Epic’s Art Brochure

Featuring our most asked about artists.

 Aaron Laux

Featured

Squash Blossom Mirror

Mixed Media
Great Hall Level 2

Water’s Pathway
Mixed Media
Heaven Level 2

Others shown
From design inspired by organic Sundial
forms to the use of reclaimed Mixed Media Lightbox
materials, I pose the question: Kohoutek Level 1
What is our place in the natural
world? My art rises from a Phantom Reality
Mixed Media Lightbox
necessity to respect, conserve and Voyager Hall Level 1
preserve the environment.

To live with art is to live well.

Excerpts from https://www.aaronlauxdesign.com/

Aaron Laux Design

1021 Gilson St
Madison WI 53715
608-333-6159
aaron@aaronlauxdesign.com
https://www.aaronlauxdesign.com/
 Albert and Donna
Benedict

Featured

The Jester
Ceramic
Ganymede Level 2

Cornflower with Butterflies

Ceramic
Voyager Hall Level 2

Others shown

Hands and Feet Bird Bath

Ceramic
Heaven Level 2

Close up

“My work is rich with texture and color. My work

embodies the rhythms of nature and explore parallels
and intersection between cycles in nature and human
existence. I push texture and color relationships while
using different levels of abstraction.” Albert & Donna Benedict
N7827 Kettle Moraine Drive
Whitewater, WI 53190
Albert Benedict benedictsculpture@gmail.com
262-473-3010
Excerpt from https://www.mainstreetartsfest.org/artist/albert-benedict/
 Alex Stehle

Featured

Swirl Table
Wood
Andromeda Level 1

Others Shown

Checkerboard Table
Wood
Pluto Level 2

Curvy Base Table

Wood
Pluto Level 2

“I like to make creative and

functional woodworking items
such as end tables, cutting
boards, cribbage boards,
memory boxes and much
more. I focus on combining
multiple hardwood species while
incorporating creativity and
craftsmanship in whatever I am
making”

“I'm inspired by the natural

beauty of wood and the wide
range of characteristics that not
only each species, but each
individual board can have.” Stehle Woodworking
608-333-2008
Stehlewoodworking@gmail.com
Excerpts from Stehlewoodworking.com
https://www.thecraftyfair.com/blog/meet-the-
maker-stehle-woodworking
 Andrew
Carson

Featured

Kinetic Sculpture
Mixed Media
Prairie Campus Courtyard

Others shown

Kinetic Sculpture
Central Park Campus
I create my sculpture to interact with people and solve riddles of Courtyard
landscape both interior and exterior. Using a varied palette—
electronics, illustration, the camera and mechanical systems I
work very hard for elegant solutions for demanding problems of
space.
Excerpts from www.windsculpture.com

Andrew Carson
1531 N. E. 89th Street
Seattle, WA 98115
206-349-0552
mail@windsculpture.com
www.windsculpture.com
 Audrey Christie

Featured

Lively Landscape
Woodcut
Ganymede L1

Others shown

Ziggy
Woodcut
Audrey carves using an 18th century art Barn Level 2
form on cherry wood and paints with
Waiting for Apples
gouache to achieve her unique style. Woodcut
Pluto Level 1
Surrounding her 1850’s stone home, are
the many creatures and beasts inspiring Home
much of her work. This "ultra, super, Woodcut
Andromeda Level 1
retro" artist brings whimsical, vibrant,
colored animals to life.

Excerpts from http://www.shorthorse.com/shorthorse.html

Short Horse Studio

3570 Rowe Road
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-7920
www.shorthorse.com
 Betsy Youngquist

Featured

Kemper
3D Mosaic Wall Art
Andromeda, Level 1

“Always in such a hurry to create enough work to fill

my booth for the next show, I seldom take time to
stop, breathe, and reflect. As I sit here at the computer,
with beads accidentally glued to my pants, I’m further
reminded that my life as an artist, and my story as a
person are intertwined with the significance of the
animals that cross my path. Animals are as invested in
our experience as we are in theirs. Sometimes I think
we want to see ourselves in these creatures in order to
hear the messages they bring. I know I do.”

-Betsy Youngquist
B.Y. Art
407 James Ave
Rockford, IL 61107
Except taken from http://www.byart.com/about/byart_about_sub.html 815-227-0840
www.byart.com
betsy@byart.com
 Bob Anderson

Featured

Kaleidoscope
Metal Sculpture
Andromeda Courtyard

Others shown

“Singer Lionel Richie has one. So does the Green Bay Botanical Green Chair
Garden, Lands' End Co. and a New York penthouse resident. Metal Chair
Garden kaleidoscopes by Robert C. Anderson of Sturgeon Bay Voyager Hall Level 1
stand on private properties and in a growing number of public Red Chair
places nationwide. The sculptor also creates tables, outdoor Metal Chairs
furniture and wacky inflated pieces - all from steel. Voyager Hall Level 1

Precision is necessary [in my work], according to the artist, who Large Kaleidoscope
Metal Sculpture
sculpts the kaleidoscope from brass and the pedestal from steel. Voyager Hall Courtyard

‘It must rotate and not wobble. Everything has to fit. There is a
right and wrong.’”
- Donna Marie Pocius
http://www.wisinfo.com/specials/doorcountymagazine/kaleidoscope.html

R.C. Anderson Company

6875 Tagge Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 487-3578
 Brad and Sundie
Ruppert

Featured

Jersey Cow
Mixed Media
Pluto Level 2

Others shown

Monarch
Mixed Media
Ganymede Level 2
Vintage Sculpture is a husband and wife team whose art and
Little Piggy
way of life has always been deeply connected to the past and Mixed Media
of rescuing discarded materials and giving them new life. Barn Level 1

Lately, they have been working in more of a subdued pallet Phoenix

creating iconic images of Americana using our newest Mixed Media
Pluto Level 2
reclaimed material, hat-felt scraps salvaged by a friend in the
process of making cowboy hats. The
method of hand-cutting, snipping,
bending and even dying the felt and
then individually nailing each the
skinny felt trimmings in a multitude
of intricate shapes and sizes has
resulted in amazing relief, depth,
texture and detail.
Excerpts from
http://www.vintagesculpture.com/

Vintage Sculpture
515-991-6083
vintagesculpture@gmail.com
http://www.vintagesculpture.com/
 Brady Lueck

