Voice Of Vashon

In this interview, Brian Fisher, one of Vashon’s veteran artists, and I talk about the deeper dimensions of what art is or can be. He discusses his path from a kid interested in myth to an accomplished artist working as a printmaker, painter, assemblage and architectural illustrator. Brian has been a long time supporter of the arts on Vashon, through his […]

Iris DeMent’s inimitable voice was described by John Prine as “like you’ve heard, but not really,” and inspired Merle Haggard to call her “the best singer I’ve ever heard.”  Her unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music have made her one of the finest singer-songwriters in America, but Iris also lends her voice as one of our country’s fiercest advocates for human […]

How does one cultivate creativity and become even more creative after 70? Richard Rogers has been a creator for many years since the first time he used a Kodak camera as a child. Always attracted to natural beauty, he took photos of pets, the World’s Fair, and subjects as diverse as President Richard Nixon, Abbie […]

How can assembling found objects from nature into beautiful creations help us to notice the natural world more? Renée Marceau is an assemblage artist who creates magic and small sculptures from found objects. Her art springs from her love of nature and ability to see natural objects in new ways. “Assemblage is a type of […]

How does one sustain a creative life over the long haul—from teenage years through cronedom? Susan Mccabe has found many ways to follow her creative path while making a living and, more importantly, making a life. In this interview, she shares wisdom for creatives who may be wondering, “How can I follow my dream and […]