John Schneider
"It is a pleasure to create and
make! When my work communicates something greater than the handling of medium,
the infusion of color, or extending our sense of aesthetics, the results become
noteworthy. It is all about color,
shape, and peacefulness. I enjoy wide open, calm locations and shapes to infuse
color creating a moment of place and time worth revisiting. My goal is for the
viewer to continue to return to my work with insightful reflection and
enjoyment." - John Schneider
John is a Midwestern regional Landscape painter often painting the nostalgia of the small rural farming communities and the lovely soft dreamlike landscapes that these old barns and covered bridges inhabit. John is an award winning painter and can often be seen at many summer art fairs in the Midwestern region.
Liz Nichtberger
"My creative process begins with
canvas. I use non-traditional artistic techniques and tools to evoke emotions
and moods on canvas or glass. The paint is poured, pushed, brushed, texturized,
and cajoled to open up abstract designs, creating widely ranging images, from
vistas in far distant space to small still life. I use acrylic paint, oil
sticks, colored pencils, charcoal, paper, fiber, glass and finish with epoxy
resin to create a shimmering surface effect. I hope you enjoy my work." - Liz Nichtberger
A nationally known artist, Liz's pieces are stunning highly-textured creations with a very saturated contemporary palette that engage the viewer. She spends much of her summers traveling around the larger Art fairs and in the off season devotes her time to creating new works. Her work have appeared in publications as well as corporate and private collections.
Jeff Sorensen
"Raw. Sharp. Dangerous. Glass is the prose of the
soul, brought to life by the breath of its creator. Each piece has its own
story, its own charm, its own identity. Whether it is an elegant wave, a hard
edge, or a smooth sphere, every piece is hand-blown to challenge
preconceptions, inspire the future, and instill a sense of place.
I strive to blend the techniques of the masters,
while testing my physical stamina, in new and exciting ways. Blowing glass
requires strength and knowledge; strength to not allow the piece to rest and
the knowledge to recognize when to beg it to stop. With my glass, I offer
beauty. I offer context. I offer a reminder of what it is to be human.
I am a Minneapolis glassblower with more than 15
years of training and practice. Pulling techniques from all over the world, my
roots can be found in the Swedish style of glass blowing. Using a style based
on high heat and a quick pace, it is my goal to capture the human experience." - Jeff Sorensen
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