Mundelein Arts Festival Look Book by mundeleinparks

Mundelein Community Connection and Mundelein Park & Recreation District Present:

2024 Artist

Mundelein Arts Festival

NEW LOCATION!

Sept 7 & 8, 10 am–5 pm Courtland Commons Corner of Seymour Ave & E. Courtland St.

Mundelein Community Connection and Mundelein Park & Recreation District invite you to this sneak peak at the artists attending the 2024 Mundelein Arts Festival.

We hope you will join us for beautiful art, live music and delicious food on Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 10 am-5 pm at Courtland Commons, Corner of E. Courtland St. and Seymour Ave.

Vicki Fischetti

vfisch7074@gmail.com

https://victoriafischetti.com

As a lover of nature and fashion, I incorporate new and reclaimed materials and techniques to create original, handmade, OOOK designs. Eco/Botanical Printing-using leaves, Wet felting, Shibori dying.

Sherrill Miller sherrillmmiller@gmail.com

I use acrylic fluid art to paint trivets and coasters, finished with epoxy resin. I make jewelry from the skins of acrylic paintings. Artwork on the charcuterie boards and trays is epoxy resin.

I am a ceramic story teller. By adding imagery, custom glazes, painting, and textures, I try to convey more than just ceramic functional forms.

Harry Kurtz

hkurtz2013@gmail.com

http://www.facebook.com/HarryKurtzDesigns

I create handmade functional objects out of wood used primarily for serving purposes along with wood signs used as wall art .

Paulette Colo

dpcolo64@comcast.net

http://paulettecolo.com

I am a realist oil painter with an impressionistic style. Canvas and wood are my preferred surfaces. I also paint in watercolor.

Juan Lee

nauq60@yahoo.com

SterlingSilver Wearable Art Jewelry Multifunctional Dynamic Designs worn Multiple Ways. Rings become Pendants, Rings open for ArthriticFingers.”Lost Wax Casting” is the primary way of creating my work.

Hilary Crandall

1.3 million tons of textiles are destroyed each year. My wall hangings and rugs are a colorful, easy way to add warmth to your home. At least 80% of the fabric used has been thrifted.

Peter Brenner

peterbrenner@yahoo.com

Hand crafted Sterling Silver, 14K Gold, Copper and Aluminum jewelry created by the fabrication and lost wax casting methods, incorporating semi-precious gems and freshwater pearls into my designs.

Phil Schorn

phil@pschornstudio.com

https://pschornstudio.com/

Inspired by nature and the beauty of everyday life. Each piece is a reflection of my unique style and personal vision.

My inspiration is nature. Many years I have concentrated on nature photography. Now I use that as resource for my watercolor paintings. My background is teaching, and commercial illustration.

Iwona Luna Kisielewski

iwona0076@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/dressingroomb/

I work mostly with sterling silver using forging, at times wax carving and casting, different stone setting techniques and for the past few years i experiment with weaving.

Isiaka Lawal

lawali4@yahoo.com

The core of my artistic, as abstract painter, I choose to explore and communicate through thematic works I called abstract series.

lorihil@hotmail.com http://www.Facebook.com/CozyButtonCreations

We use up-cycled knit material and antique buttons to create fabulous wearable art. All of our pieces are one of a kind.

Teppi Jacobsen

jepceramics@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/jep_ceramics

Ceramics allows me to fully express my creativity. Pieces are done on the wheel adding handbuilt elements. Surface decoration and different firing techniques are my specialty.

Jeffrey Niziolek

Associate: Karen Niziolek

natureatnight@gmail.com

https://natureatnight.com

My art is done with acrylic paint and different molding pastes on canvas. I focus on the natural beauty of nature and have a unique style of painting not only in color but also in grayscale.

Sara Meyers

saralynn1113@gmail.com

https://www.the-golden-leaf.com

Handcrafted artisanal barrel aged balsamic vinegars. All natural. Uniquely and innovatively made with fresh whole freeze-dried fruits and spices. This negates the use of preservatives used in others.

Ruth Wagner rwags65@gmail.com

I create my paintings from photographs that either I have taken or clients have sent to me. I occasionally add texture by applying fabric, lace, paper or small objects I then paint over.

Shawn Killackey

killackk@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/shawnkillackeycreations

I primarily use acrylic on either canvas or framed boards and the subjects of my paintings can range from people to animals to scenery.

Wendy Morowitz

wendymorowitz@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/wendysartglass

I create hand-crafted fused glass, dichroic jewelry, home décor, and other items made from glass. Each piece of glass is cut by hand and decorated with glass. I fire the glass up to 1500 degrees.

Lou Zale

louzale@gmail.com

https://www.louzale.com

Magic realism- 2D images of combined media-photo collage etc. Sometimes I make a miniature set to use as a background. Pigment dye on archival paper, hand colored with oil. Signed, no., ltd., dated.

katievpaints@gmail.com

https://www.katievianello.com

Robert Hogan

rob.hogan3@gmail.com

https://robhogan.me/

Rob creates pop culture and parody paintings using mostly acrylic paint.

