2022

Christine Adele Moore

Bonita Springs FL

https://ChristineAdeleArts.com

2023 Booth #112/113

© Christine Adele Moore

My paintings are primarily acrylic on canvas, though I will frequently utilize various reflective media, such as gold, copper, or silver leaf, in my work to add light and life from within.
I work in a heavily textured, layering process. I find that the texture is very inviting and breaks the surface tension, bringing the viewer into the work to explore the depths. The complexity of the layers captures the imagination and gives the impression of active life that has paused for consideration.
My background before devoting myself full time to the art festival circuit includes 26 years of work a freelance artist to interior designers. In these years I learned to stretch myself beyond my comfort zones to make their various creative visions come to physical reality, thus giving me many ways to express myself today. Now, my ultimate goal with my art is to create paintings that evoke joy, gratitude and a sense well being, while also being a harmonious addition to my client’s decor.

Scott Gordon

ScoGo Woodworking

Hilliard OH

https://ScoGoWoodworking.com

2023 Booth #27

© Scott Gordon

I find beauty in wood and turn that into artwork. While I will start working on a piece with a design in mind, I have to watch the wood and let it tell its own story. Often, what one would call a defect in the wood turns out to be a wonderful feature and, based on the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, I will emphasize it. All pieces are turned on the lathe and other tools are used to create unique shapes that would not immediately be recognized as starting off round.

I rarely add color to the pieces I work on. In my segmented work, I use various species of wood with brilliant colors and chatoyance to create a colorful piece of art. I have also incorporated CNC work in my segmented pieces to create different features. All the pieces have durable finishes on them, and many of the bowls are designated as food safe.

The combination of these tools and the mastery of the techniques creates unique pieces of art. A perfect palette - I say that I am "Picking up where Mother Nature left off".

Gedion Nyanhongo

Gedion Nyanhongo Sculptures

Phoenix AZ

https://www.instagram.com/gedionnyanhongo/

2022 Booth #90

© Gedion Nyanhongo

I create my sculptures using carving techniques used for generations by the Shona people of my homeland, Zimbabwe. The style of my sculptures is of the Traditional Shona Sculpture Movement of Zimbabwe. I use many different types of stone, all of which are indigenous to Africa. I import all of the stone I use to the USA. Carved & chiseled and honed over many, many hours by myself only and completely by hand. Each piece is one of a kind.

Sara Rezin

Rezin Studios LLC

Appleton WI

https://rezinstudios.com

2023 Booth #67

© Sara Rezin

Kiln-formed Glass Jewelry: Colorful glass layers are kiln-fired, cold-worked and fire-polished, then set in custom designed silver settings or wire-wrapped to create necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Jewelry pieces are designed to combine kiln-formed glass techniques with metal clay processes and traditional silversmithing.

Alex Zaves

Santa Barbara CA

2022 Booth #AZ

© Alex Zaves

Copper Kinetic wind & garden art. Each hand designed,shaped, welded, with natural patinas- of blue green with a water salt solution and the various rainbow colors that is yielded up by copper is drawn out during a heat process of around 2,000 degrees. All my copper art starts off as raw copper in long sheets that I create one at a time from cutting, shaping, welding, by hand without power tools. All my designs are created and made by me alone, I do not have any employees to help and I have been doing my artwork this way for over 40 years. My designs and sculptures are only created by me thus this becomes my signature work of art. .

Coralette Damme

The Crafty Hag

St. Paul, MN

http://www.craftyhag.com

2022 Booth #61

© Coralette Damme

Although I do some screen printing, the majority of my work is relief printmaking, created in a very analog fashion, starting with a sketch transferred to a substrate. Blocks are carved and then printed by hand. My work is either black and white single block compositions or a more complex combination of overlapping layers to introduce elements of color. I occasionally add other custom elements after the primary blocks are printed which means that most finished artwork is one of a kind or of a very limited edition. I rarely create editions larger than 15-20 pieces and prefer to keep things unique as it is more interesting for me and more special for the collector. I print on paper or wooden panels which are a nice alternative because they do not require framing and may stand on a shelf rather than requiring wall space. I also create cards and small hand folded books, all created from hand carved blocks and stamps. My images are inspired by nature and folk lore.

