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Artist Statement I design and create beautiful girls' reversible dresses and jumpers. They all consist of two entirely different yet complimenting sides. Each outfit is made from the finest quality American cottons and corduroys and feature colorful designs and prints. My customers can either select from… Read more

Artist Statement I use flat sheets of metal to create some of my art and I also use old parts from various things; such as automotive and outboard motors to create other art. My art is either stainless steel or aluminum. I use the welding process… Read more

Artist StatementInspired by the natural world Chikahisa Studios handcrafted designs fuse effortless styling with a uniquely organic sensibility. An artful command of metal smithing and lost wax casting to form distinctively organic shapes in sensuous luxurious waves of silver or gold. FestivalsGold Coast Art Fair at… Read more

Artist StatementI have been an artist as long as I can remember. I have a B.F.A. in art and wear many hats; artist teacher antique dealer and jewelry designer. I find that they are all intertwined. I have collected antiques and middle eastern tribal jewelry… Read more

Artist StatementI paint using oils and mainly paint on canvas but also use textured board. I have been painting since a very young age and have been inspired by my father who is an oil painter. Much of my youth was spent in rural Ohio… Read more

Artist StatementI am a travel photographer splitting my time between Chicago and Paris. I collect my images while walking the streets and capturing everyday life. I put my images on wood photo blocks that can be hung in sets as people collect them over the… Read more

Artist Statement We start out with own pattern cut out of finest cowhide leather Then we construct a unique functional work of art full of purseonality we are third generation in the art of Leather Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Buffalo Grove Art Festival, Millennium Art… Read more

Artist Statement Radiant freshwater pearls are the primary material I use to create distinctive fine jewelry. I select only the finest contemporary pearls to ensure beauty and value. Im particularly fond of pearls with non-traditional shapes like baroque & keshi pearls. I look for unique pearls… Read more

Artist StatementMany of the paintings in my current portfolio are a result of my inspiration from a recent trip to Rome and Tuscany. Although all are my original ideas some were painted on location and some after my return to my studio. I continue to… Read more

Artist Statement The transformation process that occurs between the cold ball of clay and the ware removed from the kiln fascinates me the ever-evolving possibilities of form color and texture. My personal journey with clay explores the traditional methods of hand building and throwing. Slab construction… Read more