Home More American Icons American Artisans

American Artisans

American Artisans—craftsmen and artists—create, restore or preserve a unique American skill or craft.

Sculptor Seward Johnson Celebrates American Life

Heir to Johnson & Johnson fortune makes name for himself by sculpting ordinary people doing ordinary things.

Mr. Etch A Sketch

Ohio man creates works of art using only an Etch A Sketch.

10 Creative Holiday Craft Fairs Across the Country

Skip the mall to find creative holiday gifts for friends and family at festive holiday craft fairs.

Smokehouses: Preserving Food and Tradition

Smoking remains a popular way to flavor and preserve food.

Hollywood's Hat Maker: Mark Mejia

Former scientist finds passion making hats for Hollywood movie stars.

Haeger Potteries: America’s Largest Pottery Producer

Illinois factory produces pottery for Pampered Chef, Crate & Barrel and more.

Teenage Artist Donates $1 Million to Charity

Jeff Hanson’s bright, happy paintings raise $1 million

Photos: Freedom Rock Through the Years

Iowa artist Ray Sorensen paints Memorial Day tributes to military

The Freedom Rock

Iowa artist paints annual Memorial Day tribute to military veterans

Making Wooden Barrels

Young, hard-working Minnesota woman embraces age-old barrel-making trade

Barn Quilts Cover Countryside

Folk art movement helps inspire barn renaissance

12 Popular Quilt Patterns

Folk artisans painting traditional quilt patterns on barns around the country

Texas Artist Shares Celebrity Kisses

Natalie Irish’s lipstick portraits raise funds for juvenile diabetes research

Jori Chisholm: Bagpipe Virtuoso

Gold medal piper shares his passion for pipes

Making Marbles

Kansas craftsman creates spherical works of art