Featured

Crane
Sculpture
Outside Kohoutek Main Entrance

Others shown
“In 1999, after returning from a long-term overseas Tod’s Dragon with Chicken Bones
management assignment in Thailand, Lueck entered a Sculpture
welding program at a local technical college. ‘It was Andromeda Level 1
important to me to become a skilled welder before
launching into a sculpture career. So I spent two Ferrousaurus Rex
Sculpture
years learning the trade and exploring welded steel as Borealis Level G1
an art medium. It is with this confidence in my
technical skills that I can tackle challenges of large
structural art projects.’
/ Many unconventional
approaches are employed
to texture the sculpture
surfaces. As a result, surface
welds and other non-critical
welds are often subjected
to artistic license. ‘I believe
that some of these
techniques might make my
work notable and
discernible from the works
of others.’”
-Brady Lueck
http://www.sculpturalsteel.com
Lueck Sculptural Steel
8210 Summit Place
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 949-6400
www.sculpturalsteel.com
 Charlotte
Fung Miller

Featured

Imperial Dragon
Print
Kohoutek Level 2

Hummingbird
“This Chinese philosophy inspires the brush painting of Mixed Media
Charlotte Fung Miller of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, a Kohoutek Level 2
native of San Francisco's Chinatown. Others shown

Charlotte studied 9 years of formal Chinese calligraphy Dragon with Musical Notes
and 7 years of Chinese brush painting under Master Print
Lui-Sang Wong of San Francisco. Kohoutek Level 2

With an M.S. degree in nutritional science and a B.A. in

bacteriology at the University of California at Berkeley,
Charlotte has chosen her true calling. Her painting is
done in watercolor on rice paper. No shadowing is used
and depth is achieved only through gradation of color.
However, she adds her own individual style through the
use of more color and the introduction of Midwestern
themes.

She especially delights in the colors of Wisconsin's

changing seasons.

Mrs. Miller has received numerous awards for her work.

She has also taught courses in Chinese art and cooking,
her philosophy being, "I will be able to share my
heritage with others.“” Charlotte Fung Miller
S109W35150 Jacks Bay Road,
Mukwonago, WI 53149
https://cfungmiller.com/ (414) 732-7333
https://cfungmiller.com/
 Chuck Brush

Featured

Tuba Doe
Musical Instrument
Sculpture
Voyager Hall Level 2

Others shown

E Flat Fountonium
Musical Instrument
Sculpture
Voyager Hall Level 2

Chuck Brush would like everyone to know that no

musical instruments were harmed in the making of his
sculptures! All the instruments he uses are defunct or
damaged beyond repair. Brush collects the
instruments from salvage yards and repair shops and
converts them into works of art. While he usually
chooses brass instruments like trumpets, tubas and
trombones, he occasionally fits in pieces from
woodwinds like saxophones and clarinets to create his
unique pieces.
8510 Sonneville Drive
Houston, TX 77080
713.460.1041
www.chuckbrush.com
ChuckBrush@aol.com
 Christine
Mount Kapp

Featured

Brains 25 Cents
Painting
Pluto Level 2

Others shown

Golden Retrievers
Painting
Shed Level 1

Christine Mount Kapp is an oil painter and her favorite subjects are portraits,
landscapes and animals. She considers her painting style to be modern
expressionism. You may always realize what the subject is, but there is a slight
abstraction to it with an exploration of color and composition. The subject may
have a certain emotional quality to it that all viewers can relate to and
sometimes you can sense a story being told.

Excerpt from http://www.portalwisconsin.org/online_gallery_artist.cfm?artist=126&sort=name

Luck, WI
612-460-8545
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckyVintagePainter
chrissy@vintagepainter.com
 Dakota Pratt

Featured

Banana on a Spring
Mixed Media Sculpture
Pluto Level 1

Others shown
“Dakota is an artist from Southern California
who makes serious bottle cap-covered Bottle Cap Unicorn
Mixed Media
objects. Sometimes functional, sometimes Pluto Level 2
decorative, sometimes both, they're all truly
awesome. Lots and lots of time and work and Bottle Cap Deer
attention to detail goes into these.” Mixed Media
Pluto Level 2
Excerpt from http://www.yarddog.com/products-page/pratt-dakota/
Horse on a Spring
Mixed Media
Stable Level G1

D. Redington Design
614-352-8200
dakotarpratt@gmail.com
 Dennis
Thompson

Featured

Dragon Eggs
Ceramic Sculpture
Andromeda, Level 1

Others shown
“The inspiration for my sculpture is Dragon Skull
based in my longstanding interest in Ceramic Sculpture
paleontology and archeology; an Isis Level 1
ongoing exploration of how universal
forms evolve and adapt. Dragon Sculpture
Ceramic Sculpture
Isis Level 1
I create sculpture that reflects the fluid
and dynamic forms found in the
natural world. My curiosity about how
these forms developed and how
different cultures perceive these forms
is the driving force behind my work.

The dragons developed more as a

cultural interpretation of archetypal
reptilian forms rather than a
representation of mythological
creatures. The sculptures I build are
diverse and encompass a wide range
of richly organic forms.”
Snob Hog Studio
67 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR
Excerpt from http://www.snobhog.com/index.html
417-230-4697
http://www.snobhog.com/index.html
info@zarksgallery.com
 Dolan Geiman

Featured

Faux Taxidermy Bison

Mixed Media
Juno Level 3

Others shown
How would you define your style?
Red Fox Paper Collage
Paper
Martha Stewart and Bear Grylls share a romantic weekend Deep Space Level G2
cabin in the Appalachians perhaps? Rural Chic is, I suppose,
the most apt description. A combination of rough ideas and Faux Taxidermy Owl
raw edges, seared over the flames of modernity. Mixed Media
Great Hall Level 2
Excerpts from www.dolangeiman.com

Dolan Geiman
1048 W. 37th St
Chicago, IL 60609
773-247-3775
www.dolangeiman.com
info@dolangeiman.com
 Donald Esser

Featured

The Bremen Musicians

Metal
Grimm L2
Skywalk between Grimm and
Alice

Others shown
Since 1976, using hammer and anvil, I've been
pounding, twisting, and shaping hot metal. As a self- Mack the Knife Mask
taught artist, my approach to life and art has always Metal
had an element of fearlessness to it. From childhood Cassiopeia Cafeteria
on, art has always been a natural, joyful part of my life. Rocket Sculpture
Metal
People often ask, "How Outside Isis, Raven’s Courtyard
long does it take you to
make it?" My answer is,
"36 years of practice, 50-
plus years of training, and
a lifelong desire to make
art."

