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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 I design and create beautiful girls' reversible dresses and jumpers. They all consist of two entirely different yet complimenting sides. Each outfit is made from the finest quality American cottons and corduroys and feature colorful designs and prints. My customers can either select from… Read more

Artist Statement I use flat sheets of metal to create some of my art and I also use old parts from various things; such as automotive and outboard motors to create other art. My art is either stainless steel or aluminum. I use the welding process… Read more

Artist StatementInspired by the natural world Chikahisa Studios handcrafted designs fuse effortless styling with a uniquely organic sensibility. An artful command of metal smithing and lost wax casting to form distinctively organic shapes in sensuous luxurious waves of silver or gold. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at… Read more

Artist StatementI have been an artist as long as I can remember. I have a B.F.A. in art and wear many hats; artist teacher antique dealer and jewelry designer. I find that they are all intertwined. I have collected antiques and middle eastern tribal jewelry… Read more