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Brought to you by the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council (WDCC)

Let's iMaGine The River! Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair August 11-12, 2018 Each year, we select a special iMaGine theme for our artists to interpret. This time it's the Milwaukee River – the backdrop to our show. Visit our iMaGine tent to see a variety of artistic representations. Pictured: Photography by Thomas Pscheid .

MEET OUR MORNING GLORY ARTISTS

Inspired Leather Who: Pam Bronk , Leather Artisan Plymouth, WI bronkart.com I began my career by making all sorts of leather items – sandals, boots, belts and even a wedding dress! Eventually, I settled on bags. I construct every one of my pieces by hand and that’s significant. I do all my own cutting, painting, embossing, stamping, printing and stitching. There are really just 3 to 4 of us in Wisconsin who take the time to hand-craft leather bags. Favorite Piece: Right now, I’m making a botanical series that has an Asian influence so that’s my favorite. Something Unexpected: I taught Ashtanga yoga for 20 years. I traveled to India and spent 6 months studying under Swami Gitananda. That’s how I’m able to keep my mind, body and spirit strong and vibrant. A Hidden Story Who: David Harrison , Digital Artist Franklin, WI davidharrisonexpressions.com Each of my pieces has a hidden story inside it. If you look closely, you can discover your own meaning. As a digital artist, I manipulate and reshape images to create intrigue and drama. I intensify colors to an extreme, fantastical level and blow areas out of proportion. Finally, to enhance the illusion, I use a technique that most other artists don’t. I seal my work under 2 layers of acrylic. Favorite Piece: My favorite subject is nature but one of my favorite pieces is an abstract that I find mesmerizing. I pushed three images together to create Mirage of Time . Something Unexpected: I currently play clarinet in the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band and have just joined a bowling league.

“Great art picks up where nature ends.” Marc Chagall

MAKE IT AN OUTING !

Spend August 11 & 12 meeting, talking to, browsing and buying from accomplished artists. Afterwards, take a stroll to nearby restaurants, shops, parks and the Milwaukee Art Museum on Lake Michigan.

Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin morninggloryfinecraftfair.com

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