Done Weeke

"The primary focus of my work is the creation of form. Texture is a secondary but necessary element. The making of the piece begins with a period of incubation where materials coalesce to form a fairly defined image. I then attempt to make real that image by combining the materials with a variety of traditional basketry techniques or an invented one, if necessary. I have never been able to exactly duplicate that intuitive image, but I'll keep trying - a lifelong process." - Don Weeke

To see more of his whimsical work go to del Mano Gallery at http://www.delmano.com/artists/fiber/dWeeke/portfolio01.htm

Tim Knowles

Artist Tim Knowles is the mastermind and creative genius behind these prints made by trees. He is responsible for setting up the 'conditions' for the work (preparing the canvas and attaching markers to the branches) but the rest is left to wind and the trees. Very random, a little connect-the-dots meets Jackson Pollock and truly unique work. via Double Takes

Jim Mullan

These detailed sculptures are by artist Jim Mullan. The bird collection was inspired by his fascination with birds and antique objects. He begins by hand painting each bird and then adds a variety of vintage pieces. The unusual relics he uses, such as, croquet balls, binoculars and old toys give each inspiring bird his own personality. Objects that were cast aside as useless are used in his designs to demonstrate the fragile balance between nature and industry. To see more of his work go to Left Bank Gallery at http://www.leftbankgallery.com/sculpture/mullan/mullan.html

Dan Krall

These whimsical illustrations are by California artist Dan Krall. To see more of his work go to his website at http://www.dankrall.com/

Sarah Moon

“Impressionist photographer” Sarah Moon has spent her entire career dancing down the high-wire tension line strung between fine-art and fashion photography. To my knowledge, she has yet to falter or repeat herself.
Her phantasmagoric vision, though often imitated, would be impossible to duplicate. Most anyone with the time and resources can become a darkroom wizard, and Moon certainly is, using capricious techniques like sepia coloring on matte paper, toned silver gelatin printing, solarization, monochrome Polaroid pack, etc. The mischievous gut level allegory found in Moon’s most memorable compositions sets her apart. - Coilhouse Magazine

To see more of her work go to http://coilhouse.net/2007/11/25/once-upon-a-time-with-sarah-moon/

tuisui

These sterling and enamelled pieces are by a Maine duo known as tuizui. To see more of their work go to their Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5467267

Maggie Taylor

Maggie Taylor is a digital image artist and photographer working in Gainesville, Florida who uses a flatbed scanner in place of a traditional camera. To see more of her intriguing work go to her website at http://www.maggietaylor.com/

Deborah Horrell

Deborah Horrell uses glass frit to create these delicate luminous vessels. To see more of her work go to her website at http://www.deborahhorrell.com/

Jiyoung Chung

These magnificent Korean Joomchi paper works are by artist Jiyoung Chung. To see more work go to http://smithsoniancraftshow.org/ExhibitorContent/Paper5/Chung5.asp

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Virginia McKinney

"Enclosures, environments, containers- these are some of the things referenced in my work. Other important ideas and concepts are the appreciation for the natural form, the multiple, the evocative, the relationship between the work and the environment, and the shelter/ladder form as metaphor.Organic forms-pods, worms, nuts-as well as architectonic forms-ladders, homes, shelters-are inspirations that I loosely reference. The sculptural vessels I create refer to natural, organic forms as objects that are enclosed or contained, or act as the container or enclosure.I work predominately in metal and clay, preferring rusted, heat treated and patinaed surfaces on the various metals I use. The clay pieces are frequently smoke fired or rubbed with oxides. I like to allow the intrinsic quality of the material used to emerge through the process and manipulation. It is important to me to let the materials speak for themselves and let the work be honest." - Virginia McKinney

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

Madelyn Mulvaney

These images are by Canadian photographer Meghan Mulvaney. Tos ee more of her work go to her etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5222970

Ulla Hornfeldt

These structural jewelry pieces are by Swedish artist Ulla Hornfeldt. Her current work focuses on gemstones with strong shpaes and unsual markings. To see more of her work go to her website at http://www.ullahornfeldt.com/index.html

Found Object Van Gogh

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Michael Jerry

These pewter pieces are by Michigan Artist Michael Jerry. To see more of his fine-crafted work go to del Mano Gallery at http://www.delmano.com/artists/metal/mJerry/portfolio01.htm

Line Juhl Hansen

These mixed media pieces are by Danish artist Line Juhl Hansen. To see more of her work go to her blog at http://www.linejuhlhansen.blogspot.com/

Rob Greene

"I employ the use of high-karat gold, classic forms, precious and semi-precious stones in my work. Cutting the stones is also an important element that allows me a lot of freedom in designing my jewelry. My sources of information are art and architecture, ranging from primitive cultures to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Often the materials I use strongly influence the form of a piece." - Rob Greene

To see more of his exquisite work go to http://www.smithsoniancraftshow.org/ExhibitorContent/Jewelry5/Greene5.asp