Articles

Living the Creative Life
July 2023, by Diane Sulg
Shirley Price has been a creative force all her life. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada, she came to the United States in 1964. As a small child with an artistic mother, she learned to knit, making baby…

Say Hello to the PL8 LADY
April 2023, by Diane Sulg
Dominique Oakley is a woman who thinks, acts, and talks fast. With an impressive business IQ, she has built a unique recycled art business. Raised by her grandmother, who was a schoolteacher and an…

One-of-a Kind Designs Delight
February 2023, by Diane Sulg
To say Mona Groban is an eclectic artist is an understatement! Our paths first crossed about 20 years ago when I owned a craft gallery in Charlotte, North Carolina. A close friend had met Mona at…

Down to Earth
January 2023, by Diane Sulg
Making pots is a North Carolina tradition dating back to the 18th century. Modern-day potter Ron Philbeck embraces every bit of that tradition while simultaneously creating pots with a…