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Tessa Thompson
Fabric, fake plant, & various food items, 42" round

"I re-arted the starry night due to a friend challenging me to re-create a classic piece. I choose Van Gogh's Starry Night because I love it, but I also thought it'd make an interesting scavenger hunt of food items in my kitchen."

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1 Starry Night of Food by Tessa Thompson

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Sam Angelo
Casin resin, Box Elder burl, & mopane, 6" tall

"'Better Days Ahead' is the result of spending many long hours in my workshop. My work is 100% handmade - which includes casting a two part resin, hollowing the base, chasing threads by hand into the finial and the opening as well as turning the finial. When I finished this piece, my response was one of surprise. As I had not expected such a good outcome...

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Erin Bean
Fabric & embroidery, 5" x 7"

"The deer skull nestled among flowers and branches was created through fabric collage. Each element in this work was analyzed for complexity of color, shape, and texture. Quilting cotton that had the desired colorations and patterns to emulate elements of nature were selected and pieces were individually cut. After placing and joining each piece of cotton to form the scene, embroidery thread was used to enhance the texture, shape, and color of the finished piece."

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Robert Serwacki
18" tall

"Reviving disposed of products into useful items."

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Trina Fry
Fabric sculpting

"These are some things I have made many times but felt they needed to reflect this time in history. The masks were added to do just that. The bunnies are made from fuzzy socks and each one is unique just like us. The masks were made from scraps of felt from other projects."

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David Omen
Clay, 18" round

"Turtles are my symbol representing nature in my environmental art - so I have many styles of turtles."

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David Omen
Clay, 12" x 7"

"It is art about the creation to honor the Creator."

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Kate Todd
Mixed media / found objects,
14" x 13"

"This thought-provoking piece combines fear and hope, merging elements of Dia de los Muertos and Crown symbolism. It reminds us how closely death and life are intertwined."

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Lela Schlitz
Fabric, 5" x 7"

"Request went out for 1,500 masks for use at St. Johns Senior Home. They will be worn by residents and staff for protection from Covid-19.

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12 Button Masks for St. John’s  - Lela Schlitz RAW

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Kelsie Rubich
Wire & wood, 17" x 12"

"This piece was inspired by an NPR article about art projects to work on while social distancing. The idea comes from the upcoming book titled, "You Are An Artist" by Sarah Urist Green. I love that the end result is this whimsical representation of my family under quarantine. It also reminds me that even in the midst of all this craziness, there is so much to be thankful for."

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Diana Dunn
Sewn flannel fabric, 36.5" x 31"

"This rug represents the circles of ideas and news surrounding us. The blue center is the self trying to stay focused. The fabric is wool flannel strips folded over batting and machine sewn. Appearance of rug is the same on both sides."

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Frank Wurnig
Wood repurpose

"Old wagon seat - refurbished into a usable piece - a bench."

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Randi O'Brien
Stoneware, 12" x 10" x 8"

"My partner lives and works overseas. However, with restrictions on international travel and our current isolation, he was able to stay home to be my muse..."

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16 Randi OBRIEN. The Muse is Home from Overseas. 2020  RAW

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Mike Sawicki
Redwood burl, 16" diameter

"This work symbolizes survival, endurance, and inspiration. For example, the piece was fabricated on a very old lathe; a vintage machine rescued from a salvage yard. The dark nature of these times is shown in this ancient piece of redwood, a tree known to survive all manner of hardships for centuries. This platter shows how past and present times can meld into a new reality."

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Becca Moore
Acrylic on wood pallet with Montana agates, petrified wood, & jasper , 8" x 8" x 2"

"I used rocks, a fishing lure, and fishing line I found on walks along the Yellowstone River. I feel lucky that I can still be outside and doing the things I love during this time, all while social distancing. I wanted to make something that was both bright and peaceful, a reminder that we have everything we need within and outside."

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Kelley Gililland
Costuming using lots of vintage metal

"I am a tribal fusion belly dancer. During quarantine I have been crafting artful costuming using lots of vintage metal. The belt has over 100 old tribal coins. It is a commemoration of being isolated from dancing with friends and performing."

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19-21 Isolation Bellydance - Kelly Gil...

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Erin Bean
Fabric & embroidery, 5" x 7"

"This butterfly perched on a flower was created through fabric collage. Each element was analyzed for complexity of color and shape. Individual pieces were cut out of quilting cotton, joined together, and embellished with embroidery thread. The natural aesthetic of the butterfly is juxtaposed with the bold prints that make up the flower and leaves, with the natural subjects being offset by the visual contrast of the geometric decorative stitching on the cross hatched background."

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Tamara Miller
Quilt, machine, & hand stitched,
16" x 18"

"In an instant the world became quiet and still. Traffic nearly ceased. The hum of life lowered to a murmur."

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David Omen
Gourds & acrylic

"I am an environmental artist so using items like gourds from nature fits the theme. These gourds rattle."

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Virginia “Ginny” Olcott
Crocheted yarn, 40” x 55”

"I found this pattern which called for 6 different colors of yarn and 4 different pattern squares and sizes. (I just happened to have enough scrap yarn to make it.). By following their directions, they said that no 2 squares are exactly alike. Putting it together was sort of like putting a puzzle together, so it kept me busy during this difficult time."

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Kathy Mosdal O'Brien
Machine quilted wall-hanging,
33.5" x 18.5"

"In any creative endeavor, the mind will impose order on chaos. The artist in a creative process endures the chaos, knowing that the moment of clarity will come ... eventually. In this piece, the rainbow range of colors shows creativity crowded by the three symptoms, a process which serves to increase the heat of creation in the studio and its success."

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26 My Studio is a Hot Spot - Kathy OBrien

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LaVonne Girardin
Acrylic on canvas board / mixed media, 8" x 10"

"A 'pour' technique using acrylic paints, light pull chains, and craft gems. It reminds me of sea grass and bubbles rising from the ocean floor."

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Heather McKenty
Metal jump rings

"I have a friend that makes beautiful chainmail jewelry and inlays. One day (before COVID-19 was even on our radar), I picked up some jump rings at a local craft store and started teaching myself different chainmail weaves. Since the shelter-in-place directive, I've had more time to learn and practice."

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David Omen
Computer circuit boards, 12" long

"I am an environmental artist making art about the creation to honor the creator so making two lizards fits the the theme."

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Kent Siegrist
Markers on card stock, acrylic paper, & wood, 9" x 8" x 4"

"My piece is about taking the panic buying and hoarding of toilet paper to the point where a storage unit business is dedicated solely to the storing of people's stockpiles of the stuff."

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Rom Smith
Wood, 7" X 10" X 11"

"The wood box is in the shape of a house. The roof lifts to open the box."

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Ron Smith
Wood, 61/2" X 101/2" X 31/2"

"The light wood is maple, the dark is purple heart. The box can be used in various ways."

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Ron Smith
Wood, 7" X 12" X 3 3/4"

"Box of purple heart and maple wood."

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Ron Smith
Wood, 5 3/4" X 9 1/2" X 2 3/4"

"Maple box with pine burl knob."