Reinbeck Fine Art & Craft Festival

September 22, 2018

2017 Artists

Jamie’s work runs in two directions: “Beautiful, make believe-scenes in a natural world of sorts, and work that is strange and more kitsch. I work in variety of mediums to create both 2D and 3D art. I use clay, to make both utilitarian objects and sculptures, watercolor and paint pens on paper, and brightly colored yarn, which I crochet into hats and afghans. I rely on my imagination for content, as opposed to rendering something realistically. Color and balance are the two most important elements of art in my work. My use of a wide variety of materials and techniques reflects my background as an Art teacher, which requires me to be familiar with a host of materials and processes.”

Michael is an Art teacher with a familiarity with a wide variety of materials processes and methods of making art. “My own work reflects this as I work in a variety of mediums. This includes works of art in clay (tile, pottery, majolica, small sculpture), paintings on paper and panel (primarily watercolor, acrylic and ink/pen), linocuts, woodcuts, and etchings. For imagery, ideas and inspiration, I often draw from elements of popular culture, Medieval Art, the work of the Surrealists, Anatomical and Naturalist artists, Alchemical and Hermetic texts, Dutch and Flemish still life, and the paintings and films of David Lynch. My work in clay is also in multiple veins. Tile work and wall pieces often have figurative elements whereas, in my pottery, the focus is often on material and texture. Both involve a constant sense of inquiry and experimentation, as alterations to chemical and firing processes can yield dramatically differing results. Ultimately, I view art as a way of knowing and a method of discovery.”

Kendalle Alquwaie is an offbeat artist, her work is often vibrant and fun natured, while exploring the world around her and society. Studying at UNI and Hawkeye Community College, her education lies with traditional as well as digital art and design. Working primarily with acrylic she creates fun and often bright colored worlds and characters.

Peggy is an Iowa artist who enjoys children’s book illustration, designing characters, and painting in digital and traditional mediums. “My Merry Critters art collection consists of scenes depicting holidays and seasons with delightful animal characters and a touch of humor. I enjoy dreaming up characters and scenes that make people smile and add cheerfulness to someone’s day. My art is available in prints, posters, and note cards.”

“I took a class in that,” was my standard response to a friend who was always asking how I knew (at least a little bit) about one thing or another, like archery, Hebrew, or hiking. I never know what to say when people ask what kind of photography I do. My photos are like life (which I did not take a class in), there is a lot of variation in subject, location and focal point. Windmills in the Midwest, trains in the Czech Republic, Metrocables in Colombia, dandelions, peonies and Ferris wheels all have their place. Originally from Nebraska, I have recently moved to the East Coast of Iowa. My Midwestern roots, inherited from my dad, help me appreciate the solid beauty of the land around me, as well as the friendliness and stubbornness of the Midwestern mindset. My immigrant mother (born in Germany to parents who had come there from Poland during the war) instilled in me a curiosity for the wide world and an insatiable desire to travel and see everything. (By the way, I did take a class in Photography).”

Bruce says, ” I love the pure uncontaminated beauty of nature and its inhabitants and try to enjoy experiences in nature as often as possible and for that reason I create primarily wildlife art. Over the course of my career my artwork has evolved from painting to the exclusive use of colored pencil. This medium shows a meticulous attention to detail.”

Joe has been “turning” wood for 22 years and has developed a masterful craft in bowls, candle holders and urns.

Letterpress printer Julie Russell-Steuart makes art prints, greeting cards, and handmade books for art or journaling. She uses metal or wood handset type, carves linoleum and works with leather for “booklaces” miniature books on a necklace chain. She likes to teach herself new printmaking processes in order to make completely new work, such as a recent artists book currently at exhibition at the University of Iowa Center for the Book.

Jan is “a mostly self taught artist working in polymer clay and Apoxie with fabric, wool and accessories as needed. I am creating elder women of character with a humorous and gentle perspective.”

Bob like to listen to vinyl albums while working on his ceramic pieces. He prides himself on making “functional, hand thrown pottery.” He is inspired by nature and earth tone colors, which find expression through his work.

Priscilla describes her process as magical, “I cut silhouette profiles from a live model, freehand. The process is magical to watch. It takes about five minutes for a timeless keepsake.”

Connie has been weaving for 20 years. She enjoys playing with color, never repeating a pattern, and uses a variety of interesting fibers in her work.

“I was a secondary art instructor for thirty-three years and retired in 2000. That same year I established Cole Art Pottery. My pottery is electric fired cone six wheel-thrown stoneware. I am always enthused about the endless possibilities and permanence of clay. The tactile qualities of clay and the physical challenges are always making the process of working with clay a rewarding experience. Cole Pottery is recognizable because of the use of red stoneware clay with brushed iron oxide stain. This enhances and darkens the clay. I also use embellishments of carved wooden and sculptural elements, various natural slip decoration and embedded marine fossils on the pottery. The glazing techniques that I use include spraying, dipping, pouring and splattering. These techniques lead to one of a kind pottery pieces. I specialize in the forms of vases, bottlenecks, a variety of bowl shapes and lidded forms. My pottery can be found in nine galleries in Iowa and Minnesota. I also participate in eight to ten art shows during the spring, summer and fall months. “

