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Artist StatementMy painting is both realistic and abstract; it is on that elusive edge between there and not there. On first look everything is in place then all dissolves. I want realism and abstraction to take turns. I want a painting sometimes very evocative of… Read more

Artist StatementThe wonder of painting and the challenge is in the infinite number of choices it presents to the artist. Choosing a subject whether it be a landscape a portrait or a still life will provide the initial spark and a point of reference for… Read more

Artist StatementMy paintings are totally old school. Idea to pencil or ink sketch to thumbnail sketch to work out proportions to full sized pencil drawing to work out values and shading to a line drawing trace transferred via carbon paper to a gessoed panel. No… Read more

Artist StatementPainting is an exhilarating experience. Creating art is a joyous and complete means of sharing my artistic metaphysical and sensitive perception of life. The result is experiencing maturity growth and pleasure in sharing visual expression and interpretation. I take delight in painting celebrity portraits… Read more

Artist StatementThe rare moment is not the time when there is something worth looking at but the moment we are capable of seeing it." ---- Joseph Wood Krutch The essence of the creative process has little to do with cameras lenses film type or megapixels.… Read more

Artist Statement I am a retired school administrator and woodworking is my avocation. I have now designed some very unique pieces. I use only solid hardwoods throughout the entire process and each item has it's own combination of design and beautiful grains and tones. I primarily… Read more

Artist StatementAn ever evolving Shibori studio for 26 years hand dyeing discharging airbrushing 100% silk using the ancient Japanese techniques of Shibori. I am self taught with a passion for fiber and dyeing. Each work is hand manipulated using pipes board clamps and hand stitch… Read more

Artist Statement I create one of a kind garments through hand dyeing and thoughtful mending. I start with sustainable clothing and fabrics dating from 1900-1970s then using different dye techniques(depending on what fabric it is) I create a marbling effect I then sew or alter the… Read more

Artist StatementI learned my craft from an old Kentucky backwoodsman. He impressed upon me the importance of the heritage and skill involved in creating these baskets. I needed little convincing as the baskets were a delight to me from the first time I saw and… Read more

Artist Statement I construct one-of-a-kind jewelry out of raw materials using an array of metalsmithing techniques. My main process used is fabrication. I start by hand-drawing my designs and then use processes such as soldering forming piercing and a number of finishing techniques to complete my… Read more