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Matthew Naftzger
- Male
- United States
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Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Hannibal MO, USA
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- self - studio
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- I create metalwork and jewelry, and sell the work primarily through retail shows around the country.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://worksofman.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- mostly metals, most the time...
Much of the work is titanium, with silver and gold. Jewelry has been the focus, but that is beginning to change over to small-scale sculpture.
Latest Activity
Matthew Naftzger joined Jeffrey Robert McGee's group
Kinetic Revelations
A open forum for discussing the tradition of kinetic art and the revealing of its contemporary participants. See More
The Justified Sinner commented on Matthew Naftzger's photo
Ridiculous Vessel #25 | Lurkers | Thom the Creep
"For some reason - though I do understand your title - this reminds me of the writing of Stanislaw Lem."
Matthew Naftzger left a comment for Leisa Rich"Hi Liesa - Thanks for the compliment! So much more to do yet, and more images to put up!"
Matthew Naftzger joined Pat Morrow's group
Studio Sanctuaries - Part 2
Few things are more important to an artist than their workspaces. Part sanctuary, part workshop, part hang-out: This exhibit honors our studio spaces where we spend most of our time.
Matthew Naftzger joined Brice Garrett's group
Plastic + Metal
Plastic + Metal will be highlighted on Crafthaus from March 13 - April 13. This online exhibition shows different perspectives on how Crafthaus members are applying plastic and metal to craft objects.Curated By: Brice Garrett See More
Matthew Naftzger left a comment for janice ho"Whoo hoo! Your work looks great. I knew that already, but it's great to see your work featured - because it should be."
Matthew Naftzger is now friends with Revere Academy, Janine DeCresenzo, Lisa Cain and Wanaree Tanner more
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:08am on October 6, 2010,
Brigitte Martin said… - Thank you very much for your membership payment and support of crafthaus. Your membership is valid through Oct 15, 2012.
Enjoy crafthaus, participate often :-)
- At 7:58am on September 22, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
- Welcome to crafthaus, the network for craft artists, and those who support them! I am very glad you joined us !
Please feel free to look around, meet friends, and start adding your thoughts to the groups, blogs and discussion forums that are posted. Of course, if there is something else you'd much rather talk about, please add that to the site so that the rest of us can chime in. Crafthaus is a participatory sport ! The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it, for sure.
Please note that crafthaus is both a fully edited and a member-financed website, meaning that a small annual fee ($20/yr or $35/2yrs) is involved in being a member here. You will find all the necessary information on how to go about this in the FAQs section of the site. Your membership fee is due on or before October 15, 2010 and is payable through paypal (preferred,) US check or credit card.
ALL images sent to the website editor will be vetted to assure some measure of overall quality control. Unlike other image sharing websites, crafthaus is not a "free-for-all". Members present their work in front of an educated and critical audience (their peers,) so the images have to be GREAT. Our goal is to show our members' work in the best possible light, and from the many images received daily, we try to post as many as possible. Crafthaus heartily encourages comments from the membership, however with regard to photos posted or not, we have a strict "NO WHINING" policy in effect ! If your photos do not get posted they are just not as good as they need to be. Yes, it's really that simple. Just reshoot and resubmit ! No harm done.
Finally, if there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me via crafthauseditor@live.com anytime. I will do my best to be of help. I really hope you will enjoy being with this network, and will find the exchanges interesting and fun.
Again: Welcome and enjoy !
Brigitte Martin
Crafthaus Editor
Deadline to apply: August 15, 2013
Latest Activity
Kalika Bowlby added a discussion to the group Earth/Energy: NCECA 2013
Interviewing NCECA 2013 Emerging Artist Linda Swanson
NCECA 2013 Emerging Artist Linda Swanson makes us think about ceramic materials in a new and dynamic way. Her installation, site specific, fired and unfired work all has an emphasis on time, material and transformation. Linda generously shared her time and thoughts with me about her current studio practice and the path that has led her there. I hope you enjoy this interview with Linda Swanson. You can see more of her work at: …See More
Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
Exploring the possibilities for us to bring all our diverse interests & skills into the art we create.See More
Linda Kaye-Moses replied to Brigitte Martin's discussion Behind The Brooch - Lorena Angulo in the group Art and Craft Book Reviews"Pre-ordered just now, dear Lorena,
Way to go, girl!
LKM"
TomMac Garrett left a comment for Brigitte Martin"Thank you Brigitte. A lot to take in? yes, just a bit. Thanks for all your hard work. looking forward to the book."
Brigitte Martin left a comment for TomMac Garrett"Today's newsletter to help you see what's going on here every week:
http://crafthaus.ning.com/page/what-s-new-newsletter-june-18-2013
Enjoy your time, I know it's a lot to take in.
Best,
Brigitte
PS: I mailed the book to you today…"
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
New: Indiegogo Campaign to bring US jewelry to Europe!
Please support this effort:
A group of 10 young US jewelry artists will attend Sierrad this Fall showing their work to the European market - and bringing back exciting info for all of us!
Share. Support. Contribute. Thanks!!
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