Baltimore Craft Council show

Yesterday I went to the amazing Baltimore Craft Council show. So much high caliber craft but it was interesting to note a few trends - lots of crafters were using a bit of pointillism in their work. I saw this on glassware, hanging bronze pieces, and especially in jewelry. It gave the work instant texture and one jewelry artist designed a tool that enabled him to texturize metal so that it sparkled like a stone. Another trend I noticed was not only use of organic materials in work but creating organic materials, like leaves and flowers. There was so much to inspire me about this show and reminded me what could be possible if I let my imagination run wild.