Denise and Jim founded Ridgeline Arts as a creative outlet for the wide-ranging styles of the Marta-Burch family of artists. California native Denise Marta met midwest transplant Jim Burch while they were both studying at San Francisco State University. Through an early collaborative project, they discovered a shared passion for art, illustration and each other.
Denise and Jim founded Ridgeline Arts as a creative outlet for the wide-ranging styles of the Marta-Burch family of artists. California native Denise Marta met midwest transplant Jim Burch while they were both studying at San Francisco State University. Through an early collaborative project, they discovered a shared passion for art, illustration and each other.
While Denise was applying her talents as a muralist and merchandiser, Jim was working in advertising and marketing. After a few trips to northwest Arkansas, Denise and Jim decided to move to the Eureka Springs area where they could explore a greater variety of artwork and enjoy a less frenzied lifestlye.
Denise's artwork ranges from children's storybook illustrations and colorful retro stylings to more natural watercolor botanicals. Jim digitizes and prints in their studio on a high resolution printer using archival giclée inks on carefully selected archival paper from respected brands like Hahnemühle®, Canson® and Epson® Legacy. Each individual work of art has been carefully matched with a specific paper stock to ensure that all prints faithfully represent the original.
Denise and Jim share an interest in the 20th Century Arts & Crafts movement because of its emphasis on hand craftsmanship and quality. They formed Ridgeline Arts to bring handcrafted artwork and affordable, high quality reproductions directly to their customers.
While Denise was applying her talents as a muralist and merchandiser, Jim was working in advertising and marketing. After a few trips to northwest Arkansas, Denise and Jim decided to move to the Eureka Springs area where they could explore a greater variety of artwork and enjoy a less frenzied lifestlye.
Denise's artwork ranges from children's storybook illustrations and colorful retro stylings to more natural watercolor botanicals. Jim digitizes and prints in their studio on a high resolution printer using archival giclée inks on carefully selected archival paper from respected brands like Hahnemühle®, Canson® and Epson® Legacy. Each individual work of art has been carefully matched with a specific paper stock to ensure that all prints faithfully represent the original.
Denise and Jim share an interest in the 20th Century Arts & Crafts movement because of its emphasis on hand craftsmanship and quality. They formed Ridgeline Arts to bring handcrafted artwork and affordable, high quality reproductions directly to their customers.
