Resources for Fine Art, Fine Craft, Jewelry, Metal Art Sculpture Collectibles Mixed Media Assemblages
Abstract metal sculpture, metal wall sculpture, and metal weavings by John Searles - Artist extraordinaire, and, my hubby! He thinks of his work as "Music for the Eyes, Jewelry for the Walls". I think it's also amazing.
"There are two aspects of being an artist - the act of doing and the end result. Which is more important? As a spiritual being, during the act of creating a work of art I, in turn, am created. A vision of the future is required, fortified with discipline, perseverance, faith, determination. Then I begin and I learn as I go. The media speaks to me. The flow experience ensues, one of the great joys of being an artist. It's a great satisfaction to grow as an artist and to be more and more conversant with my media.
But the primary reason I am an Artist is for the joy of it, that incredible rush of empowering energy when I've finished a piece and step back from it and say Wow! I did that! Big pieces make my spirit feel big. Small pieces capture my attention like wondrous jewels. Wow! And that's the response I hope to get from the viewer too."
Techno Romantic Jewelry by Thomas Mann - "Thomas Mann has been an active participant in the contemporary American craft movement for the past thirty years as an artist, gallery owner and lecturer. He describes himself as an artist working in the medium of jewelry and sculpture. The primary design vocabulary which he employs in the making of jewelry objects combines industrial aesthetics and materials and with evocative romantic themes and imagery. He calls this design system Techno.Romantic¨. Though it is not the only design mode in which he works, it is the one for which he and his work is best known."
Kati Koós - A "Best Pick" in Where to Wear (The Black Book for San Francisco shopping) "Empowering owner, Kati Koós, says her focus 'is on women who have style, not those who want to be in style'. Her trove of 'timeless, but not classic' treasures (Krista Larson, Staley Gretzinger, Giselle Shepatin, Lilith) defies description, although her devout clientele has tried ('urban fairy', 'Cindi Lauper grows up', 'kooky-chic'). Regardless, fearless fashionistas shouldn't miss her section, including French baby socks and hand-knit hats, tucked in the back of Smile Gallery. This is THE BEST boutique in which to find the most fabulous clothes, jewelry & accessories as well as fine craft. I adore Kati, & I am proud to call her my friend!
Velvet da Vinci - A really cool mostly jewelry gallery on Polk Street in San Francisco. A "must see" when visiting the Bay area.
Don Drumm Gallery - Where to start....this is a very FUN place. Thousands of fine art and fine craft items. Something for everyone. When in Akron, Ohio, go directly to Don Drumm's for a real treat.
John Evans - "John's unique hand carved wood and cast bronze sculptures embody the ideas and influences of his lifelong interest in the visual arts. Henry Moore, Constantine Brancusi, Clement Meadmore and his mentor David Hostetler, are all influences to the "Evans style", which is deep into the lineage of traditional sculpting."
Biba Schutz - Sculptural jewelry.
Talya Baharal - Fabulous jewelry.
Floyd Gompf Furniture - Folk art furniture extraordinaire!
Bruce Hawkins - A creative genius. His paintings feed my soul.
Acrylic Painting
on Canvas, Dimensional Paintings, Bubble Photography by John Searles