by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 11, 2020 | Art Feature, Beauty Heals Us
A Mysterious World Cobblestone House by Minor White – infrared photograph silver gelatin print, 1958 (moma.org) Pause for just a moment and allow yourself to explore this photo. What do you notice? Does it evoke a feeling or emotion? What would you ask Mr. White...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 10, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Ceramics Feature
Dream Machine The SKUTT KilnMaster 1027-3 ceramics kiln at Birch Tree Studio Ever buy anything top of the line? How about a pair of glasses with the no line transition bifocals AND blue light protection AND anti-scratch coating? Or a desk chair with adjustable arm...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 9, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Personal Reflection
What Encourages You? Hi, I’m Michelle! I am the artist and writer here at Birch Tree Studio. I live in South Dakota, USA. I spend most of my days creating in the studio, but I also work as the web designer for the family business where my lovely husband is also my...
by Michelle L Hofer | Sep 8, 2020 | Beauty Heals Us, Painting Feature
This Painting Changed My Life Divine Blessing by Michelle L Hofer – 8 x 10 inches, acrylic on paper, 2018 For almost 10 years I had been building a career in the realm of worship art. I had been making, teaching, and speaking around the many ways art can...
by Michelle L Hofer | Apr 8, 2020 | Holy Week Reflections from an Artist's Perspective
Remembering Truth When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the Twelve. While they were eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.” Greatly distressed, each one asked in turn, “Am I the one, Lord?” He replied, “One of you who has...
