Celebration of Fine Art

Art and passion arguably go hand-in-hand. For sculptor Paul Rhymer, the passion for art was something innate from childhood – perhaps sparked by his grandparents and parents who were all artists.

“I’ve been doing [art] since I can remember,” Paul said. “I started out doing a lot of painting and drawing, then got into sculpture.”

After graduating with an associate’s degree in art, he took a job with the Smithsonian Institution doing taxidermy and model making. Paul held this position, doing three-dimensional work for the museum, for more than 25 years.

His time at the museum coupled with his passion for birding and waterfowl hunting has shaped his artistic style and inspires his sculptures today.

“I love translating my experiences with animals and wildlife, and seeing what I can do with that in creating sculptures,” Paul said. “I like the creative process…and I love the influence of other artists and how that’s changed my work.”

Paul uses the labor-intensive lost wax process to create his bronze works, and it’s evident passion is behind each masterfully crafted piece. Aside from his love for art and wildlife, Paul said being around other creative minds also fuels his passion.

“Being here at the Celebration of Fine Art is wonderful because there’s all of these incredibly talented people here, and I’m already working on some collaborative pieces,” he said.

It’s that time of year again for the Waste Management Phoenix Open, known as the”Greatest Show on Grass”. This perennial Scottsdale favorite event is located less than a mile from our new site at the southwest corner of Hayden Rd and the Loop 101 (exit 35). The TPC Scottsdale is the host of this great event which attracts golfers and golf fans from around the world. It promises to be an exciting week as approximately 150,000 fans will visit the Phoenix Open over the next 7 days.

For those who may need a break from the golf action, we invite you to come on over to the Celebration of Fine Art where you’ll find 100 artists who are at the top of their game waiting to share their works of art with you. Including Ron Anderson from Santa Barbara, California who created this great mixed media piece called “Tropical Links”

Tropical Links by Ron Anderson

The weather promises to be absolutely beautiful. The energy and the passion of the artists is contagious. You’ll watch them at work and share in their creative vision. The season pass allows unlimited visits through March 25. Visiting the Celebration of Fine Art is like hitting a hole in one for art lovers! So, enjoy some golf and then enjoy some art and make your stay in Scottsdale one to remember! We will be open from 10 am to 7 pm on Thursday, 2/2 through Saturday, 2/4. Normal hours are 10 am to 6 pm, seven days a week.

Look for our big white tents and one-acre sculpture garden just of the Loop 101 at Hayden. Hope to see you soon!

Rob’s career took many successful paths primarily in the health care field as an administrator and consultant. Twelve years ago Rob decided to use his wonderful gift of creating art that was realized at the age of six. A decision he has never regretted and one that has brought great satisfaction and inner peace.

All of Rob’s paintings are original works of art. Every piece is unique and a “one and only”. His contemporary southwest/tribal depictions of Warriors and Shamans are paintings of his very own tribe to honor and give respect to the many people who walked the earth before us. Each piece portrays great strength and spirit with a bit of whimsy.

Rob creates abstract paintings that include color studies based on his love of modern architecture and landscapes inspired from his many years of traveling. His pieces are extremely detailed and portray great depth and texture using many layers of paint to create a strong, colorful and vibrant effect. His paintings may be contemporary yet fit with all decorating schemes and decors. Rob’s “Tribe” continues their 10th year of existence at the 2012 Celebration of Fine Art. Is it your year to add a piece to your collection?

Rob’s daily words of inspiration, “Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.”

New location map. SW corner of Hayden Rd and Loop 101, off exit 35.

If you wish to use MapQuest to find the show site, please use the address of our neighbor about 1/2 mile south of us. Sheraton Desert Oasis at 17740 N Hayden Rd. Our tent is about a 1/4 of a mile to the north of this property.

The 2012 Celebration of Fine Art is in full swing. All we can say is “wow”! The show looks spectacular! The artists have definitely brought their very best works of art. In addition, they all did an amazing job with their studio set up. The transformation is completely awe inspiring! The response from our visitors has been overwhelmingly positive!

We are proud and honored to represent such an elite group of artists and thrilled to share this experience with YOU! Please do whatever you can to get here to see this show. You’ll be glad you did. If you are in the area on Saturday, January 21 you’ll enjoy seeing a live demonstration of the lost wax bronze casting technique presented by artist Paul Rhymer. There will also be ceramic firings along with all of the with the usual painting, sculpting, glass blowing and fusing and jewelry making and much more! Everyday offers a chance to make a new memory!

Hope to see you soon!