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Artist StatementThe goal of my art business Second Chance Art & Accessories is to create unique and functional pieces while preserving the beauty of the past. Pieces are crafted from recycled vintage materials like doors windows moldings and hardware. All woodwork is typically refinished -… Read more

Artist StatementUsing reaction glass containing sulfur or lead which creates dark lines between the different glass colors when fused creating one of a kind abstract kiln formed vessels FestivalsPort Clinton Art Festival Media3D Non-Functional: Glass Booth NumbersPort Clinton Art Festival: 86.5 Read more

Artist StatementI use ancient Korean and Japanese methods to create contemporary jewelry in silver gold and gemstones. FestivalsPort Clinton Art Festival MediaJewelry: Metals Booth NumbersPort Clinton Art Festival: 180 Read more

Artist StatementLi used his unique painting language to create a sense of peace tranquility and harmonious world with oriental mystery - which are clearly illustrated in his exquisite chiaroscuro style paintings. He is very familiar with the capricious and colorful scenery and understands the structure… Read more

Artist StatementI select a variety of user-friendly fabrics and combine contrasting trims to create a classic yet contemporary handbag. I have been in business for 20 years and take great pride in my craftsmanship and attention to detail. All my pieces have zippered tops inside… Read more

Artist Statement I am a fourth-generation Montanan with a background in fine arts and design including residential interior design and childrens theater. Because of my background in scene and costume design manipulating fabrics and found objects into sculptures comes second nature to me. They are each… Read more

Artist StatementI design machine loomed knitwear using the intarsia technique and shortrowing. Most of my designs are geometric and I enjoy incorporating multiple colors in the pieces I create. FestivalsThird Ward Art Festival Media3D Functional: Fiber Booth NumbersThird Ward Art Festival: 45 Read more

Artist Statement All photographs are created using medium format black & white film including infra-red. I personally process the film and print all photographs in a traditional wet darkroom on fiber-based photographic paper. The resultant images are washed and toned utilizing archival processing techniques and the… Read more

Artist StatementI use hand-made encaustic paints with wax media on board to create unique textured artworks that are sculptured paintings FestivalsBuffalo Grove Art Festival MediaPainting: Mixed Media Booth NumbersBuffalo Grove Art Festival: TBA Read more

Artist StatementRepresenting beauty through painting is a great joy to me. I especially love the freshness clarity and mystery of watercolor. My work is an expression of the places and people I know or would someday like to know and of nature's beauty through florals… Read more