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NEW VIDEO! Sue Zipkin Studio Sneak Peek

Artist Sue Zipkin is so beloved for her adorable figural work and stunning floral watercolors ... many people do not know she also has a passion for modern, abstract painting! In this video, see Sue paint canvases that will become the basis for Painter's Joy, then enjoy a glimpse of additional abstract works around her studio. 


Laurel Burch Deep Dive

Learn more about artist Laurel Burch and how Clothworks and Laurel Burch studios are taking her art in exciting new directions. This video features Aarin Burch speaking about her mother's origins as an artist and includes dozens of beautiful photos of Laurel's art and her adventurous life. She traces the arc from Laurel's early jewelry creations to the latest Laurel Burch fabric collection, Earth Song.



Designer Profile

James Wiens

A native of British Columbia, James finds inspiration in both observing nature and the actual practice of painting. His focus on realistic art with animals, stunning botanical still lifes, dramatic figuratives, coastal images, landscapes, and fun paintings of everyday life has made him a favorite in the gallery scene.  One element that lends so much authenticity to his work is his fascination with the interplay of different colors and structural elements of his subject; for example the way he needs to incorporate lavender, amber and chartreuse to paint a flower that the viewer sees as "white."

James  works from photographs, whether of large wild scenes or close-ups of blooms. Only a short time of day provides the most beautiful light, so he spends that time taking hundreds of photos to get one or two he can work from. After that, he paints fully by hand, describing himself as "photoshop challenged." He compares his art process to the way he grew up on a dairy farm, a place where people are outside and able to observe nature, yet also managing nature. "I'm not trying to change the world in big, big chunks. Just a little bit ... a little bit of wonder would be wonderful, so that's the way I live."

Check out his latest collection, Lake & Lodge, shipping November 2025.

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