Sculptor Nana Schowalter returns to the Spring Art Tour June 4-6, 2021

May 26, 2021

Sculptor Nana Schowalter returns to the Spring Art Tour June 4-6, 2021

Welcome back Nana Schowalter to her 2nd Spring Art Tour!

Schowalter writes: My artwork includes interior sculpture, garden sculpture, and commission work…. I combine iron, copper, and brass in works inspired by the images of ancient cultures from around the world.

Aileen Musa: hand-colored and painted photograph

See Nana Schowalter’s work

at Chuck Bauer’s Henhouse Studio along with several other artists during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. See where the group Tour stop is located, preview Schowalter’s work, get tour information and more at her Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Nana Schowalter 'QueenEuphoria,' Steel Sculpture

Nana Schowalter 'Lightning Bird Baths,' Steel Sculptures

Aileen Musa, Sunflower, handcolored photograph

Luke Proctor returns to the Spring Art Tour for 2021

May 22, 2021

Luke Proctor returns to the Spring Art Tour for 2021

Welcome back Luke Proctor to the Spring Art Tour for 2021!

Proctor writes on Instagram from the Winter Park Sidwalk Art Festival (see amazing piece and award below): “Trying to represent for all the blacksmiths, being considered as art blacksmithing is still in its infancy in my opinion, lots of us are trying to change that so many of you are doing an outstanding job.”

Luke Proctor wins award for his metal work at Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

See Luke Proctor’s work

during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. Meanwhile, see a preview, get tour information and more at his Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Detail of forged furniture by Luke Proctor

Tom Laudin brings 40 years of joinery to the Spring Art Tour

May 19, 2021

Tom Laudin brings 40 years of joinery to the Spring Art Tour

Tom Laudin brings 40 years of joinery to the 2021 Spring Art Tour

“I have been working with wood professionally for nearly 40 years. Previous visitors may recall my shop in Mazomanie. I relocated to my home property in rural Barneveld 2 years ago and am excited to share this new shop with you!”

Beautiful wood and joinery highlight this table by Tom Laudin of Wildwood Woodworks:

See Tom Laudin’s work

in person during this year’s Spring Art Tour, June 4-6. Meanwhile, see a preview, get tour information and more at his Spring Art Tour Artist page!

Welcome Chad Grob to the 2021 Spring Art Tour

May 13, 2021

Welcome Chad Grob to the 2021 Spring Art Tour

Please welcome Chad Grob to his first year on the Tour!

From Grob’s website: Chad Grob is an artist and craftsman working in hardwoods. Design invention is fitted to the figure of the grain. The warm hues are paired or mixed. Burls and blemishes are opportunities. Despite years of exposure to weather and demise, the tree’s character survives in another form.