Dr.Jewels-TheArtist : As a practicing veterinarian, her journey from the medical field to creative arts manifested into her desire to share & shape her deep connection, recognition and passion; to integrate art, animals and the human spirit. After many years as a veterinarian she arrived upon a natural evolution of her desire to turn discarded pieces into treasures with Mosaic
I dabble in quite a few different mediums but clay is my favorite! I learned the basics of ceramics in my late twenties from my mother and father, both accomplished potters. Later I expanded my techniques by studying at Penland and Arrowmont Craft Schools. My ceramic techniques include hand building, slab construction, carving, and pit firing using combinations of stoneware,
I am a Maryland born multi-media artist primarily working in gouache and markers. I love doing anything related to art and making things, whether it be sewing, painting, sculpting, veganic farming, making jewelry or knitting. My work is primarily 2-d, though I’d love to branch into 3-D artwork. I love sustainability and using creative ways to deal with waste/recycled material,
Art started as a way for me to become more in touch with my spiritual center and I’ve been so grateful for the opportunity to develop it. The five quiet years I’ve lived in Takoma Park has allowed me to slow down long enough to discover my style, my medium, and my voice. I look forward to celebrating with other
With porcelain as my medium, and Takoma Park as my inspiration, I create art at the intersection of whimsy and function. I love the brilliant permanence of glazed ceramics, and enjoy being part of a decorative tradition that is almost as old as humanity, and yet still evolving.
I walk for miles each day, often along Sligo Creek. On pathways and sidewalks, in refuge and refuse, I find objects. Plastic objects that remind me of the power of the human body. Metal objects that remind me of the wonder of the great outdoors. Natural objects that remind me of the supernatural. I collect these objects, and
Born in Treviso, Italy, Davide was introduced to the art of metalsmithing by his father Alessandro and by the sculptor Toni Benetton. He studied jewelry and metalsmithing at the Institute of Art in Venice. In 2003, he obtained his degree in architecture at IUAV, Venice, Italy. Davide worked in Italy as an architect for several architectural firms, especially with
I have lived in Takoma Park for 30 years and have a non profit called Art For The People. Before that I was co-director of Takoma Artists Guild or TAG. In between I was the first Director of Exhibitions for the City of Takoma Park and on the Art Council . I paint and make ceramics and also make prints
Things from Egypt and Beyond LLC is not currently offering items for sale. Sales will resume toward the end of 2022. Things from Egypt and Beyond LLC, operates as a home-based, by appointment business selling an eclectic collection of Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and other international, unique, and functional handicrafts from small workshops and charitable organizations. The collection includes beaded