Charlie Anderson calls his pottery Charlieware and his style Pueblo Fusion. He uses designs found on Ancestral Puebloan pots as well as elements from modern Pueblo pottery. His designs are not true to any specific Pueblo but may include portions of several different Pueblos as well as images from Mimbres pottery from southern New Mexico. Charlie is also greatly influenced by the potters of Mata Ortiz, Mexico, where he learned to make and use human hair brushes. For ten yea

Nicole and David Lavoie are both Reiki practitioners, energy healers, and proficient with crystal programming. David worked for over 7 years with a local crystal mine which processed over 10,000 flats of crystal of every imaginable variety. He also learned a lot about each type of crystal, where they are located, and their metaphysical properties. Using various frequency and scalar technologies, they clear and program crystals for the highest good. All crystals are charged

While the gusts of wind blow outside have been quite powerful today, we are as strong as ever here at SAM. We want to welcome the recent few new artists who have joined our family, as well as give a big hello to those who have been with us since the start. Speaking of the start, next month (September) we will be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of SAM! On the 21st of the month we will be having a fun party for all those who wish to join us to celebrate this wonderful occa

Adrienne was born and raised in the Midwest. Her grandmother taught her knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, sewing, and embroidery. Later in life she explored pottery, copper enameling, and weaving. These were hobbies for her own enjoyment and for gifts, although she did sell a few items to friends. Adrienne retired after working 35 years in corporate accounting and she later relocated to Arizona. She took beading classes and was hooked. She then studied various techniques suc

Myra Shutt began formal art lessons at the age of 10, studying with a neighbor who was a retired art teacher. Following a visit to Sedona and Arizona, her art teacher told Myra about her trip and introduced her to the magazine "Arizona Highways" with its remarkable photos of artwork, landscapes, and culture which made an everlasting impression. Myra is currently working in acrylic, mixed media, and bronze sculpture. She also has been a professional trumpet player and vocalis

Here's a look at one of our new artists, David Wolfs Robe! His medium is 'Native Leather', and his pieces include Spirit Quest [medicine] pouches, Gorgets, and handbags. Made from a variety of leathers and featuring intricate beadwork, his work is beautiful, inspiring, and compelling. Dave is a recognized member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and is also known for many years as one of the premier Traditional Native American flute performers (you might catch him playing

Rip was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the US at the age of four. In kindergarten he picked up his first brush, knowing from that early age that he would be an artist. He attended the High School of Art and Design where he studied commercial and fine art. He earned BFA and MFA degrees at the School of Visual Arts, NY. Soon after graduating, he began exhibiting in group shows. Rip says his goal is to create a painting that is compositionally sound. Viewers ar