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Artist Statement I combine both paintbrush and pallet knife along with various other useful objects and applications to achieve various preliminary thicknesses of paint and texture. I then use sculpture and carving to enhance and create the richly textured paint on the canvas. The brilliant layers… Read more

Artist Statement In November of 2012 I realized that I had something special in the works and I embraced it by creating the Delicates Series (the framed pieces). This is possibly the most personal and emotional series that I have created. The series is a reaction… Read more

Artist Statement I solder, fabricate, cast, and forge semi-precious and precious metals. My inspiration is from the clean lines of modern architecture, the organic shapes of nature, and my travels to my country, Mexico. The seamless relationship between beauty and simplicity can be seen in each of… Read more

Artist StatementAcrylic paints on canvas. Deep 1-1/2 profile canvas. No Frame. Painted edges." FestivalsDowntown Downers Grove Art Festival MediaPainting: Acrylic Paint Booth NumbersDowntown Downers Grove Art Festival: 78 Read more

Artist StatementI collect the local glacial clay from Cook Inlet next to Anchorage Alaska and process it into a all around kick-butt tile clay body. Alaska had a native ceramics tradition but the last hand builder stopped making pots around 1880. I feel like I'm… Read more

Artist StatementThrough the use of acrylic paint and thick modeling paste my work possesses depth in both a tangible and meaningful way. Although my work is abstract it is a thrill for me to give a hint of something recognizable in my paintings that the… Read more

Artist Statement Handbags created from original books game boards record album jackets playbills magazines and other recycled" items. Each original item is cut and shaped into the style which suits it best. Then fabrics are chosen and sewn to form the outsides and lining of the… Read more

Artist Statement Book Binding is the most fulfilling medium I have worked with. Keeping the object functional presents a very satisfying challenge for me. I love the scope of Book Binding as a medium because you can use any material, you can translate the form so… Read more

Artist Statement Small metal sculptures welded together from recycled metal items into work hobbies and sports i bring over 800 different all 1 of kind all made by me Festivals Port Clinton Art Festival Media 3D Non-Functional: Metals Booth Numbers   Port Clinton Art Festival: TBA Millennium Art Festival: TBA Read more

Artist Statement Being a jewelry artist is the best form of self expression. I absolutely love creating beautiful works of wearable art. When making my jewelry I employ a wide range of techniques to achieve my artistic goals. I will hand carve solder hammer forge and… Read more