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Artist Statement All good art evolves from the same simple principles of design...harmony balance and rhythm. Educated in New York I studied privately under a number of extraordinary teachers whose vision and insight led me to fulfilling my artistic pursuits and future career as an art… Read more

Festivals: Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Lincolnshire Art Festival, Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival Artist Statement I've always been intrigued on texture and the human form. My work is very much about the process of making a piece and the enjoyment of the physical manipulation I use to… Read more

Artist Statement My sculptures are hand carved from hard woods. I utilize solid pieces of wood in their natural color in my designs. Occasionally stains are used to enhance the unique look of the sculpture and add color. All pieces are hand sanded and finished with… Read more

Artist StatementThe materials I use are acrylic on canvas and the painting technique is representational. The paintings I create are of unusual but realistic settings.These images are inspired by the surrounding environment and the optical effects of light reflection and water. The human figure is… Read more

Artist StatementI am in constant search for that perfect fusion of color and allure in order to entice ones freedom of thought and emotion" The artist is a modern contemporary abstract artist . He is a self taught abstract artist that has been painting for… Read more

Artist Statement I BELIEVE IN THE UNIQUENESS OF MY ART. IT SHOULD NOT BE MASS PRODUCED AS GIGLEES OR PRINTS. IT IS ORIGINAL AND MY PATRON IS ENTITLED TO OWN THE ONLY ONE. MY CUSTOMER BUYS FROM AND MEETS THE ARTIST AND THEREFORE HAS A CONNECTION… Read more

Artist Statement Making hats is a balancing act of Sculpture and Painting. When The shape is important the color only needs to enhance. When the play of color is more important the shape plays the supporting role. Simplicity and control are the basic elements of hatmaking.… Read more

Artist StatementI create fully functional musical instruments from found and recycled objects. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park Media3D Functional: Mixed Media Booth NumbersGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: TBA Read more

Artist StatementColorful kiln formed faces and unique glass vases that are accented by dichroic glass.Each piece is formed over hand made molds. The vases are mounted in exotic wood and the faces are mounted on brushed aluminum. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park Media3D Non-Functional: Glass Booth… Read more

Artist StatementMy medium is handcrafted jewelry using sterling silver 14k and 18k gold with precious and semi-precious stones that are mounted or bezel-set in my original designs. I also introduce other unusual metals into the work including copper brass steel and mokume gane . The… Read more