Artists Describing Their Art:
Matthew Campbell - The purpose of my art is: To reflect the creativity of the Creator, whether it be the grace, speed, power and skill of the athlete, the dignity of human life or the beauty of God's creation. To use the magic of light and shadow to create the illusion of three dimensions on a two dimentional surface. To delight in the detail that forms the whole....
Richard Wynne - Richard is an acclaimed International Artist recently returned to the USA. Richard has lived in many Countries. "The last being Thailland. He started his art studies at a very young age at the John Herron Art Institute In Indianapolis, Indiana and then later at the Art Institute of Chicago Richard has lived in many countries, painting, and playing music. Mr Wynne has exhibited in Thailand, the United States, Spain, Argentina, Kuwait, Korea, Ihdia, and other Countries. Sometimes perhaps I say too much about my self but maybe it helps people understand what motivates my work. For your information I've lived in 8 different countries and have been around the world 5 times. I speak a few different languages, some very well; others not so well. By the way I am not a workaholic as I don't consider what I do work. I enjoy life too much. I forgot to say I am also a weight lifter as lifting weights is my Zen. When I am troubled the concentration it takes to lift makes me calm. I guess my page will probably be a little different from what people expect. Sorry I have not been uploading new work as ...
Frank Piccone - I have been working with steel for about 12 years. Most of my work is made with 1/4 inch thick steel. Hand cut with an oxygen acetylene torch. I finish the piece by heating the steel to bring out the natural color. The piece is then completed with a clear coating to seal and give it shine. I have a huge assortment of styles and designs. Furniture, stair rails, shadow casters, book ends, business card holders, window grates, wroght iron railings and more. One of my favorite things to create is wildlife. I have a great deal of respect for mother nature, it really is true beauty if you have the eye to see it. That is what I hope to capture throuht my art when I am putting the scenes together. The True beauty of it all....