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  “I’m always surprised by the reactions to my work, but I hope everyone who sees it finds amazing eye candy in it—whether it be colors, detail, pattern or glass’ ability to suspend objects in space.” One would argue that there is more than simply eye candy in David Patchen’s breathtaking blown-glass pieces. Patchen’s pieces are truly unique creations that exist as experiments in light, color, and composition. Several resemble... »

  Bill Steber clearly remembers the pivotal moment in 1992 that fueled his obsession with documenting the disappearing culture of the Delta and northeast Mississippi’s hill country. Steber, then a photojournalist, was assigned to shoot a travel story in Mississippi. On the return home via Highway 61, he visited James “Son” Thomas, a blues musician and folk artist. Entering the house, Steber passed one of Thomas’ more interesting... »

  No other city in the world celebrates the six-string like Nashville, Tennessee. On every street corner, dive bar stage or Music Row writers’ room, somebody is plunking out a tune. Because of its sound, size, and portability, the guitar has inspired both professional musicians and casual players. Here in Music City, we have access to some of the world’s finest luthiers, or guitar... »

At Ensworth High School, the arts curriculum is based on a foundation of understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment. An environment of open creativity and respect for the arts, students say, allows Ensworth students to find their passions and provides an atmosphere where students feel comfortable pursuing their dreams.  Musician Calvin Settles II, performer Claire Glassford, designer Andrew Gallivan, and photographer Genny Mayden are four of many students that have... »

Whitney Ferré is an artist, teacher and author, but when you start to peel back the layers, you begin to unveil both the complicated woman and the woman with the amazingly uncomplicated theory. My journey with the Chicago native began in the late 1990s as she was making her debut on the national television show called Our Place, which aired on HGTV. As her producer, I had no idea that she had far bigger plans than just to demonstrate crafty home projects... »

Paul Lancaster lives in his own world, though I am fairly certain that creativity has him on speed dial. Just a few hours with this shy and gentle man are enough to let you know you are in the presence of someone very special, someone unique. Years before James Cameron ever conceived his groundbreaking film Avatar, Lancaster had already created a vast body of work that could have been used to storyboard the film. Considered a visionary painter, he is much too shy to... »