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ARTISAN
ARTISAN









nevada’s first visual and performing arts magazine

spring issue 2017



















































In The Spotlight
The Beautiful and Unique
Art Collection of
BRUCE & BARBARA LEE
WOOLLEN
Pages 6 & 7

City Lights ArtGallery




Artist Inspiration


Do artists see the world in an unconventional way?
Color, shape, contrast - is it different for them?



What allows artists to identify what delights them, and then reflect their impression onto a piece of paper,
canvas or in a bit of wax? Every artist might answer that question differently, but we know the artists at
City Lights Art Gallery in Henderson all have an opinion!



We’re delighted to feature some of the
unique and inspiring artwork of four City
Lights members on these pages. From a
former banker to an author/motivational
speaker/entrepreneur to an active Sweet
Andeline, these artists are inspired by their
world, and successfully share it by producing
fabulous artwork in watercolor, encaustic
wax, acrylic and more!












“Isabel”
Watercolor




Delia Price





Offering art classes, workshops and paint parties to the
public and an open studio for members, this busy
organization is solely focused on art and art education.
With new artwork on the walls each month, patrons can
visit frequently and always find something new to
appreciate. Located in the Water Street District of
Henderson, the space is a cozy gem in which to enjoy a “African Elephant”
wonderful array of affordable art.
Acrylic
Judi Moreo


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James Longwell

“Wax Flowers”
Encaustic Wax


Upcoming Events


FEATURED ARTISTS’ EXHIBITS
AND RECEPTIONS
Susan LaBuda (May), Virgin Valley and Las Vegas
Artists Guild Friends (June), Eric Courtney (July)
•Pet or Fruit Oil Painting Workshop
Georgia Lawson, Instructor (May)
•Henderson Art Festival (May 13 & 14)
Join City Lights Artists in the
Henderson Convention
Center as they display their artwork at this
Mother’s Day Weekend Art Fair!
• Natural Grocers (June) Join City Lights
Artists outside this venue
the third Saturday in June.



See www.citylightsartgallery.com
for event dates and times.

“Southwest Gold” This gallery is run entirely by artist volunteers
Acrylic of City Lights Artists’ Co-op, a 501(c)3
Jan Schaeffer non-profit with twin goals of selling art and

funding scholarships for local students..


City Lights Art Gallery
3 E. Army Street - Water Street District Henderson, NV 89015
702.250.0300 www.citylightsartgallery.com
www.facebook.com/citylightsartgallery


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From the Desk of



pat wall




A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of the readers who
responded to us from the world-wide web. With each
new issue of ARTISAN you will receive a link that will
take you to the flip animated version of our beautiful art
publication. We will still be mailing ARTISAN to special
addressees, along with hard copy availability at high

visibility news stands and the reader racks of our valued
advertisers and contributors.

The Spring issue of ARTISAN is filled with news from the art world’s activities
within out beautiful State of Nevada and beyond its borders. We are so proud to
share with our readership the talented artists from the world of performing and
visible arts, plus the fine art of everything else, such as award-winning dining,

travel and so much more.


This issue’s cover features Bruce and Barbara Lee Woollen, whose life-long
dedication to collecting fine art from all over the world share it through the
breathtaking rooms of their lovely, one-of-a-kind twenty-room home (which took
four years to build), and was designed to showcase their collection. In addition,
the Woollen’s invite you to discover their extraordinary space in Henderson,
known for their dedicated promotion of the arts.


And a standing “O” to British businessman Martyn Ravenhill, who became a
great fan of Liberace by watching him perform on the English “telly”. Read the
engrossing story of how he came to America with a plan to save Liberace’s

Mansion after it had fallen into total disrepair and was scheduled to be
demolished.


Thank you, Martyn, for this dedication to Liberace through the restoration of his
fabulous mansion!


Each page of ARTISAN pays tribute to the amazing artists and performers from
our great state.

ENJOY!










