Author: Garage Galleries Forest Park
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Natalie Ward
City: Midlothian Website: www.nataliewardart.com Social Media: Instagram: @natalie_marie_art Type of Art: Painting About: I’ve been drawing & painting since childhood. I’m inspired by nature & my 8 year old daughter to create colorful joyful art. I took art & photography classes in college. I use acrylic, watercolor and oils to create abstract art and landscapes.…
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Natalie Steinmetz
City: Niles Website: Www.windycityceramics.com Social Media: @windycityceramics Type of Art: Pottery About: Functional and sculptural ceramics Garage: 446 Thomas Avenue
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Nannette Abate
City: Berkeley Social Media: instagram.com/nannette_abate Type of Art: Photography About: Nannette Abate is an artist in Photography. Her vintage view series include local and Chicagoland iconic images with an “Urban Pop” vibe. 8×10 matted prints, and a limited amount of framed pieces. Custom orders also available. Also available, “As seen in The Bear” images Garage: 517…
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Michelle Matlack
City: Oak Park Social Media: Instagram Type of Art: Other Art Wine Corkboards About: Usable Artistic Wine Corkboards Garage: 1010 Lathrop Avenue
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Mia Hamilton
City: Brookfield Social Media: Instagram: pancake_friday Type of Art: Stamped, die cut, cards About: Handmade cards using stamps and does. Em blushed with glitter and gems. Garage: 1035 Thomas Avenue
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Matthew Sharos
City: Skokie Website: https://www.degenpoet.com/ Social Media: @degenpoet Type of Art: Typewriter Art About: Custom framed typewriter art and prints. Garage: 504 Thomas Avenue
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Maria Gedroc
City: Elmwood Park Website: https://mariagedrocart.weebly.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/maria.malo.505 Type of Art: Painting Other Type of Art: I also have prints, note cards and other products based on my original paintings About: My art work is mixed media in nature including acrylic paint, paper, wood, photography, and found objects. Many of my ideas, themes and content…
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Maeve Terranova
City: Oak Park Website: https://maeveterranova.wixsite.com/my-site-1 Social Media: @banjobagel on instagram @maeve2000 on Youtube Type of Art: Mixed Media Other Type of Art: Magnets, Paintings, Prints, Good Luck Charms About: I am primarily an animator, this is my first time tabling an event! My art is colorful and often inspired by space, magic, and the mundane.…
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Lynn Merel
City: Chicago Website: Lynnmerelart.com Social Media: Facebook, instagram Type of Art: Painting About: Landscape, abstracts, flowers Garage: 609 Marengo Avenue
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Lin Beribak
City: Forest Park Website: LinBeribakArt.com Social Media: Facebook Type of Art: Watercolor painting and pottery About: Original watercolor paintings, GiftCards and notecards, original functional pottery including whimsical butter dishes Garage: 509 Ferdinand Avenue
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Lauri Dishman
City: Oak Park Website: https://pinheaddesignsbydish.etsy.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pinheaddesignsbydish?igsh=dXoyajR0Y3k4b3V6&utm_source=qr Type of Art: Jewelry About: Dazzling statement jewelry that takes chic to a whole new level! Garage: 137 Des Plaines Avenue
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Kristy Fleming
City: Forest Park Website: www.kristyfleming.com Social Media: @kflemingart Type of Art: Painting, Drawing, Digital About: I draw and paint realism portraits, some pop culture related and some original characters. A lot of my work is Halloween/spooky themed. Garage: 436 Ferdinand Avenue
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Kimberly Adami Hasegawa
City: Forest Park Website: galaxiesafari.com Social Media: Instagram & Facebook: @galaxiesafari , https://www.facebook.com/galaxiesafari , https://www.instagram.com/galaxiesafari Type of Art: Mixed Media About: Handmade cards and framed art with messages typed on a 1960s typewriter, featuring vintage postage, hand-lined envelopes, and eco-friendly materials Garage: 505 Thomas Avenue
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Kerry Obrist
City: Chicago Social Media: https://https//Instagram.com/KerryObrist Type of Art: Photography About: Kerry Obrist is a legally blind photographer who captures images in a variety of settings and offers them in multiple formats including matted prints, canvas prints, tote bags, scarves, and greeting cards. Garage: 137 Des Plaines Avenue
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Katherine Einhorn
City: Palos Heights Website: https://kaaeinhorn3.wixsite.com/reflectionswithkate Social Media: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Reflections-with-Kate-171648133693442/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reflectionswithkate Type of Art: Mixed Media About: I create crystal trees, 3-D art on canvas, Pyrography (burnt wood), Drawstring bags, ornaments, shadow boxes Garage: 517 Thomas Avenue
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Julie Brown
City: Berwyn Type of Art: Mixed Media About: I embroider vintage postcards and attach them to wooden plaques. I also do commissioned paintings of homes. Garage: 609 Marengo Avenue
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Juan Ortega
City: Forest Park Website: DeathAndGlitter.com Social Media: @Deathandglittershoppe Type of Art: Printmaking About: Death has never been so….cute? Death and Glitter combine as an art brand to show us how unique and valuable day to day is and how important personal expression is to develop caring and curious cultures. We are printmakers and propmakers with…
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Jose Flores
City: Chicago Website: I do not have a dedicated website to my art due to being a Special Education teacher within the Chicago Public Schools system. I make these pieces of art in my free time. Social Media: I do not have a dedicated social media site for my art. I make these pieces of…
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Joel Heinz
City: OAK PARK Website: heinzkepots.blogspot.com Social Media: heinzke @ instagram Type of Art: Pottery About: rustic modern hand built pottery Garage: 508 Beloit Avenue
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Jim Pareti
City: River Forest Type of Art: Pottery About: Functional pottery Garage: 1110 Thomas Avenue
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Jill Jeannides
City: Oak Park, IL Website: https://jilljeannidesart.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jilljeannidesartestate/ Type of Art: Painting About: Contemporary impressionism, acrylic on canvass, local Chicago subject matter of Architecture and family life as well as scenes from update New York and botanical paintings an drawings. Garage: 1114 Beloit Avenue
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Jessica Patterson
City: Chicago Website: https://linktr.ee/jesstimeless Social Media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/_jesstimeless Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessiPatterson Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesstimeless?_t=8qm4bylCjPC&_r=1 Type of Art: Painting About: My artwork is a vibrant celebration of cultural connection, self-confidence, and mental well-being. Through a bold, cartoonic style and the energetic warmth of bright colors—especially an orange hue—I create imagery that highlights the shared human experience. Centering women…
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Jessica Hannah
City: Oak Park Website: jessicahannah.com Social Media: Instagram @jessicahannahartist Type of Art: Fiber Arts, Tufted fiber art Garage: 418 Thomas Avenue
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Jess Hewett
City: Forest Park Website: https://jessicahewettdesign.com/#/hewett-house-co/ Social Media: @hewetthouseco (on IG) Type of Art: Jewelry About: Jess Hewett is a multi‑disciplinary artist based in Forest Park, blending graphic design, illustration, and handcrafted jewelry. She creates polymer clay earrings, illustrated postcards, and various print goods with a focus on simplicity and modern design. Garage: 904 Hannah Avenue
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Janette Kazar
City: Forest Park Type of Art: Jewelry About: Semi-precious stone beads with sterling silver Garage: 616 Lathrop Avenue