Iron Oxide 2011

1	Kathy Levy - “Western Pennsylvania, 21st Century” mixed media, 16″ x 20 This piece was influenced by the coal and steel industry. The rectangles represent the steel industry, the iron oxide use on the rectangles represent the remains of abandoned coal mines. The blue squares symbolize the hope of clean water in the future. Minimum bid $25 Current bid is at $40
2	Val L., Age 18 – “A Wild Kingdom” 17 x11 abstract mixed media piece – horizontal orientation Auberle Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: Val L. is an 18-year old artist on Auberle’s GOAL Program. His interests include playing basketball, listening to music, photography, and creating digital art. Val is currently enrolled in Auberle’s Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and design program. Minimum bid $20 Current bid is $35.00.
3	By James C., Age 15 - “Building Blocks” 16 x 20 abstract mixed media piece –vertical orientation Auberle Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: James C. is a 15-year old artist on Program A at Auberle. He enjoys listening to music, creating art, and working with computers. James is currently enrolled in Auberle’s Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and design program. Minimum bid $30 Current bid is at $30.00.
4	Devonte W., – Age 17 “Abyss” 11 x 17 abstract mixed media piece – vertical orientation Auberle Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: Devonte W. is a 17-year old artist on Auberle’s GOAL Program. His interests include drawing, singing, playing sports, and creating digital and mixed media art. Devonte is currently in his second year with the Auberle Computer Graphics and Design Program and is serving as an intern. Minimum bid $20 Current bid is at $43.00
5	Alissa, M. - “Stay Warm” 11 x 17 abstract mixed media piece – vertical orientation Auberle Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: Alissa M. is a computer graphics instructor and multimedia artist from McKeesport, PA. She enjoys drawing, sculpting, photography, the outdoors, and creating digital art. Alissa has been with Auberle since the fall of 2009 and is very proud of her students achievements. Minimum bid $20 Currnet bid is at $150.00
6	Devonte W., Age 17- “Peaceful Living” 20 x 17.25 abstract mixed media piece – horizontal orientation Auberle Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: Devonte W. is a 17-year old artist on Auberle’s GOAL Program. His interests include drawing, singing, playing sports, and creating digital and mixed media art. Devonte is currently in his second year with the Auberle Computer Graphics and Design Program and is serving as an intern. Minimum bid $20 Current bid is at $55.00
7	Val L., Age 18 – “Brown Sugar” 14 x 11 abstract mixed media piece – horizontal orientation Auberle Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: Val L. is an 18-year old artist on Auberle’s GOAL Program. His interests include playing basketball, listening to music, photography, and creating digital art. Val is currently enrolled in Auberle’s Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and design program. Minimum bid $20 Current bid is $20.00.
8	Alissa, M. – “Boats and Birds” 11 x 17 abstract mixed media piece – vertical orientation Auberle Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: Alissa M. is a computer graphics instructor and multimedia artist from McKeesport, PA. She enjoys drawing, sculpting, photography, the outdoors, and creating digital art. Alissa has been with Auberle since the fall of 2009 and is very proud of her students achievements. Minimum bid $20 Cuurrrent bid is at $55.00
9	By David B., Age 13 - “Monster Art” 11 x 14 abstract mixed media piece – vertical orientation Auberle Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and Design Program Artist info: David B. is a 13-year old artist on Program A at Auberle. He enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and working on art projects. David is currently enrolled in Auberle’s Fall 2011 Computer Graphics and design program. Minimum bid $20 Current bid is 20.00.
10	Knitted hat by Betty Hovland made from wool dyed in iron oxide Minimum bid $15 Current bid is $30.00
11	Dyed wool by Cindy Rogers and knit hat directions by Betty Hovland Alum was used as a mordant by soaking the wool for several days before dying. It was dyed with iron oxide brining the water to simmer slowly and then cooled overnight. Minimum bid $10 Current bid is at $35.00
12	Katherine Dunlevey – Scarf The scarf was random hand dyed. Wool fibers were then laid out on a rectangular piece of silk and felted using a technique known as nuno felting. The rectangle was then cut apart to create a scarf/flounce. The fabric was over-painted with the iron oxide carried in a fabric medium. Gold accent was added. I am a textile artists who works in many surface design techniques, felts and creates 3D wire bobbin lace. Minimum bid $15 Current bid is at $20.00
13	Daniel Charles from Dallas Texas – squashed bird house Fired at cone 6 oxidation at Chautauqua InstitutionMinimum bid $20 Current bid is $25.00.
14	Frederick Bartolovic from Huntington, WV www.geocorpus.com – blue-green mug fired to cone 6 oxidation at Chautauqua Institution. Iron was used in the black stain made which colored the pattern/design in the mug. Minimum bid $35 Current bid is at $50.00
15	Daniel Charles from Dallas Texas – vase – haystack and clear glaze. Fired at cone 6 oxidation at Chautauqua Institution Minimum bid $15 Current bid is at $40.00
16	Kathy Butera from York, PA – carved vase fired to cone 6 in oxidation at Chautauqua Institution Minimum bid $40 Current bid is at $50.00
17	Ruth Farrier – vase Ruth used the iron by mixing it in the slip. She then decorated the piece by applying the slip with brush and hands. The glazes were dipped. The piece was fired in electric at cone 5. Minimum bid $15
18	Maraina Miles – vase The interior of this pot is done in a wiser white glaze, with 3% iron oxide added. Wood fired. Minimum bid $10
19	Maraina Miles – bowl The interior of this pot is done in a wiser white glaze, with 3% iron oxide added. The outside of the bowl shows a stripe of a plumb red glaze, containing 10% iron oxide. Wood fired. Minimum bid $10 Current bid is at $15.00
20	Nancy Smeltzer Little Mahoning Creek Pottery - bowl iron oxide was used in the glaze and salt fired in a wood kiln to cone 11 Minimum bid $15 Current bid is at $22.00
21	Marsha Butler from Chautauqua, NY 5 herb garden stakes fired at cone 6 in oxidation at Chautauqua Institution Minimum bid $25 Current bid is at $25.00.
22	Irene Tabish – from Indiana PA green tray with handles, hand and wheel thrown. Fired at cone 6 oxidation at Chautauqua Institution Minimum bid $60 Current bid is at $75.00
23	Evie Berger from Bethasda Maryland small tray/soap dish fired at cone 6 oxidation at Chautauqua Institution Minimum bid $15 Current bid is at $50.00.
24	Wendy Fetterman – basket Wendy wove the basket first, loosely basing the shape on an old vase. She then mixed up a paint using tempera powder, the iron oxide and exterior/interior gloss varnish. She used a leaf from my oak trees to make a template. The leaves were painted on and outlined with dark brown acrylic paint. Then she spackled the basket with both the iron oxide and the dark brown acrylic. Once they were dry she sprayed the basket with a high gloss sealer. Wendy has been painting for over 24 years and weaving baskets for over 20 years. Minimum bid $15 Current bid is at $38.00
25	Nancy Smeltzer – Little Mahoning Creek Pottery - bowl Iron oxide in white slip in the interior of the bow,l salt fired in a wood kiln to cone 11 Minimum bid $15 Current bid is $35.00