An invitation for inspiration

Surrounded by canvases painted by her students, artist Shelly Matthews arranges supplies in her peaceful Rathdrum studio, Art on the Roof, on Wednesday. This is the first year Matthews will be featured on the Artist Studio Tour, which will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. The tour is free and open to the public. (DEVIN WEEKS/Press)

Shelly Matthews demonstrates an acrylic pour Wednesday in her Rathdrum studio, Art on the Roof. Matthews is one of nearly 20 area artists who will open their studios to the public during the Artist Studio Tour next weekend.
Photos by DEVIN WEEKS/Press

Coeur d'Alene artist Leah Cohen discusses the different themes and media she uses to create her unique pieces during a visit to her Rockford Building studio on Wednesday. She is one of nearly 20 artists who will be featured on the Artist Studio Tour next weekend. (DEVIN WEEKS/Press)

Coeur d’Alene artist Leah Cohen explains her multi-media piece “Phases of Faces” on Wednesday while preparing her studio for the Artist Studio Tour, coming up Aug. 29 and 30. This will be Cohen’s first year on the tour.