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Artists in Residence takes viewers into the studios of award-winning artists as they create their work and discuss the joys and challenges of pursuing a career in the arts.

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ceramics
	Scott Bennett Evolution at work AIR-021 Scott explores exaggerations in traditional elements of pottery and jewelry as he develops a new line of work. He also demonstrates various glazing techniques. View a clip of Scott working on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Oct. 2002
	Curtis Benzle Translucence in layers  AiR-023 Curtis demonstrates "millefiori" techniques in porcelain and how he creates his multi-layered award-winning vessels. View a clip of Curtis working on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Dec. 2002
	Julie Byrne Figures in Clay   AiR-028 Julie introduces viewers to her figurative/ narrative work using coiled clay. 55 min. $25.00 US
	Fong Choo Form Miniaturized   AiR-024 Fong throws examples of his award-winning miniature teapots -- vessels so small he uses specially designed tools to form them. View a clip of Fong working on YouTube 58 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Oct. 2002.
	Ron Dahline Reflections in Mud   AiR-001 Ron "throws off the hump" and constructs one of his ghoulish "in your face" mugs. View Ron working on one of his mugs on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Oct. 2002.
	Daphne L. Hill Silkscreen on Polymer Clay  AiR-017 Daphne uses polymer clay and everyday items (from gum boxes and toaster ovens to caulking guns)to produce silk screened vessels similar to traditional Japanese inro. 55 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Library Journal Aug. 2002
	Jane Hockensmith-Reich and Jeff Reich Clay defying Gravity  AiR-008 Jane throws while her husband, Jeff, gives a running commentary of her gravity defying flat bowls and an amazingly tall slender vase. View a clip of Jane working on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Dec. 2002
	Steve Smith Clay Dancing in Flames  AiR-019 Steve invites AiR viewers to an outdoor all night (and day) "community" wood firing at his Smithwork studio in Ney, OH. 55 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Dec. 2002
	Justin Teilhet Form Magnified   AiR-016 Shot on Sept. 11, 2001, Justin responds to the unfolding chaos by working to re-establish order, form, and beauty by throwing a four foot tall vase in sections. View a clip of Justin working on YouTube 55 min. $25.00 US. Reviewed in Ceramics Monthly Oct. 2002
	in progress: Mary Jo Bole

drawing
	Clara Crockett Drawing on "the Other" AiR-033 Clara demonstrates the connection between performance art and her miniature drawings. 45 min. $25.00 US

fabric
	Deborah Melton Anderson, Tradition Inspired  AiR-010 Deborah gives a world tour of her collection of quilts and rugs to demonstrate the influences on her work. 60 min. $25.00 US
	Gail Larned Enchanted Flora  AiR-007 Gail demonstrates fiber "coiling" and her larger-than-life flowers, "king corn," and a 10'x25'"topography of Ohio agriculture made out of satin rattail cord, jute and wire. She discusses the commission process. 30 min. $25.00 US

glass
	Jason Amstutz Best laid plans AiR-009 Jason meets Murphy in this demonstration that shows that you don't always get what you plan for. 55 min. $25.00 US
	Thomas Chapman liquid color, frozen in space  AiR-022 Thomas demonstrates three colorful techniques in glass: a footed "floppy" bowl, glass cane, and what might be termed "giant sculptural cane." View a clip of Thomas' work at YouTube 46 min. $25.00 US Reviewed by Dr. Andy Hudson
	Susan Corbett Figures from Flame AiR-031 Susan demonstrates techniques used to create decorative beads as well as some of her figures as she does flamework with glass. View a clip of Susan working on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US
	Gary James Stained Glass Landscape AiR-030 Viewers check in at various stages of a commissioned 4'x4' stained glass landscape as Gary demonstrates cutting, shaping, painting, foiling, and leading techniques. 50 min. $25.00 US
	Dawson Kellogg Rhapsody in Glass   AiR-003 Dawson makes four pieces of blown and constructed glass. View a clip of Dawson working on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US "Serious art students will benefit from this virtual studio tour and realistic look at the world of a working artist" --School Library Journal (Dec. 2001) "2 1/2 Stars" VideoLibrarian
	Lawrence Tuber form and function AiR-025 Lawrence demonstrates a footed tumbler as well as his "swiss cheese" bowls. 50 min. $25.00 US

