Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award-winning artist Mayme Kratz creates “Memory Blocks” using resin and natural materials. Sizes vary. $400-$2,500 (lisasettegallery.com)
Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award-winning ceramist Jim Sudal’s timeless agave leaf dish is now available in a limited-edition, dazzling copper finish. 12"L by 5"W, $125; 17"L by 7"W, $175; 24"L by 9:W. $225 (jimsudalceramicdesign.com)
With a focus on metal fabrication, fine artist Linda Margaret Kilgore’s work has been featured in exhibits around the world. Shown here, “Los A’rboles” was inspired by the Sonoran Desert’s giant saguaros, tall, spiny cholla and mesquite and ironwood trees. Painted mild steel. 36"-66"H by 8"-17"W. $550-$1,900 (lindamargaretkilgore.com)
Masters of the Southwest award-winning ceramist Nick Bernard’s vessels are on display at his studio, open year-round by appointment. (nbernard.com)
Created with natural elements native to Arizona and the surrounding Southwest, outdoor-safe Wise Wreaths are a celebration of textures and colors, and are available in a variety of styles. Custom requests available. Approximately 22" and 30" in diameter. $180-$220 (thewisewreath.com)
James Beard Outstanding Baker award-winning bread maker (and Phoenix Home & Garden Master of the Southwest) Don Guerra is committed to working with local farmers, chefs and food producers to strengthen the local grain economy and grow the local food network. His Flagstaff bakery, Barrio Bread, and its legendary creations have won the hearts and palates of fans all over the country. (barriobread.com)
Phoenix-based artist Judith Alton’s equine inspirations feature legs fashioned from twigs gathered from her own pecan and mulberry trees. Sizes vary; approximately 19"H by 10"W. $625-$650 (tierradellagarto.com)
Hand-built of white stoneware clay, pottery by Scottsdale artist Kerrie Schmidt embodies an earthy, organic vibe. Shown: 9"H by 15" in diameter. $450 (pearsonandcompany.com)
