© Susan Bartel
I am a watercolor artist, using a limited palette to wonder at the beauty of the natural world. Through years of trial and error, I have found three colors that allow me to achieve nearly all the results I desire. I often work wet in wet, marveling at the miracles that happen in watercolor using this technique.
© Lori Murphy Grafing
I paint with watercolor paints on Arches 140 lb. cold press paper. I often start a painting with a series of wet-on-wet transparent washes and transition to a wet brush on dry paper for the more controlled and detailed finish work. I use masking fluid sparingly to block out the white areas, if necessary. My subjects are varied and I paint in a realistic style. On occasion, I will paint watercolor onto Yupo medium. The technique for painting watercolor on Yupo is a totally different beast!
I also use Alcohol Ink on Yupo and on ceramic tiles to create vibrant works of art in a more abstract style.
© Lori Murphy Grafing
Creator of 2022 Loring Park Art Festival Postcard
© Denise Bunkert
Denise developed a new style of painting called, "Crystal Impressionism" inspired by Gaudi's stained-glass windows in Barcelona, Spain. Working in layers of impasto oil paints like the impressionists, her paintings are infused with light and texture imitating nature. Both pallet knife and brushes are used to "carve" into the thick layered paints; painting strokes continue around the edges of each gallery-wrapped canvas, creating a 3-dimensional effect.
Verona, WI
© Karen Watson-Newlin
2022 Booth #130
Created with knife and brush on gallery wrapped canvas, my acrylic paintings are grounded in my interpretations of nature. Color, with the interplay of light, along with the layering of textures is emphasized. Some works are painted over an application of metal leaf adding a unique surprise element.These works are challenging to photograph because of the reflective light.
© Connie Morrison
Acrylics and archival inks on various papers which are cut into shapes & adhered to panel with gel medium and nails
© Nancy Lindholm
2023 Booth #91
I use centrifugal casting machine to cast rings earrings and pendants in 14K whitel gold, 14K yellow gold and sterling silver as well as several doublecast using both white and yellow making each piece an original. Many different special cut stones set into these pieces.
St. Paul, MN
© Mary Ryan
2022 Booth #10
My quilts are made of cotton fabric, thread, and batting. They are machine assembled and then are hand quilted. A few of my pieces use the paper piecing technique.
Randall Peterson Designs, Inc.
Forest Lake, MN
https://www.facebook.com/RandallPetersonArtist/
2023 Booth #26
© Randall Peterson
I sketch my composition very lightly in pencil. I begin to add the black ink dots one at a time. Tones and depth are added through the placement of dots. At this point, the artwork begins to come to life. Shadows and depth can be seen by the variation of how close the dots are placed in correlation to one another. I apply my dots of ink to a white piece of illustration board using a Rapidograph technical pen. My collection also includes some works with a touch of color and black ink in the style of pointillism. I demonstrate by working on a current piece of art during shows. I have been creating my artwork in the style of pointillism for over 30 years. My collection of 250 pieces include many commissioned projects from all over the United States. All works of art are created with passion, patience and persistence with each piece taking 20 to 40 hours to complete. Pointillism is also referred to as stippling, was introduced by French artist Georges Seurat in the late 1800’s.
© Brian Johnson
We create pieces that are often altered through piercing, carving, and unique glazing techniques. We make our own glazes and combine them to best enhance each piece. Our pottery is meant to be used, and used often.
© Chris Leung
Handmade pottery inspired by Asian heritage and the natural beauty of the Kettle Moraine in Wisconsin
© Linda Lindner
Blending, forming and texturing slabs of clay into tiles. Pressing in bits of local foliage and fabric. Multi layers of glaze invite the eye of the viewer in and call for their hands to touch.
© Shane Anderson
My technique juxtaposes realism with both urban and modern styles using acrylic paint, oil, pigments & ink on canvas or wood. The results are colorful and vibrant pieces brimming with interesting details that evoke thought and conversation. My newest series "Geometric Metamorphosis" brings a unique glimpse into the marvels of geometry found in nature.
Kats Ceramics
New Brighton, MN
2023 Booth # 50
© Kathy Reinartz
My work is inspired by many aspects of everyday life- architecture, nature, other Artwork etc.
Most of my work is functional but also meant to enjoy the colors, shapes, textures and how it makes one feel.
All work is made in my home studio, from porcelain or stoneware clay, cone 6 oxidation. I use bright colors on my work that should be displayed when not using
Minneapolis, MN
https://www.barretpaints.com
2023 Booth #53
© Barret Lee
My work encompasses the characters I've been illustrating since childhood and subject matters I've expanded upon since graduating from MCAD in 2016. Drawing from surrealism, graffiti and cartoons, I utilize a combination of acrylics, spray paint and occasional collage to express whimsical themes throughout my work. Personifying fantastical worlds that encourage the viewer to escape from the chaos of reality.
© Barbara Hager
Functional, wheel thrown earthenware with polychromatic glazes.
© Marilyn Cox
I am a self-taught decoupage artist who creates modern and unique pieces that are nothing like your grandma’s decoupage. I create my art pieces with layers of paper on the exterior of a glass surface. I seal the design with many layers of high gloss varnish for a glass like finish. My sometimes precise, patterned or abstract designs start digitally with one main component that I build from. Every part of my designs are sized, printed, cut out, layered, glued and sealed to the glass.
© FOAT Design
2021 Booth #61
As twin sisters, we’ve shared a lot in life — a last name, a love of color and nature and a vision for a more ethical world. In 2002, at a time when women’s activewear was unflattering, environmental concerns were negligible and style was homogenized, we followed that shared vision to create FOAT. Our goal was to offer a refreshing, eco-conscious alternative in women's fashion, starting with yoga apparel. Since then, we've expanded our designs to additional lines of one-of-a-kind garments and wedding gowns. Every FOAT garment has a story to tell. Each piece begins as an idea, inspired by the unique fabrics and materials we source and salvage from sustainable suppliers and vintage shops. We develop new designs almost weekly, based on the new materials we discover, to create very limited edition runs, each with a history and story all its own. All of our production work is then completed by hand—drawing, cutting, assembling and sewing every garment in studio.
Eagan, MN
Juliet M. Parisi Creations
http://julietmparisi.wixsite.com/creations
2021 Booth #49
© Juliet Parisi
The vibrant alcohol ink pieces are created by blowing the ink with my breath, or with compressed air, or pushing the ink across the canvas for a variety of botanical & surrealistic images.
The paintings are created in either acrylic or water-based oil paints with general brush work. Some of my paintings have metallic paint pen or permanent ink overlay, done by hand, depicting organic images inspired by nature.
All work is created on gallery wrapped canvas, coated with an acrylic UV protectant varnish, and professionally wired ready to hang.
Roseville, MN
© Bradley Fritz
2021 Booth #10
I use acrylic paint, paper media, sterling and 22k leaf on canvas to create a kinetic assemblage.
© Helga Lange
RADIATE is a collection of hand crafted clothing that promotes ethical and sustainable lifestyle. I make all my designs in small batches using deadstock designer fabrics. Each season I research colors and fabrics that will translate into wearable styles. I sketch, pattern, hand cut, sew and fit my designs. I hope that by wearing my products you connect with your inner radiance.