Andy Fiore

Fiore Designs

Foley, MN

https://www.fioredesigns.photography/

2022 Booth #56

© Andy Fiore

People always ask artists why they do their artwork, and there is a lot of pressure to have a mind-blowing and existential answer. For me, at least, it is simple. I do it because it is fun and I enjoy it. As long as those two things stay true, I will continue to shoot photography.
To put it altogether, my aim is to capture scenes that people want to have in their homes. Whether this is by a meticulous use of advanced techniques and methods to capture the natural beauty of a scene. Or solely shear patience when waiting for the right set of conditions. Although I spend a lot of time planning photo shoots, sometimes the best moments are the ones that take me by surprise.

Susan Bartel

Susan Bartel Art

North Newton, KS

https://susanbartelart.com/

2023 Booth #60

© Susan Bartel

I am a watercolor artist, using a limited palette to wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Through years of trial and error, I have found three colors that allow me to achieve nearly all the results I desire. I often work wet in wet, marveling at the miracles that happen in watercolor using this technique.

Lori Murphy Grafing

Minneapolis, MN

lorimurphygrafing.com

2023 Booth #119

© Lori Murphy Grafing

I paint with watercolor paints on Arches 140 lb. cold press paper. I often start a painting with a series of wet-on-wet transparent washes and transition to a wet brush on dry paper for the more controlled and detailed finish work. I use masking fluid sparingly to block out the white areas, if necessary. My subjects are varied and I paint in a realistic style. On occasion, I will paint watercolor onto Yupo medium. The technique for painting watercolor on Yupo is a totally different beast!
I also use Alcohol Ink on Yupo and on ceramic tiles to create vibrant works of art in a more abstract style.

© Lori Murphy Grafing

Creator of 2022 Loring Park Art Festival Postcard

Denise Bunkert

Savage, MN

https://Denisebunkert.com

2023 Booth #3

© Denise Bunkert

Denise developed a new style of painting called, "Crystal Impressionism" inspired by Gaudi's stained-glass windows in Barcelona, Spain. Working in layers of impasto oil paints like the impressionists, her paintings are infused with light and texture imitating nature. Both pallet knife and brushes are used to "carve" into the thick layered paints; painting strokes continue around the edges of each gallery-wrapped canvas, creating a 3-dimensional effect.

Karen Watson-Newlin

© Karen Watson-Newlin

2022 Booth #130

Created with knife and brush on gallery wrapped canvas, my acrylic paintings are grounded in my interpretations of nature. Color, with the interplay of light, along with the layering of textures is emphasized. Some works are painted over an application of metal leaf adding a unique surprise element.These works are challenging to photograph because of the reflective light.

Randall Peterson

Randall Peterson Designs, Inc.

Forest Lake, MN

https://www.facebook.com/RandallPetersonArtist/

2023 Booth #26

© Randall Peterson

I sketch my composition very lightly in pencil. I begin to add the black ink dots one at a time. Tones and depth are added through the placement of dots. At this point, the artwork begins to come to life. Shadows and depth can be seen by the variation of how close the dots are placed in correlation to one another. I apply my dots of ink to a white piece of illustration board using a Rapidograph technical pen. My collection also includes some works with a touch of color and black ink in the style of pointillism. I demonstrate by working on a current piece of art during shows. I have been creating my artwork in the style of pointillism for over 30 years. My collection of 250 pieces include many commissioned projects from all over the United States. All works of art are created with passion, patience and persistence with each piece taking 20 to 40 hours to complete. Pointillism is also referred to as stippling, was introduced by French artist Georges Seurat in the late 1800’s.



Shane Anderson

Apple Valley, MN

https://www.shaneandersonart.com

2023 Booth # SA

© Shane Anderson

My technique juxtaposes realism with both urban and modern styles using acrylic paint, oil, pigments & ink on canvas or wood. The results are colorful and vibrant pieces brimming with interesting details that evoke thought and conversation. My newest series "Geometric Metamorphosis" brings a unique glimpse into the marvels of geometry found in nature.

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