Tad Bradley: The Glassman of Bozeman
Bradley’s workspace and his art glass creations embody that old expression “Things are not always what they seem.”
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For Owen Mortensen, Nature is His Muse
In northern Utah, artist Owen Mortensen transforms flora and fauna indigenous to the American west into modern home decor.
Steven Maslach's Contemporary Glass Sculptures
Maslach's been working with glass for 47 years and loves that it's “profoundly interesting to work with."
Clusters of Coral: Liz Quan's Pendant Lights
These sculptural White Coral pendant lights came to fruition through what the ceramic artist calls an “intuitive and experimental process.”
Danny Singer's Street Stories
"My connection to the West is to the prairie," says the artist known for images of enormous skies over rural towns. "It excites me."
Nicola Hicks and Her Animal Sculptures
Growing up, Nicola wanted to be a cowboy; now she channels the wild west with her perceptive animal forms.
A Whimsical Mixed-Media Sculpture
Artist Rachel Denny takes the traditional art of taxidermy to a lighthearted new place, inspired by the animals on her farm.
Of Time and Taos: Emily Henry's Handmade Furniture
How creating Millicent, a collection of heirloom-quality furniture, brought designer Emily Henry back to her Southwestern roots.
The Sophisticated Snapshots of Rodney Smith
Learn more about the artist whose elegantly composed photographs are infused with wit and whimsy.
An Agent of Change: Shawn Rivett
In Casper, Wyoming, this self-taught designer, photographer and sculptor turns unwanted materials into contemporary treasures.
A Love for Reinventing the Old
Gayle Waterman's unique art, renovated 19th-century barn, and approach to life all speak to her appreciation for the history of things.
Capturing the Mountains with David Pirrie
Pirrie asks people to contemplate our fleeting life in contrast to the slow rise and fall of the mountains in his paintings.
A Lost Art: Ryan Schlaefer’s Fine Furniture [video]
The Colorado furniture artisan shares his design philosophy and passion for his craft.
Artist Jamie Burnes Captures Beauty in the Beasts
Artist Jamie Burnes captures the beauty of nature by creating robust animal sculptures crafted from weathered wood, steel and stone.
