Articles
Turning Craft Into a Career
January 2026, by Diane Sulg
This column is named “HeARTbeat” to reflect its purpose — telling the stories of artists who pour their hearts into their handmade work. Over the years, most of the artists featured have been unique…
A Fanciful Felt Genius
November 2025, by Diane Sulg
Most of us have seen spectacular jewelry with precious gems and gleaming metal. However, when compared to the work of Danielle Gori-Montanelli, well honestly, they look just ordinary. Even though…
Picture Perfect Art
August 2025, by Diane Sulg
A few weeks ago, it dawned on me that I have been writing this column for nearly six years and never featured a photographer. Today everyone loves photography, as we all snap dozens of pictures with…
Exquisite Art Piece by Tiny Piece
June 2025, by Diane Sulg
Brenda Pokorny lives in Mooresville, North Carolina, and simultaneously in a world of tiny glass pieces that she transforms into amazing mosaics. Many are large installations in fabulous homes, some…
The Ever-Exuberant Artist
April 2025, by Diane Sulg
If you want to meet an indominable artist, look no further than Kimberly Dawn Crowder. She is exuberant, loving, and extremely devoted to her art — practicing it every single day. Kimberly’s…