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Artist Statement I create one of a kind sculptures to wear celebrating the female form. I start by sculpting the characters in porcelain and firing each one several times, layering the glazes. The completed miniatures are set in mixed precious metals. Many of the designs include… Read more

Artist Statement figurative sculpture incorporating hand formed, high fired porcelain assembled with altered wood, metal, glass, fiber and found objects Festivals The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft Booth Numbers The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft: 145The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: 9 Read more

Artist Statement Retrospection. To look back. To remember. Magnet boards clear the clutter and display memories we never want to forget. Up on the wall, before us every day, those mementos transport us back – for just a moment. They fill our heart with smiles, giggles, love. Why… Read more

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Artist Statement Upon close examination, everyday life can be extraordinary. It’s the hidden humor, duality, and mischief in daily life that inspire my sculptural jewelry, infusing it with surprise. The unlikely juxtaposition of mundane objects in my work depict an absurd miniature world. Things just seem… Read more

Artist Statement As my art work has developed , many modern and classical designs . A strong point is meeting the private clients needs. The kind of silk painting that is done here is more like a fine art painting , mixing a diverse amount of paints… Read more

Artist Statement I design and build custom arts and crafts style furniture. Each piece is handcrafted using traditional woodworking techniques and Wisconsin hardwoods. Festivals The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft Booth Numbers The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: 140 Read more

Artist Statement I make my images using a variety of transparency films and a 19th century 4x5" field view camera. I print my photographs using Fuji wet print processing. In the last 23 years I have documented in over 60 countries on 6 continents. Through my work… Read more

Artist Statement I use stoneware glazed with high and low fire glazes along with copper and steel to create images that are then mounted and framed in shadow box. Festivals Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival Booth Numbers Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival: 42 Read more

Artist Statement I was originally trained in black and white film photography using the wet darkroom. I moved to a fully digital process for all my work, and shoot with a Canon 1Ds MkIII SLR. To ensure quality and complete artistic control, I personally execute all proofing… Read more