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Artist Statement I dont use digital manipulation to achieve the effects in my images I use very unusual light and techniques. For example if you look at one of my images and see flowers inside of drops of dew it is because Im using a technique… Read more

Artist Statement All of my windchimes and butterflies are made from natural materials. I use natural stone that I cut and hand polish such as agate quartz crystal jasper and obsidian. For the tops of my chimes I use rare domestic and exotic woods some of… Read more

Artist Statement Mike Gibson is an inlay artist who specializes in inlaying sterling silver jewelry in complex patterns. His work is influenced by the designs of the Zuni Native American tribe in the Arizona and New Mexico regions. Festivals Barrington Art Festival, Promenade of Art, Millennium Art Festival Media Jewelry:… Read more

Artist Statement I am a travel and nature photographer who enjoys turning a great image into art. Some of the major themes of my work include flowers and waterscapes. While I gravitate to these themes I find I like to experiment with many other styles including… Read more

Artist Statement Beautiful selections of fine granites and marbles are hand-crafted into stunning yet functionable works of art. The Slab-O-Stone can be chilled and used to serve your favorite hors d'ouevres or simply used as a fancy cutting board or trivet. Contemporary hardware is bolted through… Read more

Artist Statement Using the highest quality combination of silver and silver solder we free form one piece of wire with an artist's pliers elbow grease and inspiration. We offer unique pendants bracelets rings and earrings. No two are identical and rings and bracelets are self adjusting… Read more

Artist Statement A LifeMap is a totally customized geographic map that celebrates and commemorates a life story. Information gathered through an interview is used in a humorous whimsical and touching way to illustrate personality traits relationships life events and fond memories as a geographical map. When… Read more

Artist Statement Galvanized steel sheets are plasma cut folded and rolled by hand stamped and welded before being completed with a verdigris patina finish. Pieces are life size ranging from 2 to 30 feet in height. Each piece is 100% hand made in the USA and… Read more

Artist StatementI create mostly unique necklaces bracelets earrings and rings using oxidized brass natural stones some hand made glass beads/pendants by artists throughout the U.S. Czech glass and a few Swarovski Crystals. I use brass pieces of filigree charms blank pieces and pendants and often… Read more

Festivals: Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Lincolnshire Art Festival, Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival Artist Statement I've always been intrigued on texture and the human form. My work is very much about the process of making a piece and the enjoyment of the physical manipulation I use to… Read more