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I n s i d e























Pages 8 - 9
Pages 6 - 7
Pages 26 - 27

Cover 12-13 20-21
Bruce & Barbara Lee Woollen Southwest Diner Silver State CPA Alliance
2 - 3 A Lifetime of Family Christine DeCorte
City Lights Dining Memories 22-23
Artistic Inspiration 14-15 The Homestead at Boulder City
4 JWI Design Group Downsizing in Retirement

Welcome From the Desk of Luxury Interior Designer 24
Publisher Pat Wall to the Stars Vignettes Art
5 16-17 Gallery & Art Studio
What’s Inside Wyland A Doll Museum and more!
Table of Contents An Artist Making 25
6-7 a Difference Nevada Broadcasters Assoc.
In The Spotlight 18 Paving the way for
Barbara Lee & Bruce Woollen Jackpot Printing future broadcasters
8-9 All Your Printing Needs 26-27

Art Encounter 19 Liberace Mansion
Fine Art Sales, Appraisals The Now Report A Restoration Dream
and Picture Framing Fair, Balanced, Unbiased See the beauty of this home
10-11 & Back Cover
Boulder Dam Brewing Co. Lee McDonald Candelabra Events at the
Award-Winning Brewery Photographer for The Artisan Liberace Mansion



The ARTISAN Magazine

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT



Barbara Lee and Bruce Woollen



By

PAT WALL

It’s been said that a true home reflects who you really are, and in the case of Barbara
Lee and Bruce Woollen, it really hits the nail on the head. Their home wasn’t meant to
impress, but to nurture the family who lives there.
This special couple makes you feel that you have known them for years, as they joyfully
conduct a private showing of their home and themed art collection that embraces the
Art Deco genre and also cleverly shows off many other styles of art, including magnificent
paintings and sculptures, jewelry and furniture, found, adopted and brought to their home
from all over the world.
My first impression upon arriving at the palatial estate of Barbara Lee and Bruce (it took
four years to complete), is that it’s located in a perfect spot chosen with great care.
Nestled at the very top of Anthem Country Club Estates, it affords a breathtaking view
of the Las Vegas Strip and the snow covered mountains. A soft, misty green exterior Barbara Lee & Bruce
made me aware that I was about to experience something unforgettable - magical!
I was greeted at the door by Barbara Lee, with Bruce not far behind. Barbara Lee is a lovely, petite blond with an infectious smile
and Bruce, the perfect counterpart for Barbara Lee - dark haired, looing more CEO than artist. You can tell how proud he is or
her and all she has accomplished, as he leads me into the main living room featuring a multivlevel Christmas-themed miniature
village with every kind of working miniature a person could imagine, including tiny electric lights illuminating the little streets, and
locomotives from different eras chugging busily around the large display area. I was transported - feeling as though I had beome
a femaile version of Gulliver. Bruce shared that it was his job to keep everything running, turning the tour

over to Barbara Lee, he said he would catch up with us later. This couple is a
happy team, complementing each other in that special way we all wish we
had, and very seldom find.
And so my touring adventure began, conducted by this sweet, lovely lady
who you could tell loved each amazing art treasure equally, sharing the
acquisition of each piece with a captivating story of discovery.
This artistic collection is said to be one of the most impressive in the world,
weaving you through room after room specially designed by Barbara Lee. You
can tell it’s a work of love that she shares. The shape of each room perfectly
embraces and showcases the art displayed in that particular area, and not a
speck of dust anywhere. I wanted to ask how she achieved that, but I thought
it might be a little delcass on my part to ask, “Who does your dusting?”
The spirit of Erté definitely resides in this amazing home, uniquely welcoming other
styles seamlessly. Each piece stands on its own merit, blending the bygone era of
the roaring 20’s with the stunniing talent of our Nevada visual art community,
showcasing internationally noted artists from other eras with today’s emergin artists.
There was so much to see and absorb with Barbara Lee entertainiing me as we
“Stained Glass With Lead” traversed from room to room. You could tell that she loved blending both found art
Artist: Toni Craft with art that was especially created for this one-of-a-kind home. You could see
remembrance cross her face as she pointed out a piece, or ran her fingers over a
lovely executed curve of a beautiful piece of sculpture.



