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Artist StatementI have a master's in fine art and design from UW-Wisconsin Madison. I taught there for 28 years in the metals and silversmithing areas. I now live in Arizona in the winter studying gems and minerals with two lapidary artists. The work here are… Read more

Artist Statement TILES MADE OF CLAY AND OUR 15 COLORS OF GLAZE ARE FIRED CUT AND INLAYED INTO CUT AND WELDED RECYCLED STEEL. STEEL IS PATINA FINISHED WITH TILES GETTING A FINAL GROUTING AND SEAL. FOUND STEEL OBJECTS ARE COMBINED INTO THE RECYCLED STEEL AND TILES. Festivals Buffalo… Read more

Artist StatementI photograph landscapes mostly in American National Parks. I seek images that are portraits of Nature at her best. I also enjoy shooting old ruins mans work that is returning to Nature. The images are about light and how it affects the scene and… Read more

Artist Statement Joyful raised copper dancers faeries and mermaids colored with acids and enamels & ornamented with bronze & aluminum Read more

Artist StatementI work almost exclusively in pastels because their colors and refractive quality intrigue me and I am constantly amazed by the iridescencence that can be acheived through layering. I often prepare my own surfaces and underpaint with watermedia to add depth and excitement to… Read more

Artist Statement Hand carved stone oil lamps graceful shapes multiple wicks subtle natural metallic sheen Some lamps are cascading fire falls. Permanent wicks are fiberglass; unobtrusive wick holders are brass; hidden fuel source is low profile stainless steel. Burn 5 hours without refueling. Indoors or out--a… Read more

Artist Statement Feathers are a symbol of hope and change in cultures around the world. They changed my life and launched my art career when I needed it most. I had never seen feather work before--it just sort of hit from out of the blue. Most… Read more

Artist StatementFine handcrafted items including vases tabletop gardens and scent dispensers made of the finest available domestic and exotic woods. FestivalsPromenade of Art, Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival, Glencoe Festival of Art Media3D Functional: Wood Booth NumbersPromenade of Art: 235.1 Glencoe Festival of Art: 13Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival:… Read more

Artist Statement Previously a sculptor of heavy metal and after being in a life changing van accident due to the weight of my work I made a choice to continue doing what I love to do which is to create unique original pieces of sculpture but… Read more

Artist Statement One-of-a-kind beaded necklaces with an emphasis on design. Inspired by the color and textures of precious semi-precious stones pearls or artisan hand-blown glass beads. From single strand to multi-woven strands of beads creates simplicity or complexity to the necklace. The use of 18K gold… Read more