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Bejeweled Art

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  It was a great pleasure to meet Kristina Skillin at her incredibly beautiful Museum of Beadwork. I think you would love what she has created.  About Kristina: Kristina Skilling MSc, Director and Co-Founder of the Museum of Beadwork, is an artist, archeologist and historian who traces the human narrative to connect historical practices to the development of technologies and products throughout humanity's history.  As a professionally trained artist and scientist, she engages diverse audiences through the creation of art and adornment, microscopy-based research, and by co-founding the Museum of Beadwork; one goal of which is to show the connection of peoples through the common human practice of ornamentation and design.  She holds two B.A's in Metals and Jewelry, and Classical Languages, as well as an M.Sc. from the University of Aberdeen in Archeology. The Museum of Beadwork is the collaborative vision of Heather Kahn and Kristina Skillin. Its purpose is to create a...

A Paper Trail

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  It was a great pleasure to meet Artist Kelli Nyman. I was mesmerized by her unique and beautiful works. ABOUT KELLI Kelli Nyman is an abstract paper artist living in Cambridge, MA with a studio in Somerville, MA.  Nyman considers herself self-taught, with her degree in Design & Merchandising from Drexel University and her 12-year career in marketing giving her a grounding in art, design, and business. Since making her first sculptural paintings in 2016, Nyman’s work has been commissioned by several private and corporate clients across the US and Canada, including the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC and McKinsey & Company in Boston, MA.  Her work is also held in the permanent collection of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. My work is rooted in my equal, but seemingly opposing desires for both order and expressiveness - and finding where they overlap. Paper itself has several dichotomous qualities: it can be both rigid and delicate, structured and ...

She's Roped In

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I was thrilled to meet Artist Amy Wagner and see her extraordinary artwork at an Art Festival in South Portland, Maine. And to learn more about her sensational artworks. ABOUT AMY Being a native Mainer has instilled in me a great appreciation for this state's abundance of wildlife and natural beauty. Living in Scarborough, close to the ocean and marsh provides me with endless inspiration, which I translate into a distinctly unique art form. MOOSE 24”x24” Hand Dyed Hemp Rope on Canvas $1600 HIGHLAND COW 24” x 36” Hand Dyed Hemp Rope on Canvas $2100 As a medium, working with hand-dyed hemp rope allows me to create a sense of movement and dimension in my art pieces. The planning and creation of each work is truly a labor of love. I begin with an image. From there, a sketch is made, a color palette is chosen, and the process of hand-dying the hemp rope begins. Once preparations are complete, I start the meticulous job of cutting and assembling. I love how the placement of each strand s...

Inspired By Sparkle

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I was thrilled to meet JOnathon and see his wonderful artwork at an  Art Festival in  South Portland, Maine,  and to learn more about his sensational artworks. JOnathon Nason is a rising talent in the art world, bringing a fresh and vibrant perspective to the scene. His work is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of impressionist styles, where he skillfully explores the beauty of the human form, the wonders of nature, and a captivating blend of fantasy, emotion, and the human experience. JOnathon's art is a lively celebration of bold, vibrant colors, often elevated with a touch of shine and shimmer, as he fearlessly explores new mediums and styles. Strength 12in x 16in acrylic on canvas $650. Hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of Maine, JOnathon's artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by the captivating natural beauty surrounding him throughout his life. Primarily self-taught, he has drawn inspiration from his environment and innate creativity, forgin...

Ted and Tedd Talk

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  Ted Davis Photographer Photographer Ted Davis is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Starting his photography career while studying theater at The University of Texas at Austin, he went on to spend twenty years in Hollywood with parallel careers as a professional photographer (Perseus Publishing, Harper Collins, Warner Brothers), and as a film and television actor (The West Wing, Seinfeld, Married with Children, Doc Hollywood). Davis has enjoyed solo exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several of his works have toured across Europe with the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain’s Annual International Print Exhibitions. He is the author of the best-selling book 'Eternal San Miguel de Allende', available at Ted Davis Galería,   La Biblioteca Publica de San Miguel de Allende , or order online at  www.tdgpress.com His photographs are collected by private and corporate clients around the world and have been ...

You Tell Me

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  Filippo Giusti (March 2, 1990) is an Italian painter who has been residing in San Miguel de Allende since 2018. He was born in Livorno, a coastal city in Tuscany, where he began his artistic career as an actor and photographer. It was only after moving to Mexico that he discovered his passion for painting and fully dedicated himself to the visual arts. Despite not having studied drawing or painting in Italy, Filippo turned to the internet and various classical texts to explore different artistic techniques, thus forging a completely personalized path based on his own interests and aesthetic preferences. His early works leaned towards the surrealist movement before transitioning to commissioned portraits. It was during this period that Giusti realized his desire to portray people in his paintings in a deeper way, going beyond their mere external appearance. After several months of experimentation and study, he began to develop his own style, which he called "Essentialism." I...