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Artist Statement I draw every design out freehand on a sheet of stainless steel with magic marker. I then cut every element of negative space with an electric torch by hand thus leaving the viewer with the musicality of shapes dancing on a plane of two… Read more

Artist StatementAlthough I grew up in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio as a child I spent every possible moment in the country exploring the woods and playing in creeks. The earthy tones and minimalism of my functional pots reflect the nature that surrounded me as… Read more

Artist StatementI am inspired by nature - by the pure simple and beautiful forms and textures that nature presents. My work explores the expressive possibilities of combining natural and non-traditional materials with methods that have a deep and rich history in working with fiber … Read more

Artist StatementIve happily lived and worked in a couple of dozen cities across America Europe and Africa gathering skills and techniques and exploring local histories. I enjoy the traveller's feeling of being out of time and place an observer of the unfamiliar when even the… Read more

Artist Statement Painting exclusively in encaustic I specialize in wildlife and landscapes using my traditional drawing and painting skills in an impressionistic style. Encaustic is a 100% natural product that consists of beeswax earth pigments & a touch of damar resin a natural tree sap. I… Read more

Artist StatementUnique aerial abstract landscape photography from 100-300 feet using a camera suspended from a kite line. Prints are a blending of black/white and selective color. Printed using archival pigment inks on fine art paper. FestivalsPort Clinton Art Festival MediaPhoto black and white and color Booth NumbersPort Clinton… Read more

Festivals: The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft Media: 3D Functional: Fiber Booth NumbersThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: 130 Read more

Artist StatementMy work is about geometric form. I build structures out of beads of glass gemstone and metal. Chains of these structures become necklaces bracelets and more. The mathematical basis of the work provides clarity within complex designs. At the same time by varying the… Read more

Artist Statement Tesoro Jewelry Designs was established in October 2001. What was once a one woman show me has grown to include my daughter Dayna. Together we shop for materials that go into our jewelry make jewelry sell at art show and have a incredible time… Read more

Artist Statement I create functional candle lanterns and decorative wall art using fused and lamp worked glass. I use found lantern bases which I refinish so they can be used outdoors. I hand torch copper sheets to use as a background for the fused glass wall… Read more