StoneThatFlows's Profile

Bio

Green/Recycled materials Artist for most of my life - helping keep the world a better cleaner place for my someday family. From Childhood thru Hippiehood to Motherhood & some day Grandmahood. One day at a time and one piece of Art at a time.

Juried Member of the Illinois Arts Council's Illinois Artisans since 1993. Past juried roster artist of the IAC Artist-in-Education program. Worked with over 1000 students using non-recyclable materials from their environment to create viable art forms & installations for their school/town.
I've been creating art to sell since a very young age. Since 1987 primarily using old, vintage, repurposed, materials mixed with Fine metals & semi-precious stones. I lampwork, kiln fire, and paint glass; I love Steampunk - primarily Victorian & Art Deco; and collect Vintage costume jewelry.

I'm a Past recipient of 2 Best of Show, 5 First place, and several placing awards at juried Regional Midwest Art Shows.
The Wife of the most patient and kind man in the world, mom to two wonderful young adults, adoptive/rescue mom of a 10 lb. 15 year old 5 year breast cancer survivor dog - Pixie, & I have one granddog - Bailey.
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Female

Favorite Materials

Glass, metals, semi precious stones, vintage jewelry components, recycled materials, repurposed materials and whatever interesting donations make their way to my front porch