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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

Festivals North Shore Festival of Art at Old Orchard, Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Summer on Southport, Barrington Art Festival Media: Jewelry: Metals Booth Numbers Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: TBA Barrington Art Festival: TBA Summer on Southport: TBA North Shore Festival of Art at Old Orchard:TBA Art at… Read more

Artist Statement Just here to put a smile on your face! All my work is hand cut stained glass fun and great looking. The clocks have a quartz movement. Desk clocks have an acrylic stand included. Wall clocks have a heavy duty bracket for hanging. Festivals Promenade of… Read more

Artist StatementUsing only reclaimed local hardwood I create lathe-turned objects of art specializing in spalted wood with voids and natural bark edges. Most of the wood used in my creations has been relegated to the brush pile to rot or to the fireplace to be… Read more

Artist StatementSince childhood I have always admired the miracles of nature. God has gifted us with materials that bring us color texture light and healing. The stones speak to me in their own ways and make it possible for me to create beautiful designs. I… Read more