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Every room is a setting for this stunning collection. And I mean every room! That includes the first floor ladies’ powder room.
Large enough to welcome a soirée of ladies dressed to the nines, designed as a quiet escape, featuring silver encrusted
ambiance. Sipping champagne and indulging in lots of girl talk , which is really the reason most of us go to that special place.
Women haven’t powdered their noses in many a year.
One of my favorite areas is the atrium which houses only one piece of art; a full sized Hawaiian Banyan tree designed NOT
by God but by - you guessed it - Barbara Lee! This is not a wooden tree, but a bronze sculpture backed by a 30-foot waterfall,
created by a group of talented artists in their studio in Carlsbad, California. It was meticulously disassembled, wrapped and
shipped to Barbara Lee and Bruce, where it was then re-assembled and erected. And the poet, Joyce Kilmer said, Only God
can make a tree! He didn’t know Barbara Lee.
The stunning feature of the main entry of Barbara Lee and Bruce’s home is
a sweeping spiral staircase with two giant Erté style Chrome torches topping
the two main newels. Not a single room in this magnificent residence is without
significant art; including an ornate art form that is also the elevator, taking you
to the second level, if you don’t want to take the stairs.
I mentioned earlier in this tour that Barbara Lee loves miniature art and has
a whole room devoted to the construction and decorating of mini mansions.
Amazing! There is a temperature controlled wine room larae enough to be a
proper wine shop, and the commercial-size kitchen looks more like an art
gallery than a place to retrieve the makings of a salad.
Barbara Lee and Bruce’s home is a place you want to visit time and time
again, as rediscovery is guaranteed for another magnificent piece of art that
was missed during the first viewing.
A wall of glass, opening off the Great Room, leads you out onto a flagstone
walkway shaded by an overhang supported by large columns, accented with
multi-sized pieces of real Australian opal. I felt like Dorothy in The Wizard of “MONET’S MUSE”
Oz as I followed the winding path that led me to the large lake-like pool with
an infinity edge and a life-size mermaid leaping at water’s edge. By Andrew Annenberg
All manner of sculpture caught my eye; some larger than life. And beyond the property
in the distance, the eye-popping view of the Las Vegas valley spread out in all its
magnificence! I imagined what a nighttime show-stopper that must be. And before we
left the area, there was one more visual surprise - a secret garden!
Barbara Lee and Bruce Woollen don’t just collect magnificent art for their personal
enjoyment, they share their discoveries through their 6,000 square foot art gallery and
teaching center, Vignettes Art, which recently re-opened its location at 1714 W. Horizon
Ridge in Henderson, NV. The Gallery manager, Toni Craft, is a very talented glass artist and
teacher whose beautiful works are displayed in both the Woollen home and in their art
gallery. The Gallery space features several rooms,
including the art gallery and “All Things Small”; a
doll, doll house and miniatures museum. In the
studio space between the gallery and museum,
classes in art are given weekly, and renowned artist,
Donovan Fitzgerald, teaches the figurative art of
drawing and painting. “Bronze on Marble Base”
Barbara Lee and Bruce not only collect beautiful
and unique art, they actively support the visual and Artist Unknown
performing arts of the great State of Nevada. It’s a
special gift of love they share with all who are lucky
enough to meet and know this amazing couple!
“BRONZE”
By JERRY JOSLIN



