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Denise Wilz, a former computer programmer and analyst in the corporate world for 20 years, launched Wilz Pottery in 2003. With an ongoing interest in detail, this artist creates one-of-a-kind red earthenware clay designs. Learn more about Denise's upcoming shows, classes, and custom pieces at www.wilzpottery.com.
"Desperately seeking a career that utilized my hands and was not in the typical office setting, I found myself at the Penland School of Crafts in 1996. My studies first began in the iron forge and quickly gravitated to the hot glass studio," says David Russell. To learn more and see a gallery of his work, visit www.russellartglass.com.
Matthew Olian has been working with glass since 1999. He discovered the art of glassblowing through a PBS documentary on internationally renowned artist, Dale Chilhuly. Captivated by the world of glass, Matt now explores his own signature artistic vision. Learn more at www.vulcanglassworks.com.
Watercolor artist Andy Smith captures the spirit of people and places in his work, playing with light and shadow. Follow this artist's talent for illuminating cumulative life experiences in real faces, the distinctive qualities of particular locations, and insights about his process in his blog titled A Painting a Day.
Woodturner George Balock says that every bowl has a story. With a gift for revealing the personality of wood, this master craftsman's stunning work demands awe-inspired attention. From the sleek curves to luminous finishes, this artist miraculously completes perfected pieces despite a visual disability.
Lucrezia Bieler's black-and-white papercuttings are extraordinarily detailed and intricate. From a peacock's feathers to the wings of birds fluttering in flight, this gifted and gentle artist has an astonishing ability for revealing the essence of the natural world in her work.