Art
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Who Was George Nakashima? The Architect-Turned-Woodworker Behind an Iconic New Hope Legacy
World-renowned architect George Nakashima rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected woodworkers in the world. While his career has earned him a global reputation, the celebrated artist’s legacy has deep roots in Bucks County, report Michele Haddon and Daniella Heminghaus for Bucks County Courier Times. Nakashima’s path to the workbench was…
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Visions of America at Hicks Art Center Gallery Explores America’s Past, Present, and Future
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, “Visions of America” invites visitors to experience the nation’s story through a collection of art, history, and thought-provoking dialogue. Paintings, prints, textiles, installations, photography, film, and historical artifacts create a dynamic journey through America’s triumphs, struggles, and possibilities. Opening June 5 at Bucks County Community College’s Hicks Art Center…
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Levittown Photographer’s ‘Stranger Sessions’ Go Viral After Bucks County Shoot Sparks Real Romance
Amanda Johnson, a photographer from Levittown, takes photos of strangers meeting for the first time, and her latest pictures have gone viral, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News. Johnson enjoys playing matchmaker, offering what she calls “stranger sessions.” “I get two strangers together and we have fun, take a photo shoot, and apparently the internet…
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From Neshaminy High to the NHL: How a Langhorne Artist Became the Flyers’ Mask Maker
Every time goalie Dan Vladař stops a puck in the Flyers playoffs, he’s wearing a piece of art painted by a kid who grew up rooting for the Flyers in Langhorne, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That kid is Franny Drummond. He’s not on the roster or behind the bench. But his fingerprints…
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Bucks County Comic Artist Renowned for His ‘Amazing’ Superhero Illustrations
Tucked away in his Riegelsville home studio, your friendly neighborhood comic artist Scott Hanna has produced some of the most iconic superhero comic illustrations, writes Bo Koltnow for WFMZ 69 News. Hanna works primarily with DC and Marvel and has created over 25,000 pages of unforgettable drawings, a comic book record. His most notable works can be…
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A Canvas of Community at Chester County’s Art Galleries
Chester County is home to hundreds of artists whose passion for creativity has produced work across all mediums, from acrylic paint and watercolors to sculptures and furniture masterpieces. Despite all the talent, it can be hard to get recognition. Some creators have their own personal studios, but there are also numerous art galleries to submit…
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Meet the Creative Duo Behind Some of Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Restaurant Signs
For decades, Gibbs Connors and Christian Cantiello have been hand-painting the iconic signs that define Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, from the Borromini sign to the La Colombe lettering and beyond, writes Adam Clair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After graduating from the Pratt Institute, Connors moved to Philadelphia in 1989 and quickly secured a steady job at…
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From Dollhouse to Dream House: How One Jamison Woman Uses Miniatures to Master Interior Design
For many, the prospect of designing and decorating a room can feel overwhelming, trying to determine what should go where and what style best fits the space. Luckily, Jamison resident Kylie White was able to pair her love for interior design with dollhouse miniatures to create the living room of her dreams. Since she was a kid, Kylie…
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West Chester Mural In Jeopardy After Building Changes Hands
A well-known mural overlooking Chestnut Street in West Chester may be removed after a new owner took over what used to be the Friends Association’s headquarters, writes Brooke Shultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Commissioned by the Friends Association, West Chester University student Noah Burns painted the colorful mural in 2022, and it quickly became recognizable…
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History of Doylestown’s Michener Art Museum Told in New Ceramic Piece
Horsham ceramicist Roberto Lugo is telling the history of the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown in a new piece of art, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the art museum became home to thousands of sculptures and paintings in 1988, it served the county as a jail. The original prison was designed by Quakers, inspired…
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Local Artist Displaying Watercolor Art in Washington Crossing General Store
Bucks County resident Keith Mountford is putting his impressive watercolor pieces on display at Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Taylorsville General Store, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store will be displaying his art through March 22, and viewers will have the chance to purchase his work. Part of the proceeds from the purchases will go toward the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Mountford will…
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Painting on Display at Brandywine Museum of Art Thanks to Bucks County Couple
One of the painter Jasper Francis Cropsey’s impressive works is back on public display for the first time in 152 years, thanks to a Bucks County couple, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The painting, titled “Autumn in the Ramapo Valley, Erie Railway,” was commissioned in 1873 by the investor James McHenry, who took control of Erie Railway after ousting Jay Gould. The painting…
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Historic Covered Bridge Featured in Bucks County Artist’s Christmas Card
Jerry Cable, an artist from Bucks County, recently released his artist edition Christmas card for this year, titled “Fetching the Christmas Pine,” writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Each year, Cable finds inspiration for his cards from locations and subjects across the county. This year’s design features a festive depiction of the Erwinna Covered…
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Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford Hosts First Solo Museum Exhibition by Baltimore Artist
Jerrell Gibbs, who once dreamed of playing in the NFL, shifted to art and has seen a swift ascent in his career, culminating in his first solo museum exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, writes Chadd Scott for Forbes. A photograph of his wife and daughter inspired the direction of his career. “I looked at it and I…
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Wayne Art Center Cultivates Community Joy Through Education
The Wayne Art Center is one of many local centers creating community connections through fine art, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. Art classes serve as a popular way for residents of all ages to meet new people and gain a new skill. For patrons of the Wayne Art Center, this means choosing from…
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Lancaster Art Vault: A Vibrant Creative Hub Breathing More Life Into Downtown
Just steps from Lancaster’s Gallery Row and the convention center, a once-quiet corner at Orange and Queen Streets now pulses with creativity. The Lancaster Art Vault, a 15,000-square-foot gallery and artist studio collective located at 100 North Queen Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, has rapidly become one of the city’s standout arts destinations…
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Iconic Painting ‘George Washington Crossing the Delaware’ Celebrates American Leadership
The iconic painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze depicts General George Washington on a boat as he is leading his troops in a surprise attack across the Delaware River, writes for The Indian Express. However it is the American flag that waves gallantly overhead that resonates most deeply with many observers and…
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Locals Decorate Downtown Newtown’s Storefronts with Halloween Window Art
In preparation for Newtown’s annual Halloween Parade, locals painted store windows in the business district for the Halloween Art Scene contest, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Families, groups and individuals gathered despite the rain to decorate storefronts with pumpkins, skeletons, witches and more. The Countryside Gallery was decorated by Maddie Adamusko with art inspired…
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