Excerpts from
http://steelwoolstudio.com

SteelWool Studio
6600 Kopp Rd
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-4155
http://steelwoolstudio.com
info@steelwoolstudio.com
 Ed Pribyl

Featured

Lawnmower Man
Carving
Ganymede G1

Ed’s work is well known for its level of detail, warm antiqued Others shown
finish, and nostalgic subject matter. All of his designs are Canon
original, and are either extremely limited editions or one of a Carving
kind. He also works closely with many collectors who may Voyager Hall L1
have a unique, special idea for a custom piece.
Tightrope Walker
Carving
Every one of Ed’s carvings begins with a idea, sometimes Ganymede L1
drawn from old photos, vintage advertisements, or antiques.
Usually though, ideas are based on his broad love for
nostalgic Americana. Each piece is carved one at a time, using
a combination of hand tools and some power tools to
achieve his signature look. Ed starts the design process with a
quick sketch, then a bit of research before he starts a carving.
Excerpts from https://edpribyl.com/about

Hand Crafted –American Folk Art

McHenry, Illinois
847-977-9895
info@edpribyl.com
Edpribyl.com
 Gary David

Featured

Turned Wood Coat Rack

Wood
Andromeda Level 1

Others shown

Turned Candlesticks
Wood
Pluto Level 2

Turned Leg Table

Wood
Grimm Level 1
“Gary creates art. His inspiration began in
the 1980's when he and his wife jumped
head first into the art culture of New York
City where he discovered the studio
furniture movement.

Over the last 40 years he has created and

crafted amazing works. He grows his
pallette of art materials such as White Oak,
Black Walnut, Red Elm and Ash on the land
he owns in Wisconsin.

Gary's design work includes building the

bar, furniture and woodwork for an
exquisite home in Arizona to his
involvement in the restoration of the 150 Gary David Woodworking
and Design
year-old Potosi Brewery which also houses 196 Main Street
the National Brewery Museum. Potosi WI
608-763-2047

Excerpts from https://garydavidwoodworks.com/about

 Gary Kvalheim

Featured

Pink Hollyhocks,
Gourd Sculpture
Isis Level 1

Drooling Dragon
Gourd Sculpture
Isis Level 2
“The idea of designing decorative
Others shown
gourds came to my while attending
craft shows. There were a few out Owl
there, but the designs I saw seemed to Gourd Sculpture
simplistic to me. I started thinking Library Level 2
about just how much could be done to
Blue Flowers
transform them into a piece of fine art. Gourd Sculpture
Not knowing even the basics, I started Voyager Hall Level 1
reading about materials and
techniques that could be applied and Floral Barrel
incorporated into their design. Gourd Sculpture
Juno Level 2
Through practice (which included more
than few failures) I found that the
potential for transforming gourds into
decorative pieces was nearly without
limits.

“Because each gourd had it’s own

unique size, shape, coloration, and
texture, each on is, itself a true original. Gary Kvalheim Studio
1860 Erdahl Road
I just pick up where Mother Nature left Stoughton, WI 53589
off.” 608-873-6572
gww.07@woodland-studios.com
http://www.woodland-studios.com/
 Gisela Magdalena
Moyer

Featured
Garden Scene
Paper Piecing
Ganymede L2

Others shown
Sunburst
“Gisela Moyer was born in 1943 in the former German Paper Piecing
Province of Selesia (Schlesien now part of Poland). In 1945 Ganymede Level 1
her and her farming family fled to Bavaria when the
Queen Anne’s Lace
Russians pushed them out. There were years of near
Paper Piecing
starvation for her and her family, but even amid the Grimm Level 2
hardships, Gisela’s mother reserved a space in their gardens
for flowers. Gisela told her mother that they could grow
more vegetables without the flowers and her mother
replied, “The soul will have to eat too”.

“She creates beautiful art with her handmade paper. Moyer

particularly enjoys the irony of being a paper artist in an
area known for the manufacture of paper products. After
receiving her fine arts degree she began showing her work
in galleries around the country. She also taught art for over
20 years as an Artist in Residence all across Wisconsin.
Gisella Moyer now shows her art across the state of
Wisconsin instead of nationally. Her large handmade paper
paintings are eye-catching and bright. The textures of the
layers of handmade paper are harsh yet soft. Often we must
take the time to understand art from the artists perspective.
In hearing Gisela Moyers’ story, it has made her art that
much more magnificent.”
Excerpt from https://www.uwgb.edu/lawton-gallery/blog-(1)/october-2018/exhibition-highlight- Moyer Art Studio
2351 South Webster Ave
gisella-moyer/
Green Bay, WI
920-435-0535
moyerart@new.rr.com
 Inna and
Alex Deriy

Featured

Melting Trees
Mixed Media
Andromeda Level 1

Others shown
Chocolate Poppies
A very unique technique of painting on canvas, wood, glass or Mixed Media
stone with pigmented polymers and multiple layers of mixed Oz Level 1
media. It originated in Russia and has been worked on by Inna
and Alex Deriy for the last 9 years. Spring Road
Mixed Media
Its bold and explosive colors along with originality, modern Heaven Level G1
compositions and deep artistic expressions have been noted by
art critics and real art connoisseurs.

Excerpts from http://www.liquidmosaic.com//

Liquid Mosaic
630-670-0554
liquidmosaic@gmail.com
http://www.liquidmosaic.com /
 JB Farmer

Featured

Bug Band
Metal Sculpture
Heaven, L2

Others shown

Beefing Up the Band

Metal Sculpture
Pluto Level 2

Guitar Man
Metal Sculpture
Pluto Level 1
We use old metal of all types and turn it into
designs beyond your imagination. Small Jazz Bug
Metal Sculpture
Deep Space Level G2
Excerpt from http://www.jbfarmer.com/

JB Farmer
http://www.jbfarmer.com
jjosephfarmer@Hotmail.com
bridget@jbfarmer.com
 Jef Raasch

Featured

Dodo
Ceramic Sculpture
Pluto Level 2

Fawn
Ceramic Sculpture
Voyager Hall Level 1

“While I do throw my own Others shown

vessels on the wheel, I do not
Nymph
consider myself a potter, Ceramic Sculpture
rather a sculptor and painter. Deep Space Level G2
To me the throwing of the
pot is equivalent to a painter
stretching a canvas. What
goes on the outside surface is
much more important than
the vessel itself.

I work with porcelain into which I wedge a black

stain, rendering a smooth black clay body. After
throwing the vessel on the wheel I may embellish
the pieces with sculptural elements. Elaborate
paintings with glazes and underglazes are
incised, revealing the black stained porcelain
beneath, giving my drawings a texture depth.

