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Artist StatementFrom the moment when at 7 years old I stood on a New York subway platform with my mother and sister watching the trains coming in with colorful drawings I have been intrigued by graffiti. To most graffiti is just a form of vandalism… Read more

Artist Statement The making of my product came from years of experience that I acquired in the family business which was then passed down to me. I use 100% genuine goat leather to make my products. My products range from Handbags Laptop messenger bags leather journals… Read more

Artist Statement Off-loom woven glass jewelry using needle and thread creating intricate layers of color and texture. Festivals The Art Center's Festival of Fine Arts Media Jewelry: Mixed Media Booth Numbers The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: TBA Read more

Artist Statement My work is initially focused on exploring color planes. I am inspired by the color field painters of the 1940s and 50s such as Richard Diebenkorn and Hans Hofman. The focus on a picture frame with unbroken color fields emphasizes strong form pattern and… Read more

Artist Statement I work with acrylic paint on canvas. I use paint brush and pallet knife filling the space with texture and images to express motion and movement so the story can be told. Festivals Third Ward Art Festival, Port Clinton Art Festival Media Painting: Acrylic Paint Booth Numbers Third Ward Art Festival:… Read more

Artist StatementI sketch my subject with hard pastel then I fill in detail w/ layers of soft pastel on Wallis sand paper. My pastel paintings are a way of telling a story about the subjects optimism or introspection their innocence or wisdom their grace and… Read more

Artist Statement My paintings evolve organically from lifes everyday glances. Rather than trying to force my will on them I give them total control. Each layer determines and guides the next. I am fascinated by the texture of paint and the shapes and movements it can… Read more

Artist Statement I use steambending and various other techniques to add curves to my contemporary furniture designs. I like mixing woods and inlaying material such as pure silver shell material and semi precious stones to add visual interest to my work. Festivals Port Clinton Art Festival Media 3D Functional: Wood Booth… Read more

Artist StatementIn changing focus from the figure as subject to the body as object I began to see the body in fashion performance and daily life as a canvas to present a facet of a persons identity. I am looking at the personality of the… Read more

Artist Statement Hand fabricated metal and organic bezels elevate fossilized animal teeth opals geodes arrowheads guitar strings & other eclectic stones - all harmonizing to excite the eye. A comparison of elements: shapes colors and textures. Opposites attract creating a melody of disparate shapes. Non-traditional bezels… Read more