Articles
Passionate About Glass
June 2023, by Angie Landsverk
In an artsy Chicago suburb, Maia Stern is creating, teaching, and also building community. “I love making things with my hands. I love being on my feet actively moving, thinking, problem solving.…
Stay on Top of Taxes
June 2023, by Daniel Grant
Taxes make everyone a bit nervous. What can I deduct? What do I have to pay? Did I fill out all the right forms? With artists and craftspeople, there often are two areas in which that nervousness…
The 27th Annual Show Poster Contest
May 2023, by Sunshine Artist Editor
Sunshine Artist received close to 70 submissions in its annual Show Poster Contest. Diane Sulg was one of the judges for this year’s contest. As she closely examined the posters, two trends seemed to…
How To Photograph Form
May 2023, by Steve Meltzer
Handcrafts are high-touch art, and they need to be held in one’s hands to be truly appreciated. But you cannot hold an object you see in a photograph to get a feel of its texture and weight. To…
The Journey of an Artist
April 2023, by Angie Landsverk
As Tammy Wolter continues to evolve as an artist, her business grows right alongside her. “Looking back, I can see where the path was,” said the owner of A Touch of Glass, a gallery and working…