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Please join the Colorado Arts & Crafts Society On October 28th from 3-5 PM for an afternoon with Roycroft Renaissance Artisan Julie Leidel as part of Modern Bungalow’s Makers Series. Julie will tell us of her inspiration and her process. She will have a slideshow presentation about the influential artists that came before her, and how she is innovating from the past. Julie Leidel has been a Colorado resident since she was four. Her love of the Colorado high country has led her on a path to capture the natural beauty all around us. In a recent interview, Julie shares more about her work.  What was...

Not only does Modern Bungalow have an exclusive Door Pottery vase (!) available in our store now, the founder of Door agreed to answer a few questions for our September feature. What medium do you work in? I work exclusively in ceramics or Pottery whether it’s clay vases or pressed tiles. What’s the most creative and productive time of day? My most productive time and day is in the morning before noon. If I try to throw in the afternoon I tend to try and rush the vase and it loses its artistic integrity. What was the pivotal point in your...

We are so excited to meet Brian Brace this Sunday and hear about his process. Here's a sneak peek into his mind (and music!). What wood species do you work with?   My main woods that I am now working in are Quartersawn White Oak , Sapele, Walnut, and Cherry.   I am even getting to where we are cutting some of those woods ourselves that grow here in the Asheville area which is a great way to see a piece of furniture from the tree to finish product.  What piece of work would you like to be remembered for? I...

Modern Bungalow is proud to feature Roycroft Renaissance Artisan Keith Rust! Keith is masterful at capturing the spirit of landscapes, and conveying the essence that inspires the awe of nature in the viewer. Our store is one of a very few places in the country that carry his work, and we have framed giclee on canvas prints from both before and after he was awarded the Roycroft distinction. Find his work on our website here: Keith Rust Illustration Below is a brief interview about his art and his inspiration: Modern Bungalow: What medium do you work in? Keith Rust: I create my...