Roxanne McGovern
Three Graces jewelry
Roxanne McGovern
Three Graces jewelry
The Smithery by Ann Holman and Jen Townsend
Essex Glass by Beverly Burke Eichenlaub
Location: CLEVELAND, OH
Website: www.melissaobriendesigns.com
Bio: A jeweler and metalsmith, Melissa received her BFA in metals and painting from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. She has been a studio artist for over 20 years. Her inspiration comes from nature, shapes and forms. She enjoys playing with the use of positive and negative space through various forming and fusing techniques.
Company: Heavy Metal
Location: CLEVELAND HTS, OH
Website: www.russellstephanchickart.com
Bio: A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, Russel has worked as a designer in the automotive, marine, and trade show industries and as a silversmith for over 30 years.
Artist: LAURA GOOLEY
Company: The Copper Twig
Location: ERIE, PA
Website: www.coppertwiggallery.etsy.com
Bio: Laura is from Erie and spent most of her childhood at Presque Isle. She attended Villa Maria Academy and receive an Associate Degree in Photography from Oakbridge Academy of Art. The imagery in her photography and jewelry embraces tranquil simplicity, rustic elegance and imperfect beauty as perfect.
Location: Columbus, OH
Bio: A former elementary-school art teacher, Karen designs unique jewelry using metals including copper, brass and silver.
Location: Toledo, OH
Website: www.melissamariewoods.com
Bio: Melissa began creating wire jewelry when she was 16 years old. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, she uses the traditional jewelry making techniques and anodized aluminum to design her bright, beautiful work.