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	Beau Lawrence Bilenki Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Artist Statement “An artist is one who can tolerate a great amount of disorder” Lawrence Bilenki 1967 I strive for classical form with contemporary interpretation. Whatever medium I work in, I create each work to be balanced either, in symmetry or asymmetry. I have been compelled to achieve a quiet... More
	Lucidity Cameron Author/Writer - Dancer - Poet - Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Jewelry - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Jessica Cameron, alias Lucidity, was born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana. She is a Fine Arts student at the Indiana University of South Bend. Since childhood, Jessica has expressed herself through various artistic mediums including ceramics, sculpture, watercolor and studio drawing. These days she dabbles in clay working and is... More
	M. Cucci Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I am 44 and have lived in the Michiana Area for the past 25+ yrs. 2001-2007 Sculpting-Figurtive and abstract. Using sculpting clay. 2000-2007 I created this part time business. Henna-painting on people. Any design. I have worked events, colleges, proms, parties, demos and individual.Using Henna which is an all natural... More
	Yvonne Desrosiers Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Yvonne Desrosiers is a South Bend, IN native. Her interest in art germinated under the tutelage of Tom Meuninck at Washington HS. She achieved her BA in art from IUSB in 1978 where she focused upon sculpture, pottery and drawing. She continued her education at Ball State U. and earned... More
	Jeffrey Jay Frick Musician - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I've always had a strong passion for Art and Music. I was a graphic designer for years when I decided I better look in to this computer wave coming along. I've been working with computers for quite awhile, and the itch is back to express myself through art - wall... More
	Ben Friesen Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I am a pottery artisan who specializes in hand thrown porcelainous stoneware. I learned my art on the west coast of British Columbia where I was born and raised... I moved recently to Elkhart area where I have now established a studio and gallery outlet. Artist Statement: "To me, clay... More
	Kristin Hendrix Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I've been doing custom ceramics for several years. I love mixing unusual glazes, bright colors, and functional pieces from pet bowls to serving dishes. I enjoy doing custom platters for weddings and special events. I love to develop custom gifts for for weddings from custom frames and vases for wedding... More
	Chris Jaworski Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery “My earliest sculptures include parts from equipment three generations of my family used to grow crops and maintain our farm. Now, I rescue retired and discarded machines from tractor graveyards and farm auctions. I dismantle, clean and sort the recycled components. Inspired and challenged by the shape of a particular... More
	Max Kauffman Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Artist's Statement Max Kauffman’s work focuses on the theme of narration – each piece strives to tell a story. His precise detailing and creative use of color distinguishes him amongst contemporary artists. His work is primarily done in watercolor and ceramics. In both mediums, he builds up a form or... More
	Jeromy Kelley Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Art Experience: • Raku-Buchanan Art Center Ceramic class. (July 2007) Pinch Pots, Cole pottery and Slab pottery. • Raku.-Lake Michigan College Ceramics 2 and Sculpture classes (Winter Semester 2005 and Fall Semester 2006) Wheel Hand Pottery Small Cups and Head Sculpture: Neanderthal Head. • Portrait Drawing Class Model -. Lake... More
	James Lothary Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I create realistic carvings of songbirds, trout, loons, shorebirds and ducks that I see around my log home in rural St. Joseph County and in my native Wisconsin. Each piece is unique and reflects the character of the subject and the beauty that nature endows each of its creations. I... More
	Peggy O'Neil Visual Artist: Furniture - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I am the owner of Mishawaka Art & Frame Gallery in historic downtown Mishawaka, Indiana. I was born with a love of art and have been fortunate to follow the path of what I love. I live a busy life, but when I find the time I am busy painting,... More