Animals and other ancient motifs are reoccurring

themes in my work. I do not pre-draw my
Jef Raasch’s Ceramic Sculpture
designs; rather I start with an idea and allow a 361 E Becher St
story to unfold on the piece.” Milwaukee, WI 53207
414.481.4461
-Jef Raasch www.jefraasch.com
www.jefraasch.com
Accessed 9/8/2008
 JJ Lynes

Featured

Wizard Book
Wood Carving
Classroom Level 2

Others shown
“Incorporating the natural characteristics in
Wizard House
wood, I design relief and three dimensional Wood Carving
pieces from my imagination rendering many Grimm Level 1
on paper and/or clay before beginning to
carve. Wizard Carving
Wood Carving
Classroom Level 1
My razor sharp knives, gouges, chisels and
motorized devices remove chips from a Native American Bust
variety of wood species until the final form Wood Carving
has emerged. No living tree is harvested for
my creations.

The natural features and grain increase the

visual appearance of the pieces. From a
variety of clear finishes applications including
varnish, lacquer, shellac, polyurethane, stain,
waxes or oils complete the work.
And finally the allure of the piece bringing
pleasure and conversation wherever and for
whomever they are displayed.”

J.J. Lynes

Excerpt from http://www.outofthinair.net/artist-statement-2/ Out of Thin Air

jjlynes@outofthinair.net
Outofthinair.net
 Jim Honold and
Jason Dillon

Featured

Wizard
Metal Sculpture
Wizards Academy Courtyard

Others shown

Horse
Metal Sculpture
Wizards Academy Courtyard

Blue Dragon
MOD Studio is committed to enhancing beauty through Metal Sculpture
unique design and fabrication of custom metalwork. Fortress Level 1

Excerpt from http://www.modstudionw.com

MOD Studio
206 779-0668
http://www.modstudionw.com
design@modstudionw.com
 Jim Sauer

Featured

Frogs and Centipede Band

“The goal of my art is to use high quality stainless steel to Sculptures
create lasting, beautiful, and engaging pieces that will please Voyager Hall, Level 1
for years to come. For me, the ultimate goal is to have my
artwork considered an heirloom to be appreciated for Others shown
Dragon
generations. My work includes the realistic to the whimsical. Sculpture
From the beautiful blue herons that are up to 7 feet tall, to the Wizard Stonehenge
mythical trolls and gargoyles. Every piece is created
individually and has its own character, personality, and Troll with light
expression. Sculpture
Grimm Level 3
I have been a welder for
over 30 years. I started
out creating smaller
table top artwork. Now,
my work is mainly larger
outdoor pieces. Every
detail is hammered,
formed and welded
from flat stainless steel
plates and pipes. After
much grinding, sanding,
buffing, and polishing.
The finished piece is a
hand made, one of a
kind, work of art. All of
these pieces are bright,
inviting, and will last a Creative Illusions
lifetime.” 647 Highview Dr.
Slinger, WI 53091
-Jim Sauer 262.644.9357
www.cisculptures.com http://sculptureillusions.com
 John Schakel

Featured

Kholstomer
Wood Sculpture
Andromeda Level 1

Time Machine
Willow Furniture
Voyager Hall Level 2

Others shown

Rocking Chair
Willow Furniture
Andromeda Level 1

“My background is thirty years of hard, exotic

labor and finally a University degree in English.

In 1980 I left teaching to bend willow with my

hands. Thousands of pieces later I have
combined my skills and appreciation of hard
labor with my love of beauty and people. My
work is the strongest of pragmatics and the Wilkie Studio
PO Box 2
most classical curves of aesthetics.” Spring Green, WI 53588
608.588.2833
Wilkiestudio.com
-John Schakel
http://wilkiestudio.com/schakel.html
 John
Woodhouse

Featured

Wood Wall Farm

Wood
Andromeda Level 1

Stone and Wood Farm

Mixed Media
Oz Level G1
These Folk Art barns are a nostalgic reminder of the old
Others shown
family farm. The artist created each one individually in
his workshop in the woods as an original tribute to the Round Barn
farms of yesteryear. Each one is created as a unique Wood
memory of the many different kinds of barns still found Barn Level 1
in the Midwest.
John Woodhouse began crafting
farmscapes in 1994. He felt that if
he could draw a barn then he
could built it. He was concerned
that the farms of yesterday were
fading away from our Midwest
landscapes. In order to preserve
the heritage of the Iowa farms, he
began to build them out of barn
boards, wood, metal, wire, and
made his trademark trees out of
cable wire. He put in the details of
the barns with wood-burning, and
painted the barns to resemble the
barns of yesteryear.
John Woodhouse
2575 210th Ave
Delhi, IA 52223
563-922-3100
 Keith Bradley

Featured

Horse and Colt

Metal Sculpture
Juno, Outside
“Sculptor Keith Bradley, perhaps known best for
his current works of metal animal sculptures, is
giving the art world reason to rave. His unusual
life size, whimsical sculptures of horses, bulls, cats Others shown
and dogs are being discovered and collected by
art patrons’ world over. Keith’s ability to Sheep, 2011
Metal Sculpture
metamorphose a familiar object deviates from Juno Level 2
classical sculpture and creates a fascination,
unusual world for the connoisseur of fine art..” Donkey, 2011
Metal Sculpture
“Bradley has captured the essence of originality, Cassiopeia
creativity and fun in each of his designs. His Pig, 2011
inspirations came from a burnt out metal barn Metal Sculpture
roof in northern Florida and Bradley decided to Pluto Level 2
pay tribute to the animals that once inhabited
that domain. Not limited to any one form of Three Dogs, 2011
Metal Sculpture
sculpture, this artist excels at each medium he Pluto Level 2
indulges in and captures the viewer by enhancing
the subject in a delightfully humorous
composition.”

Excerpt from http://keithbradleyart.com/

Bradley Art
PO Box 15371
Plantation, FL 33318
954-587-6164
keithbradleyart@gmail.com
http://keithbradleyart.com/
 Kimber Fiebiger

Featured

Large Humpty Dumpty

Bronze Sculpture
Walkway to Andromeda
main entrance

Others shown

Angler Humpty Dumpty

Bronze Sculpture
Like Kim’s other bronze sculptures, Voyager Hall Pond
Humpty started off as a ceramic-coated
mould built layer-by-layer with liquid The Garden Fairy
Mixed Media Sculpture
ceramic, wax, rubber, silica and reinforced Andromeda Level 1
with black pipe and steel rebar. Molten
bronze was poured into the mold and left Jester Lamp
to cool, before Humpty’s ceramic shell Mixed Media Sculpture
was cracked into pieces and chipped off Ganymede Level 1
to reveal the bronze figurine beneath.

