Robin Johnson: Bead of the Heart
Tell us about yourself.I am a 40 something , never really have grown up kinda a gal who loves to play with stuff...I work with beads, play with beads and yes I even sleep with beads, no kiddin.
What will you be selling at the Craftstravaganza?I really jump around and I never even know what I will be bringing, something beadiful I'm sure.
Do you sell your stuff anywhere else?I have done quite a few artfairs, St. Anthony, Highland Fest ( featured artists "96"), Northfeilds Art Guild-Jesse Days , to name a few and I still do.. My best friend in life who owns a bead store in Co.I feed her my stuff and she does a mighty fine job selling it for me.
Where do you find inspiration?Working in a beadshop surrounded almost 40 hours aweek with a crew of talented people and my best friend in life who lives in Co. a bunch of beadiful souls.
What's your favorite animal?......My Harley man. I have two and my dog, Betsy.
Tara Burns Designs
Tell us about yourself.I've been working in kiln fired glass art for two years and just started selling my work because my friends and family said I should. My day job is running my own web design business and working part time for a local arts organization. I also volunteer my time with various arts organizations and am a Board member for the White Bear Center for the Arts.
What will you be selling at the Craftstravaganza?Kiln formed glass jewelry-necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings-and some beaded jewelry.
Do you sell your stuff anywhere else?Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, The Nest in White Bear Lake, my website taraburnsdesigns.com, mnartists.org, and sometimes right off my body
Where do you find inspiration?Lately in magazines like Glamour, Crate & Barrel, Room & Board, Communication Arts and art/culture magazines. I use these resources for color trends, ideas for textures and patterns and emerging styles. I have a degree in graphic design so much of work is influenced by the elements and principles of design like balance, symmetry, emphasis and unity.
What's your favorite animal?The dolphin because they always look like they're having a good time.
