Meet Alessa Gurrola Jewelry Designer and Entrepreneur Behind Raw Amor

 

Meet Alessa Gurrola, the Chicago Area Jewelry Designer and Entrepreneur Behind Raw Amor

Wandering a local mixed art event featuring Chicago area musical talent and artists, I discovered the delicate yet bold, gentle yet striking natural stone jewelry creations of jewelry artist Alessa Gurrola. I am a big fan of jewelry featuring a beautiful range of minerals. So, I immediately became enamored with Alessa's art. Recently, I reached out to Alessa to learn a little more about her art and what is new for her in 2021. Take a little time to learn about a fantastic local entrepreneur and creator you should know:

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Meet Local Painter and Eco-Artist Lisa Marie Riedl

Meet Local Painter and Eco-Artist Lisa Marie Riedl

Recently, I collaborated with local artist Lisa Riedl on a project of inspiration during the time of COVID crafting art prompts to spark creativity in all of us. Lisa is an incredible painter and eco-artist. She has so much enthusiasm and passion about her craft that just bubbles over. Her art is absolutely amazing! I have been so impressed by her art and the fervor with which she shares her art that I wanted to introduce her to you. Enjoy this delightful interview with Lisa Riedl and be sure to peruse her art at L M Riedl Art:

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Creative Art Prompts from the Local Artists of Artistic Journeys

Creative Art Prompts from the Chicago Suburban Artists of Artistic Journeys


The combination between our time at home and the awakening and renewal of spring makes now a wonderful time to fuel our creative sides. Sometimes, though, getting start may prove to be a challenge. I am thrilled to share that I have a collection of art prompts from the talented artists of Artistic Journeys to help spark inspiration and your own artistic journey:

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Working with Glass at Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein, Illinois

Patterson Glassworks in Mundelein, Illinois offers hands-on experiences creating glass art. The hot glass studio offers classes, open houses and team building. Of course, the local artists create fabulous glass art as well! The studio provides the community with an incredible opportunity to understand how glass art is made not only by seeing it in action but trying it as well.

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Bucktown Center for the Arts and Artists in the Quad Cities {NOW CLOSED}

While exploring the the Quad Cities, we encountered a vibrant artist community. For those with a passion for local art or those curious about creative processes, a visit to the Bucktown Center for the Arts is a must. The Bucktown Center for the Arts is an artist collective where up and coming artists can rent space to create and sell their pieces. (Unfortunately, the center is now closed.)

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Art in Nature Nocturne at Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington, IL

This weekend certainly was as picture perfect as they can be in late October -- great temperatures and plenty of sun! Late Saturday afternoon we capitalized on the weather and visited Crabtree Nature Center for the Art in Nature Nocturne Event.

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