Saturday evening turned into a wonderful bash when my work went on display at the Chris Nordin Studio Gallery in Ann Arbor, alongside Chris’s beautiful glasswork and art from several other artists. The crowd was lively enough to raise the dead as they enjoyed refreshments, good company, and great original artwork from local artists. My artwork will be on display in the gallery through November 12, 2023. The reception was a frightfully spooktacular affair. It was a graveyard smash! There were creepy couture connoisseurs, wickedly well-dressed witches, ghoulish glamour ghouls, and devili ..read more

You probably have seen my metal wall art tiles, which are designed to be grouped together to fill your wall with delightful abstract metal art to your specific tastes. Suitable for use indoors or outdoors, they are among my most popular items. But now, I have a brand new style to add to the collection! Inspired by plants and plant pieces I love to see on my travels, these new Botanical Wall Art Tiles are a fabulously organic option for your groupings! The post Botanical Wall Art Tiles appeared first on Art & Element ..read more

I had a fun and exciting trip to Texas this year, with shows at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival as well as well as Art In The Square near Dallas-Fort Worth. Both communities were very welcoming and receptive to my artwork. The icing on the cake was an award I received from The Woodlands for “Best of Show!” What a great welcome to the Lone Star State! The post Best of Show at The Woodlands, 2023 appeared first on Art & Element ..read more

It was a delight to show my work once again at the Crosby Festival of the Arts in Toledo, Ohio. I had a great time this year, especially when I received the award for Best of Category in Mixed Media. When people recognize my artistry, it is always a great feeling. Thank you to everyone who came to the festival to visit me. I saw some old friends, including a great client who traveled from Indianapolis to the show! I also met some new friends whom I look forward to working with more in the future. The Crosby Festival of the Arts is an annual art festival held on the grounds of the Toledo Botani ..read more

Spring, 2022, is off to a great start! I had the honor of presenting my metal art at three prestigious shows in Florida. They were the amazing Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, the new Babcock Ranch Art Show, and the always spectacular Naples Downtown Art Show. Here are some highlights from my time in Florida! Gasparilla Festival of the Arts AWARD of MERIT This was the first year I presented at the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts. People were so impressed with my artwork that they bestowed me with an Award of Merit. They also hung my wall sculpture for display at this fancy VIP dinner. The art ..read more

It was a long drive to California, but it was worth it! While I was presenting at the La Quinta Arts Celebration, I was honored with “Best Of Category” for my work, in the 3-D Mixed Media category. Thank you! The post La Quinta: Best Of Category appeared first on Art & Element ..read more

Nature is where I find some of my best inspiration. I love being in nature, and natural, organic shapes often speak to me. So it is no surprise that there is so much nature inspired artwork in my collection. Whether it is light playing through the leaves of trees, rocks worn round by centuries of water, microscopic organic structures, or even piles of debris after a massive storm, the natural forms all around us have a beauty and a story to tell. Inspiration from Light and Color Let me just say I love earth tones. My favorite colors are the colors in nature. That’s not to say I don’t appreciat ..read more

This evening I wrapped up a beautiful and enjoyable show here at the Old Town Springtime Art Festival in Alexandria, Virginia. We had great weather and a decent turnout. Thank you to everyone who came out and showed their support. I hope you all had a wonderful time! I am attending the Old Town Springtime Art Festival again in 2022: May 14-15! Here is a quick look at my booth from the beginning of the show. What a beautiful day! I love when the sun hits the aluminum just right. A sneak peek of my booth the first morning of the Old Town Springtime Art Festival in Alexandria, Virginia. The post ..read more

Have you ever wanted to hang multiple pieces of artwork together, but you weren’t sure how? This is a favorite way I like to display artwork, and it is very popular among fans of my art as well. When Artwork is the Same Size Grouping art pieces is more successful when the pieces are the same size. Although this is not necessary, it helps to make the grouping geometrically consistent. For pieces that are the same size, groupings can be created in a grid, or pieces can be staggered for a more creative presentation. In the examples below, the pieces in the grouping are tied together by shape, siz ..read more

Artwork with bright colors is exciting and makes a huge statement. But sometimes what you need is muted colors in your artwork. A subdued color scheme may be just the thing to create a more elegant design. Monochromatic colors—grays, blacks, whites, and possible other soft, subtle colors—also match well with almost any design scheme. These art pieces are worth a look! Big Olive in Garden Pavilion Two wall sculptures add delight to this corner, especially when the sunlight bounces off the brushed aluminum. We couldn’t decide which piece to hang here! Minneapol ..read more