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Artist StatementAs the sole creator of my artwork the subject will start from a piece of sheet metal steel bar or found object. I use various techniques to texture the metal which include acid wash grinding natural rusting or applying gesso. Various pieces are heat… Read more

Artist Statement I am a retired art instructor with major areas in mixed media I received my MA and MFA from the University of Wisconsin Madison. My degrees are in ceramics and sculpture. I presently have work displayed in art museums and private collections and in… Read more

Artist StatementAs my passion for metal has brewed so has my respect for it a respect that has become mutual and benevolent so that I can ask more of metal and it is willing to give. I ask for movement conveyance fluidity and reaction. The… Read more

Artist Statement I first became interested in jewelry and beads at the age of 12 years old when my mother gave me an old necklace that had hundreds of seed beads. I didn't realize then that this was the beginning of a life of creative expression.… Read more

Artist StatementPainted in acrylic and oil on canvas wood or acrylic panels. Done from a combination of on-site painting live models and imagination. Kinetic painterly brushwork conjoins progressive abstraction with classical lighting and form. FestivalsPort Clinton Art Festival MediaPainting: Oil Paint Booth NumbersPort Clinton Art Festival: 76.4 Read more

Artist StatementI use clay slab combined with wheel thrown to make one of a kind teapot. FestivalsThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft, Glencoe Festival of Art Media3D Functional: Ceramics Booth NumbersThe Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft: 15.1Glencoe Festival of Art: 70 Read more

Artist StatementEach piece is wrought entirely by hand in sterling silver and may be accented with gold pearls or semi-precious stones. A wide range of fabrication techniques have been utilized in the construction of the pieces. These include forging fusing carving repousse piercing weaving lathe-turning… Read more

Artist StatementI am the granddaughter of a leather upholsterer and have been lucky enough to spend the last several years polishing up my skills. I work with mostly repurposed leather and other materials. My offerings include wallets handbags cuffs wristlets and journals in leather. However… Read more

Artist Statement Melissa Zeigler Monroe is a ceramic artist working in Mokena Il. Melissa earned a BA in liberal Arts from Knox College in 1993. She majored in studio arts with a concentration in ceramics and oil painting. After living in Chicago for many years Melissa… Read more

Artist StatementMy first love is painting people mostly faces in interesting situations or settings. I then started doing cats. I have done some paintings from very old black and white photos in sepia. My paintings are on canvas in oil and will be presented framed… Read more