Humpty’s hardy composition has helped

him withstand several falls, presumably
orchestrated by passersby. He has been
successfully restored each time to the
wall by Epic’s Facilities staff.

Apart from bronze eggheads, Kim also

creates classical and contemporary
sculptures in bronze and mixed media, as Joan of Art
well as pieces of furniture. More recently, 3020 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
she has been working on outdoor pieces 612.338.2511
which bring to mind the images of Dr www.joanofart.com

Seuss.
 Kina Crow

Featured

Moon and Stars

Mixed Media Wall Art
Voyager Hall L2

Others shown

Finding a Sense of
Balance
“As for the subject matter of my work, I have always been Ceramic Sculpture
interested in the face & figure , I believe this almost primal Voyager Hall Level 1
attraction has led me to question and analyze what it is, and
means to be alive. I portray this experience in the form of , often Multiple Personalities
Ceramic Sculpture
childlike figurative objects. The raw and rudimentary quality of Voyager Hall Level 1
my works also reflect a youthful naiveté and are intended to
display the inner and most basic nature of all people. Although Itty Bitty Pity Party
technically inanimate, they are typically narrative, & therefore Mixed Media
take on a life of their own. They tell me their secrets & teach me Alice Level 1
many things.”

Excerpt from http://www.kinacrow.com

Kina Crow
2188 Legendary Lane
Allison Park, PA
412-486-1007
kinaclay@aol.com
www.kinacrow.com
 Kristin DeSantis

Photo compliments of: Art Expo New York:

Meet the Artists, Part II (webpage)

Featured

Barn Sour, 2003

Cut Aluminum Wall Art
Andromeda, Level 2

Others shown

The Crow,
“The process [of creating the metal art] includes Cut Aluminum Wall Art
Andromeda, Level 2
cutting out areas of the metal with a hand-held
plasma torch, welding to build up layers, and Willow
carving the metal to achieve a bas-relief. Once Cut Aluminum Wall Art
the surface is prepared, DeSantis begins a multi- Andromeda, Level 2
layered painting process, often depicting
gracefully moving figures.

‘I like pushing the limit of what can be done

with this medium, keeping the viewer guessing
about what exactly they are looking at—is it
wood, glass, ceramic, enamels?’ [DeSantis]
explains. ‘When I am working the metal, the
sounds produce a rhythm that I not only hear,
but feel… the work becomes a dance of sorts,
bringing beauty and strength into harmony.’”
P.O. Box 397
Allenspark, CO 80510
McDaniel, Lynda. "All That Glitters Isn’t Gold." Niche Magazine. Jan. 2006:143.
303-747-2077
5 Sep. 2008 http://kristindesantis.com/pdfs/Niche_Winter_2006.pdf.
www.kristindesantis.com
kristin@kristindesantis.com
 Laura Harris

Featured

Samurai and Geisha

Glass Mosaics Wall Art
Voyager Hall Level 1

Others shown

Rapunzel
Glass Mosaic
Grimm Level 3
“Laura Harris was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in
1961. She is the daughter of the late Midwest I’m Late
sculptor/painter, Walter Lenz. Laura has been working Glass Mosaic
in mixed media, including fiber art, acrylic art, and Alice Level G1
mosaic art for over 25 years. More recently, Laura has
Jellyfish
concentrated on mosaic portrait art. She uses a direct Glass Mosaic
method of application where tessera is permanently Voyager Hall
adhered to a substrate. After sketching out a design, Level 1
each individual piece of tessera is hand cut to create
unique mosaics. Her tesserae include venetian and Emerald City
Glass Mosaic
dichroic glass, 24 karat Italian gold smalti, porcelain, Oz Level 1
ceramic tile, mirror, stone and salvaged or recycled
materials.”
www.flickr.com/photos/shrnmc1/sets/72157601929427786/

Melonhead Gallery
S52 Moraine Hills Dr
Dousman, WI 53118
262.392.3836
 Lou Michaels

Featured

Lunch Time atop the

Rockefeller Center
Mixed Media
Lou Michaels was born in 1959 and raised in a suburb Fomalhaut Level G1
outside the epicenter of the automotive industry, Detroit
Michigan. He spent his youth immersed in industrial Others shown
creativity. In his formative years, he apprenticed under
Point of Gracy and Sky
gifted ceramicist and sculptor, George Tudzarov. Mixed Media
Voyager Hall Level 2
Lou's work reflects his industrial roots and ceramic
background along with vintage photography, sculpture Fortitude x Two
and metal to create a cohesive three dimensional Mixed Media
Andromeda Level 1
nostalgic landscape.
Excerpts from http://www.lvs3d.com/index.html

Lou Michaels
Lofty Vision Studios
954-638-9297
loumichaels@gmail.com
http://www.lvs3d.com/index.html
 Marc Sijan

Featured

The CIO
Mixed Media Wall Art
Andromeda Level 1

Others shown

Girl with Capitol

Mixed Media Wall Art
“Marc Sijan's Superrealistic sculptures are Voyager Hall Level 2
‘homages to humanity's fascination with its own
forms -- a fascination which has compelled artists The Butler
throughout the millennia to mirror life in virtually Mixed Media Sculpture
every medium.’ Sijan's figures are incredibly lifelike, Voyager Hall Level 2

sensuous and graceful. In fact, they are so lifelike, Old Man with a Fedora
they seem always on the verge of movement, a Mixed Media Wall Art
mere instant away from action. The pores in the Andromeda Level 2
skin, the tiny hairs, and veins; even the bald spots,
the blemishes, the individual shapes of the faces Ali (Young Girl)
Mixed Media Sculpture
that make human beings so similar, yet so unique Voyager Hall Level 1
– these are the essence of what makes Marc Sijan's
work so arresting.

