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Artist Statement My art reflects my nature: vibrant and distinctive. Breaking tradition through respectful exploration my creations draw attention. Underlying themes are visible in some pieces while others are random outcomes of applied curiosity. Working with wood is my passion. Artistic woodturning evolved from my career… Read more

Artist StatementOil on canvas. painted by pallet knife and brush. It is impressionistic style. I paint only subjects that I deeply love. Many of my days are spent studying the ever changing aspects of nature doing sketches and quick studies on location. However when I… Read more

Artist Statement My goal is not to repeat reality but to recreate the feeling of joy. I take simple objects that represent moments in life and use color relationships to depict different moods. When you see joy in simple objects life is more enjoyable. In my… Read more

Artist Statement After graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1970 in advertising design I began making jewelry for the fun of it. By 1975 this avocation had become a vocation earning my income exclusively from making and marketing my work. Over the years I… Read more

Artist Statement I design and hand screenprint clothing for women and babies using environmentally friendly water-based inks and many sustainable fibers such as bamboo and organic cotton. Festivals Promenade of Art, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Third Ward Art Festival Media 2D: Fiber Booth… Read more

Artist Statement Birdhouses created from century old barnwood preserved with marine varnish. Designed to accomodate specific species of songbirds wrens chickadees nuthatches bluebirds tufted titmice downy woodpeckers. Also bats and owls. These structures celebrate Victorian architecture and other period styles. Intended to be mounted outdoors they… Read more

Artist StatementThe logic and practice of geometry inspires my designs as well as my personal introspection. From the structure of the milky way to a snail's spiral shell certain patterns can be found throughout living systems. For me these forms represent patterns of growth. FestivalsArt at… Read more

Artist Statement Imagination and thoughts are the underlying force behind my paintings. I concentrate on the idea or concept before I start planning. I like to render and rework drawings which will act as a skeleton in the creation of the painting. I then layer the… Read more

Artist StatementIn paint in a photo realistic style attempting to capture the essence and unique attitude of my subject matter with watercolors. I enjoy painting a variety of images but I am particularly drawn to windows doors and door knobs especially those with European flavor.… Read more

Artist Statement Jacocalo Design is a family shop of several generations of jewelry artisans. We come from a long line of creative women that have always endeavored to bring beauty to the functional. Currently I produce the bulk of our items focusing on wirework semiprecious stones… Read more