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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 Statementhave been waitlisted once for this festival and accepted once last year. Color Realist oil works painted in 7 layers vary in color and contrast with lighting. The seven layers include Rough Draw Gold Rough Color Blue Final Under Layer Final and Detail. Varnish… Read more

Artist Statement Hand built earthenware pottery. Each piece is individually formed and decorated with multiple layers of underglaze. The relationship between the form and the pattern and surface is paramount in this work. Festivals The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft Media 2D: Ceramics Booth Numbers The Art Center's Festival of Fine… Read more

Artist StatementI use stoneware clay to hand build vessels textured and embellished with hand sculpted clay elements of nature such as twigs leaves berries mushrooms birds etc. They are layered with multiple glazes and mid range fired to recreate natures colors. FestivalsThe Art Center's Festival of… Read more

Artist Statement My accessories and clothing consist of hand blocked velour felt hats unique fabric/leather hats and bags original images hand printed on wearables. I use a combination of new and vintage fabrics ribbons and buttons in my hand made collections. Festivals Barrington Art Festival, Third Ward Art… Read more

Artist StatementThe art themes I most often choose to work with depict the human experience and often feature landscapes in expressionistic/impressionistic style. FestivalsThird Ward Art Festival MediaPainting: Oil Paint Booth NumbersThird Ward Art Festival: 111 Read more

Artist Statement Unique beaded jewelry mainly made out of seed beads delica beads crystal and stone using beading stitches and bead weaving. Festivals Barrington Art Festival, Buffalo Grove Art Festival Media Jewelry: Mixed Media Booth Numbers Barrington Art Festival: TBA Promenade of Art: TBA Buffalo Grove Art Festival: TBA Read more

Artist StatementMy work references the natural world depicting florals wildlife and woodlands in a narrative style which is reminiscent of woodblock prints from fairytale illustrations. I am inspired by early Korean Celtic and Art Nouveau design employing elements of knotwork borders asymmetry and flowing lines… Read more