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Artist Statementmixed media paintings on wood panel and set in cabochons. FestivalsPort Clinton Art Festival, Spring Festival of the Arts Media2D: Mixed Media Booth NumbersSpring Festival of the Arts: 20 Port Clinton Art Festival: 98 Read more

Artist StatementI stitch each and every hat myself starting just with strands of braid made of various fibers. I use an antique chainstitch sewing machine fitted with attachments made for this type of hatmaking. This is an old technique of hat construction that dates back… Read more

Artist Statement These unique baskets are made using a continuous coiled basketry technique with one row of pine needles being sewn above the previous using various decorative stitches made with raffia or waxed linen. The patterns occasionally are interrupted by slices of nuts or other design… Read more

Festivals Port Clinton Art Festival Media 3D Non-Functional: Mixed Media Read more

Artist StatementI combine up to 50 layers of acrylic oil fiber and gels to extend above the canvas more than an inch this creates a dimensional sculptural impasto effect that is painted with a palette knife. FestivalsArt at the Glen Town Center, Port Clinton Art Festival MediaPainting:… Read more

Artist Statement My love of nature and wilderness is the inspiration for my work. The world we live in and the creatures we share it with are truly magical and for myself nature photography opens the door to fully experiencing our world and all its beauty.… Read more

Artist StatementI hand weave clothing from natural fibers of silk eco-friendly bamboo organic cotton and merino wool. My one-of-a-kind Puzzle Coats are combined with my woven tapestries painted silk as well as repurposed piecing from my life time involvement in textile arts. This creates a… Read more

Artist Statement As a seed bead artist I create my work one bead at a time. My pieces are woven with a simple needle and thread using off loom techniques from around the globe. I try to interpret the world around me with these tiny glass… Read more

Artist StatementUnique combinations of metals gemstones natural and man-made materials and recycled objects come together to create unusual shapes and vibrant color and texture combinations resulting in the unexpected one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Some of the techniques used include soldering fusing riveting fold forming and… Read more

Artist Statement From very early on I knew I was going to be an artist when I grew up. When I was 9 years old my parents sent me to art classes where I was taught drawing and painting. At 12 I won an award for… Read more