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Artist StatementI use stoneware clay to hand build vessels textured and embellished with hand sculpted clay elements of nature such as twigs leaves berries mushrooms birds etc. They are layered with multiple glazes and mid range fired to recreate natures colors. FestivalsThe Art Center's Festival of… Read more

Artist Statement My accessories and clothing consist of hand blocked velour felt hats unique fabric/leather hats and bags original images hand printed on wearables. I use a combination of new and vintage fabrics ribbons and buttons in my hand made collections. Festivals Barrington Art Festival, Third Ward Art… Read more

Artist StatementThe art themes I most often choose to work with depict the human experience and often feature landscapes in expressionistic/impressionistic style. FestivalsThird Ward Art Festival MediaPainting: Oil Paint Booth NumbersThird Ward Art Festival: 111 Read more

Artist Statement Unique beaded jewelry mainly made out of seed beads delica beads crystal and stone using beading stitches and bead weaving. Festivals Barrington Art Festival, Buffalo Grove Art Festival Media Jewelry: Mixed Media Booth Numbers Barrington Art Festival: TBA Promenade of Art: TBA Buffalo Grove Art Festival: TBA Read more

Artist StatementMy work references the natural world depicting florals wildlife and woodlands in a narrative style which is reminiscent of woodblock prints from fairytale illustrations. I am inspired by early Korean Celtic and Art Nouveau design employing elements of knotwork borders asymmetry and flowing lines… Read more

Artist StatementThese pieces are inspired by my interests and explorations in organic form color and light as well as my natural inclination towards creating containers. I use materials which I collect in the natural world to create compositions which I then encase in fine layers… Read more

Artist Statement My work is in spirit. In the process of life growing opening receiving the gifts of lessons finding sanctuary in my relationship to all things I learn to listen to my self and the silent guidance all around that speaks to the heart. This… Read more

Artist Statement The majority of my work incorporates objects that have somehow caught my eye - unusual gemstones fossils rare coins and other artifacts. I then design a setting using beadwork sterling or fine silver. I am always searching for new objects that intrigue me and… Read more

Artist Statement The artist created his wonderful works of garden art by marrying his passion for gardening with his 40 year background in jewelry. He has found working in his garden to not only be peaceful but another way to express creativity. The artist designed his… Read more

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