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Artist StatementI have collected stones from a very early age and have always been mechanically inclined. My jewelry work allows me to use my torch hammers saws files etc in a creative way. All of my work is hand fabricated in my St Charles studio… Read more

Artist Statementnature texture & color are my inspirations when creating my jewelry - i enjoy working with precious metal clays because of its versatility - it allows me add dimension to my pieces along with layering and mixing different metals to give interesting color combinations… Read more

Artist StatementAvid jewelry designer and beader for over 10yrs. Resigned from my corporate job to pursue my passion for making jewelry and beading. Opened a brick and mortar store Facets of Isis to feed my need to create and teach others the beauty and pleasure… Read more

Artist Statement Through the selective use of filtering I create photographs filled with emotion and mood. I print with acid free pigment inks on cotton rag archival paper. My signed numbered limited edition prints are presented in hand made frames. Festivals The Great Midwest Art Fest Media Photo black and… Read more

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