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Artist Statement I first became interested in jewelry and beads at the age of 12 years old when my mother gave me an old necklace that had hundreds of seed beads. I didn't realize then that this was the beginning of a life of creative expression.… Read more

Artist StatementPainted in acrylic and oil on canvas wood or acrylic panels. Done from a combination of on-site painting live models and imagination. Kinetic painterly brushwork conjoins progressive abstraction with classical lighting and form. FestivalsPort Clinton Art Festival MediaPainting: Oil Paint Booth NumbersPort Clinton Art Festival: 76.4 Read more

Artist StatementI use clay slab combined with wheel thrown to make one of a kind teapot. FestivalsThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft, Glencoe Festival of Art Media3D Functional: Ceramics Booth NumbersThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: 15.1Glencoe Festival of Art: 70 Read more

Artist StatementEach piece is wrought entirely by hand in sterling silver and may be accented with gold pearls or semi-precious stones. A wide range of fabrication techniques have been utilized in the construction of the pieces. These include forging fusing carving repousse piercing weaving lathe-turning… Read more

Artist StatementI am the granddaughter of a leather upholsterer and have been lucky enough to spend the last several years polishing up my skills. I work with mostly repurposed leather and other materials. My offerings include wallets handbags cuffs wristlets and journals in leather. However… Read more

Artist Statement Melissa Zeigler Monroe is a ceramic artist working in Mokena Il. Melissa earned a BA in liberal Arts from Knox College in 1993. She majored in studio arts with a concentration in ceramics and oil painting. After living in Chicago for many years Melissa… Read more

Artist StatementMy first love is painting people mostly faces in interesting situations or settings. I then started doing cats. I have done some paintings from very old black and white photos in sepia. My paintings are on canvas in oil and will be presented framed… Read more

Artist Statement To create wheel thrown and hand built forms in clay and use them in the raku process to insight artistic ideals that make a profound statement of imagery that stimulates the senses and engages the mind. Philosophy behind the work: My work with wheel… Read more

Artist StatementStrength and Fragility. This duality is what my subject matter explores. My presentation is in line with traditional photography. However degrees of ambiguity remain. Ambiguity in the choice of subject: flowers fragile by nature but whose strength of form creates the impression of a… Read more

Artist Statement Handcrafted handbags using my proprietary process that makes them stiff yet flexible. My bags are all made by me and my husband with a focus on style using the newest trends in color and patterns. All bag have numerous pockets inside. I use only… Read more