	Diane Overmyer Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Photography - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Diane Overmyer Oil, Pastel and Acrylic paintings. visit: www.dianeovermyer.com Email: dovermyerart@msn.com Indiana University South Bend Bachelor of Fine Arts Concentrations: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture Relevant Fine Arts Experience Owner and Director of Sycamore Fine Arts, Old Bag Factory, Goshen, IN Creativity and the act of creating are very important to... More
	Gisele Perreault Author/Writer - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I have been active in the artistic world since the late seventies and have worked in multiple media. I started with stained glass and masks and went on to sculptural ceramics and mosaic tables. I have a studio/ArtHouse in Michigan on Kelsey Lake and have recently started giving classes in... More
	Kim Pruitt Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery I am most interested in people in their environments and in solitude. Our physical being is a manifestation of our soul. I am fascinated with the story each of us has to tell, and I express messages that can be understood universally on a very deep level. I paint from... More
	Michael Quintero Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Quintero was born in Okinawa, Japan in 1967 and emigrated to South Texas in 1973. He recieved his BFA from Corpus Christi State University and MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has served as Senior Technician for Notre Dame's Sculpture area, Assistant Professor of Art at... More
	Kathy Reddy White Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Kathy Reddy White is the owner of CircaArts Gallery. She is a native of South Bend and has art degrees from Saint Mary’s College and The University of Notre Dame. She is both a painter and a tile maker. Her aesthetic is grounded by architecture and her life on the... More
	Laurie Rousseau Teacher/Instructor - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Prints/Digital Art/Graphic Design - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Artist Statement The plant structures I have created reflect my appreciation of nature. I reassemble botanical illustrations and scans of plants. The light boxes contain layers of plants printed onto transparent film which create the design. I see separations and connections between plants and humans. My designs reflect my vision... More
	Sheryl Ruegner Visual Artist: Jewelry - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Award winning artist Sheryl Lee Ruegner is a life long resident of Indiana, who’s studio is in Warsaw, IN. Sheryl originally began her artistic endeavors working in Ceramic, China, Oil and Watercolor paintings. These works lead her into a career as a Jewelry Designer, Silversmith and Glass Bead artist. Sheryl’s... More
	John Searles Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery - Sculptor, metal My metal wall sculptures reflect my enduring interests in mathematics, visual pleasure, energy and freedom and are an expression of my on-going dialogue with the metals I work with, copper, aluminum, stainless steel and bronze. My background is fine art painting and photography and I am primarily interested in shape,... More
	Randy Singleton Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Furniture - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery - Glass , metals , acrylics , resin Unique , one of a kind self-taught with many facets of mediums and skills . From fine art sculptures to murals and unique furniture & lighting , As seen on HGTV episode # 102 " That's Clever " 11/9/05 From prvate collectors to corperation such as Sunbeam-oster . Originally from... More
	Rhonda Skinner Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery My painting right now is abstract. It is what moves me. I enjoy putting the paint down and seeing what it has to say. I just try to stay out of the way. I am also a potter. I enjoy the more non functional forms that speak to me. More
	Eric Strader Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Holiday Open House featuring original block prints by Laura and Josie Strader. Friday, December 2, 5 PM - 9PM and Saturday, December, 3 9 AM - 4 PM. Eric Strader Pottery studio located at 314 S. Main St. Goshen (behind the Maple City Market) My love for clay began as... More
	Joan Tweedell Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Joan Tweedell 19547 Glendale Ave. South Bend, IN 46637 joantweedell@juno.com (574) 277-6031 Education University of Notre Dame, South Bend IN Graduate School in Art -Studied Ceramics with Bill Kremer, 4 semesters -Summer pottery workshops, 1979 & 1980 Pottery on Display at: StudioArts Gallery, South Bend, IN Paintings on Display at:... More
	Jake Webster Teacher/Instructor - Visual Artist: Fiber Art/Fine Art/Fine Craft - Visual Artist: Paintings - Visual Artist: Sculpture/Pottery Jake creates sculpture using the medium of wood and stone at the Studio II in Elkhart, Indiana. His studio is open to the public Saturday and Sunday, 12-4, and by appointment. Jake is also available as a workshop instructor or consultant. More