‘I am seeking to freeze motion rather than suggest

life,’ he notes. ‘The sculpture appears passive, but
there is so much going on inside.’” Marc Sijan Studio
2601 S Delaware Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Marc would also like you to know that he has had 414.769.7652
over 50 one-man museum shows. www.marcsijan.com

- Marc Sijan
http://www.marcsijan.com/biography.htm
 Marina Lee

Featured

The Bell, 2003

Fiberglass Sculpture
Campus Courtyard

Others shown

Rockin’ Ralph, 2004

Fiberglass
Sculpture
Andromeda, Level 2

“Creating original fiberglass sculptures allows for an Ester the Loch Ness
economical and permanent art form. Fiber glassing is Monster, 2002
actually a very old art process. The process of fiber glassing Fiberglass Sculpture
Outside
has evolved from the time of the Egyptian mummies. The
mummies were wrapped in linen cloth and nature 's resin.
Today, we use a man-made cloth called fiberglass and a
man-made resin for exterior permanence and strength.

“The whole process of creating

sculptures allows me to draw,
paint and sculpt. The positive
messages I strive to
communicate allow me to
share my visions and to help
others see living and
dreaming as a gift to us all.”

Excerpt from Beginning Dreams Forever

http://www.marinalee.com/statement.php 833 East Burleigh Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212-2210
(414) 562-3037
marina@marinalee.com
www.marinalee.com
 Martina Celerin

Featured

Robin Feeding Babies

“For me, they evoke warm happy Textile
Voyager Hall Level 1
memories of places I've been,
people I've met, and experiences
that I cherish.” Others shown

“Each piece captures the quiet Goldfinch

moment of awe when you first step Textile
up to an edge of a cliff and see the Andromeda Level 1

view, or they evoke the crisp, still air Fruits

that surrounds you when you Textile
wander into a stand of winter Famers Market
birches.”
Forks
“I love the feel of dirt when you dig Textile
Cassiopeia Level G1
deep into the summer garden to
pull out a fresh carrot or radish. And Hot Air Balloons
I love the creatures that we are Textile
surrounded by, but all too often see Oz Level 1
too rarely. I hope that you too will
find the connection with nature that
I feel.“
Martina Celerin
Excerpt from http://www.martinacelerin.com/

Dimensional Weavings
Bloomington, IN
812-219-0647
info@martinacelerin.com
http://www.martinacelerin.com/
 Mayolo Haro

Featured

Driftwood Moose
Wood
Deep Space Level G2

Others shown

Driftwood Deer
Wood
We use Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar, Teak, Chinese Fir, Acacia Grimm Level 1
or Monkey Pod, and more for our gorgeous creations.
Driftwood Canopy
Because of the uniqueness of our woods, no two pieces are Wood
ever the same - which means your item is always one of a Deep Space Level G2
kind.

The type of soil and growing conditions determines the

color, and shape of the final carved piece. Because each is
such a unique carved wood piece, they make excellent
wood decor accent pieces.
Excerpts from http://www.naturalwondersusa.com/about-us/

Natural Wonders
9451 Sayre Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
847-510-5960
Naturalwondersusa@yahoo.com
Naturalwondersusa.com
 Mina Hsing

Featured

Blue Blossoms (similar)

Painting
Kohoutek Level 2

Others shown

Red Blossoms
Painting
Kohoutek Level 2
Mina Hsing was born in Shanghai, China. She studied
classical Chinese brush painting during her childhood. Bamboo
Painting
After Mina came to America, she studied Art at the Kohoutek Level 2
University of California and later graduated from
Mundelein College in Chicago, in 1967.

Mina Hsing's masterful paintings demonstrate her

expertise in realistic and abstract art. Her vibrant use
of color and elegant design are expressed in oil,
acrylic, watercolor and metallic mediums.
Excerpts from https://www.artfestival.com/artists/minhsing/

Mina Studio
1720 Maple Ave. #1010
Evanston, IL 60201
847-668-8490
@minahsing on Instagram
 Natalie Sewell

Featured

The Clothes Line

Quilt
Andromeda Level 1

“My landscape quilts reflect my life long passion for Others shown
trees and flowers. I particularly love humble nature
Winter
scenes where humans have interfered with nature Quilt
with mixed results: overgrown gardens, old fences Andromeda Level 1
covered with vines, rustic clotheslines in the woods,
black eyed susans brown with age against an old barn Spring
wall, and especially trees… Quilt
Andromeda Level 1

All of my leaves, tree trunks foliage and flowers are Summer

“cut-outs” from my large collection of printed and Quilt
hand-dyed cottons which I machine appliqué to a Andromeda Level 1
background fabric. I freely add fabric paint before,
Lodge
during and after appliquéing the pieces to enhance Quilt
their hues and colors. Then I machine quilt each piece Andromeda Level 1
within an inch of its life, using free motion stitching.
This technique allows me almost as much spontaneity Fall
as painting, and I never plan ahead or create drawings Quilt
Andromeda Level 1
as a guide.”

-Natalie Sewell Rosewood

http://www.nataliesewell.com/index.html Quilt
Andromeda Level 1
Sadly, Natalie passed away in July 2018. We are proud to
continue to display her beautiful artwork. Forest
Quilt
Borealis Level 1

2206 Van Hise Ave

Madison, WI 53705
608.231.1418
www.nataliesewell.com
 Nicario Jimenez

Featured

Aquarium
Pluto Level 2

Others shown

“Retablos are sophisticated folk art in the form of

portable boxes filled with brightly colored Hat Shop, 2008
figurines arranged into intricate narrative Voyager Hall Level G1
scenes. From the 16th to the 19th centuries,
Retablos were carried through the mountains by
Spanish priests as portable religious shrines for General Store, 2005
Catholic saints. Later, they were adapted by Ganymede Level 2
indigenous people to include their own deities
and mythologies.
Peruvian Music, 2006
Nicario's compositions depict religious, historical Voyager Hall Level G1
and everyday events. His hands move quickly and
with confidence to fashion people, animals, and
mythical figurines as he creates poignant scenes
Vegetable Stand, 2005
from a doughy mixture of boiled potato and Ganymede Level 2
gypsum powder. For his sculpting process,
Nicario's only tool is a small piece of wood
resembling an enlarged toothpick.”
Flower Stand, 2005
http://www.retablosnicario.com/ Ganymede Level 2

