Andover, MN
2020 Booth
I am a local, Minneapolis-based, self-taught artist who is inspired by the use of bold, dynamic colors in my paintings both in my acrylic and watercolor paintings. Spontaneous realism is a style of art that I embrace in my art. I have painted full-time for close to 5 years. I also love to live paint at many events.
© Anton Horishnyk
Studio Michaud
Cottage Grove, MN
2018 booth #43A
The thing that drives me create is the strong desire to make others smile, laugh and be happy. Nothing is more important to me than the happiness of others and it is those things I want to elicit from people that view my unique and whimsical work. My subject matter is animals and nature and I work in clay, from earthenware to hi-fire clays, because it is so willing to move w/ the command of my hands. The movement to pushing and pulling is immediate and gratifying.
COLOR is my love so I use bright glazes as well as cold finishes, always in pursuit of bright color to celebrate the piece’s energy and happiness. I often finish pieces with glass, feathers, beads, metal, and/or horsehair to have the maximum control over expressive gestures and stylized subjects all designed to be light, bright and fun to make people smile.
Kimball, SD
2018 booth #46A/B
www.Turningleafpottery.com
I make pieces of pottery from earthenware clay and then fire the pieces to temperature. During the second firing, I take the pieces out of the kiln with long tongs and quickly lay strands of horse hair or feathers on the piece so the heat from the pottery burns the carbon into the clay body. I use several different techniques in layers to color the piece and give it texture.
© Deb Burckhard
Indianapolis, IN
2020 Booth
I use heavy gauge 14kt gold filled and solid sterling silver metals in my wirewrapped bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants and cuffs. Each piece is made one at a time. They are given a hand application of patina, is buffed, burnished then given a final polish. Thee look is classic and timeless and is meant to be worn every day. My jewelry goes well with casual as well as more formal attire.
© Sally Phillips
Tony Small Originals
Hopkins, MN
2021 Booth #135
I use high end photographic cameras and lenses. My work is centered around capturing interesting light and subject matter that is striking and engaging to those who view each image. Each tells a story and I include one for each piece I exhibit. Most all images in my exhibit are printed on ChromaLuxe and include rear mounted aluminum shadow frames. They are available during the show in several sizes. I also offer my images printed on TrueLife acrylic, archival canvas or archival matted paper prints. Images come numbered in a series collection of 250 images. I have a large number of very popular images including many from Minnesota as well as other locations around the U.S. and the world. I sell images in common as well as custom sizes. I ensure I have formats and sizes with prices to meet the needs of those attending and purchasing art during events I exhibit. Art is created to be shared and enjoyed. My goal is to offer a wide variety and make it available to all who wish to purchase.
© Tony Small
Fresh Mud Pottery
Minneapolis, MN
2018 booth #117
Being a full-time studio potter is my second career. After raising four sons I took my first clay class and at age 50. I quickly determined that I wanted to work with clay for the rest of my life. I love making beautiful and functional pieces for peoples’ homes.
I paint slabs of clay with colorful under-glazes. Over the slab I attach a thin, stencil cut sheet of clay. I draw and texture on these slabs. The form is then built. After bisque firing I apply black stain and wipe it off leaving the incised lines and texture black. A clear glaze finishes the piece.
I use various slab building techniques to construct my pieces. Over colorful slabs I applique a pierced layer of semi-porcelain clay. I do line work and incising and then bisque fire. After the bisque I cover the piece with black stain and wipe it off. A food safe clear glaze goes on and I fire the work to cone 6 in oxidation.
© Julia Timm
Chop Finely
Brainerd, MN
2020 booth
I create art pieces from a centuries old Japanese woodworking craft called Kumiko. I create a wood lattice work which is filled with very small pieces of wood that are hand cut and shaped, to create intricate patterns. Most of the woods that I use in my pieces are from trees that I've salvaged from here in Minnesota. I use various woods to create colors and textures in my pieces - no dyes or stains are used.