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A Lifetime of Family

Dining Memories



By
PAT WALL



You know that your dining experience is going to be special, as you experience the wonderful aromas coming
from the kitchen at Southwest Diner. They are just like the same aromas that fill your home during a holiday
family get together. Picture succulent pot roast, surrounded by perfectly seasoned carrots; potatoes with a
side of pan gravy; or a generous slab of homemade meatloaf with all the fixings. Add fluffy mashed potatoes
and maybe there will be enough left over for great cold meatloaf sandwich the next day - if you don’t clean
your plate. Personally, I would order an extra serving to take home, just to be sure.
Early arrivals at the diner will enjoy fresh off the Antique 1937
griddle three-egg omelets, bacon and eggs your FORD Pickup
way, and the famous Those Potatoes that are a
must-have. Country breakfasts include fluffy
buttermilk pancakes, thick sliced bacon, and
homemade banana bread. When we say ‘country
breakfast’, we mean it ... huevos rancheros and
potato pancakes.













Southwest Diner’s large lunch selection includes
the avocado BLT, or a California sandwich - fresh
baked turkey, cheddar cheese, bacon and tomato
on grilled sourdough. I suggest that you include a Part of the welcoming ambi-
side of the best homemade cucumber salad you ance of the diner includes
grownup beverages, served in
will ever taste.
32 ounce Mason jars - the
You will find a large selection of dinner favorites, largest cocktails served in
including a perfectly prepared certified Angus Nevada!
Beef rib-eye steak, tender and juicy, paired with
crispy French fries. You can take a quick journey
to Mexico for authentic street tacos, guacamole,
Spanish rice and creamy refried frijoles, cooked
to perfection.










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Southwest Diner has been a family business for the past
twenty-four years. The wonderful food includes the
unforgettable pies and cornbread baked by Cindy’s son,
that would have made Grandma Citrowski smile.
Daughter Sara assists her mom in greeting and serving
the guests.

Cindy Ford moved to Boulder City from California twen-
ty-eight years ago for several reasons. She and her
husband loved the friendly, caring attitude of the city. Her
husband loved the desert,and Cindy loves trees.







In addition to the visual experience, including her
unique logo and sign welcoming Cindy’s guests to
the diner, you will experience decor changes that
celebrate the seasons. Guests may select indoor
or outdoor dining locations. The west wall of the
Homemade Pie and coffee diner is enhanced with an antique 1937 Ford
in a flower pot pickup truck.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW COMMENTS FROM GUESTS: “We love our clientele, which includes locals, and
“I love that their cold drinks come in Mason jars, and tourists who spend many happy dining experiences
their hot beverages come in clay flower pots with us,” Cindy reports with a smile. “We have a large
with handles.” repeat business.”
“This place is super cute. Truly a page from history.”
“Seriously awesome place.”
“Best Diner I have ever been to.”


Southwest Diner is located at 761 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, Nevada
Their telephone number is 702.293.1537 or visit them on the web at
www.southwestdinernv.com


We love our customers!








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This can head off design misses in your overall plan and is critical in managing time
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Wilson adds that “Thinking outside of the box is what designers do all day long.
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Wyland:




An Artist Making a Big Difference














































I t’s fi�ng that a wildly passionate and ambi�ous ar�st is his incredible zest for life and tenacious
But what’s most inspiring about this passionate
marine-life ar�st like Wyland would spend over
thirty-five years crea�ng life-size murals in
and figure out how much fun I can have,” Wyland says.
des�na�ons across the globe. The artist himself is larger dedica�on to his cause. “Every day, I get out of bed
than life. Hailed as the “Marine Michaelangelo” by USA “Art is the greatest gig in the world, but you have to be
Today, Wyland has cap�vated more than 500,000 enthusias�c, you have to be sincere, and you have to
collectors in one hundred countries with his powerful be a good person. My art is about spreading the
rendi�ons of the undersea universe. Among the high message that if people see the beauty in nature, they
points of his career is the comple�on of his celebrated will work to preserve it.”
“Whaling Wall” mural project, an extraordinary series of Wyland was wise beyond his years when it came to
one hundred life-size marine murals spanning seventeen the idea of environmental conserva�on. The ar�st
countries and four con�nents, that is s�ll seen by an began advoca�ng the cause long before anyone
es�mated one billion people each year. Such efforts have referred to green as anything more than a color. His
prompted recogni�on from the United Nations, Sierra love of all things marine came even earlier. A trip to
Club and the Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, southern California’s Laguna Beach at fourteen sealed
among others; not to men�on securing his spots in the the Detroit na�ve’s fate as a marine-life ar�st, a�er his
Guinness Book of World Records, Who’s Who in American first glimpse of two grey whales.
Art and the Diving Hall of Fame.



