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Artist Statement The artist uses bold bright color in multi-level compositions containing layers of Acrylic paint recycled objects and fabrics. The pieces have a spiritual or mystical theme throughout. Subtle messages such as short stories poems and philosophical observations are painted into the pieces. Festivals Barrington Art Festival,… Read more

Artist Statement All these photos were shot personally by Don Sparks during the 1960's and 70's. They consist of a number of prominant personalities in the area of sports and the arts including dozens of Hall-of-Famers and US Olympians. Don has over 50 photos in the… Read more

Artist Statement I am a fiber artist working in batik and painted silk. I create a silk canvas and employ mixed media such a paint dye and ink. I also make fiber collage from my fabric. Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Gold Coast Art Fair at… Read more

Artist StatementLost wax Prcess and fusinf glass combined. Recyled Glass Float Glass. Stainless Steel formed and weldered. FestivalsLincolnshire Art Festival, Port Clinton Art Festival Media3D Non-Functional: Glass Booth NumbersLincolnshire Art Festival: 43Port Clinton Art Festival: 192 Read more

Artist StatementMy inspiration was my grandma Blanche. She lived to 100 and taught me to crochet when she was 90. Originally a painter while in art school I began by mixing yarns like paint creating great combinations in fiber with color and texture. This led… Read more

Artist Statement My current body of work focuses on the beauty of neon signs from America's highways and forgotten roads. Each image is captured at night. The process requires me to wait until dusk and for the right shade of blue that takes over the night… Read more

Artist Statement Life and art join to reveal a dynamic partnership in my art. The joy and animation in my sculptures simultaneously evoke the natural world and its imaginary counterpart. Using the visual and emotional impact of brilliant color on moving steel I create sculptures that… Read more

Artist Statement I began designing jewelry while earning my degree in Graphic Design. My hobby quickly grew into a business in 2002 and after many years in business my collection has evolved from beaded to metalsmithed jewelry. Mixing metals and textures can be found throughout my… Read more

Artist Statement My mentor was Richard Brough. Mr. Brough was my graphics teacher at University of Alabama in 1979 but more important he made a deal with me. I was so bad at drawing a straight line that I had a D in graphics. He made… Read more

Artist Statement I produce small batches of handmade ceramic jewelry in my basement. All pieces are produced using a smooth material in combination with a small slab roller to roll out the pendant bases to allow for crisp detailed patterns to imprint the white earthenware clay.… Read more