Decorative windmills can serve as whimsical reminders of earlier days when life was a bit slower and simpler, adding a touch of country charm to homes and yards. Drawing inspiration from her travels, Cree Hyde Short, owner of Cree Windmills of Arizona, is continuing her father’s passion of manufacturing custom-made wooden windmills with a range of decorative motifs. “After serving in the military, my father worked for a sign company that built and designed metal electric signs. When he … [Read more...] about Art in Motion
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Hopi Artist Uses Art to Heal Other Veterans
Prescott artist and U.S. Army Veteran Filmer “Fil” Kewanyama draws on the ceremonies and symbolism of his Hopi heritage to portray the ancient spiritualism guiding his people. “The majority of my work depicts and chronicles the Hopi way of life,” Kewanyama said. “What I feel and know is very important and sacred to me. One meaning of the word Hopi is ‘peaceful.’ We are encouraged to live good lives by being at peace with ourselves and everything around us.” Through his paintings, digital … [Read more...] about Hopi Artist Uses Art to Heal Other Veterans
