ARTICLE BY APRIL C DOUGHTYPHOTOGRAPHY BYKELLY MOORE CLARK After a lifetime spent working with metal, Patrick Crawford has found a new creative rhythm in woodworking. In retirement, he’s trading deadlines for craftsmanship, turning Louisiana wood into one of a kind pieces and finding plenty of joy alo...
ARTICLE BY Lakelynn HonakerPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK From doodles in the school pickup line to portraits made from discarded objects, Natalie Sturgis finds inspiration in the unexpected. Through her playful, unconventional art, she has transformed a lifelong creative outlet into a growing care...
ARTICLE BY APRIL C DOUGHTYPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Every portrait Tracy Smith embroiders comes to life one stitch at a time. The process is time consuming but full of heart, which is fitting for an artist whose own life has been shaped by patience, perseverance, and faith. Known primarily for...