Artie's Eight

In this series, we'll be spotlighting different artists, designers and photographers each month, digging deep into their creative and artistic processes. Whether you are just starting in your creative journey or a seasoned professional, you'll find inspiration at Artie's Eight. With each interview, we will be asking 8 thought-provoking questions, ranging from their personal motivations to their go-to <a href="https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies.html">framing supplies</a> like <a href="https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies/mat-board.html">matboard</a> and favorite <a href="https://www.framedestination.com/picture-frames.html">frames</a>. The best part is, the answers will come straight from the artists who have real life experience in the topics.

Mixing It Up: Meet North Carolina Artist Rachel Kosbab

Painting, glass blowing, mixed media and photography – artist Rachel Kosbab believes in never hesitating when it comes to art. Growing up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rachel had no shortage of scenic beauty to inspire her artistic tendencies. She learned to draw and paint by taking art classes galore, and enjoyed success at a young age, ...

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Man(made) vs. Nature: Meet Fine Art Photographer Lee Backer

With five decades shooting urban and natural landscapes, Lee Backer has much experience to draw from. Lee’s upbringing in Brooklyn and the New Jersey’s dairy country may explain his passion for both urban and natural environments. Now in his 50th year behind the camera, Lee’s body of work reflects his worldly travels from Morocco to ...

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Humanity in the Hill Country: Meet Photographer Jason Whitehead

Photographer Jason Whitehead lives in Fredericksburg, a small town of German heritage in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Thanks to thriving vineyards, varied shopping and a slew of bed-and-breakfast inns, Jason’s hometown is no stranger to tourists who enjoy photographing the scenic terrain. The humanity of the moment. In order to differentiate his work, ...

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Fortuitously Named: Meet Botanical Artist Lotus McElfish

During a road trip with her husband, then-wedding-coordinator Lotus McElfish began brainstorming new professions. As she considered her fondness for art and nature, the phrase “botanical artist” came to mind. And just like that, a new career was born. Well, maybe not just like that. She did face a learning curve, but doing new creative ...

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Bridging Gaps Through Art: Beck Seitsinger Artist Spotlight

Hello, Artie here. Welcome to my first issue of “Artie’s Eight,” a new blog series spotlighting artists and photographers from around the country. I couldn’t think of a better artist to begin with than 11-year-old Austinite Beck Seitsinger or a better way to illustrate his passion for art than in a special edition video spotlight. ...

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