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Cathy Morris
Cathy Morris has
been inspired to sculpt by forty years spent
studying, training, raising and loving the equine athlete. Her use
of blues, greens, reds, and copper and her experimentation with glazes
makes each garden stone a distinctive work of art. "As my addiction
grows and my work expands throughout the country, I hope that people see
in my sculptures the expression, body language and beauty that I see and
feel when I create one of my slightly different pieces."
Gianna Bird (Handcrafted
Jewelry)
Gianna's work incorporates silver, copper and semiprecious stones from around the
world. Using these materials, she has been able to generate designs that illustrate her
passion for nature, ancient cultures and the human spirit. Her goal is to create universal
images that evoke a feeling of joy or recognition. Gianna's work is featured in galleries
and shops in the New England area.
Frank Colson
(Ema Horse)
During his long and varied career as a potter, sculptor, and fabric artist, Frank Colson
has also been a respected teacher and mentor. In addition to opening the Colson School of
Art in 1963, he has served on the faculties of Florida State University, University of
Tampa, Penland School of Crafts, and the Haystack School in Deer Isle, Maine. His
extensive exhibitions have included a one-man show in Rockefeller Plaza in New York, the
International House in Tokyo, and most recently, at City Gallery in Stockholm, Sweden.
Janet Crawford
(Groom Box Note Cards)
After earning a Fine Arts degree from Rhode Island College, artist Janet Crawford embarked
on her career depicting the equestrian lifestyle. Since 1992, her equine art has been
displayed at horse shows throughout the country, has been featured on magazine covers, and
has been collected internationally. Her portrait work is best known for capturing a true
likeness. You can see her work at www.equineartwork.com
Thomas Eimer III
(Horse Shoe Nail Jewelry)
Originally a native of New York, Thomas Eimer now lives in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Tom
draws from his past experiences with the equestrian crowd of New York, as well as the
artists he has met during his travels. For years Tom has worked with the century old craft
of horse shoe nail jewelry. Legend has it that this type of jewelry, with its mythological
associations, originated with the Romany Gypsies. Thomas Eimer creates and assembles each
piece using horse shoe nail duplicates cast in gold and silver, and some wrapped in 14K
gold wire.
Susan Fisher
Regert (Jumper Springs & Rods)
Raised on a ranch, and following in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents, Susan
Regert began her artistic work in watercolors. Later in her career, she developed an
interest in cut steel sculptures. She creates pieces that are whimsical or structurally
correct and that are designed to enhance the collector’s garden.
Jane Heart
Jewelry
The premiere collection of Jane Heart takes its inspiration and beginning from the
wonderful world of horses, in all of its forms, and the endearing shape of the heart.
Jane’s real name is Peggy Matzie, whose love of horses, hearts and jewelry and twenty
years of retail experience with stores such as Gucci, Saks and Neiman Marcus, is the
background of her collection. Jane is her middle name, and she is following her
"heart" in creating jewelry and belt buckles that express the wonder of the
horse and the symbol of the heart.
Mara Designs (Distinctive
Stoneware)
Mara is an accomplished painter, sculptor and ceramicist who has studied
engraving with the famous artist, Alfredo Zalce. After studying art in London, she
began work with high-temperature ceramics and created wonderfully unique glazes. She
then went on to study with Italian ceramist, Bruno Terese, in Italy. Mara has had
numerous expositions of her original pieces in Europe, the United States and Mexico.
Catherine Popesco
(French Pins)
Catherine Popesco’s workshop in France is reviving the golden age of Art Nouveau and
Art Deco periods through the agile team of her highly skilled artisans. Her collection
originates in ancient Parisian factories established over 200 years ago. She found old
stampings from celebrated artists such as Lalique. Mucha, Galle…and has created an
exquisite collection. Each pin is rendered from the original mold and stampings and is
hand-set with enamel and Austrian crystal.
StarrLong
(Image Bracelet & Candle Box)
Jessamine Starr began creating jewelry at age 15, and by 18 she had a following
nationwide. After graduating with a degree in literature she decided to merge her love of
books with metalsmithing. George Long displayed a talent for art at a young age and earned
recognition for his artwork in high school. His background in metal design stems from a
Fine Arts degree in sculpture as well as the knowledge he acquired as a blacksmith’s
assistant and a fabricator for several artists. Starr Long creations combine copper,
brass, silver and steel with 18th & 19th century woodcuts to
create a rustic, contemporary quality.
Elizabeth Creamer (Vignettes)
A lifelong passion for the equine side of life, a preference for antiques,
and an ongoing addiction to classical horsemanship has led Elizabeth Creamer
to create these whimscal works. An accomplished journalist, author and
graphic designer, Elizabeth has jumped the fence from the written word to a
more visual means of expression. Combining digital collage, cut paper and
assemblage, she presents the lighter side of the long and arduous process of
learning to ride well.
Pat Stebbins (Coasters
& Trivet)
Pat Stebbins, successful equestrian and artist, has drawn, painted and sculpted
horses for more than fifty years. Her involvement in polo, dressage, eventing and
Thoroughbred breeding enables her to capture the movement and essence of the horse in a
few lines or shapes. Pat was born and raised in San Diego and now lives in Alabama.
Luann Udell
(Jewelry, Collage and Statue)
Luann is a self trained, nationally exhibited
artist whose work has appeared in numerous books and magazines. Her work reflects her
fascination with archeology and folk and primitive art. Every piece shows her love of
fabrics, stitchery, and antique buttons and beads. Luann is inspired by the Ice Age art of
Europe, especially the cave of Lascaux, France. Her work incorporates her own artifacts
formed from polymer clay, shaped and textured to look like ancient bone, ivory, stones and
shells.
Madelon Konopka
Madelon Konopka's successful career as a graphic artist and her love of
horses is reflected in her handcrafted, fun, affordable jewelry. Fascinated
by the beauty and diversity of shapes and colors of glass beads and
gemstones, Madelon creates pieces she feels horse lovers and riding
enthusiasts will enjoy wearing.
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