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Wyland spread his message not only with his
signature murals, but also through more tradi�onal
mediums such as oil, watercolor, photography and
sculpture. His thirty-third Whaling Wall in Long
Beach, California, a three-acre mural that
consumed 7,000 gallons of paint, was proclaimed
the largest mural in the world by the Guinness
Book of World Records in 1992.
The following year, he launched the Wyland
Founda�on, his non-profit organiza�on, with the
expressed goal of teaching students around the
world to become caring, informed stewards of our
ocean, rivers, lakes, estuaries and wetlands. The
founda�on con�nues to build on the ar�st's legacy
through mobile art and science programs, the
Na�onal Wyland Art Challenge, the Na�onal
Wayland Mayor’s Challenge for Water
Conserva�on and the Wyland Global Water
Challenge. “At the end of the day, my goal and the
goal of my team is to dream big and make a
difference,” Wyland says. “And right now we’re
about five minutes ahead of schedule.”


















Eager to return to the site of that forma�ve experience,
Wyland undertook an intensive course load at Detroit’s
Center for Crea�ve Studies to complete six years’ worth of
educa�on in two short years before heading west to live out
his dream. “It has been a great ride,” Wyland says. “I started
out as the classic starving ar�st. As the environmental
movement grew in the ‘70’s, I was posi�oned perfectly to be
an ar�st who could be involved and make a difference. I
don’t know if it was luck or fate, but I was definitely in the
right place at the right �me.”
As fate would have it, Wyland painted his first life-size
mural at the very spot of his first ocean experience in Laguna
Beach. “I suddenly realized that I should be pain�ng whales,
my favorite subject, on the sides of buildings to capture the
immense size and spirit of these animals. Once I painted that
wall and saw the impact it had on the community, I knew I
was onto something. So, I decided that I would paint one Learn more about the art and
hundred walls over the next thirty years.” conserva�on efforts of interna�onal
And paint he did, depic�ng all of the great whale species in renowned marine life ar�st, Wyland
their various habitats. at www.wyland.com

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“Congratulations to the editor and staff of the
Beautiful Artisan magazine. From conception to
publication, Pat Wall ensures elegance in every
issue.”



“To my friends Bruce & Barbara Lee Woollen, the
featured art collectors/connoisseurs in this issue,

thank you for opening your home and sharing its
beauty in these pages. I did not know art until
experiencing the magnificence of your home and
exquisite art that appears every step of the way
throughout.”









NOTES TO MYSELF FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE






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DOWNSIZING IS ACTUALLY RIGHT-SIZING

By Tanya L. Vece
Admissions & Marketing for The Homestead at Boulder City

There comes a time when we all have to re-evaluate our lifestyle. This can be for many reasons, but for most,
the primary cause of a downsize is need-related. Americans tend to overpay for things and services, and at a certain
age, services and things stop becoming important, and lifestyle and health become pivotal factors.

Think about the need for a family home during retirement. For instance, there is
the liability of having a large home. Consider the following: The expense associated
with keeping up a pool, a lawn, maintenance and taxes, and the HOA fees which can
be thousands of dollars a month.

