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Artist Statement Creating with leather allows me to custom design each work of art. In 1999 I started working with leather. My mentor Bill Gromer a recipient of the Al Stohlman award for leather arts taught me to develop my own style of carving and design.… Read more

Artist Statement2-D mixed media of acrylic pastel watercolor on paper. Painting scenery of China where artist visited & studied. FestivalsFall Festival of the Arts Media2D: Mixed Media Booth NumbersFall Festival of the Arts: 25 Read more

Artist Statement A diverse ceramics education since 1997 has established an artistic foundation while an engineering background has helped evolve my work. The detailed character of my work is simply a reflection of who I am. This layering of skills and influences has translated into a… Read more

Artist Statement Enrique Suarez was raised in Cuernavaca Morelos Mexico and came to America to further his education. He now resides in the Chicago area. He began to draw when he was 8 years old. He applies vibrant colors on wood or canvas using acrylics pumice… Read more

Artist Statement My work consists of a wide variety of fused (a.k.a. kiln-formed) glass. All of the products that I design are One of a kind unique in color shape and size. The following is a list of my fused items: GLASS WINDCHIMES: some of which… Read more

Artist StatementAs an Iowa native with a fascination for woods and cultures. I express myself through an ability to signify with wood NATURALLY" . Neither dyes stains or wood fillers are used. I depend on craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the wood to accomplish… 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