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Artist StatementIn paint in a photo realistic style attempting to capture the essence and unique attitude of my subject matter with watercolors. I enjoy painting a variety of images but I am particularly drawn to windows doors and door knobs especially those with European flavor.… Read more

Artist Statement Jacocalo Design is a family shop of several generations of jewelry artisans. We come from a long line of creative women that have always endeavored to bring beauty to the functional. Currently I produce the bulk of our items focusing on wirework semiprecious stones… Read more

Artist StatementDigital images featuring silent rural Midwest moments of solitude. Simple subjects yet austere and unique. Edited to appear illuminated and 3D with the use of increased contrasts de-saturated and saturated colors. Printed with archival papers and inks. Professionally framed in trademark style. Festivals MediaPhoto black and… Read more

Artist Statement I grew up in an aluminum clad house my father built in upstate N.Y. His sheet metal shop was in our backyard and my sister and I were free to bend cut and rivet in different metals as long as we avoided becoming an… Read more

Artist Statement These are wooden brain-teaser puzzles both designed and made by the artist so that the dozen or so pieces fit together in many different ways often with hundreds of different solutions. Each has a single solution engraved on the back because they are quite… Read more

Artist Statement There is currently two bodies of work. One is a combination of blown and cast glass. A hot casting is fused to a blown bubble and opened into a bowl. These pieces show control and refinement in form and color. The intent of the… Read more

Artist StatementHandcrafted musical instruments. We did the show in Gulfstream with you guys. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park Media3D Functional: Wood Booth NumbersGold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: 556 Read more

Artist Statement Unique silver inlay or intarsia jewelry focusing on lapidary gems fossils & minerals handcraft chains and spool knitting (chain knitted on wooden spool). Festivals Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park Media Jewelry: Gold and or Silver Booth Numbers Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park: 48 Read more

Artist Statement I am a jewelry designer that works with sterling silver gold and semi precious stones!! My jewelry is wearable yet timeless!!! Festivals Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival, The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft Media Jewelry: Metals Booth Numbers Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival: 38 The Art Center's Festival of Fine… Read more

Artist Statement My work is dedicated to natural elements and our environment through form and color. My lines are the backbone of my design they are structural define forms and evoke emotion. I use high intensity colors to generate brilliance energy and contrast. My technique which… Read more