Artists at home
Artist at Home: Wine Country Potter
This week we visit Diane Flyr an artist who is not afraid to get her hands dirty! Be it gardening or clay Diane coaxes organic materials into enchanting art. She say’s, “there is something magical about making something out of what is essentially earth, then putting it through the alchemical process of high fire to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Intimate Vignettes: Beauty is in the moment
I took these photos in the home of my friend, artist extraordinaire, Angela Tirrell. Angela creates beautiful abstract fine art paintings, as well as sublimely whimsical oil animal portraits. Over the years she and I have joined creative forces, creating unique decorative murals for my clients homes. We met at a garage sale on a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Artist at Home: We visit Kristina Young, director of Napa Arts Council
My friend Kristina Young, a tireless herald of the Napa arts community, recently bought a sweet little 1940′s cottage in the alphabet district of Napa. Kristina is the director of the Napa Arts Council. With an artists eye she has filled her home with things she loves.For my full interview article with Kristina, pick up [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Artist at Home: Today we visit the home of Napa artist Nancy Shapiro
I have long been a fan of Nancy’s work, scooping up one of her mono types the first time I met her many years ago at open studio. Nancy studied art at the Boston University of Fine and Applied Arts. A native New Yorker she returned to her roots in NYC where she pursued a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Artists at Home: Inside the home of a decorative artist
I love this fun, funky home of decorative artist Wary Meyers. New blog posts every Monday and Friday. A haphazard tapestry of colors creates a bohemian flair. Themes of color give a vibrant punch. From kitchen, to closet it’s a feast for the eyes. The cozy wool flokati rug adds a bit of luxury. Aoro [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A garden party inspiration
Last week I spent a lovely afternoon in my friend Angela Tirrells garden. I love going to a home that inspires me to paint, cook, decorate and be creative! All photos by Indra Fortney, copyright applies. These frosted glass bowls have inspired my friend to collect salt from all over the world from Hawaiian coral [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Visit a Finnish Home
Today we are visiting graphic designer Jutta and her dogs Mura (the German Shepard) and the puppy Mansikki. Jutta lives with her husband Panu in a 1950′s wooden house in Finland. At the moment they are renovating their home together, doing most of the work themselves. Check out Jutta’s blog ! I asked Jutta to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Artist’s at home
Today we visit crafts artist, Ann Trinca in her home. Photos by Indra Fortney; Style and shoot. 1.) What are 3 of your most precious belongings? The photo of my grandmother is definitely one. Whenever I look at it, I feel like she is in the room with me giving me a pep talk. Second [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Artist’s at home. Today we visit photographer Norma Quintana.
I have always admired Norma Quintana’sbeautiful and some what haunting black and white photos. Norma’s photographs document her travels with the circus. Her images give us a glimpse behind the curtain, of the strange and wonderful people that make up a circus family. Norma shows me her home. Every room has a different feel, almost [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Artists at home: Angela Tirrell
Today we visit with Angela Tirrell, who is actually a “Muralist at home”. Angela is a well know Napa artist. Currently she resides in San Francisco but she maintains a lovely home and garden in Napa, which is where these photographs were taken. You can find information about her work here. Photographs by Indra Fortney. [...]
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