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Artist Statement The wooden flower is made from bass wood. Most of the flowers petals are the same shape and size. They are all hand-painted with acrylic paint. Some of the flowers use the same design petals. We structured the position up or down depending upon… Read more

Artist StatementFor me jewelry making is about design quality of gemstones and components unique workmanship and lastly affordability. I make all my jewelry out of sterling silver much of it I oxidize and polish 14 or 22 kt. gold filled and 14kt gold. I hand… Read more

Artist Statement I am a fine art major who was born and raised in San Diego to a family of artists. My interest in beauty and expression was inspired by my early exposure to fine art and world travel. Over thirty years ago my grandmother taught… Read more

Artist Statement My canvas is the looking glass'' through which I look and interprets the world. it is also how I responds to it expressing myself through color texture and subject. I use a combination of brushes and art knifes to create my unique style. Symbolism… Read more

Artist Statement My work is Contemporary Batik and watercolor paint on ricepaper. I begin by rendering forms using a tjaunting tool or brush in hot wax. I then alternate the hot wax mixture and watercolor paint until complete. The wax is removed carefully in stages revealing… Read more

Artist Statement My artwork originates from an idea or something interesting I find in our environment. I am influenced by hiking in the wilderness ambient music yoga & meditation and a spirit of exploration. Love when people 'connect' with my art. The images are photographs Ive… Read more

Artist Statement Starting at the beginning of the book I hand cut images with an x-acto knife into the pages of the book. I work page-by-page until the 3D collage is complete. Book carving is a wonderful way I have found to express myself. Choosing a… Read more

Artist Statement Gracefully blends Chinese Brush painting technique with a contemporary edge in mixed media. Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Port Clinton Art Festival Media Painting: Oil Paint, Painting: Mixed Media Booth Numbers Art at the Glen Town Center: 209 Buffalo Grove… Read more

Artist StatementTo quote Gary Winogrand I take photographs of things to see what they look like photographed. This is actually very profound. Photographs can never depict exactly the way we see things. It might be depth of field perspective dynamic range color or several other… Read more

Festivals Millennium Art Festival, Third Ward Art Festival Media Painting: Oil Paint Booth Numbers Millennium Art Festival: 24 Third Ward Art Festival: 126 Read more