Filip Vogelpohl owns Boise Art Glass, a glass blowing shop in downtown Boise. Filip has been working in Boise for decades and has watched the art scene grow and become a more sustainable way to support his work. You can find him working at his shop on Front St or talking to customers at one of the many local events he goes to.

Ace Zappa gathers materials to rescue from the waste stream. The subject matter of her paintings is a blend of the temporal qualities of nature and time spent with friends. Her studio contains a salon-style display of multitudes of painted works on boards, while larger paintings remain standing against the walls. Collections of materials, elements from nature, and artistic knick-knacks serving as inspiration line her shelves. Tactile Studios is tucked amongst a park of Garden City storage units.

I recently was able to meet Mary Gardiner at her home and collected some shots of her working with charcoal on a plein air piece in her backyard. I was also able to get footage of the numerous works of art she has decorating the walls of her house.

Noble Hardesty is a staple in the Boise Art Scene. His work is instantly recognizable and there are several installations downtown. Noble has a thing for monkeys, pop culture and tattoos which comes through vibrantly in his work. He describes himself as a "maximalist" and tries to overload his creations with details. In our interview Noble talks about why he has embraced working within the limits of a coaster and all the things it has taught him.

Lupita Garcia is a co-owner and tattoo artist at Black & Gray Studios in Meridian, Idaho. She recently moved her shop from Nampa and specializes in black and gray tattoos where she celebrates culture throughout her art. She is a prolific creator who works in a variety of mediums.

Gina’s interest in art started after graduating from college. Through art she was able to communicate her inner feelings in way she wasn't able to in the past. Knowing the therapeutic benefits of art, she started an art class program at the VA volunteering her time leading classes for the veterans and mental health patients.

Cornell Johnson, aka Zero is a Conscious Hip-Hop artist living in the Boise area. His newest album L.I.F.E came out on April 20, 2022. Zero is a deep individual who pours himself into the lyrics of his music. He strives for his lyrics to convey truth and puts true intent and thought behind every word. I hope you enjoy getting to know Zero as much as I did, and be sure to watch the blog for his full interview in text format.

I sat down with metalsmith Mike Rogers of Precious Metal Arts in Boise. He told me about what it takes to create his jewelry and why his favorite part of the process is carving the wax before casting. Mike is also a musician who believes that both creative mediums come from the same source.

Painter Gary Don McCall

Painter and Illustrator Roxy Albig

I sat down with world renowned enamel artist John Killmaster at his home in Boise, Idaho. He told me what he's learned through a lifetime of teaching and creating art. I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the mind of a creator who has spent a lifetime perfecting his art