Imagine, Believe, Inspire

This artist has her mantra painted on her studio walls and lives it. She’s still passionate about her artwork after 41 years, and she explains her inspirations, her motivations, and how she has expanded into different media.

Fabric artist inspired by Missouri River

Lydia Crespo, a St. Charles native, graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2010. Lydia’s specialty is the creation of dyed fabric that is influenced by the natural world, and her shop features comfortable clothing and décor items that showcase her unique fabric designs. Since 2018, Lydia has been showcasing her work at Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles.

May 11, 1940

"Meeting of the Waters," the beautiful fountain across from Union Station in St. Louis was dedicated on this day. It was controversial at the time because of the nude figures.

The Unchanging Beauty of Nature Inspires Gourd Art

Glass melting by Shawn Palmer

Rocheport Artist Shawn Palmer Creates Glass Artwork

Time and skill goes into creating the perfect glass artwork. Rocheport artist, Shawn Palmer, shares his craft.