 | Artist: Catscapes, Inc.
I am inspired by my surroundings as well as what I perceive through my memories - some recent, others from childhood. I select images which serve as archetypes of life experiences: old letters, a path, a grove of trees. I think my background of science and graphic design is why I am compelled to divide a canvas into sections of images, color, and texture. Mixing mediums and experimenting is the most exciting part of the creative process, turning my art studio into my personal laboratory. Multiple layers of acrylic and oil glazes, combined with collage, allow me to integrate all of the mediums I love to work in, such as clay (the tiles in my work that I make and refer to as "cookies"), encaustic (wax), and gold-leaf.
My paintings are divided and pieced together purposefully, mimicking the piecing together and layering of memories, images, and feelings. In this way, I hope the viewer is provoked to feel a certain intensity and strength from my work
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 | Artist: Flinn Designs
Artist Jill Flinn, has been designing and creating bas relief sculpture paintings since 1990. Essentially, she creates her own canvas on which to paint. Each piece begins as an original relief sculpture in paperclay. Some of these sculptures are cast in paperclay and polyurethane. All are original acrylic paintings. Paperclay is a sculpting compound she uses as it air hardens and does not warp or shrink as does earthen clay.
Upon completion, the pieces are matted in acid free white mat board and framed in black, 1-1/2 inch deep metal frames, by her husband, Steve Flinn.
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 | Artist: Casey Matthews
My current body of work is primarily mixed media painting, and is a constant discourse between intuitive and non-objective. The process is a marriage of layered acrylic paint, medium, gesso, charcoal, glazes, washes, handmade paper, collage, tissue, spit, and oil on canvas. Gestural sparks of interest are often added with vine charcoal, and collage or spliced text. A typical piece is then sealed and buffed with wax. My intention is to create layers of information through my technique, and combine the bold structure of graphic design and pattern with spontaneous painting; leading your minds eye on an aesthetic journey through the process. Some viewers might consider my work to be “eclectic”; but that is merely superficial. While I relate to a diverse world, the intrinsic nature of my creativity always seems to emerge. I am not a tortured artist, nor are my struggles unique; it really only comes down to what I consider essential characters in my work: The relationship between colors, humor, energy, and lack of intimidation of the sources and materials I draw from.
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 | Artist: Jewelry for the Wall
All of my sculpture is made with wood which I choose for it's workability and durability. I cut, carve and build up stock--mostly basswood and birch laminated wood. Creating a highly textured surface with a rich interplay of color on classic forms is the basis of my work. The richness of the surface is as important to me as the form, so much of my time is spent adding texture. I do this in both reductive and additive ways--that is some of my textures are produced by carving the wood, and much of it is produced by the addition of other materials (rope, twine, reeds, torn canvas, rice paper, metal leaf) to the shaped surface.
Surface texture has been an ongoing process of experimentation for me for the past 17 years, when I switched from painting on canvas to wood. To purists my methods and technique are radical. However, the unconventional use of materials is key to my success.
I work in series, creating "families" of pieces, however each is a one-of-a-kind. All but my very smallest ones are individually titled and every piece is signed and dated on the back.
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 | Artist: Hurricane Art Metal, Inc.
Hurricane Art Metal, Inc., owned by Holly Olinger, designer, and Pat “Boo” Toms, studio assistant, is a mixed media design studio specializing in production lines and limited editions available to American craft galleries. The primary materials used are metals such as steel, aluminum, or copper and a unique form of cast glass called “dalle de verre”.
A wide range of techniques is used to bring out the beauty of the glass including fire polishing, fusing, casting, slumping over relief molds, and sand carving. Many of the techniques we use to incorporate the glass in our designs are experimental and unique to our studio.
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Artist: John Petrey Fine Art Studios
Since 1981, I've been creating art that stirs the emotions of the viewer; my work is an expression of my soul, and a way of connecting to the world around me. Images in nature, art, and new technology all influence me. I'm especially intrigued by everyday moments that capture my attention, random ideas that erupt in my mind, and words people say that hang in the air.
I'm constantly re-formulating the process of my creative thinking. Experiences - seen, heard or felt - enter my psyche and remained tucked away in my mind until they re-emerge as an inspiration... a piece of art. As a result, my art, like life, ranges from lighthearted and whimsical to intensely symbolic. Imagination is the most powerful tool humans possess.
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 | Artist: Belinda Riley
My name is Belinda Riley, and I am a clay sculptor living in Kansas City, Missouri. I have a degree in Fine Art, and taught pottery at the high school level for several years before I began selling my work at Art Shows.
As an animal lover at heart, I enjoy making animals out of clay and most of my creations are whimsical in nature.
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 | Artist: Wheat Weavers
Wheat is the symbol of goodness, prosperity, and life itself, and wheat weaving is a fine craft that has been practiced throughout the world for centuries. We use the finest varieties of grain that are grown in the upper Midwest, weaving them into designs that reflect both traditional and contemporary influences. Elegant yet very sturdy, we hope you enjoy your wheat weaving for many years!
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 | Artist: Colorations
My artwork reflects a profound desire to build upon my paintings, never being completely satisfied with painterly effects. Some of the building elements are handmade, some are naturally born of the earth, but each always leads me farther down my path. Every piece records my emotional language, employing vocabulary that summarizes my life’s experiences.
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 | Artist: Derek Youngquist
A master of unique finishes and textures, Derek Youngquist is an artist who works primarily with mild steel to create commanding metal wall sculptures. Typically, one of his pieces will be 48 inches by 60 inches and weigh approximately forty-five pounds. Armed with a laser torch and his inspiration, he must move precisely as he cuts, shapes and molds the hot metal. Derek frequently combines the molten metal with stone, wood, fiber or ceramic, creating multi-faceted artwork. This artist's work is so diverse that it can be categorized as sculpture, as metal art or as mixed media depending on the piece.
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