Abby Bard
Abby Bard learned to weave on a backstrap loom in Guatemala, and was quickly committed to that craft. Currently, wool capes, hats, and rayon chenille scarves are the foundation of her work. Her studio is at her home in Sebastopol where she sees clients by appointment. Her garden is a constant source of inspiration. www.abbybardhandwoven.com
Carol Decker
In my early teens, I wanted to be an artist. My Mom said, “No way. You can’t make a living as an artist!” Well, now I’m retired and that isn’t really a concern any more! My career was devoted to communications, where my creative expression was channelled through words and design. Since encountering precious metal clay a few years ago, my sights have returned to the art world.
www.1245design.com
www.1245design.com
Jane Garibaldi
Jane Garibaldi has been creating jewelry most of her life. I enjoy the blending and collaging of textured and smooth surfaces. I find the casting process allows me to capture textures and reproduce them in whole or in part throughout many different designs. Many times I use found objects from nature, such as twigs, leaves and shells, which I cast in silver or gold and incorporate into my designs.
Michael James Pollare
Michael James Pollare operates a commercial bronze art foundry. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art from Western Illinois University with a minor in Earth Sciences. Art, Meteorology, Cartography, Paleontology, and Geography are his passions. He creates three types of sculpture – fountains, wall reliefs, and abstracts. He has twenty years experience in copper alloy manufacturing, and creates in aluminum when weight is a consideration.
Here's an 8 minute video showing how Jim and his helpers at Bronze Plus create their "Un-Edibles."
Here's an 8 minute video showing how Jim and his helpers at Bronze Plus create their "Un-Edibles."
Roland
My interest in art began when as a young man I spent a year in Alaska and studied Northwest Native American forms, materials, and carving methods. Then life took a different turn—for the next fifteen years I was sailing vessels in Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean, and I became a pilot. When I returned to the States I again began using Northern traditional methods, carving in stone and wood. I built kayaks, adapting their methods with modern techniques. Since 1999, I have returned to Alaska several times, renewing my passion for the art form. I began by carving antlers and soon moved on to fossil Alaskan ivory. Soon I developed my own style, designing and creating necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Every piece is entirely handmade using fossil ivory, silver or gold, employing meticulous workmanship in each one of my original designs.
Shelley Rae
We are pleased to announce the inclusion of jewelry artist Shelley Rae in the gallery. Her work is very elegant and classy. If you appreciate beauty and fine craftsmanship, we invite you to come by to enjoy them.
Jean Salatino & Steven Gandolfo
Jean Salatino and Steven Gandolfo are a husband and wife team who create stunning hand carved glass vessels. Steven creates the original shape while the glass is molten. Jean then carves the glass using a series of diamond wheels. She carves deeply into the glass, forming facets and planes that convey her personal vision. Drawing inspiration from the organic forms of nature, their work is suggestive of leaves, seedpods, shells and flowers. Each piece is meticulously carved, revealing the brilliance of the glass and celebrating its relationship to light.
Skip Thomsen
Skip Thomsen, a Bay Area native, has always been fascinated by stained glass windows. After years of studio glass work, he decided to combine glass art with another long-time passion: fine woodworking. Many years living in Hawaii instilled a lasting awe of the splendor and spiritual power of these islands. You can see this inspiration in his beautiful wood and glass lamps and sculptures.
Visit his website to see the wide variety of his work and learn about his many adventures.
