Liz Kinder

These colorful functional hand-made pottery is by Philadelphia artist Liz Kinder. To see more of her work go to her website at http://www.lizkinder.com/

Lis Timpone

These intricately rendered drawings are by artist Lis Timpone. To see more of her magical work go to her blog at listimpone@blogspot.com

Kristina Logan

Kristin Logan is one of the premier glass bead makers. To see more of her intricate work go to her website at http://www.kristinalogan.com/index.html

Dorothy Spencer

I have this fabulous yardstick chair and I love it. Dorothy Spencer is an artist who makes boxes and furniture out of objects like rulers and baseball bats- she makes everyday objects out of other everyday objects. To see a few more of her pieces go to Mary Lou Zeek Gallery at http://www.zeekgallery.com/dynamic/artist.asp?ArtistID=99

Steven E. Main and Karen Korobow-Main

"The designs in my work are created by first laying out hand-pulled cane in a small yet intricate pattern on a sheet of steel called a marver. Once this cane is heated sufficiently, the blowpipe is then rolled across it, picking up the design onto the first gather of opaque, colored glass. Often, at this stage, hot bits are added or threaded onto the glass core. As the piece takes form, the designed core expands to become the inside layer of the piece. Several more layers of clear glass are then gathered onto the piece, after which it is blown out and shaped." - Steven Main

To see more of their work go to their website at http://www.mainglass.com/home.html

Sharon Meyer Postance

" Making sculptural vessels (non-traditional baskets) enables me to combine the forms of clay vessels with the tactile qualities of fiber. I use recycled paper, handmade paper, papers from Japan, Thailand, Nepal, and India, silk from Japanese kimonos, embroidery thread, sisal and jute twine, fleece, wire, pigment, whatever materials the vessel requires." - Sharon Meyer Postance

To see more of her work go to The Grand Hand Gallery at http://www.thegrandhand.com/BIOPAGES/Postance.html

Kim Jones

"Our natural world is my endless reservoir. The textures of tree bark, crumbly mica, the amazing terrain of an oyster shell and other such wonders truly astound me. Where the stem in a leaf and its nutrient carrying veins merge is beautiful. Circular ripples from a stone tossed in the water, the fine lines of sand built by tidal changes the shadows during winter sunsets are powerful enduring images of things so momentary. These gifts no doubt powerfully lead my work. The process of sawing, filing, soldering and hammering metal satisfies what must be a primal need to build. I use mostly hand tools, stakes, anvils, old chisels and a torch to create jewelry that hopefully connects with the wearer on another level that is beyond ornament." - Kim Jones

To see more of her work go to http://www.studiokimjones.com/

Sylvia Chesley Smith

" I use paper-collage, gels and layers of paint to create a rich, uneven surface that catches the light. My muted colors are influenced by living my life in the Pacific Northwest and the ancient, Minoan frescos from the Greek island of Crete – earthy red, sea green, yellow ochre, liquid blues and deep black. Each piece has many layers of acrylic paint rubbed back to show what went before. I want to indicate that time has passed."- Sylvia Chesley Smith

To see more of her work go to http://www.sylviachesleysmith.com/Paintings.html

Stuart Haygarth

"The Tide chandelier is part of a larger body of work based on the collection of ' man made' debris washed up on a specific stretch of Kent coastline. I have been collecting material over many years and the work is still in progress. The material collected is sorted and categorized and several individual pieces of work were produced.
The Tide chandelier is created from clear and translucent objects, primarily made of plastic. Each object is different in shape and form, yet they come together to produce one sphere. The sphere is an analogy for the moon which effects the tides which in turn wash up the debris.
The objects hang on monofilament line held by 'split shot' from a 1.5 metre square MDF platform above. The light source is a 100w incandescent bulb." - Stuart Haygarth

To see more unusual lighting go to http://www.stuarthaygarth.com/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=1080

Jay Macdonnell

"Jay Macdonell’s Allium sculptures represent an ongoing exploration of the artist’s Formulations series, in which he joins three separate blown glass components – while hot – to create a single dynamic piece. The earlier iterations of these sculptures were kept meticulously on center, but as the series has progressed, they have become more gestural and expressive, twisting and turning like the undulating forms of the bulbs and flowers that inspired them. " - Traver Gallery

To see more of his colorful work go to Traver Gallery at http://www.travergallery.com/gallery_artist_details/Jay-Macdonell.aspx

Chris Bivins

These amazing mixed media masks are by artist Chris Bivins. To see more of his work go to his website at http://www.forgottenobjects.com/image.html

Koscs Gábor

These moody images are by photographer Koscs Gábor. To see more work go to http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=434863

Sarah Fox

Sarah Fox engages both the wearer and the viewer with each piece she makes, creating balance in her contrasts between material, color and texture. The artful combination of whimsy and thoughtful composition really make her work unique." - Kristin Shiga, Gallery Director, Museum of Contemporary Craft 2006-08

To see more of her work go to her website at http://www.sarahfoxdesign.com/

Justine Smith

"Paper is a basic material for any artist. However, for Justine Smith, paper itself has become the medium, and the knife that she uses is her pen. Previously well known for using collages of comics on her sculptures and also for her cut paper pieces, she has recently been focusing on making work with money. On a physical level, a banknote is just a piece of paper, but it is what a banknote actually represents that is central to Smith's practice."

To see more of her work go to her website at http://www.justinesmith.net/introduction.html

Pernilla Sylwan

These innovative vessels are by Sweedish metalsmith Pernilla Sylwan. To see more of her work go to http://www.pernillasylwan.se/index.htm

Edie Maney

"I create sensually bold and commanding work with acrylics and mixed media on canvas, paper, and wood. By using plastic, scrappers, and squeegees in addition to brushes and palate knives, I am able to begin in a chaotic style before developing my focal point. Working with the canvas on the floor adds to the strength of my paintings by giving me the freedom to continue working visually around the canvas. My work is non-objective and abstract, with figures depending on the mood that carries my thought process. My intention is to invite the viewer to become lost in my paintings—like a journey, feeling emotions of pleasure, playfulness, and drama." - Edie Maney

To see more work go to http://www.ediemaneyart.com/