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Artist StatementWater was everywhere in Suzhou China where I grew up with my grandmother. It was under stone bridges in dingy canals and in pre-summer rains offsetting the world of white walls and dark roofs where people napped in quiet afternoons. That water showed me… Read more

Artist StatementI create unique hand bags pins head bands wraps and kimonos utilizing velvets silk brocades wools and glass beads. My objective is to produce wearable works of art for the confident woman. FestivalsThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft Media3D Functional: Fiber Booth NumbersThe Art Center's Festival… Read more

Festivals: The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft Media: Jewelry: Metals Booth NumbersThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: 146 Read more

Artist Statement My jewelry features glass with real leaves from my garden fused inside. As the glass melts the leaves burn and the carbon is permanently trapped within. The glass is adhered onto texturized fine silver pieces which Ive created out of Precious Metal Clay. Ive… Read more

Artist Statement My passion for fusing is the result of a life long fascination with glass that goes all the way back to when I was a kid collecting beach glass along the shores of Lake Michigan. I love the material the immediate attention it demands… Read more

Artist StatementI paint in layers waiting for each to dry completely before continuing with the next each layer being more refined then the last. I paint places and things that I'm familiar with; not necessarily because I've spent time there but because seeing them brings… Read more

Artist Statement The artist works with nuno felt as her primary medium. She studied Fine Arts at Concordia University Montreal Canada and with numerous international master-feltmakers. Her award-winning creations are influenced by her many years as a garden designer and the interpretations of natural elements. Composition… Read more

Artist StatementMy specialty is travel photography especially European street and garden scenes. Although I may sharpen an image I do not use digital manipulation of color or image. I am a firm believer in If the sky is grey...don't make it blue!" My colors… Read more

Artist Statement I use plaster with acrylic paints to make them chalky and matt creating a strong tactile quality. Against this crusty backdrop come into play spontaneous and painterly markings. Festivals Media 2D: Mixed Media Booth Numbers   The Art Center's Festival of Fine Arts: TBA Southport Art Festival: TBA West Loop Art Fest:… Read more

Artist Statement My photography offers a new perspective on every day items. How many times have you walked by a house and not seen it's true beauty? I capture a unique view of items that most people don't even notice. These photographs show that even simple… Read more