“I am the sole creator of each piece of art to wear and sculptural work produced from my studio, personally selecting each component that goes into a finished work. My preferred bead work methods are bead embroidery and free form peyote because they can ideally convey my creativity to its fullest. Bead work is the best medium I have found where what I visualize, what my mind’s eye sees, my hands can recreate. Bead embroidery is a technique of hand stitching individual or small groups of 4 to 6 beads to a backing material. Free form peyote is a stitch where beads are sewn together creating a fabric, one at a time. I rarely begin a project with absolute surety of the finished piece. I assemble a palette of beads, but I allow the work to develop organically as I stitch. I am most influenced by collage artists and photographers, particularly the work of Dave McKean. For structure and balance and texture I turn to my study of architecture and the work of Gaudi. When someone wears my work, I want them to feel like they are part of a living sculpture. My designs enhance and accentuate that person’s uniqueness, their individuality. With my sculptural work, I want the viewer to fall into the piece, seeing the whole and then the medium that is made relevant to the content.” Website: thejadedog.com

Marion is a retired art teacher and enjoys the medium of watercolor: “It is very exciting to create a painting with this non-forgiving, yet beautiful medium.” In addition to painting, she I enjoys making fused glass pendants, pastels, Zen doodles, and a bit of sculpture. Website: marionboyer.com

While Kay’s art is My artwork is sometimes representational, and sometimes abstract, she always paints with feeling and heart. “I feel moved to do representational images of both the beautiful and the ordinary things about our state. Other times something stirring inside me makes me want to create by just using lines, shapes, color and texture. I will begin by putting down lines and colors that feel right at the time. I will use texture, and layer and layer until my satisfaction comes along. I use a variety of materials, my favorite most recently is artist grade heavy body acrylics which result in the best colors and textures. I use various mediums in my abstracts which allow me to make textural impressions and build up interesting layers.” Website: facebook-ArtbyKayMarquard

“I enjoy painting and sculpting, though most of my recent efforts have been as a painter, using both Oil and Acrylic. I rather like the challenge of switching back and forth as I am continually trying to figure out how to get certain effects in one vs. the other. A lot of my earlier paintings were done from my memory and imagination. Recently I have taken a lot of pictures during my travels and use them as a guide to both paint what I have seen and a lot of what I felt when I experienced that moment. I hope to be able to share the joy and beauty of what I see when I look around me.”

Larry works in nature scene photographs and bronze sculpture.

With jewelry, drawing, and mixed media, Steve is an all-around artist. He says “What I display reflects who I am. There is no separation between art and self. Always seeking to further my arts, I seldom settle on a specific medium, instead its the constant learning that drives my art.”

Making jewelry since the early 70s, the Bedeians are masters in the art of silver and goldsmithing. “I design and make Silver & Gold jewelry using both the lost wax method and fabrication. The fabrication of different forms of silver such as sheet, wire of all shapes and silver Findings are used with precious and semi precious stones. The stones are both faceted, cabochons and beads. With these methods and materials I create Rings, Pendants, Earrings, Bracelets & Cast Charms. “

“Her heart was filled with liquid sunsets- my art work, if needed to be described in three words, would be described as flirtatious, imaginative and open hearted, my goal is to pour all of me into my art and be vulnerable.” Facebook.com/lizzyomanart

Carol makes fused glass pendants and has expanded into wall pieces and dishes. She loves the excitement of seeing the final form when it comes out of the kiln.

Pictured: Peacock Bowls. Since 1999, Sorrell Pottery has been providing high quality, high-fired stoneware pottery. Our pottery is functional and meant to be used and enjoyed in your everyday lives. Our motto is “hand made products improve the quality of life.”

“We are a husband and wife team of stained glass artists. Neither of us has ever taken an art class but have always loved stained glass. We began by ordering a beginners kit on line and proceeded to break ALOT of glass before we figured it out! I 12 years later we have created everything from sun catchers to church windows and an entire stained glass wall in a home. I love creating the designs and doing custom work. My husband loves restoration work-taking an old broken piece and restoring it to it’s original beauty. Both of us love taking an antique window that is beyond repair-taking it apart and using tbQse broken pieces of glass to create a totally new piece of stainoo glass. Many of our panels contain several pieces of antique glass that has been incorporated with new glass. We are able to critique each other’s work and work together-on a piece with two different sets of eyes, styles and ideas.” Website:

Mark produces handmade unique items cast in resin and wood. About his process: “I use native and exotic woods in my items also. My leather work is focused around custom holsters and knife sheaths. This is my first show but many people have said they like my items and have not seen anything like them before. I have always had a knack for woodworking but with my resin casting it brings in a new level into what I do.”

Making colorful, fun furniture and accessories that appeal to children, Sara partners with woodworkers to design her whimsical creations.

June says “I have always had a passion for art. Most of my life that was drawing. Then about two years ago I saw a metal sculpture made of scrap iron. First I look for metal treasures and haul them home, small and big alike. Sometimes as I am picking up the items I start to “see” what I want to create. From nuts and bolts, car, bicycle and even tractor parts, I find a way to incorporate most any metal into a piece of art. The pieces of metal I find sometimes already have a shape to them and I see what it can become. For example, a spring … l see a caterpillar, legs, a dog body, it can become anything, if I have the right pieces and parts to make it happen. Sometimes I rethink and redo it a few times before I am satisfied with the outcome. I love the endless possibilities.

Susan is a member of the Northeast Iowa Weavers Guild. She makes a variety of items: rugs, “mug rugs” like the image here, table toppers and runners, and placemats.

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