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Deborah Brackenbury creates some of the most striking & unusual vessels you'll see anywhere. Her technique of cleanly combining various colors of cement yields bold patterns seldom seen in this otherwise ubiquitous media. |
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Located northwest of Paris, Jean-Pierre Wyckhuys creates ferrocement works in the old-school tradition of the "Rocailleur ". His work & website are worth spending some time with, as both are filled with joy and surprises. The site is all in French, but the work speaks for itself in all languages. |
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Philadelphia based artist Katherine Stanek creates absolutely stunning cement-based sculptures that evoke the rhythm & movement of life. Using a variety of sculpting techniques she transforms this ubiquitous media into something genuinely grand. |
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Now here is some really great looking cement-based work. Check out the range of materials, skill & originality of this artist. Meet Kem Alexander. |
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Meet Philippe Bidault, another Faux Bois artisan from France. Located in Orleans, south of Paris, his site is also in French but the images and work tell the whole story. Bienvenue Phillipe! |
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Internationally reknowned artist David Adickes may be best known as a painter, but his concrete sculptural works are hard to miss. |
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Versatile & unpredictable, Lynn DiNino has taken on and conquered many mediums, but it's her work in sculpted concrete that has probably generated the most smiles! And, she routinely offers classes in many of her techniques. |
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Sandpudding.Com...What a wonderful site! Great carved concrete artwork, and really great "How-To" info by Elder Jones. Thank you Elder! |
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Edward Babb is yet another self taught artisan who is resurrecting an nearly lost craft. Beautiful hand formed, original molds for creating custom, one-of-a-kind architectural features based on ancient & classic designs. Take a look at some impressive concrete work. |
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Sylvan Lake, Michigan, artist Ross Yedinak is one of the new generation of Faux Bois artisans and quickly proving to be a master craftsman and very original artist. Take a look at some very inspiring & creative work. |
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Texas based Faux Bois artist & sculptor
Donald R. Tucker's site.
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Master craftsman Carlos Cortes continues his 100 year family tradition of excellence in El Trabajo Rustico, the Spanish term for Faux Bois. |
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Not at all your average sculptor. T.J. Neil produces very detailed, large scale, hand laid concrete sculpture for a variety of applications |
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Professional Sandcaster & Assemblage Artist Andre Gandin shows what can be done using this ancient system of mass production. |
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Bo Atkinson. Artist, designer, architect, inventor? Nah...too limiting. How about just all around creative guy. Great work, ideas and info on his very in depth site. |
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Charles Streshley creates remarkable concrete art furniture & shares his techniques freely on his website. Thank you Charles! You can also see his work at the Smithsonian and the National Gallery next time you are in the neighborhood. |
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Andrew Goss is an accomplished Ontario artist whose work often incorporates cement & concrete. His Concrete + Metal Project is a wealth of information & creativity. |
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| Ceramics, Glass & Mosaic Arts |
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I simply can't say enough good things about Sherri Warner Hunter. Not only is her art simply amazing, but she has invested so very much of herself in sharing her skills and inspiring so many of us that we all owe her a huge debt of gratitude. Thank you Sherri! |
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I had to wonder if the folks in Philly realized how lucky they were to have an artist like Isaiah Zagar in residence. Well...yes they do. They pulled together, got behind him and saved a real art treasure he'd worked on for years, turning it into a unique cultural icon that the city can truly be proud of. Take a look at Philadelphia's Magic Garden. Way to go folks!
(Photo courtesy of Nikki Miller) |
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Kim Larson is versatile & talented, working in several different media, but her mosaics really shine. This Oakland artist takes on wide ranging subject matter and obviously enjoys her work. I think you will too. |
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Phoenominal glass and a great deal more. Nani & her son Anselm Croze present a wide range of remarkable work. Spend a little time digging through the entire site. You will be inspired. |
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Wonderful, whimsical & durable to boot! Betty Owens crafts one-of-a-kind ceramic birdhouses that are worth a closer look. Enjoy! |
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Want to see something really fauxbulous? Check out Eric Serritella's wonderful ceramic Faux Bois work! Stunning reality meets genuinely clever design. |
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Ronna Moore & Mary Sallee Stams are two more ceramic artists who create smiles in a lot of folks gardens. Visit Idyllwild Garden online and enjoy some genuinely delightful creations! |
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Absolutely Fabulous Mosaics & Concrete Sculpture by Penny Mason. Great style and technique all rolled into one artist! |
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| Metal Arts |
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Kevin Stone has taken large scale metal sculpture to a new level. His monumental works are the product of extraordinary processes combined with a tremendous amount of work. Take a look the amazing results of this remarkable pairing! |
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| Paper Mache |
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Yet another artist who displays remarkable skills. And while not exactly "Garden Art", certainly "Gardenesque" in the extreme. Including beautiful works of Faux Bois ( a subject near & dear to my heart, of course) that celebrates nature in a most original and utterly elegant way. |
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| Windchimes |
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Tim Klines' work justified a whole new category...Windchimes. True mixed media made from beach glass, copper, wood & whatever catches his fancy. Beautiful craftwork that adds the dimension of sound. |
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