Artist of the Andes

5531 Teak Wood Drive NW
Naples, FL 34119
239-354-0139
www.retablosnicario.com
 Paul Klein

Featured

White Cedar Witch Tree Lamp

Andromeda Level 1

Lamp with Blue Shade

Lamp with Beige/Green Shade
Voyager Hall Level 1

Others shown

Twisted Wood Lamp

Voyager Hall Level 1

“Paul Klein finds his inspiration in nature, be it

century old buildings, his backyard, nearby forests,
or the shores of our Inland Seas. Working out of
his home in Amherst Junction, WI, Klein believes
that natures' treasures or ‘local exotics’, as he calls
them, can be found everywhere. He enjoys
combining many elements such as stone, copper,
and his own handmade papers with wood to
create his works of art. His art ranges from
sculptural table and floor lamps, to mirrors and
candle holders. The spontaneity of finding objects New Hope in Wood
in nature and incorporating them into an intricate 10301 Cty. Rd. MM
Amherst Junction, WI 54407
piece is a freedom that Klein enjoys and portrays 715.824.2624
in each of his pieces of art.” www.newhopeinwood.com/

http://www.newhopeinwood.com/
 Paul Morrison

Featured

Barrel Chairs
Wood
Deep Space Level G2

Others shown

Dry Dock Table

“We believe the hardwoods of Wisconsin Wood
are among the most beautiful woods in the Fortress Level 3

world and accent each other nicely when Stacked Table

combined. Most of our wood originates in Wood
the urban landscapes of southern Library Level 2
Wisconsin. Sawing these logs provides
lumber with greater character and amazing Gazelle Table
Wood
size, much of which leave the mill as live Library Level 2
edge lumber. ”
Excerpts from https://www.thewoodcycle.com/our-story

The Wood Cycle

1239 South Fish Hatchery Rd
Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-8462
thewoodcycle@gmail.com
thewoodcycle.com
 Penny Dobson

Featured

Strike a Pose
Mixed Media
Voyager Hall Level 1

Others shown

Counting Sheep
Mixed Media
“I have been a professional artist for 20 years and a Voyager Hall Level 1
public art teacher for 26. I work with my husband who
creates my frames. I paint what I would want in my Hollyhock Surprise
house. I have 2 sons and 3 animals.” Mixed Media
Voyager Hall Level 1
Excerpt from http://www.pennydobson.com/
Desert Flowers
Mixed Media
Voyager Hall Level 2

Purple Perfection
Mixed Media
Voyager Hall Level 2

Art of Penny Dobson

Rome, GA 30161
706-844-2566
pld30701@yahoo.com
Pennydobson.com
 Rich Kolb

Featured

Dog Riding Tricycle

Over Cat
Metal Sculpture
Andromeda, Level 1

Metal Lion
Metal Sculpture
Deneb, Level G1

Others shown

Found Object Metal Moose

Metal Sculpture
Outside Andromeda

“Dad and I created the first Yardbird in August of Found Object Metal Bulldog
1991 in Jamestown, Kentucky. Dad has spent most Metal Sculpture
Andromeda, Level 1
of his career making things from metal. The first
bird came about from our talking about and
tinkering with scrap materials. People instantly
loved them!”

“When people ask me about my creations, I smile

and say, "The things in life that bring us the most
joy are those which are fun and unexpected, not
the mere necessities." I believe we can all benefit
from a little more whimsy in our lives!”
YardBirds
“It is pretty simple: Yardbirds are really just about 17613 Pope Dale Road
Louisville, KY 40245
happiness.” 502-637-8752
Rich Kolb http://www.yardbirds.info

Excerpt from http://www.yardbirds.info

 Rob Igl

Featured

Dragon
Metal
Isis Level 2

Others shown

Turkey
Metal
Barn Level 1
“The Metalest Works sculptures are
welded creations, utilizing, re- Knight
purposed steel materials. Each piece Metal
is hand crafted to re-create the Isis Level 2
unique vision...from the artists’
Lightbulb Spider
perspective. From early on in life I Metal
have always been building in some Fortress Level 2
fashion or another. Adolescent
constructing sets, to professional
landscaping of rock wall installations.
Among many creative hobbies, I have
found my niche in taking an everyday
item and seeing its potential in the
sculpting process.

All are my original pieces, derived

from everyday objects for
shelf and garden display. As an artist,
I am a hobbyist at heart, by which my
work cannot be determined from my The Metalest Works
608-835-2775
play.” themetalestworks@gmail.com

Excerpt from
https://www.facebook.com/pg/themetalestworks/about/
 Sheryl Tuorila

Featured

Tank the Dog

Mosaic Sculpture
Andromeda Level 1

Others shown

The base of the majority of Sheryl’s work is slip cast ceramic or

Bessie the Cow
cement and this accounts for the substantial weight of each piece. Mosaic Sculpture
To this heavy, “solemn” interior, Sheryl adds mixed media “crazy” Andromeda Level 1
mosaics scoured from rummage sales and thrift stores to give the
outside a whimsical, smile-inducing air. Many of her works feature Superdoodledo
handmade tiles, each one cut, glazed and loaded into the kiln Mosaic Sculpture
individually – a highly labor-intensive process. Each “naked” cast Voyager Hall Level 2
sculpture also apparently spends a
good amount of time in the studio
before Sheryl starts work on them
because this gives her time to develop
a relationship with the form. It
therefore takes months or years (as in
the case of Bessie) before each
sculpture is ready.

Mosaic Artwork
1500 Jackson St NE
Studio 403
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612.423.9197
www.sheryltuorila.com
slt@sheryltuorila.com
 Steve Wirtz

Featured

Rock Star
Paper Mache Sculpture
Andromeda, Level 1

Others shown

End of an Afternoon’s Nap

Paper Mache Sculpture
Ganymede, Level 1

Cat Throwing Dog

Paper Mache Sculpture
Pluto, Level 1

Dalmatian Dog
I love my job as an artist, but I am never Paper Mache Sculpture
totally satisfied. I’m always thinking ahead, Ganymede, Level 2
looking to improve while I can appreciate
pas works, more often than not, I see things
in my past art that I know I could improve
upon. I think that perspective of mine will
never go away-and I don’t think it should.