jewelry/casting
	Dave Brand (bronze & silver)   Bronze In The High-Tech Age  AiR-004 Dave demonstrates his award-winning approach to investment casting. 50 min. $25.00 US
	Eric Marlow (silver & gold)   Figures In Precious Metals  AiR-005 Eric demonstrates lost wax jewelry making from construction of the wax form to its casting. View a clip of Eric working on YouTube 45 min. $25.00 US "Art students and anyone interested in jewelry making will enjoy this informative film" --School Library Journal (Nov. 2001)

paint
	Leni D. Anderson religious icons; political message  AiR-026 Leni discusses his work and demonstrates the various stages he goes through in developing his paintings. 58 min. $25.00 US
	Alan Crockett Deliberate Spontaneity  AiR-032 Alan begins two paintings, guiding viewers through his decision-making process aimed at "record[ing] deliberate acts," and discusses two massive finished canvasses. 58 min. $25.00 US
	Dennison Griffith Improvisation in Suspension  AiR-034 Dennison demonstrates his use of molten beewax and other media in creating abstract paintings that mirror the improvisation of the Jazz idiom's "call and response." Viewers also visit an exhibit of Dennison's work at the Hammond Harkin Gallery. 30 min. $25.00 US
	Paul Volker Warped Plywood Dreams  AiR-002 Paul demonstrates his "clock watching" approach to mass-produced art, his thoughts on cheap materials, cyber-marketing, American iconography, and the notion that people "love owning a piece of art, so I cut them up." View a clip of Paul working on YouTube 35 min. $25.00 US
	in progress: Ron Anderson Sally Harris Gordon Lee Kami Kinnison Michael McGinn

paper
	Valda Fitzpatrick Hands-on Paper AiR-028 Valda runs viewers through a variety of things that that can be done with paper and demonstrates basic paper-making techniques. 36 min. $25.00 US

performance
	Carroll Baker art behind Magic AiR-018 Carroll demonstrates close up magic as well as teaching various forms of misdirection to kids in his magic class. 36 min. $25.00 US
	John Morgan Art upon air  AiR-014 John talks about unique characteristics of the acoustic guitar and demonstrates basic guitar techniques and his influences. Watch a clip of John's demo on YouTube 50 min. $25.00 US

photography
	Traci Parks Unique Perspectives AiR-020 Traci, a still photographer, takes camera in hand to show viewers the unique perspectives she looks for in her photographic work. 55 min. $25.00 US Traci "walks us through the framing and taking of a shot, espousing on the need for business savy and peppering the narrative with anecdotes that humanize her and her work"--Library Journal (Aug. 2002).
	in progress: Inga Paas Randy Schieber Kojo Kamau

sculpture
	Tom Bland Bugs in iron (with an attitude)  AiR-006 Tom demonstrates basic techniques in metal fabrication and joining as he constructs giant insects. 60 min. $25.00 US
	Steven W. Bush Multiple visions in metal AiR-012 Steven takes a break from building custom gates for a Napa Valley Winery to talk about his work. 60 min. $25.00 US
	Alfred Tibor Embracing Humanity  AiR-011 Internationally known sculptor, Alfred Tibor, demonstrates basic techniques in marble sculpting and gives viewers a tour of his sculpture garden. 50 min. $25.00 US
	Mac Worthington Radical Abstract  AiR-013 Mac constructs a commissioned wall sculpture (4'x8') from sheet aluminum. 60 min. $25.00 US
	in progress: Michael Mercil Andrew F. Scott

woodwork
	Blair Davis Turning Trees inside out  AiR-015 Blair demonstrates the beginning stages of turning raw logs, or "blanks" into elegant bowls. 60 min. $25.00 US