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Artist Statement Working with wood has always been a passion of mine. From harvesting the raw materials from fallen trees to applying the final coat of finish is truly an adventure. The pieces I choose appeal to my imagination. On the lathe the wood comes alive… Read more

Artist Statement I was raised in Wisconsin along the beautiful St. Croix River. At the University of Wisconsin I studied art and earned my Bachelors degree. Because of my longing for creative expression I started working with stained glass in 2000 while living in St. Paul… Read more

Artist Statement I employ reclaimed and new components in my jewelry as well as a variety of techniques such as etching torch-fired enamel wire weaving and abstract scribbling. I'm inspired by random shapes of life around me. Festivals Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park, Third Ward Art… Read more

Artist StatementMost of the pendants and filigree i use are made new from vintage designs. Other elements are vintage. I like to use antiqued metal to keep the vintage charm and I adjust chain lengths by request at shows. When creating my jewelry I also… Read more

Artist Statement attended Kent State University and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh from which she graduated with a degree in Graphic Arts. In 1996 Linda started LAZ Studios Inc. Linda began painting commercial and residential murals in Ohio Georgia and Florida; Linda has expanded her business… Read more

Artist StatementMy original silver gelatin photographs are created using traditional darkroom techniques. They are captured on 8x10 and 5x7 black and white film. This conventional creation of my artwork allows me to feel completely connected to the process. Each image is individually handmade by me… Read more

Artist Statement Making art brings me happiness and fulfillment. I take much of my inspiration from nature. Both in it's beauty and in the preservation of it. The mediums that I work in are mainly blown and hand cut glass tinned copper and lead. I use… Read more

Artist Statement All my jewelry is handwoven using glass beads in many different shapes and sizes. I weave in peyote herringbone square brick ladder stitches. All my designs are original. Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Third Ward Art Festival Media Jewelry: Glass Booth Numbers Art at the Glen Town Center:… Read more

Artist Statement Original Hand Painted Oil On Canvas Festivals Art at the Glen Town Center, Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Port Clinton Art Festival Media Painting: Oil Paint Booth Numbers Art at the Glen Town Center: 80 Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival: 58/59 Port Clinton Art Festival: 225.6 Read more

FestivalsMillennium Art Festival, Port Clinton Art Festival Media2D: Mixed Media Booth NumbersMillennium Art Festival: 109 Port Clinton Art Festival: 7.5 Read more