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Artist Statement Radiant freshwater pearls are the primary material I use to create distinctive fine jewelry. I select only the finest contemporary pearls to ensure beauty and value. Im particularly fond of pearls with non-traditional shapes like baroque & keshi pearls. I look for unique pearls… Read more

Artist StatementMany of the paintings in my current portfolio are a result of my inspiration from a recent trip to Rome and Tuscany. Although all are my original ideas some were painted on location and some after my return to my studio. I continue to… Read more

Artist Statement The transformation process that occurs between the cold ball of clay and the ware removed from the kiln fascinates me the ever-evolving possibilities of form color and texture. My personal journey with clay explores the traditional methods of hand building and throwing. Slab construction… Read more

Artist Statement I express my creativity through the medium of wire jewelry utilizing primarily cold fusion techniques. All jewelry is hand fabricated - forging and manipulating strands of silver and gold metals I handcraft wire sculpted jewelry and woven and crocheted chains. I hand form and… Read more

Festivals Barrington Art Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft Media 2D: Fiber Booth Numbers Barrington Art Festival: TBA The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: TBA Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival: TBA Read more

Artist Statement The furniture I create is inspired by my observation of what I see around me. I mostly use highly figured wood and exotic materials to create functional furniture. My designs involve wood inlay marquetry sketches of things I see in nature and the use… Read more

Artist Statement My jewelry tends to be linear colorful and contemporary in design. I design a new earring first on paper master the turns and layers in brass wire and then create the finished piece in sterling silver or 14Kgold-filled wire. The wire comes coiled like… Read more

Artist StatementI have been photographing Chicago for 35 years and had my own Gallery On Michigan Ave. for 16 years selling my photos of Chicago . I believe that I currently have one of the largest and finest collection of Chicago images. I also have… Read more

Artist Statement I earned my BFA in 2004 from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. My desire is to illustrate soft playfulness and unique detail within each form. I incorporate a rustic yet refined character into my work. Working with porcelain aids in achieving the soft elegance… Read more

Artist Statement Handmade jewelry from semi precious stones swarovski crystals cultured pearls and sterling silver. I have already paid the Jury Fees. Festivals Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival Media Jewelry: Mixed Media Booth Numbers Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival: 42 Read more