Favorite Reads Masters of their Craft

Issue

Title

Under the (Worldly) Influence Summer 2011

Under the (Worldly) Influence

Bartender Jeremy J.F. Thompson makes his mark at the Eiffel Society.

Products of a Playful Mind Spring 2011

Products of a Playful Mind

Sarah Wheelock incorporates feathers, sequins and a healthy dose of whimsy into her costume creations.

The Medium is the Message Winter 2010

The Medium is the Message

For Stephán Wanger, Mardi Gras beads, his medium of choice, are symbolic of New Orleans’ triumphant spirit.

through the grapevine Spring 2010

through the grapevine

No longer just an artist, Alex Beard is now a successful entrepreneur.

creative force Fall 2009

creative force

Tressa Procter-King of Flambeaux Design Co. makes New Orleans-inspired jewelry out of polymer clay, copper wire and found objects.

A happy medium August 2009

A happy medium

Georgette Fortino has expressed her creativity with everything from flowers to wax, but she’s finally found her niche with Precious Metal Clays.

Glazed art of fire July 2009

Glazed art of fire

Craig McMillin of Mudflap Pottery has perfected a crystalline glazing method that gives new life to his work.

Ingrained in the Past June 2009

Ingrained in the Past

Bobby Franks of Uptown Restoration brings beloved artifacts back to life.

Book 'em May 2009

Book 'em

Two local moms have created a uniquely New Orleans baby book to record everything from baby's first beignet to baby's first Saints game.

Gold Standard April 2009

Gold Standard

Vitrice McMurry combines precious stones and metals to craft one-of-a-kind pieces.