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Artist Statement I BELIEVE IN THE UNIQUENESS OF MY ART. IT SHOULD NOT BE MASS PRODUCED AS GIGLEES OR PRINTS. IT IS ORIGINAL AND MY PATRON IS ENTITLED TO OWN THE ONLY ONE. MY CUSTOMER BUYS FROM AND MEETS THE ARTIST AND THEREFORE HAS A CONNECTION… Read more

Artist Statement Making hats is a balancing act of Sculpture and Painting. When The shape is important the color only needs to enhance. When the play of color is more important the shape plays the supporting role. Simplicity and control are the basic elements of hatmaking.… Read more

Artist StatementI create fully functional musical instruments from found and recycled objects. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park Media3D Functional: Mixed Media Booth NumbersGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: TBA Read more

Artist StatementColorful kiln formed faces and unique glass vases that are accented by dichroic glass.Each piece is formed over hand made molds. The vases are mounted in exotic wood and the faces are mounted on brushed aluminum. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park Media3D Non-Functional: Glass Booth… Read more

Artist StatementMy medium is handcrafted jewelry using sterling silver 14k and 18k gold with precious and semi-precious stones that are mounted or bezel-set in my original designs. I also introduce other unusual metals into the work including copper brass steel and mokume gane . The… Read more

Artist StatementNature is my inspiration and my most recent grouping feature plants birds insects and sea life silhouettes sawn into hand cut sheet metal. I keep designs simple modern and affordable using a variety of metals--brass copper aluminum silver and gold-filled--woods like mahogany walnut and… Read more

Artist Statement Subconscious expression of energy & emotion visually suggesting nature using color & brush work. Festivals Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Port Clinton Art Festival, Third Ward Art Festival Media Painting: Acrylic Paint Booth Numbers Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: 563/564 Port Clinton Art Festival: 246Third Ward Art… Read more

Artist StatementA master of fine art Edward Park is acclaimed for his large scale paintings in which his palette knife technique and brilliant color combinations reflect the world around him. Edward Park is an internationally recognized artist who has been painting for over 50 years.… Read more

Artist Statement My photographs document traditional Americana culture while utilizing conventional styles of photography. My Americana is defined as the history geography folklore and cultural heritage of the United States. Many kinds of material fall within this definition of Americana: license plates or entire vehicles homes… Read more

Artist Statement Nature inspires contemporary design in all of my artwork. Clean lines join with natural colors and textures. Flowing bends in vases actual impressions of leaves and branches and the more nature inspired look of sculptural pieces all play into this idea. Adding natural elements… Read more