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Artist Statement Melissa Zeigler Monroe is a ceramic artist working in Mokena Il. Melissa earned a BA in liberal Arts from Knox College in 1993. She majored in studio arts with a concentration in ceramics and oil painting. After living in Chicago for many years Melissa… Read more

Artist StatementMy first love is painting people mostly faces in interesting situations or settings. I then started doing cats. I have done some paintings from very old black and white photos in sepia. My paintings are on canvas in oil and will be presented framed… Read more

Artist Statement To create wheel thrown and hand built forms in clay and use them in the raku process to insight artistic ideals that make a profound statement of imagery that stimulates the senses and engages the mind. Philosophy behind the work: My work with wheel… Read more

Artist StatementStrength and Fragility. This duality is what my subject matter explores. My presentation is in line with traditional photography. However degrees of ambiguity remain. Ambiguity in the choice of subject: flowers fragile by nature but whose strength of form creates the impression of a… Read more

Artist Statement Handcrafted handbags using my proprietary process that makes them stiff yet flexible. My bags are all made by me and my husband with a focus on style using the newest trends in color and patterns. All bag have numerous pockets inside. I use only… Read more

Artist StatementMy photographs are achieved by paying careful attention to color light contrast and composition when the image is exposed. I do not use digital manipulation to make the image something that didn't exist. What you see is what I saw. To assure the best… Read more

Artist Statement My work can be described as Gritty digital urban landscape collages". It's a bit of a long process even though sometimes my artwork only takes a few hours to create. It always starts with photography. Shooting lots of photos mostly street photography. It then… Read more

Artist StatementVisual design & inspiration for every (h(om)e) begins with hand selected eco-conscious leather remnants repurposed from the excess of industry. The textures visual aesthetics color markings & brandings of each hide inspire the design process. The layout & free-form patterns are then precisely handcut.… Read more

Artist StatementI create fused art glass Dichroic Jewelry using lapidary tools such as diamond grinders and wheels. My unique designs and colors set me apart from mom and pop fusers. I set pendants and bracelets by wire wrapping and/or sterling bezel to enhance the piece.… Read more

Artist Statement My style varies from traditional to contemporary with metal being the common thread. Instead of sketching my designs in advance I draw inspiration from the organic nature of the process. I work the piece with passion and intensity until it says I am complete."… Read more