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Artist Statement We create one-of-a-kind handbags and totes from recycled record album covers books and theatrical playbills. Each handbag and tote is individually numbered and registered. All handbags have a destinctive fabric lining with hand-sewn pockets. We also create repurposed art clocks. Festivals Art at the Glen Town… Read more

Artist Statement Amanda Bleatman is a multifaceted artist who brings a vibrant perspective to art and jewelry. Amanda is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she received her BFA in Painting and discovered a passion for jewelry design and metalsmithing. She combines… Read more

Artist Statement I have been a full time artist painting for many years. This current body of work shown in these images utilizes many of the different aspects of my personality and life. I enjoy the use of rich beautiful color and add elements to the… Read more

Artist Statement I like to explore. Since just about everything in the Midwest has already been discovered " my journeys of exploration tend to have as their aim the rediscovery of things either forgotten or existing in relative obscurity. I have spent the last 4-5 years… Read more

Artist StatementI alternate acrylic paint with resin up to 5x on 4 raised birch panel . THE resin captures the acrylic in the layers and it appears to float with great depth vibrance and luminosity" FestivalsLincolnshire Art Festival Media2D: Acrylic Resin Booth NumbersLincolnshire Art Festival: TBA Read more

Artist StatementBlue Mountain Woodworks is a father-son established in 1987. We make butcher block cutting boards trays bowls chests tables and other woodworking products. We use native Arkansan woods as well as some exotic woods from around the world. We do not use any stains… Read more

Artist StatementHandmade paves wire wrapping and weaving of Gold fill vermeil silver gems and crystals. FestivalsBuffalo Grove Art Festival, Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Lincolnshire Art Festival MediaJewelry: Mixed Media, Painting: Acrylic Paint Booth NumbersGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: 578 Buffalo Grove Art Festival: 10Lincolnshire… Read more

Artist Statement : : Artist Statement The world in which we live today offers change as the one thing that can be counted on. We live our lives at such a fast pace many of us barely have time to breathe let alone see the beauty… Read more

Artist Statement We use flat sheets of steel that we laser cut grind bend and weld into fun bug shapes for your garden. Our patented paint blending method is what makes our pieces unique. Each piece is hand sprayed 3 times and baked between layers to… Read more

Artist Statement I use an inovative technique to kiln work bronze and sometimes copper silver & iron infusing them with colorful heat patinas.Then I use chain semiprecious stone beads pearls crystals and/or vintage new old stock beads and chain. My goal is to create earthy pieces… Read more