2008 Exhibiting Artists
Andersen, Pam
Kaleidoscopes, boxes & accent lighting of original design created using mostly stained glass, but I will often incorporate beads, fiber, polymer clay & metal.
Anderson, Laura
Laura Anderson Designs
One of a kind sterling and amber jewelry made by artist.
Anderson, Walt
Visual Echoes, Inc.
Color nature photography taken primarily with large format cameras.
Barbick, Alan
Hand-carved North American rock art and European cave art in natural stone.
I paint spiritual, peaceful forest/trees & paths using both painting & sculpture.
Belford, Scott
Belford Pottery
Belford Pottery is high-fired white stoneware and porcelain. All items are as functional as they are aesthetically pleasing. Glazes are food, dishwasher, freezer and oven safe.
Benes, Eugene
Pens by Gene
Hand-turned pens made from wood and acrylic. Many pens utilize laminating, inlay and segmented techniques to produce one-of-a-kind pens.
Benson, Jim and Donna
Jim and Donna Benson Photography
Partners searching out architectural photo opportunities. Once agreed on a subject, we separate each focusing on our own interpretation. Finally, our “clicks” capture the moment.
Blaha, Vi/Chioles, Liz
Be-jeweled by Vi and Liz
Uniquely woven swarovski crystals, fine & sterling silver, chain maille.
Cooper, Tanya
Hand-painted vintage windows, embellished with jewelry, buttons, beads, charms…Very whimsical themes.
Czerkies, Tadeusz
Deriy, Inna
Original technique of applying, pigmented polymers over canvas or slate using sticks and needles. Multiple layers of polymers applied to obtain desired 3D effect.
Diadenko-Hunter, Elena
My work is full of color & feelings. I use imagination, memories and everyday life events to create my artwork.
Enz, Donald G.
All original paintings: acrylic paint applied to four-play medium board.
Farejowicz, Irena
Gibisch, Cheryl
Geology
Jewelry of semi-precious stones, pearls and sterling silver in styles ranging from delicate to chunky.
Grossman, Jim
Watercolors by Jim
Original watercolor, prints and cards. Sports, music, Chicago, still life and nature themes. Will take custom orders.
Hess, Robert E.
Acrylic landscapes that embrace the elements of light, mood and atmosphere.
Hewelt, Susan
SH Designs
Huntoon, Lee
PS Creations
Semi-precious stone jewelry.
Johnson, Van
Copper King
My artwork is hand-made welded sculpture. I work in copper, steel and bronze. The copper work starts with bare copper sheet. The shapes are hand-cut with plasma technology at 50,000 degrees F. I hammer and shape them, and then finish them with my unique fire coloring process. My steel work is welded assemblages using recycled parts.
Landscapes rendered in soft pastel on various paper surfaces.
King, Pat
Pat King Watercolors
Realistic scenes of nature
Laurell, George and Elsie
Unique wheel-thrown high-fired stoneware art pottery
Leischow, Diane
Vessels
Diane has been teaching for over 30 years and was one of the first certified PMC silver instructors in the U.S. She found her niche in this silver medium because it allows her infinite possibilities to experiment & constantly push the envelope and that is what art is all about. She enjoys combining forms found in nature with ancient folk designs.
Lewis, Ronald
Handcrafted sterling silver and mixed metal jewelry with unique semi-precious gemstones
Lockhart, Lisa
Stone Soup Jewelry
One-of-a-kind handcrafted art jewelry featuring silver, gemstones, art galss, wirework and beadwork.
Mendenhall, Don
Waiting for the essence of a subject to become known in the best light makes all the difference in fine art photography. Pinted on the highest quality archival paper.
Millar, David
FunArt
Kinetic garden art using wind & water to gracefully turn the elements. Copper & hi-fire stoneware materials provide weather-resistant outdoor-friendly pieces.
Moon, Kotah
Spiritually inspired metal sculptor recycling America one piece at a time.
Narejko, Jolanta
I use only natural items for my jewelry.
Patt, Richard W.
Fully framed original acrylic paintings of the Illinois and Wisconsin landscape in both realistic and semi-abstract styles in sizes small to very large.
One-of-a-kind mind-bending mixed-media pieces.
Powers, Priscilla
Vibrant watercolors including florals & landscapes. Some collage adds texture & dimension.
Raab, Robin E.
Filigree, LLC
From her original designs & sculptings, Robin Raab creates her molds from which she casts, in concrete, works of art for the home and garden.
Rager, Jeanne
Transparent watercolor on paper. Realistic landscpaes of the midwest & west.
Robinett, Marsha L.
Fine Art drawings done in carbon, charcoal, and graphite. Dramatic still life & portraits. Commissions accepted.
Roehrich, Cindy
Vintage-style artisan-made jewelry. Hand-beaded with forged metal and wire work. Many pieces with inspirational quotes.
Rohde, Glynn
Natural gemstone jewelry. Rare and unusual stones and fossils. Sterling silver and gold.
Sartain, Cindi
Oil paintings, some prints, landscapes & still lifes.
Schilf, Julie E.
JS Crackpots
I work with contrasting elements—smooth vs. textured surfaces, handbuilt vs. thrown construction, controlled vs. altered forms. By combining and balancing these elements, my work has a sense of strength and stability as well as a certain vitality and aliveness.
Sherwin, Anne & Trebotich, Leslie
3Amis Designs
Anne Sherwin and Leslie Trebotich have refined the uniquely distinctive art of paper folding. Using a variety of exquisite Asian and decorative papers, they have created an Asian and animal series.
Smith, Candace
My paintings are created in oils with palette knives. I use ten to twelve different knives to create various textural effects. Generally, my subject matter is landscapes which lend themselves to the use of the palette knife.
Sullivan, Phyllis
Tobias, Susan
Toby’s Treasures
Toral, Stephanie
Stephanie Toral Art & Design
Unique, expressive watercolors inspired by nature, incorporating pattern, text and graphic elements. These works are rich in imagination, skill and color.
Ulanosky, Sally
Nothing Simple
Nothing Simple is wearable art jewelry with fine semi-precious gemstones and metalsmithing. NS jewelry offers a unique and authentic look that sets it apart.
Walker, Andrea
Moonlight Gypsy
Colorful and dramatic jewelry and paintings inspired by feminine spirituality. Swirly and wild hair women.
Weber, Gary
Boxes ‘N’ More
Fine woodworking
Colored pencil work of nature and wildlife.
Miniature etchings, engravings, mezzotints and monotype fine art prints.
White, Marlene
Marlene White Ceramics
Bright colors and unusual shapes characterize these ceramics. They are food-safe, functional and fun. Put them in your microwave and dishwasher or just enjoy looking at them.
Zumpano, Wendy
Lifelike pencil portraits drawn from photographs. Portrait images are also printed on greeting cards and invitations.