© Vince Cook
Crystal,, MN
www.mybitofwonder.com
2023 Booth # 32
I create one of a kind quilted patchwork home goods - decor, kitchen and dining linens. My work is often improvisational, losing myself in the process of creating patchwork and later figuring out what to do with it. I dye many of my fabrics and I pride myself in using every bit, which you can see in some of my smaller patchwork. I believe the practical stuff you need to use everyday should bring you joy, so I make the prettiest oven mitts, bowl cozies, pot holders, coasters, table runners, etc. I also create wall hangings and lap through to king size quilts. I love color, contrast, and cats and feel like that comes through in my work.
© Miranda Rosa
Minnetonka, MN
http://Dreamchimes.com
2023 Booth #61
My process involves reconditioning and hand-sculpting unheated silver flatware which I then craft together with glass beads, antique bottles, crystals & artifacts using stainless steel cable & crimps..
© Jamie Smisek
Lake Ozark MO
2018 booth #137
renegadeheart.net
We work in fine metal fabrication, lapidary Arts, etching and other metalworking skills to create our own style of personal adornment. We work as a team from concept through completion with each bringing their own skill set to the process.
Minneapolis, MN
2019 booth #50
My work is nature inspired. It begins as pencil and ink drawings and then is made into printing plates. My landscapes are carved in linoleum. The ink is applied/painted onto the block and then printed. I print on two antique printing presses. One color and one layer at a time.
© Kimberly Tschida Petters
Omaha, NE
2019 Booth #16
www.vmaeportraits.com
Atmospheric ink paintings of nocturnal cityscapes and architectural details on cold-pressed acid-free watercolor paper.
© Virginia Mae
Spicewood, TX
2018 booth #27
http://spicewoodpotteryfineart.com
Abstract, heart-felt, expressionist oil painting using palette knife and JacksonPolick and Joaun Miro techniques on canvas.
© Alan Serota
Mankato, MN
2023 Booth # 12
The beauty and versatility of wood has always spoken to me and spurred on my creativity. I make wooden vessels that celebrate the diversity of the forest using native hardwoods to create pieces. Each vessel is made of individual wooden pieces put together into rings and then stacked to create unique designs. I then turn them on a lathe and finish each piece. These one-of-a-kind creations can have up to a thousand individual pieces of wood. Every design is my own and celebrates my love for working with wood.
© Bruce Blaisdell
Ann Ringness / Leather
St. Cloud, MN
2023 Booth #121
© Ann Ringness
My handbags are classic and functional. Each piece is hand cut. I use various textures of cow, lamb and pig hide. My work includes burnt in images and embellishments. Pieces are stitched and lined with various interior pockets.
Grand Mound, IA
2018 booth #53
copperhorsewoodworks.com
I only use the finest woods in my works making one piece at a time paying attention to detail and form. After all the cutting milling and sanding of the wood is done, I move on to gluing and clamping. After witch assembly is done and more gluing and clamping if needed. Then more sanding down to 320 grit or better. A host of finishes and custom colors can be applied to make it uniquely yours. I hand rub each with 000 steel wool and wax finely hand signed.
Minneapolis, MN
2019 Booth #110
Each original, life-sized, wall mounted sculpture, is created with 13 layers of Baltic Birch, faced with a black laminate, and finished with 6 coats of hand applied polyurethane.
© Stephen Born
Lindstrom, MN
2018 booth #76
www.garyalannelson.com
Abstract landscapes photographed with intentional camera movement and layered multiple exposures.
© Gary Nelson
Minneapolis, MN
2022 Booth #25
www.leisenphotography.com
My works are high resolution digital photographs printed on Epson Stylus Pro 9900 with Epson UltraChrome HDR archival ink printed on Premier Luster archival paper. Matted prints are mounted on acid-free or acid-neutral materials, using archival mounting techniques.
© Dan Leisen
Nicole Houff Photography
Minneapolis, MN
2023 Booth #147
I create fine art photographs featuring Barbie and Ken dolls.
To put it simply: I’m a Minneapolis photographer with a mild obsession with Barbie. Influenced by imagery from the 50s and 60s, I create scenes with the dolls in studio that have a sense of whimsy mixed with a little sarcasm. To me, Barbie is a positive, strong and empowering figure and I try to utilize her to create conversation. And to answer your question, I only have around 40 dolls.
© Nicole Houff
