Name of Business: WiseWood, LLC How would you describe your art? I create expressionistic art. With all of my pieces no matter what the subject matter I want to inspire transformation, curiosity, and possibilities. Please describe your creative process. Like everyone I start with a blank canvas. 🙂 I love to start with acrylics and…
Name of Business: Tina Lawver How would you describe your art? I would say that I am a mixed media artist using many different materials to achieve both the depth of story and message in a piece. I want my work to be narrative, open ended, so that the viewer feels a part of the…
Name of Business: Gealsha Art How would you describe your art? Eclectic! I like to work In a variety of mediums with a variety of themes. I like shapes colors, forms and texture. I love playing with the color wheel in my paint. My illustrations are mostly nature related and inspired by pop culture and…
How would you describe your art? I like to say it’s “photography with a twist”. I love taking pictures and changing them up a bit to see what other people see. It’s fun when you get several different ideas. What inspires you to create? Life in general! You never know what you’ll see when you’re…
Glass jewelry, plates, vases and Christmas ornaments. Business Name: Nancy’s Warm Glass Designs How would you describe your art? Some designs are simple. Some are complex, depending on the piece. Continuing to grow and expand medium. I love working with glass because it is so beautiful. Describe your creative process. I look for ideas on…
How would you describe your art? Mostly birds and flowers in watercolor. Somewhere between realism and impressionism, depends on the day. Who is an artist that inspires you and why? John Singer Sargent, his play of light and shadow in his watercolors. Mary Whyte, her use of loose impressionism around her main subjects in portraits….
How would you describe your art? My work ranges from traditional formats to experimental works. I have a Master’s degree in painting and printmaking from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor’s degree from the same place. I have been making art for almost 40 years. Lately I have been concentrating on decorative art, at least…
How would you describe your art? Oil on canvas. Outdoor and nature scenes. Describe your creative process. When I look at the blank canvas, I see many possibilities. I ponder ideas floating my mind/heart. Then I plan: paint. Some days the creative process flows like a swift stream and other days the stream dries up…
Name of Business: P Jean Designs How would you describe your art? I would describe my artwork as experimental clay mixed media and contemporary mixed media. I work with clay mixed media assemblages and acrylic mixed media paintings. Name some artists that inspire you and why? There are so many artists that have inspired me…
Name of Business: Olinger Timber and Ironworks How would you describe your art? Combination of wood and metal, for unique usable items. Describe your creative process. Get a good nights sleep. Get up early, coffee up, then get out in the shop and create! What are you favorite materials/mediums to work with? Walnut, iron, copper….