Category: Blog

Artist Statement During my 25 year career as a professional photographer I've spent most of my free weekends and vacations traveling through Minnesotas Parks and Forests capturing the beauty of the wilderness. I photograph extensively on The North Shore of Lake Superior and in the Boundary… Read more

Artist Statement Capturing the world through a close-up lens changes your perspective. How often have you walked through the woods or a meadow and noticed all the living things around you? Take a closer look and you will notice the visual beauty of a dragonfly the… Read more

Artist Statement Many people describe my work as happy! I produce a line of hand painted Italian bisque pottery that is designed hand painted glazed and fired using a variety of ceramic and glazing techniques. Each piece is individually hand crafted and unique. A variety of… Read more

Artist Statement I am a Minnesota photographer specializing in nature and travel photography. I love the outdoors and enjoy being the explorer as well as the photographer. I use the camera as an excuse to go to some amazing places. Then I do my best to… Read more

Artist Statement As an artist my interests are many. I appreciate all forms of artwork. But my passion is for kiln formed art glass. Glass reflects light as no other material can. My canvas" is a sheet of glass. The diversity of my work results from… Read more

Artist Statement I use a technique in my work called granulation. This means that all of the patterns in my jewelry are made up of individually placed tiny gold granules that are fused in place. My work combines this technique along with chasing and reppousse to… Read more

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