Joan Finnegan " I was created to be a creator. At it's deepest heart, creativity is meant to serve and evoke beauty, and I believe beauty is everywhere.I find myself deeply inspired by nature's beauty. How I view that beauty can change as the light shifts from dawn to daylight and midday afternoon shadows onto evening's dusk." Joan works
Joan Finnegan " I was created to be a creator. At it's deepest heart, creativity is meant to serve and evoke beauty, and I believe beauty is everywhere.I find myself deeply inspired by nature's beauty. How I view that beauty can change as the light shifts from dawn to daylight and midday afternoon shadows onto evening's dusk." Joan works in both oil and watercolor beginning with a rough sketch on paper to work on the composition and lighting.
Molly Moser lives in Guttenberg, Iowa. She has a whimsical style, a creative perspective, and vibrant use of color that makes her work stand out. In the recent years, She has branched out from her formal training as an oil artist, daringly experimenting with ink on bone. Each piece is unexpected and unique.
Becky Wesbrook originally from Michigan is a current resident of Prairie du Chien WI. "I discovered pour art in late 2017. I taught myself by spending many, many hours learning. I am always experimenting with new techniques and paint mixtures looking for different effects.
Early 2019 I learned about pour art jewelry. I have always loved j
Becky Wesbrook originally from Michigan is a current resident of Prairie du Chien WI. "I discovered pour art in late 2017. I taught myself by spending many, many hours learning. I am always experimenting with new techniques and paint mixtures looking for different effects.
Early 2019 I learned about pour art jewelry. I have always loved jewelry, so I fell in love with making it instantly! I focus more on jewelry now, but I still love making other forms of art. It’s like therapy and makes me happy and helps me release."
Mike Kabele has become well known for his detailed paintings on leaves and canvas that leave you in amazement at the detail and skill. "I have always been fascinated by abandoned homesteads and obsolete machinery. The ghosts of the lives lived seem to call out from the weathered boards and rusted metal. Many of the subjects I've used have
Mike Kabele has become well known for his detailed paintings on leaves and canvas that leave you in amazement at the detail and skill. "I have always been fascinated by abandoned homesteads and obsolete machinery. The ghosts of the lives lived seem to call out from the weathered boards and rusted metal. Many of the subjects I've used have since disappeared." His Butterfly renditions are so life-like they look as if they are about to fly away.
Mary Willie "As a former photo journalist, I revel in telling stories and drawing emotion from nature. I'm recording a visual novel and documenting my love affair with mother nature. One moment is lost diving into minute details then patterns and textures become dominant. Take a step back, Turn around and join me as we become overwhelmed by a vast sky of subtle hues."
Joel Shoemaker's love of pottery can be traced back to 1971 when he met his wife Rebecca Kobos who is also an artist at The Left Bank. They were both students in the pottery program at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Joel has a history with glass blowing and does wheel thrown pottery. He deftly works his pieces into original and uni
Joel Shoemaker's love of pottery can be traced back to 1971 when he met his wife Rebecca Kobos who is also an artist at The Left Bank. They were both students in the pottery program at the University of Illinois in Urbana. Joel has a history with glass blowing and does wheel thrown pottery. He deftly works his pieces into original and unique designs. He utilizes many techniques including raku and creates his own iconic "walking vases"
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