Artists Describing Their Art:
Amber Coombe - My name is Amber Coombe and I create custom Craft Jar, Craft Jar Kits and Kid Craft Kits. I started Crafts In A Jar to share my love for crafting and to make it easy for anyone to do exactly what I do I love what I do and I put all of my passion for art into every aspect of my company. Crafts In A Jar makes home decor that is sure to catch anyones eye...
Kevin Rogerson - WELCOME TO THE WORLD AS SEEN THROUGH MY EYES &...
Sheri Smith - For the past fifteen years, I have worked on my Capturing Culture series, a body of works on paper, drawn from the audience of live music performances. Sketched in Caran dAche crayon on suede board or with a sharp implement into scratch-board. The pieces portray the performers and often their instruments and parts of the venue. Though ultimately a visual record, the work emerges from a ritualistic creative process which serves to address my feelings about time, creative skill, and visual imagery. The fleeting nature of these performances is central to the work. It is often hard not to see the passing of time as an enemy, but in the case of my work the opposite is true. The impending end of a song, set, or evening offers a sense of freedom, allowing me to work quickly. This rapid pace also dictates my choice of materials. Caran dAche crayons or scratch-boards function best when used quickly and confidently. A darkened venue limits my color palette on the suede board to just what I can see. Additionally, a confined seating space constrains the size of my boards and therefore the number of details I can include. Performances and process ...