Nancy Krahn

nrkrahn@aol.com

https://NancyKrahnJewelryDesign.com

Hand fabricating techniques in Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow and Rose Golds with Gemstone and Lampwork Bead accents. Designs are a fusion of Botanically inspired and geometric forms.

amhazar7@gmail.com

https://www.amhphotography.net

I use a digital camera and simple editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop. With these materials and techniques I bring the inspiration of the natural world out through my close-up photographs.

Genevieve

Modlin

emeraldmomma3@gmail.com

https://linktr.ee/emeraldmomma

https://www.etsy.com/shop/emeraldmommascrafts Associates: Gillian Hummel

Art created from items that would have been thrown away. My main art is creating ‘junk journals’ from discarded paper and textiles. Additional items: bookmarks, envelopes, notebooks, and displayable art.

Debra Rauschert

Collaborator: Jim Rauschert

lylelynn1973@yahoo.com

Sterling and copper jewelry accented with natural opaque gemstones using the techniques of fold forming, texturing, torch and chemical patina and fine wire links of sterling and copper.

Brett Miley

ecoridges@gmail.com

https://wew.pbase.com/ecoridge

Using the textures, patterns, and colors captured in my photos as a palette, I create my mandalas in photoshop. I meditate when creating them so that their essence may shine through.

Robert London

sfcbob121@aol.com

Self-taught outdoors photographer. My images include landscapes, fall color, and wildlife. I specialize in the American Great Plains. I conceptualize, shoot, color manage, print and frame all my work.

Rachel Ayoung Chee

rachelayoungchee@gmail.com https://raycheestudio.com

A variety of acrylic painting techniques create bright and energetic abstract florals & landscapes.

Debra Coe

debcoe20@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/fragmentshandcraftedjewelry/

Jewelry is forged in a pewter alloy. Framed bezel well with hand crushed gemstones. Repurposed vintage buttons set on top. Ring holders assembled from vintage knobs and lamp parts.

David Van Hook

Vanhookd530@gmail.com https://rileyscornerstudio.etsy.com

I use acrylic paints a number of ways. One way is to thin the paint with Floetrol and water and do Dutch pour paintings. Another way is with acrylic ganache and acrylic markers.

Nicole Zeman

Nikizeman@aol.com

http://silverwhimsyjewelry.net

Hand forged and hand fabricated sterling silver settings for natural and semi-precious stones using texturing hammers, stamps and hand sawed accents creating whimsical nature inspired pieces.

Norine Fendrych

fendrychn@gmail.com

I love the spontaneity of watercolor, using glazing techniques, negative painting, and resists I can create shadows and luminosity. I travel a lot, and enjoy capturing my visions in art!

Dave Bertaud

Associates: Michele Bertaud, Rachel Bertaud, Xavier Bertaud

Dtbwoodworks@gmail.com https://dtbwoodworks.us

I have been making things from wood for quite some time. I make unique, custom pieces that are functional, yet exhibit the beauty of the wood. I strive to used felled and reclaimed timber.

Tova Rosenblat

Exquisite piece of handcrafted jewelry is a testament to unparalleled artistry and meticulous craftsmanship. Every bead and metal wire has been carefully selected and expertly arranged.

Laura Garcia

paperperennial@gmail.com https://www.paperperennial.com

I am a paper flower artist specializing in handmade 3D bouquets and decor as well as framed art. I utilize cardstock, linen paper, vellum paper, and book page paper in my artwork.

Cindy Heineman

Cindyheineman@cindyhineman.com

https://Cindyheineman.com

I make jewelry of vitreous glass melted onto metal, fabricated silver and copper, stones, and braided beads and fibers, for the contemporary woman.

James Hojnacki

j002@aol.com

http://naturelifephotography.com

Black and white photography has been my specialty. My color images share some of the features of my B&W with long exposure and depth of field control and computer alteration.

Therese Kobel

theresekobel.artist@gmail.com

All pieces are hand built, Stoneware or earthenware, twice fired, with some glaze. Almost all pieces have a face. Each is unique, no 2 pieces are exactly alike, Stoneware birdhouses, pots and more.

Allison Kiehm

The art I create is made out of recycled magazine paper and is rolled, glued together, and glazed to make functional and decorative pieces of art suitable for any gift giving occasion.

Evelyn Grothendick

I use different types of color pencil, layer on different papers to achieve the color and texture of the drawing. Sometimes I also use liquid mediums to help achieve this.

Adam Reh

oilpaintingsbyadam@gmail.com

https://oilpaintingsbyadam.com

My work is oil on canvas, influenced somewhat by Wayne Thiebaud. I use photo references of food and change the colors and composition as needed.

Beth Markko

bmarkko@gmail.com

https://bethmarkkoartworks.com

The Encaustic process uses heat to fuse layers of beeswax to create smooth or textured pieces. The beeswax is applied to a cradled birchboard panel. A variety of materials can be collaged into a piece

Lisa Lappe

LLappeonmaui@yahoo.com

https://www.mauidivegirl.com

Born and raised in the Mundelein, IL and a prior resident of Maui, Hawaii for 18 years with a passion for scuba diving. Adorn yourself with aloha - handmade jewelry inspired by the sea.