Downsizing isn’t about losing things or services, it is about freedom and
independence. The cost of living a great life or the cost of keeping up a lifestyle that
better served you ten or twenty years ago, has to be addressed at some point. When people think about
downsizing to condo living, independent living communities or assisted living communities, they are not giving up
what they have, but breaking free from financial burdens associated with things or services that are no longer
needed. Imagine cutting these costs and keeping the cash in the bank - maybe even using the saved cash to pay for
services like laundry, housekeeping and dining, or private medical management.


We are afraid to lose what we know, and we often fear change - but why, especially when change can save us
money and upgrade our lifestyles. I always tell people that when it’s time to give up the family home and all the bills
and liability associated with it, you’re stepping closer into a new-found freedom. You have more options and more
cash.

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Most people pay close to $1,400 a month in HOA fees. this figure does
not include the mortgage, if any. That’s $1,400 a month for insurance, taxes,
lawn care, general maintenance and products to keep up a family home. At
over $16,000 annually, think about what hanging onto the family home for
an extra ten years is really costing you financially - yes, over $150,000 on
average.

If you’re feeling the large family home that once suited your needs is no
longer meeting your lifestyle needs, and starting to squeeze you financially,
then consider your options - don’t fear them. Independent living and
assisted living communities often make their turnkey living options and
one-stop-shopping prices affordable to the point that the downsizing not
only makes sense, but actually helps the person obtain more cash on hand.
If these lifestyle options aren’t for you, even downsizing to a condo can be a
savings, as there is less work, less taxes and less liability.
MICHAEL FOX

WE ARE FAMILY AT Resident Director of the
THE HOMESTEAD AT BOULDER CITY! Homestead at Boulder City




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The Homestead at Boulder City
1401 Medical Park Drive • Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone: 702.294.8720 • Tanya Cell: 702.409.1282
Fax: 702.294.8731 • [email protected]


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Original paintings and limited edition
prints in classical and modern styles
by local and international artists.













Bronze Sculpture

Contemporary and
fine jewelry









Tours of “ALL THINGS SMALL”
a doll and dollhouse museum
available by appointment.

Art Glass making classes and
painting and drawing classes weekly.



Days and Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 10 - 5 • Saturday 9 - 4
Sunday 10 - 2 or by appointment • Closed Monday

Vignettes Art - Gallery & Art Studio
1714 W. Horizon Ridge • Henderson, NV 89012 • (702) 221-8350

www.vignettesart.com

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Welcome to the









Liberace Mansion

















































The spirit of Liberace must have been standing the spirit of Liberace looking over his
nearby as English businessmen, Martyn Ravenhill, shoulder guiding him every step of the
made his decision to purchase the Liberace Mansion way.
in 2013. Years of neglect had left this historic
Architectural Grand Dame in need of a serious The historic star of 4982 Shirley Street
restoration, and articles about its sad state were was returned to her original elegance
reported world-wide. under Martyn’s historically referenced
guidance. As you walk through the spectacular rooms,
Martyn Ravenhill was more than just a fan of you can feel the excitement only Liberace could create
Liberace from watching his performances on the with his flamboyant stage presence and remarkable
British Telly. It produced a meant to be moment. With musical style.
cash in hand, $500,000.00 (five hundred thousand
dollars) to be exact, he vowed to restore the mansion But wait! Martyn was so inspired by
to its former glory. And restore it he did, with an Liberace’s one-of-a-kind music, he was
additional $1,000,000.00 (one million dollars), and guided to learn how to play the piano.


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A Restoration Dream


By PAT WALL


And play he does! The music you hear
echoing through the beautiful rooms isn’t
Liberace’s ghost, but Martyn playing one of
the rare pianos that have residence in this
remarkable place.



















In the four years since Martyn embarked
on his restoration adventure, the Liberace
Mansion has been given a rebirth for a new
generation of music lovers to enjoy; as
tourists or as hosts of the many spectacular
events held here.










Pictures present so much more than words
can describe. You are invited to be Liberace
and Martyn’s special guest to enjoy an amazing
pictorial tour of their mansion.



























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