019 | Artist, F-G
Richard Flores Ceramist Charman Urn by Richard Flores “Voraciously curious” ceramicist Richard Flores says, “After food and shelter, art is everything.” First introduced to clay in grade school, art forever became an integral part of his creative existence. As an...
Jan 11, 2019 | Artist, F-G
Alberta Fins (1931 – 2009) Expressionist Portrait © Donna Granata 2002 Alberta’s paintings and prints commented upon the human condition. She was an artist for whom the process of making art was more than a means to an end. The final artwork is, by her...
Jan 11, 2019 | Artist, F-G, SYAS
BiJian Fan Sculptor Spirit by BiJian Fan, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), 2’x1’x1′ It seems that BiJian Fan – paper sculptor extraordinaire – is everywhere. Strictly speaking, his art is not all paper as he employs a number of different...
Jan 11, 2019 | Artist, C-E
Robert Eyberg Glass Artist Portrait © Donna Granata 2002 Robert C. Eyberg received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska in 1972. He has exhibited paintings in New York City until moving west to Ventura, CA. He studied glass blowing at the Pilchuck...