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"I was born on March 20, 1960. After completing my elementary education in 1975, I joined my late uncle, Alhaji Adamu Osmanu, and started trading in handicrafts. My uncle obtained the arts and craft pieces and my cousins and I sold them. Through this exercise, I learned to polish brass and even used a chisel to refine carvings before displaying them for sale.

"After this, I became a self-taught woodcarver. My creations are basically both decorative and utilitarian. My materials come from our environment, and I use various types of wood and plate to form different designs.

"In 1986, I was able to craft and sell my designs in the Accra Arts Centre. In 1992, I registered with Ghana Export Promotion Council and feel proud to have shown my designs in Germany, the U.S.A, South Africa and Namibia."

The Artisan Group by Neon Tommy

Frequent collaborator with GBK and a favorite of celebrities, The Artisan Group gave bags full of 30 handcrafted pieces (Tara Bitran/Neon Tommy)

Jonathan Amartey by NOVICA

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Artisan from West Africa.

www.novica.com/artistdetail/index.cfm?aid=6429

"I, Jonathan Amartey, was born on October 1957 in Accra, the capital of Ghana. I am always inspired and motivated by my surroundings and my country's rich cultural heritage. This enables me to be more creative in the field of art.

"I've been in this profession for over 30 years and can see how my work has evolved. I started with flat painting, and have moved on to relief painting, which is a novelty here in Ghana. My paintings are unique and exciting in that I use recycled materials in my work, a style that stems from my keen interest in environmental issues. I also specialize in fiberglass relief paintings.

"I use adhesive and wood materials to create the background in my compositions. You might be interested to know that I also carved the patterns on the frames of my paintings.

"When I was young, I used to hang around with my uncle, who was into commercial painting. I always admired his work and wished to be like him. With this strong desire I started to practice painting small objects and improved faster than could be imagined.

"I proceeded to Ghanatta College of Arts where I obtained a Diploma and furthered my studies at Kunst Academy in Austria. I've also taught workshops in New York and in Connecticut, where I taught people about my painting. I repeated these workshops in Austria. I've participated in several exhibitions in Europe and USA.

"The main challenge I face in this profession is marketing my works. It's therefore difficult to live solely on the proceeds from this work. Having said that, I would never leave this profession due to my strong love for art.

"My hobbies include reading, watching movies, playing table tennis and observing people. I am married and blessed with two lovely children.

"In future, I would like to introduce some of my sculptures and one-dimensional paintings Novica customers. I hope you'll become a patron of relief painting and admire its uniqueness."

SALUMI ARTISAN CURED MEATS by Cathy Chaplin

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Black-8 by GarageSpec

Artisanal. by eatsleepshoot

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Black-10 by GarageSpec

Artisan Collective by Henk Tobbe

Examples of Ileana's work.

Artisan Shepherds Huts by Shepherds Huts

Artisan by Equipe Ceramicas

Artisan Gold 6,5x20 cm / Woodland Natural 20x20 cm.

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Artisan. China 1979 by Manel Armengol / Archivo

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Shangai, China 1979

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Contact: armengol.manel@gmail.com

Artisan wares. by Frederick Dennstedt

Artisan wares.

Artisanal gold miner by Knut-Erik Helle

Small scale mining in Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador, December 2007. Conflict over large scale mining is growing as transnational mining companies get licenses in Ecuador, pushing out small scale miners.

Artisan-Made Furniture by Piersey

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These modern dining room ideas piersey.com/modern-dining-room-ideas/ are perfect for anyone who wants a space that’s both elegant and easy to maintain. Learn how to design a room that looks great and functions beautifully for everyday life.

Artisan Shepherds Huts by Shepherds Huts

Artisan Porteur by Bilenky Cycle Works

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Best Commuter Bike Cirque (2)

Artisanal Cheese Plate by ulterior epicure

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MouCo Camembert - Strawberry Gel

Redmondo - Granny Smith Apple Paste

River's Edge Chevre - Wood Moon Farm's Tomato Jam

Point Reyes Blue - Chopped Mostarda

Taleggio - Plum Reduction

Boucher Blue - Pecan Jam

Notes: Not one was bad, but my favorite was the River's Edge Chevre. It was excellent. The cheese has a layer of sweet paprika ash running a thin orange line in the middle. The outside rind appears ashen as well, but with dark ash. The cheese is creamy and full-flavored, but not over powering.

Artisan prizes 1989 by Gordon Cook

Arbroath Artisan Golf Club's annual 'smoker' and presentation of prizes in December, 1989. (Photograph - Colin Wight)

artisanal cheese sampler by Uptown Grill

an assortment of 5 artisanal cheeses. served with figs, dried apricots, fresh bosc pear slices, sugar walnuts, mediterranean olive mix, honey, fresh baked breads

and flatbreads. see our specials list for more information. serves 2 to 4 people

SALUMI ARTISAN CURED MEATS by Cathy Chaplin

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Artisan Sweater // Grown by Kate

Use your imagination while choosing among 20 different colorwork charts to create your masterpiece sweater. This unisex design (shown oversized on Kim and more fitted on John) is worked from the top down and also features a short row, ribbed shawl collar. Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted was a perfect yarn choice for this dreamy pullover.

Sandblasted Exposed Aggregate poured wall with 1" stone and broom finished concrete steps and landing. By The Concrete Artisans, Inc. by Dan Clark