Art Dimensions: Beyond the Palette

Michelle Oppenheimer composes paintings that capture the imaginative and organic possibilities of abstract watercolor and acrylic. Her art has been heralded for its calming and therapeutic nature. Hear how creativity and vulnerability work together, how to find inspiration in music while you paint, and how to allow your creativity to flow through you. Check out Michelle’s paintings at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Marlene Craig is Principal and Owner of The Arc Staging, a West Coast and East Coast staging company. With over 18 years experience in the furniture, design, and staging industry, the partners at Arc Staging create custom designed spaces for every client. Hear how important art is to a staged home, the most important and overlooked rooms in a home for art, and the types of art Marlene loves best. Check out Marlene’s work at TheArcStaging.com and on Instagram @TheArcStaging

Mark Hanauer is a portrait and landscape photographer who moves seamlessly between multiple genres. He enjoys capturing the mystery, comedy, and beauty of the world around him through his camera. Hear how to love the process, find the beauty around you, and embrace surprises. Check out Mark’s photos at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Brady Smith is a painter, muralist, illustrator, writer, and actor who started out doodling and finds inspiration from his upbringing in Texas. He's published and illustrated several children's books and has had roles on Parks and Recreation and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Hear how to create something every single day, make people happy with your art, and embrace the freedom of being an artist. Check out Brady’s artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Ellen Scobie is a versatile artist who uses digital imagery and sculpture to explore the interconnectedness and interdependency of all lifeforms. She combines fragments of photographs into new compositions and also shapes clay into representations of the human body. Hear how she fell in love with these different types of art, how we can lift others up by creating something beautiful, and why the fear of having to do something else for a living can be the best motivation. Check out Ellen’s artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Dorit Oberman Hurst is a talented Set Decorator who has been working in TV and Film for over 35 years. Her work can be seen in American Gigolo, Abbott Elementary, Community, and other top shows and movies. Hear how important art is to a set, how she chooses artwork for a set, and Dorit’s favorite and most challenging aspects of being a Set Decorator. Learn more about set decoration at SetDecorators.org

Valerie Wilcox is an inspiring contemporary abstract mixed media artist who takes perceived flaws and imperfections and gives them a compelling new life. She uses common and salvaged materials to intuitively explore contradictions and uneasy associations between abstract shapes, mark-making, and painting. Hear how to fuel your creativity by using a variety of materials, find your niche, and why it helps to go see other art. Check out Valerie’s artwork at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Elizabeth Mason is an amazing abstract landscape artist who keeps an emphasis on texture. She focuses on mixed media and creates a sense of warmth, depth, and dimension with her art. Hear how she uses coffee grounds to create texture, how to get out of your own head while painting, and the supportive nature of the art community. Check out Elizabeth’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Brent Henry Martin is a creative photographer who captures commercial and residential spaces. He's fascinated by underappreciated architecture and has found if you look close enough, there's often a delightful drama waiting to be captured. Hear how he finds creativity in buildings and geometry, why every single thing is touched by a designer or artist, and everything from Kintsugi to drone photography. Check out Brent’s art at ArtDimensionsOnline.com

Warwick Saint is a painter, photographer, and mixed media artist globally recognized for his mastery of light. He's created defining album covers for artists including Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, and Whitney Houston and captured numerous icons such as Beyoncé, Oprah, J.Lo, Scarlett Johannsen, Jaime Foxx, Hugh Jackman, and countless others. Hear what defines real beauty, how to embrace the vulnerability of being creative, and what the future of art and photography will look like. Check out Saint’s art at WarwickSaint.com