Steve Mitchell, Silversmith
St Charles, IL 60174
ph: 815-732-7150
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I have collected stones from a very early age and have always been mechanically inclined. My jewelry work allows me to use my torch, hammers, saws, files, etc. in a creative way. All of my work is hand fabricated in my St Charles, IL studio using sterling and fine silver, and semi-precious stones (and occasionally copper or brass). Working with sheet and wire (I do not use precious metal clay), I use traditional metalsmithing techniques to form each piece. I buy my stones from individual cutters who cut the stones to display the stone’s finest aspects. I like my designs to look time worn. This is created by using patinas to create a darkening effect on the silver. I enjoy the challenge of hand fabrication, and feel satisfaction knowing that each of my pieces is a truly unique one of a kind adventure in wearable art.
My work is done in what I call phases (other artists call it a series) but I think “phase” is more appropriate, since it leads to another phase of a more difficult or challenging introduction to unlearned techniques for me to master.
See me at the following shows for 2018:
March 9-11 Rio Grande Art Show EXPO NM Fairgrounds Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 23, 24, 25 Tempe Festival of the Arts Tempe, AZ
March 30, 31, April 1 Indian Wells Art Festival Indinan Wells, CA
Art Fair on the Square Madison, Wisconsin Booth 139 From State Street, go up the hill to the right I will be on the left.
July 19, 20. 21, 22 Ann Arbor University South Show Ann Arbor, MI Booth SU1112 On South University just west of Church on the south side of the street.
August 11 & 12 Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair Marcus Center for the Performing Arts Milwaukee, WI
Door County Wearable Art Show August 18 and 19 Sister Bay Village Hall
Penrod Art Fair September 8 Indinapolis, IN Indinapolis Museum of Art
Uncommon Threads October 21 The Q Center See Fine Line Creative Art Center for details
More Shows to Come
St Charles, IL 60174
ph: 815-732-7150
mitchell