JUDY WHIPPLE

Each sculpted bird and creature of Judy’s has its own unique character and attitude. Judy uses pulp papier-mache as her primary medium and incorporates wire, wood, and found objects to further enhance the form and gesture in her work. Most found objects used as bases (ladders, toys, etc.) have aged beyond their original purpose. With clever manipulation and placement, these objects take on a new life without losing their sense of the past. Judy Whipple’s work is in constant demand and adored by all.

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CaRRoL BoYes

The Carrol Boyes Collection uses pewter, aluminum, and stainless steel in combination with leather and wood to create powerful - and functional - lifestyle pieces: cutlery, flatware, tableware, office and display items. From her studio in Cape Town, Carrol’s love for South Africa is boundless and evident in her work, which celebrates the simple yet striking properties of the human figure. These eclectic pieces are timeless and limited editions prove popular with collectors worldwide.

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PAUL MICICH

Paul Micich is an accomplished artist who created the illustrations in a best-selling children's book, The Littlest Angel. His skill and artistry are present in the colorful composition of his work. Working in pastel and paint, he uses warm hues and gentle lines to depict his subjects. His flexibility and adaptivity are reflected in his collaborations with writers such as Mary Kay Shanley. Paul's illustrations have been graced with awards and positive reviews. They have earned Gold and Silver awards from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles and have been included in magazines and publications too numerous to mention.

Micich's talents are not limited to illustration. He has been commissioned for murals in two public libraries and is also the founding member of World Port, a musical group that has also received many awards for their recordings. Tandem Brick is proud to carry a collection of Micich prints as well as the music of World Port.

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JOSH SCHWAKE

Born in northeastern Iowa, Josh Schwake grew up enjoying art class. It was a subject he happily embraced, choosing to study a variety of mediums including ceramics, watercolor, airbrush, and printmaking. Moving to Cedar Rapids, he enrolled at Kirkwood Community College again focusing his studies on art. There he explored photography, glass, oil painting, and advanced ceramics. Now living in Ankeny, Josh can be found working at Tandem Brick Gallery as a framing specialist.

Continuing to pursue his personal interest in art he enthusiastically experiments with a variety of unconventional mediums. In his most recent abstract works coffee grounds, cattle markers, saw dust, and tars are applied with hand made brushes. These paintings combine line, color and shape to convey ideas, feelings, and mood. Additionally, Josh meticulously restores or transforms found frames which he uses to beautifully present his own abstract paintings.

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