Glass, pottery, bronze, silver and of course, paper and canvas, are all used to make important, and often expensive, works of art. But wood has been somewhat neglected as art, although highly regarded ...

Three Iowa teens are finding their voices through very different lenses of a common creative vision, and in the process, embodying the spirit of the Grant Wood Art Colony and the artist and educator ...

Join renowned wood artist Tyler Schraderer in this fascinating exploration of his artistic vision as he creates a mesmerizing Cosmic Portal using the intricate technique of steam bending. Witness ...

Have you ever had a tree fall in your yard and wondered what to do with the leftovers? In Southwest Florida, some artists see that wood as the start of something special. The Southwest Florida Wood ...

The traditional wood screens made in ornately geometric patterns for Islamic palaces and mosques are given the modern art treatment. Anila Quayyum Agha's "Charred Gold," is a mashrabiya made of ...

Before the world knew about Grant Wood, Iowa's most celebrated artist was exploring the world around him, from his childhood penchant for drawing under the kitchen table to making multiple trips to ...

Ever since the day in 1930 when his American Gothic won $300 and a bronze medal from the Chicago Art Institute, the name of Grant Wood has echoed persistently throughout the land. In five years, ...

You've undoubtedly seen it before. It's one of the most recognizable paintings in American art: "American Gothic," by the artist Grant Wood (1891-1942). It's likely the only work many Americans have ...