Artist: Dixie Murphy Genre: Other Bio: Resident of Riverside, attended Terry Parker High School. I create jewelry from metallic clay which is fine silver or enriched sterling after firing in a kiln. All hand formed, not cast or molded. I like to include glass, faceted gems, polished stone. I’m a member of Jacksonville Gem and MineralSociety and enjoy teaching classes …
“Bronze Flower” by Michelle Bianchi
Artist: Michelle Bianchi Genre: Other Bio: I was a casualty of the economy…. I started enjoying assembling and upcycling jewelry that would have otherwise seen it’s last days. Painter gone rogue into jewelry upcycling due to health issues. Jewelry has been the prefered medium because of it’s easier mobility and shipping. I started my online store which features my handmade …
“Lapis Scrub Jay” by Jared Heeren
Artist: Jared Heeren Genre: Other Bio: My favorite thing to do is spend time in the national forests of our country. I double majored in communications and theater arts and literature at Eastern Michigan University. I have done just about anything you can think of that has to do with theater. I have written several plays and short stories. Currently …