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Artist Statement I am a passionate globe-trotting gem sleuth who designs collections of jewels inspired by colorful moments experienced in enchanting environments. Using unique cut-to-fit stones I create timeless elegant and luxe jewels; making each piece bespoke for the wearer. As a Tanzanian-born Canadian of Indian… Read more

Artist Statement Once Lost touches on the hearts of all those who have admired eras of the past. Antique and vintage trinket find new life in the assemblage adornments. As an eco-conscious designer recycling things that would have otherwise been discarded is what I live for.… Read more

Artist StatementMy parents nurtured my interests in nature and painting at an early age. My mother an artist guided my experiments on canvas. My fathers love of the outdoors as well as Aldo Leopolds Land Ethic influence my art. Painting in oils allows me to… Read more

Artist StatementI have been passionate about photography for 15 years expanding it into a business in the last three years. I have been accepted into juried art festivals and shows in Ventura CA Irving TX Bayfield WI Lincoln Park IL Novi MI Saginaw MI and… Read more

Artist Statement Six Two Designs is the classic treasured t-shirt repurposed! The collection features scarves wraps and dresses. Plus their signatures piece the TEESHMINA. Six Two Designs repurposes the classic tee into unique one-of-a-kind fashions all designed from collectible logo t-shirts. Six Two Designs searches for… Read more

Artist Statement I mix different colors of premo clay then hand manipulate and put on natural mountings such as rocks driftwood and seashells then bake in an oven at 275 degree for thirty minutes. Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden… Read more

Artist StatementMy art work is a celebration of the imagination. I create characters. As a director works with actors on a stage I place my these colorful characters into vibrant whimsical and dream like settings where your imagination is your ticket to ride. Within the… Read more

Artist Statement FIGURATVE ABSTRACT WITH A TOUCH OF CUBISM.. SECTIONS OF RELIEF DONE BY RAISING THE PAINT GIVING THE CANVAS A RELIEF EFFECT.. OILS ACRYLIC MODELING PASTE AND METAL LEAF ARE USED TO MAKE THIS PAINTING WHERE THE HUMAN FIGURE IS A TOOL TO REPRESENT MOMENTS… Read more

Artist StatementOn a whim I took a flameworking class the art melting glass using a surface-mix torch and was immediately hooked. My jewelry pieces include flamework glass metal work and reclaimed materials. FestivalsNorth Shore Festival of Art at Old Orchard MediaJewelry: Glass Booth NumbersNorth Shore Festival of Art… Read more

Artist Statement Macro photography of rare stones & fossils. Cross polarized lighting 103 megapixel digital scans macro 4x5 camera. Limited edition prints on aluminum & canvas up to 4x6 feet. Festivals Promenade of Art, Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Millennium Art Festival, The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft,… Read more