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Dean’s sculptures capture the nostalgia of old-time trinkets. He carves his
pieces from wood and resin and adds small motors. With a touch, they spring to
life, their moving parts opening to reveal hidden treasures. “The message and
the power of this art lie within the discovery.”
In her paintings, Ann uses a
mixture of everything from sticks and fabrics to eggshells and beads. She
portrays traditional images in supernatural landscapes. “It creates a sense of
heightened reality,” she explains. “There’s familiarity, but also mystery and
wonderment.”
Part of the joy in creating art is the satisfaction of passing
it on to others. “We want to share our art with the community,” Ann says.
Displaying their work in public spaces, both agree, can add an emotional or
spiritual charge. By doing so, they anticipate that their art will continue to
touch others, offering tender messages of optimism, hope, and delight.
(l) Ann begins her paintings with a figure, then crafts a
scene around it. Blending familiar images with magical landscapes enhances the
dream-like quality of her pieces.(m) A dog stands on the “good” chair, watching as his owners go for a
stroll on an autumn day. (n) In the artists’ whimsical dexterity
games, the player must move metal
balls into divots. (o) Attention to detail and a colorful palette
make Ann’s work a pleasure to behold.
The Art of Business
1 “There is power in personally meeting people and showing them our work,” Dean
says. “We have an open studio each year that’s inexpensive to do, yet meaningful
and profitable.”
2 “Any successful business venture must balance three major
career-sustaining needs: income, access, and promotion,” Ann advises.
3 Have
faith in your vision. “We trust our voices and talents,” Dean says. “What is
within and around us is held in the things that we make.”
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