| Artist's Biography DONNA NELSON CLAY THINGS I have always loved art - especially the pictures my Son brought home from school. I have dabbled in and out of the art scene since the early 70's. I love sculpting, basket weaving, throwing on the wheel and making beaded jewelry! My crooked birdhouses, cat family, desert dogs, Salton Sea pots and whimsical Spirit bells give the illusion of perfection, almost! Being of Scottish and American Indian heritage has helped to give me a unique perspective for life and the role that art plays in our culture. While living in Alaska I was a member of the Anchorage Potters' Guild and the Girdwood Visual Arts Center. I am the Chairman of the Art in the Dunes Festival this year and hope that you will support the wonderful individuals who will be joining me in Bermuda Dunes. |
| Artist's Biography Gwen Hughes Graduate of SAIT Major in Painting and Sculpture. Since 1979 Represented by Galleries in the US and Canada. Gwen has created murals for the Agua Caliente Indian Band in Palm Springs and Lindi Bigi bird garden in Palm Desert, California as well as many private customers. Her Cow bench is displayed at Eau Claire Centre in Calgary, Alberta and Camel Bench in Palm Springs, CA. Internationally Known Winner of Sculpture competitions in both Calgary, Alberta and Palm Springs California. The little robin you see on this page is a sweet little bird that Gwen saved as a baby. She was delighted that her nurturing helped to totally rehabilitate this happy bird which now flies free. Every so often her bird will walk into the house for a visit to greet Gwen. So if you see a little robin out there you may be looking at Gwen's bird who sends love by being a part of her website. Click Below for Gwen's website: GWEN'S SPACE |
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Rich is a native Californian who currently resides in Beaumont, CA where he works in his studio creating art. The clay creations Rich Lopez produces represents a long journey he soulfully embraces. His journey began in the early 60’s and is moving strong 40 years later. His clay art has many shapes and directions. His ability to use the visions of his heart makes his art unique and spiritual. His soul goes into everything he creates. Rich started working with clay in 2002 and began selling his art in Palm Springs. Since then his art has been in many fine galleries throughout the Western United States. Rich’s unique ability to reproduce native baskets on the potter’s wheel is truly amazing. Rich is the new Director of Art at Cabot’s Pueblo Museum in Desert Hot Springs. He is also Cabot’s resident artist where he will begin demonstrating throwing clay 5 days a week in their courtyard beginning October 2009. Rich’s creations include; Slabwork, Potter’s Wheel, Sculpture, and Custom High Relief Tiles. Click on images for larger view |
