Monday, July 22, 2013

Exhibitor Spotlight: Jo Ann Palmer

Jo Ann Palmer
Silver Wolf Productions
 
Years of Participation in the Arts Fest: 
1

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About the Artist or Work:
Jo Ann Palmer has always had a love for gemstones and silver jewelry. Her inspiration grew when in high school in Connecticut she took her first metalsmithing class. Later at Seton Hill College she continued studying both three dimensional art and business management. As part of her degree she was apprenticed to Jennifer Gourley of Earth Dance Jewelry. There she was exposed to many different styles of silversmithing, and learned the art of beading.

After college Jo Ann spent several years in the business world learning the practical applications of running a small artisan business. During this time she continued her metalsmithing education through art centers and retreats.

Since starting her business, Jo Ann has embraced the idea of jewelry as wearable art. Causing her to create pieces that encourage joy, personal growth, and transformation.
Where do you find your inspiration?
My pieces are inspired by nature and my sense of whimsy. My love of the spiritual and nature has motivated me to expand my artistic vision.




Exhibitor Spotlight: Matt Schrier

Matt Schrier
 
Years of Participation in the Arts Fest: 
5

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About the Artist or Work:
I have an appreciation for the beauty of nature in all of its seasons. From the first leaf-fall to the last snow-flake I am in constant search for scenes and subjects that I can capture in a moment in time. Shapes and form, colors and shades - they all appear in their own time and place, often unexpectedly. I explore the mundane as well as magnificent, looking for an expression of grace and beauty.
Where do you find your inspiration?
I find inspiration simply by being aware of my surroundings. I will often see something - whether it be a cloud formation or sunset or something else - that makes me think about the possibilities of creating a compelling image, either right then or in the future. If the time is not right I might return to a place at a later time, possibly months or even years later.

  


Exhibitor Spotlight: Tonya Perri

Tonya Perri
10 Valley View Dr
 
Years of Participation in the Arts Fest: 
3rd Year

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About the Artist or Work:
Tonya Lov Jewelry began in my workshop in Collegeville Pennsylvania. My interests in abstract painting and three dimensional arts blossomed into my love for hand painting and sculpting my porcelain clay. I have been creating my porcelain and beaded jewelry for almost 20 years.  My jewelry designs are lightweight, fun, funky, textured and at the same time they have an earthy flair to them. Each piece is hand crafted from kiln-fired porcelain clay, hand painted with a white gold luster, and finished with a variety of beads,chains, and cords.
Where do you find your inspiration?
I get a lot of my inspiration from nature with all the colors and the textures that surround our environment. I also am inspired by people. When someone loves my jewelry it makes me so happy that I just want to keep creating to make more people happy.

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