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Artist Statement Inspired by a love of nature and a desire to contribute to the sustainable earth cause these finger puppets and scarves celebrate our earth's flora and fauna. Created from sheep's wool these items are biodegradable renewable and are made to create an awareness of… Read more

Artist Statement Since my junior high school years sculptures have held an obsessive fascination for me their diverse form volume contour and detail provide a rich and inexhaustible depth of subject. I have been privileged to live in Spain Italy Venezuela Colombia and the United States… Read more

Artist Statement I'm an innovative jewelry designer in the Chicago suburbs. Trained as a metalsmith under renowned professors Fred Fenster and Lisa Gralnick I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Photography from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. In addition I've attended courses… Read more

Artist Statement During a time of pain suffering & the passing of my Mom I was exposed to the world of beads and jewelry design. I believe God provided healing through a new love passion & way to honor our relationship. My studio is a place… Read more

Artist StatementMy subject matter consists primarily of rural America and I choose colors and compositions that represent reality but that will also work aesthetically. The images I paint are typically not direct representations of a specific place but more a collection of thoughts feelings and… Read more

Artist Statement I combine High Dynamic Range (HDR) with digital panoramic photo techniques to create large (up to 36 X 96") pieces with stunning clarity and believable - yet somewhat surrealistic - colors." Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Millennium Art Festival,… Read more

Artist Statement Everything I make is made out of Copper Brass & Stainless Steel. I cut hammer shape & form then braze together. Then I paint each piece with acid to create natural patinas and airbrush custom lacquer finishes. Each sculpture is preserved with a baked… Read more

Artist Statement There are some many types of seeds with such a great texture and colors that provide special diversity to my jewelry designs. I applied different dry techniques to fruits or seeds in order to use these recyclable materials. The dry process is different for… Read more

Artist Statement In this modern digital age the photographic community these days refers to me as a dinosaur for my reluctance to capture my images on silicon as opposed to silver. For the last 3 decades armed with my 6x7 camera system I have developed a… Read more

Artist StatementMy wearable art clutches are truly a contemporary craft endeavor. Most handbags are made from either fabric or leather rarely both. I am continually inspired by the challenge of creating a unique dialogue between these materials between shapes textures and colors. I revel in… Read more