Derek Christensen
Derek Christensen
Chicago, IL
derekchristensenart.com
My work is made from vintage license plates which are all hand-cut using tin snips and mounted onto handmade frames and panels.
Laura Junge
Laura Junge
Jackson Junge Studio
Chicago, IL
j2gallery.com
Sketches are used to create surreal compositions. Paint is applied bringing the work to life.
Wall mounted paintings with sculpted elements are created using vibrant paints. Both abstract and surreal backgrounds create the setting for hand sculpted elements to be interwoven into the artwork.
Heather Hambrecht
Heather Hambrecht
(h(om)e)
Fredonia, WI
home-threads.com
Visual design & inspiration for every (h(om)e) begins with hand selected eco-conscious leather remnants. With multi-functional wearing options and daily urban ease. To be at (h(om)e) everywhere you go.
Carl Vogtmann
Carl Vogtmann
Chicago, IL
figleafgraphics.com
Black and white photographs made using traditional materials and techniques. All images were shot on film with medium format equipment and printed in the darkroom by the artist.
Allison Crary
Allison Crary
Chicago, IL
Etsy Shop
I use a traditional glazing technique to create oil paintings. My work spans from immersive representational botanical compositions to social justice narratives with juxtaposed signage and symbols.
Armik Malekian
Armik Malekian
Armix Craft
Glendale, CA
armixart.com
Contemporary oil, acrylic, enamel, molding paste and more. Vivid color, bold texture, rough brush strokes and palette knife. Motion and movement.
Leon Ruiz
Leon Ruiz
Emerald Art Studio
Naples, FL
leonfruiz.com
Acrylic paint on canvas or board. Sketch with brush, then brush and pallet knife add layers of color as need to create a piece of art.
Tara Keating
Tara Keating
Studio Keating
Chicago, IL
studiokeating.com
Acrylic abstract paintings on wood and canvas with a focus on composition, color and mark-making. Complex surfaces are developed using multiple techniques and many layers.
Sher Berman
Sher Berman
Sher Berman Designs
Deerfield, IL
Etsy Shop
Woven bead crochet jewelry combining contemporary color moods with the ancient art of lampworking. I create all my lampwork glass beads by melting Italian glass rods with a torch.
Jackson Ocheltree
Jackson Ocheltree
Tucson, AZ
fromthegroundupart.com
I am a Glassblower/lamp worker. I use borocilicate glass, gold, silver, and opals. I make intricate glass orbs that contain dramatic optical illusion that transports the viewer away from reality.
Mandy Krolak
Mandy Krolak
Glazed Pottery Shop
Winfield, IL
Etsy Store
Innovative pottery for the home is what I strive for in my ceramics line. I focus on function, form, and color in all of my designs in order for me to bring joy and harmony to the user.
Gabby Hanley
Gabby Hanley
Collaborator: Lijah Hanley
Hanley Photography
Duluth, GA
Black and white, limited edition photographs of 25, printed and framed using archival materials.
Daniel Johnson
Daniel Johnson
Chicago, IL
danieljjohnsongallery.com
My body of work is a mix surreal illustrations, African American history and Jazz greats. I choose subject matter that provokes thought and emotions.
Kelsey Merkle
Kelsey Merkle
Kelsey Merkle Fine Art & Illustration
Clarence Center, NY
kelseymerkle.com
Paint (acrylic or oil), metallic leaf, wood stain, colored pencil on wood panel with resin overlay.
Mays Mayhew
Mays Mayhew
Collaborator: Mays Camarata
Associates: Mike Camarata, Scarlet Camarata, Gray Camarata
Aurora, IL
maysmayhew.com
I use graphite on paper to create highly realistic figurative art. Occasionally, I add watercolor, colored pencil, or gesso to heighten details.
Justin Miller
Justin Miller
Brookfield, IL
justindmiller.com
Acrylic on wood panel or canvas, some highlights of permanent ink, some painting frames embellished with acrylic.
Sue Rosengard
Sue Rosengard
Chicago, IL
suerosengard.com
Silver, gold and black with pearls and stones – hand fabricated using pliers, mandrels. Less is more! It is more challenging to create designs using less material and complexities than more.
Tracy Burton
Tracy Burton
Scratchy Eye Studio
Chicago, IL
scratchyeyestudio.com
I work in clay because it allows me to focus on form and function as well as the decorative surface. I love to incorporate bright color and texture to help tell an abstract visual story.
Tony Casper
Tony Casper
Tony Casper Designs
Oconomowoc, WI
tonycasperdesigns.com
My furniture pieces start out with a dynamic piece of wood for the top and evolve from there. I use traditional joinery techniques and a variety of leg styles to create balance and intrigue.
Stephen Christena
Stephen Christena
Associates: Booker Youngblutt
Arc Academy LLC
Chicago, IL
arcacademy.com
Arc Academy produces modern metal work focused on midwest iconography and industrial roots. Our furniture and home decor incorporates accented hardwoods and a wide variety of patinated metals.
