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Artist Statement I think of myself first and foremost as a fabric maker. I begin each piece of clothing I make by dying yards of silk with vibrant jewel tones. Then I cut the rough shape of a garment out of muslin and lay down a… Read more

Artist StatementI didn't set out to have a modern or contemporary style or to create graceful sculptures but as my portfolio developed and people started to review my work the descriptions started to emerge and I began to notice a pattern I hadn't intended but… Read more

Artist Statement My work is reminiscent of the elegant forms of nature that to me have spiritual and abstract qualities that forever fascinate me. My love of color is easily satisfied in the medium of enamels. The techniques I am working in are cloisonn limoge and… Read more

Artist Statement The artist has been traveling to the rain forest for many years and has come to know the enormous variety of plants and trees found in the forest. She has come in close contact with several indigenous people learning about their rituals celebrations daily… Read more

Artist Statement ink on paper and canvas Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Glencoe Festival of Art, North Shore Festival of Art at Old Orchard Media Painting: Watercolor Booth Numbers Art at the Glen Town Center: 11.5 Chicago Botanic Garden… Read more

Artist Statement I shoot with a full frame DSLR and post process in an attempt to capture the natural beauty of this country and the world beyond by shooting subjects that often go unnoticed in our busy hurried lives or are located where most would not… Read more

Artist Statement My early woodworking life was eclectic. Spruce timber framing axe work hand hewing custom cabinets; I learned many facets of the trade to simply earn a living. At home after work I began gravitating toward more artistic pursuits. Painting photography wood burning ink illustrations… Read more

Artist Statement I design and create contemporary jewelry with an eye for detail and a love of color that follows me through out all aspects of my life. My work is often referred to as fun" and I take that as the highest of compliments as… Read more

Artist Statement My photographs of a Landscape are deeply influenced by the emotional affect of light; through the manipulation of color and texture I attempt to manifest the mood of the image as well as the artist at the moment of capture. Each image I discover… Read more

Artist Statement Re-purposing neckties and jeans to give them a new life is what I aim to do in my art. I enjoy creating purses wristlets and belt buckles from 90 percent recycled materials. I use jeans to line the necktie purses which gives lots of… Read more