Celebration of Fine Art

Eric & Kristine are our Valentine story. They met at the Celebration. Now married and enjoying their lucrative careers and artists they are special.

Eric Poulson

Eric is a painter. He creates lush oil landscape scenes with palette knife. His work is filled with light and beauty created by rich textures and vivid color. Born and raised in Scottsdale AZ his first art exhibit was at age nine when a display of local grade school talent was presented at the Scottsdale Civic Center. After college, he developed his skills as a painter with help from individual artists and classes at the Scottsdale Artists’ School. Besides his skill as a painter he is an accomplished graphic artist and adept in 3D computer annimation.

Kristine Poulson

Kristine Poulson is a talented sculptor. She creates original bronze sculptures with nature as the subject. The foundation of her art career began with an interest in ornate tiles and textile designs during her trips to India and Mexico. She became a self taught mosaic artist using all manor of ceramic and glass materials to create her detailed designs. In 2004 while participating in the Celebration of Fine Art she became interested in creating her designs in a more three dimensional medium. She was encourage to try sculpture by Celebration artists Martha and Del Pettigrew who literally placed the clay into her hands. With the mentorship and support of artists like the Pettigrews and Scott Rogers Kristine has developed her bronze vessels into masterpieces of detail and intricacy of nature.