Artist Members - Mixed Media
BIO: My name is David Joseph Allread.
I grew up in Springfield MO, and have had an admiration for art as long as I can remember. I won’t lay my life story out here, but it has been eventful, much like everyone’s life. Ups and downs, highs and lows, darkness and light. A strive for balance is a constant thing. Creating artwork is a way for me to express my thoughts and feelings, and an outlet to find my center and some peace in this chaotic world. A way to bring light to others as well, and to get people’s minds thinking outside the box. Perspective is a powerful thing. As I stand to see something, someone next to me may see it in a completely different way. Different thoughts and feelings will rise to the surface. Trust the process and trust God. If you seek you will find, of you ask you will receive, and of you knock, the door will be opened to you.
I'm an artist who works with broken china dishes to create unique mosaic pieces and jewelry.
Email: teresa.barraza@yahoo.com
Mediums - Ceramics, Textiles, and Metals (Sculpture & Jewelry)
Facebook: www.destopiaart.com
Email: destopia.art@gmail.com
Instagram:@destopiaart
Des (they/them) is a mixed-media artist studying at Pittsburg State University. Much of their work is inspired by nature or their experiences of synesthesia sparked by music. As an artist, they love working with a variety of mediums and often combine their different areas of focus into one piece.
Media: Mixed media and abstract acrylic
Gigi’s Glass Art
Email: gigisglassart@gmail.com
Phone: 417-437-2175
Medium(s) - Mixed Media
I am from a small farming community in Clay Center, Nebraska with a population of about 800 people. I first picked up a paintbrush 30 years ago when my two daughters were very young and being a stay at home Mom, I began looking for a way to make a little extra money. I tried everything from painting on river rocks to painting on old windows. Later I started painting and wood burning on gourds, then adding pine needles to the rims. I still paint around 100 real pumpkins in the fall, attend the occasional art show, and belong to farmer's markets in two nearby cities.
www.something123.com
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Phone: 417.592.1525
Email: lazurevicki@gmail.com
Bio: My name is Vicki Lazure, a recently retired Registered Nurse, (RN) of 28 years. I started painting at 58 after stumbling onto a Bob Ross program. I followed along that day and absolutely loved it! Hundreds of paintings later, I’ve had some failures and some successes and am still amazed I can paint at all. When I turned 60, I decided to try my hand at woodworking and found another craft I love. I now enjoy the combination of painting and woodcrafting and combine the two when possible. I live in Neosho, MO. and have been married for 32 years with 5 children and 5 grandchildren.
Website: www.abstractartbydiane.com
Email: dianesimonds@abstractartbydiane.com
Artist statement: I am new to calling myself an artist. I’ve been painting for just under a year now. I am a teacher by trade, so I’m used to trying new things, reflecting, and changing. All things that I do with my art. I use acrylic paints to pour abstract pieces that reveal something different to each eye that looks upon it. In addition to paint pouring on canvas, I also pour on vases, ornaments, and anything I can get my hands on. I use my leftover paint skins to make jewelry, bookmarks, and other like items. I have also found a passion in creating small items with resin, such as custom dominos. I think what I love most about my art is that no two pieces are alike.
