New Project for the Trustees of St. Patrick

Here at Inspired Artisans we take great pride in our ability to extract a client's ideas and visions so that we do our job in making truly custom pieces of art.  This process takes a long time, from the stages of "brain picking" to a final go ahead on the design.  Moving into our 15th year, Inspired Artisans has clearly conceptualized itself as an art studio that does not rush client's and in this we take great pride.  For if we were not able to spend as much time with the client as we do, the product would not be what they had envisioned.  

Every once in a while we have been fortunate enough to get a project for a new church, chapel or mausoleum involving many different pieces.  These projects, although extremely time consuming, are very exciting as they provide us with many opportunities.  Recently, Inspired Artisans was commissioned by the Trustees of St. Patrick in their efforts to build a new mausoleum in Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island, NY.  Currently in the process of creation are a number of statues, including the Padre Pio shown below.   More of the story, along with new photos, to come!

Stations of Light

Recently we were presented with an outstanding opportunity to expand our creative repertoire and promote a new idea in liturgical arts called Stations of Light for Immaculata Monastery and Spirituality Center in Norfolk, NE.   Inspired Artisan's is extremely excited about this job as it allows us to venture into a new creative realm.  The job is also our first in Nebraska!

The Stations of Light tell the story of the resurrection of Jesus, contrary to the traditional Stations of the Cross's depiction of the death of Christ.  The 14 stations we are creating will be represent the following:

First Station:  Jesus Rises from the Dead (Matthew 28:5-6)

Second Station:  Women Find the Empty Tomb (Matthew 28:1-6)

Third Station:  The Risen Lord Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:16)

Fourth Station:  Mary Magdalene Proclaims the Resurrection to the Apostles (John 20:18)

Fifth Station:  The Risen Lord Appears on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-27)

Sixth Station:  The Risen Lord is Recognized in the Breaking of the Bread (Luke 24:28-32)

Seventh Station:  The Risen Lord Appears to the Disciples in Jerusalem (Luke 24:35-39) 

Eighth Station:  The Risen Lord Gives the Disciples the Power to Forgive (John 20-22-23a)

Ninth Station:  The Risen Lord Strengthens the Faith of Thomas (John 20:24-29)

Tenth Station:  The Risen Lord Says to Peter, "Feed My Sheep!" (John 21:15-17)

Eleventh Station:  The Risen Lord Sends the Disciples into the Whole World (Matthew 28:16-20)

Twelfth Station:  The Risen Lord Ascends into Heaven (Acts 1:9-11)

Thirteenth Station:  Waiting with Mary in the Upper Room (Acts 1:12-14)

Fourteenth Station:  The Risen Lord Sends the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:2-4)

We are truly excited to harness the positive energy involved in this piece and create a beautiful set of stations for our friends in Norfolk, NE.  Here is a sketch of our first design for the 3rd station... Changes/updates to come!

Visit from Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus

It was truly a pleasure to have some of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus visit our studio today.  Back in May, Inspired Artisans was commissioned by the Carmelite Sisters to produce a portrait of Blessed Mary Teresa of Joseph, foundress of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus.  Here's a picture of the Sisters around the piece, and a few of our own are mixed in with the bunch!

Our Lady of Good Help

Inspired Artisans has another interesting and exciting project to announce!  In 1859, in New Franken, WI, the Virgin Mary appeared before a Belgian immigrant between two trees.  Recently, Inspired Artisans was commissioned to design a sculpture of her semblance for the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken, Wi.  Below are some photos, more to come!

Inspired Blogging

Inspired Artisans is a custom design art studio in Milwaukee, WI that focuses on ecclesiastical artwork.  We opened up in July of 1997 with aspirations of being the figurative bridge between our client's ideas and a finished product; since, we have experienced the joy of completing a great number of projects, each one distinct.  There is a certain sentiment achieved when going through the process of brainstorming, planning, and completion of a project that makes our job astonishingly gratifying.

The goal of this blog is to keep you informed on the current projects of Inspired Artisans as well as past projects and future aspirations.  We are Inspired to keep designing artwork that warms the hearts of our clients and their communities.  Here are some photos of a recent project completed in Kingwood, TX at St. Martha's Catholic Community.  We are delighted to have completed an outdoor "Welcoming Christ" glazed tile mosaic, a beautiful tabernacle depicting a lamb and the symbols of the Eucharist, stations of the Cross, and wood pieces of Corpus on the Cross, Christ's meeting with St. Martha, Mary and Lazarus, the Blessed Mother, and St. Joseph.  It was an honor going to the dedication of the the church in August, a ceremony presided over by Cardinal DiNardo.   This is an experience I will remember for the rest of my life, and I hope to have many similar ones.