Krestan, Lynne
Artist Statement All my Garden Fables are inspired by the Aesop's fables and other stories my Mom and Dad read to me when I was little. When I started looking for something unique to carve the pictures from my childhood were an obvious choice. After I've…
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Julian, Linda
Artist Statement My work consists of One of a Kind pieces made from gorgeous stones and set in Sterling Silver. I utilize a wide variety of techniques in order to create unique 3D wearable art. I create texture thru hammering layering metals embossing and etching. Handmade…
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Rutledge, Jonathan Lee
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…
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Johansson, Katie
Artist Statement This is a story about a Metalsmith Jewelry Artist born in Long Island New York who now resides in Barrington Il. Her silversmith jewelry pieces are for those that value the handmade process and for those who understand that it takes time to produce…
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Fedell, Jean
Artist Statement For me it's the stones. Fossils and fashion Agates and asymmetry. As a Gemologist I use only Genuine gemstones Freshwater Cultured Pearls fossils and found objects creating newfound beauty from ancient objects. Festivals Barrington Art Festival Media Jewelry: Mixed Media Booth Numbers Barrington Art Festival: TBA Promenade of Art: TBA Third Ward…
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Field, Susan
Artist Statement The majority of my work incorporates objects that have somehow caught my eye - unusual gemstones fossils rare coins and other artifacts. I then design a setting using beadwork sterling or fine silver. I am always searching for new objects that intrigue me and…
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Krupa, Beata
Artist Statement One of the kind hand made jewelry. Natural semi-precious stones freshwater pearls sterling silver vintage accents treasure clasps. Bea K. Designs began as a result of my desire to create distinctive jewelry pieces to dress up even the most simple of outfits- white blouse…
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Buschauer, Al
Artist Statement My vocation is fine portrait photography and portrait painting. My advocation is nature photography. My collection of photographic art has grown quite large and I am excited to share some of my images and hope you find them dilightful and inspiring. I've been a…
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Campone, Thomas
Artist Statement I picked up my first digital SLR in 2005 as a hobby. I've always been interested in photography as a way to document travel and life events but I quickly became more interested in creating art that I love as my true passion. Little…
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Cunningham, Dick
Artist StatementMy photographs are achieved by paying careful attention to color light contrast and composition when the image is exposed. I do not use digital manipulation to make the image something that didn't exist. What you see is what I saw. To assure the best…
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