Excerpt from http://www.cartuna.net/artist/artist.htm

Cartuna
www.cartuna.net
 Steven Spiro

Featured

Inlaid Bench
Wood Inlay Furniture
Library Level G1

Inlaid Pedestal Table

Wood Inlay Furniture
“Each piece of furniture I make is a Library Level G1
segment of a constantly moving stream
of energy. Homage is paid to the tree Others shown
itself, to historical furniture forms, to the
interplay of natural and worked surfaces. Chair and Side Table
Isis Level 1

Trees are, after all a combination of earth, Sofa Table

sun, water, starlight, clouds, and a myriad Voyager Hall Level 2
of other distinct elements. If one can see
a cloud in a tree, why not a dreamscape Bench
in a table? Voyager Hall Level 1

I am not a particularly talented person. I

am one who happens to have devoted
three decades to making furniture in
ways which are satisfying to me,
personally. This has resulted in a wide
vocabulary of forms, which I am
continually delighted to use. My work is
simply enjoyable for me. I am very
grateful to have been privileged to follow
this path. I give deep thanks to my 7261 S. Lake Road
clients, who encourage me, and enable Hillpoint, WI 53937
me to continue my calling.” 608-986-2120
www.stevenspiro.com
steven@stevenspiro.com
-Steven Spiro Dec. 2002
Excerpts from http://www.stevenspiro.com/artist.htm
 Suzanne Miller
and
Nikki Cooper

Green Chicks Studio is the home to

recycle artists Suzanne Miller and Nikki
Cooper. These two artists have dedicated
themselves to helping the earth by
creating artwork from plastic bottles,
cans, newspaper and anything else they
can find that can be repurposed.
Excerpts from http://www.greenchicksstudio.com/ Featured

Alice in Wonderland
Mixed Media
Alice Level 1

Others shown

Scarecrow
Mixed Media
Oz Level 1

Mad Hatter
Mixed Media
Alice Level 1

Wake Up Call
Mixed Media
Pluto Level 1

Green Chicks Studio

1606 11th Street, Suite 2
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 558-3816
http://www.greenchicksstudio.com/
 S.V. Medaris

The artist with Liberace

Photo courtesy Kim Keyes
http://svmedaris.com/about.html
Accessed 9/3/2008

Featured
When interviewed by Kent Williams of the Isthmus about art,
farm life, and “The Return of Big Tiny”, S.V. Medaris said the The Return of Big Tiny
following: Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Voyager Hall Level 2
“'When we first moved here, back in 1998, I knew I wanted
Others shown
chickens, and I knew I wanted to paint them,' she says. 'They're
just really fun to watch' a lot of stuff going on with them, weird Magnificent Seven
stuff, and I just thought it would be really cool to show this to Acrylic Painting on Canvas
people in the city, what it's like out here. Nobody had really Voyager Hall Level 2
done chickens like this before, so nobody would be expecting
it…’ Turkey Promenade
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
'Painting 'Big Tiny' was a total pain,' [S.V. Medaris] says. 'Most of Barn Level 2
the time, I was down on my hands and knees or squatting, the
canvas spread out on the garage floor. That was the only way I
could control the brush well enough.’

'I don't make art to prove anything,' she says. 'I make art to
capture a feeling, to say something I want to say. And that
overrules everything else.’” Excerpts taken from “Animal Farm”.
Found at http://www.thedailypage.com/isthmus/article.php?article=5083

123 Drammen Valley Road, Mount

Horeb, WI 53572
608-577-6001
www.svmedaris.com
svmedaris@pobox.com
 Tamara Tsurkan

Featured

White Rabbit
Mixed Media
Pluto Level 2

Others shown

Felted Bear
Mixed Media
Oz Level 1

Ram with Kaleidoscope

Mixed Media

Fox with Crossed Arms

Mixed Media
“I started painting when I was a child, and
attended an Art School in my home town in
Ukraine. However, after finishing school I
didn’t pursue a career of an artist, instead
opting for a college degree in math and
computer science, and a teaching career
after that.

Over the last ten years I have worked in

several different media, and now mainly
work with fiber (www.feltedanimals.com). I
use needle felting technique to create
paintings and sculptures from wool, then
combine them with recycled objects so the
finished work is essentially a mini-story. I
enjoy using wool for my paintings because Art by Tamara
it allows me to create three dimensional https://www.art-by-tamara.com/nsite/
www.feltedanimals.com
characters in paintings that (literally) pop www.jewelry-by-tamara.com
out of the frame.
Excerpt from https://www.art-by-tamara.com/nsite/bio/
 Tim Riesing

Featured

Naughty Peter
Mixed Media
Andromeda Level 1

Others shown

Against the Rule

Mixed Media
“My animals are constructs not carvings. They are Classroom Level 1
assembled using various woods, cardboard and
modeling material. When their bodies are finished, The Innocent
Mixed Media
they are painted and adorned with leather, fabrics, Deneb Level 2
ribbon, metal, vinyl, sisal or whatever is needed to
achieve the desired effect. Each animal is researched,
and in the case of the horses, tack and
accouterments are accurate to the era portrayed..
Each of my animals is
unique; entirely hand
crafted by me, and carries
my “Rocking R” brand
burned into the wood.
Each of my animals is
animated, either by
traditional rockers, on ball
bearing bodies that rock
on a fixed base or
platforms that rock inside Riesing’s Rockers
a fixed base.”
https://www.etsy.com/shop/RiesingsRockers

Excerpt from https://www.etsy.com/people/RiesingsRockers

 Victor Edwards

Featured

Hanging Hammock Chairs

Voyager Hall Level 2
Balcony

While the hanging hammock chairs might not strike

the average person as art, these comfortable, hand
crafted pieces of furniture prove that art can be
functional.

Each piece is designed and created by Victor Edwards

out of his ‘studio-in-the woods’ in Monticello, Florida.
Edwards is so proud of his work that he not only shows
it art fairs, but guarantees it against defects for the life
of the chairs.

Taking a few moments to sit back and relax in one of

Edwards’ chairs allows for an appreciation his quality
work, and when paired with the idyllic view, a peaceful
state of mind that can be crucial during the training
process. Oak and Rope Design
PO Box 424
Monticello, Florida 32345
850-997-4913
www.oakandrope.com
vic@oakandrope.com
 Xao Yang Lee

Featured

Horse Story Cloth

“Xao Yang Lee is a story cloth artist. Her skills in sewing Textile
Kohoutek Level 1
have developed over sixty years of practice as a child in
Laos, a mother in Thailand and a grandmother in the US. Others shown

During the Secret War, she lost her first husband and led Blue Story Cloth
their five children to a refugee camp in Thailand. She Textile
Andromeda Level 2
settled in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1980, but now lives
with her second husband in Milwaukee. Green Story Cloth
Textile
In the early 1980s, to supplement family income, Mrs.
Lee began to market her sewing at weekend art and
craft fairs across Wisconsin, while never missing a day of
work on an assembly line for a sock company. As she
entered and won art competitions, her sewing became
known for making Hmong art appealing and Hmong
history intriguing to a broad, multicultural audience.
In the past ten years, she has been
recognized as one of the most
skillful story cloth artists in the
Midwest.”

Excerpt from Xao Yang Lee

https://garlandmag.com/article/hmong-in-usa/ Hmong Needleart
1813 North 7th St
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-457-1459