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Artist Statement My passion for photography began in the seventies. By the eighties my images were used in commercial brochures calendars catalogs and for a US congressional race. In 2005 I switched my focus to my first love - Fine Art. My images focus on natural… Read more

Artist StatementIt is my goal to create functional art from found objects unique recycled materials and fabricated steel. Items that reuse what others discard and give them a new life to enhance their environment rather than burden it. Where possible I use recycled or sustainable… Read more

Artist StatementMy watercolors are primarily landscapes but I also do series of other wide range subjects. I studied under watcolor artist Nita Engle and I do use her technique of painting on very wet paper. I like to use bright colors and feel everyone of… Read more

Artist Statement I GREW UP IN THE MIDWEST AND ACQUIRED MY TALENT FOR ART THROUGH A LONG LINE OF VISUAL ARTISTS IN MY FAMILY. I STARTED PAINTING AT AN EARLY AGE AND CREATED HUNDREDS OF PIECES WINNING NUMEROUS AWARDS. MY WORK IS DESCRIBED AS REFERENTIAL CONTEMPORARY.… Read more

Artist Statement I use niobium silver and gold w/varied forming texturing anodizing and construction techniques. Festivals Buffalo Grove Art Festival Media Jewelry: Gold and or Silver Booth Numbers Buffalo Grove Art Festival: 105 Read more

Artist StatementThese botanical handprints are overprinted with a woodcut plate which is hand carved. Before the overprinting the design is chine colle'd with all sorts of printed and hand made papers cut out to fit the design . The past I use is Nori a… Read more

Artist StatementI am a second generation sculptor having been trained under my father Frank Niemi (a self taught abstract sculptor and ornamental iron artist). In 1968 at age twelve he taught me how to weld and my love for sculpture began. I received my BFA… Read more

Artist StatementMy inspirations come from everyday life. As I seek to transform nature especially flowers into beautiful pieces of wearable art. My best known work and signature style is the lariat/belt and my hand wired necklaces. I work predominately with stones crystals and silver. Stones… Read more

Artist Statement I use a technique in my work called granulation. This means that all of the patterns in my jewelry are made up of individually placed tiny gold granules that are fused in place. My work combines this technique along with chasing and reppousse to… Read more

Artist Statement Inspired by a love of nature and a desire to contribute to the sustainable earth cause these finger puppets and scarves celebrate our earth's flora and fauna. Created from sheep's wool these items are biodegradable renewable and are made to create an awareness of… Read more