by Kendra Jones
I’ve been twisting, weaving, hand forging wire for 6 years now and every day I learn something new. Each piece created tells a unique story and it aspires to bring out the uniqueness in every woman. I rarely sketch out designs and my work truly represents my raw, free flowing creativity. I take pride in creating each piece of jewelry by hand, and knowing that my customers are getting an excellent quality piece of art. www.bykjones.com
by Preeti Ramadoss
I am inspired by colors and concepts that I see in everyday life. There is simultaneous order and chaos to most processes and there is a delicate balance between them that I find fascinating. I try to capture these elements and the balance between them in a single frame using colors that I see as appealing and complementary. I see certain colors and patterns come together, depending on my mood and thought process on a given day, which I transfer to canvas. My favorite things to do are intricate designs with fine brush strokes that require focus and a steady hand, and experimenting with brush strokes, particularly to paint flowers. I find transferring images from my imagination on to canvas relaxing and rewarding.
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by Heather Wobbe
Seeing beauty in the design and aged patinas of ancient objects, Modern Artifacts looks to juxtapose unique textures with a modern aesthetic. I draw inspiration from my experience working on an archaeology dig in Houston’s Historic Freedmen’s Town, as well as my time as a Curatorial Assistant for the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Stone Fort Museum of Nacogdoches.
I received my BFA from Stephen F. Austin State University where I studied a variety of cultural and historical metalworking techniques as well as advanced chemical patination processes, now specializing in creating my own patinas that I paint on with a torch. I work with sold 14K gold and gold filled materials, sterling silver, nu-gold, bronze, copper, and shibuichi and transform the materials into anthropologically inspired contemporary jewelry.
Conflict free raw blue and black diamonds, fossils, geodes, lapis lazuli, buffalo turquoise, and other stones are sprinkled into my work to enhance the minimal yet bold look of the collection.
Using crisp lines and simple geometry as a vehicle to celebrate the beauty of the raw materials in different states, the pieces appear both polished and new, as well as worn and aged. Whether using patina, a sandblaster, or 23K gold leaf, contrasting finishes define my work and give it the graphic quality which lends it its identity.
by Ruben Salazar
We offer handmade butterfly shadow boxes with a hint of style. Our shadow boxes make great gifts for your friends, family or just for yourself.
by Paul Atwell
Painted specimen quality insects, sometimes larger than life, sometimes smaller. I primarily work in watercolor on paper. PaulAtwell.com
by Sarah Johnson
Leather and Jewelry
I make assemblage/found object jewelry. Each piece is one of a kind incorporating bits and pieces from nature as well as antiques and vintage finds. www.instagram.com/squirrelwithhammer
During the last several years I have traveled all over the world and seen magnificent places and things I would have never imagined. I love photographing animals and nature and then turning them into works of art, from wild animals in Africa to monks blessing the Ganges in India and much more. My original photographs are archival pigment printed on art paper and then I hand paint embellishments and highlights onto each individual print. Each print becomes its own work of art, unique in itself. My love of travel, nature, and art have led me to this path. Through my art, I hope to bring to the viewer a glimpse into the world of nature and beauty. 713-301-5407
