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Artist Statement Nicole Renee Ryans art is influenced by her fascination with human perception of the natural world both imagined and real. She has a BA in Psychology from Washington & Jefferson College. She focuses on the magical qualities stories about the future and the past… Read more

Artist StatementMy unique process of kilnforming allows me to interact with my medium using an array of exciting insightful rich and muted hues in controlled heat. Using advanced techniques I play with the glass while it is moving through its melted state at 1700 degrees… Read more

Artist StatementI treat the patterns or figure in these beautiful woods the same way a painter uses the colors and textures in the paint medium to express his artistic vision. Chests & boxes sculpted out of solid hardwoods merge function curvaceous lines and fine woodworking.… Read more

Artist Statement My jewelry is created from eathenware clay. It is developed in two steps. First each piece is hand rolled impressioned and kiln fired. The next step is my favorite- colorfully underglazing each piece to be visually interesting pieces of neck art. The work I… Read more

Artist Statement I earned my BA in Art History in 1963 from the College of William and Mary so I am trained classically in art as to design and the evolution of design. I design and make each piece directly in the metals I use Sterling… Read more

Artist StatementI have been designing and making jewelry for 7 years. My jewelry is made with sterling silver and antique brass metals with mixed media beads including: ceramic glass and semi-precious stones. Wire-work is prevalent in my pieces in delicate patterns with beautiful natural colored… Read more

Artist StatementMultiple layers of acrylic paint applied to canvas or board using brushes knives rags etc. to create a wide range of texture and color. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Port Clinton Art Festival MediaPainting: Acrylic Paint Booth NumbersGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: TBAPort… Read more

Artist StatementI do what I do for a Woman I love Light becomes dark dark plays off light. Shape chases form Simplicity is beautiful enjoy it FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park MediaPhoto black and white Booth NumbersGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: TBA Read more

Artist Statementhand-cut and polished flat colored glass glued in to 3 D wall-hung sculpture FestivalsArt at the Glen Town Center, Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Third Ward Art Festival Media2D: Glass Booth NumbersArt at the Glen Town Center: 71Buffalo Grove Art Festival: 35.5Third Ward Art Festival: 66 Read more

Artist StatementI use mathematical constructs to create unsupported three dimensional structures with needle thread and Japanese seed beads. MediaJewelry: Glass Booth Numbers: TBA Read more