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Austin artisan Joannie Morgan began
making custom switchplates in 2003. Originally created as a
housewarming gift for her daughter, friends and family members were so
impressed that they urged her to begin selling the switchplates.
Joannie was accepted into the Texas Original (TxO) program from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA). Texas Original is intended to achieve three primary goals:
Only artisans and crafts
people who meet the highest
business, quality and artistic standards are granted the title of Texas
Original. When you see the TxO brand, you know that you are looking at
a high-quality, authentic, original work by a Texas artist.
More information on the TxO program is available at:
http://www.arts.state.tx.us/txoriginal/about.aspThe switchplates and decorative pieces shown on this site are made by embossing sheets of aluminum. The metal is adhered to the underlying form, treated with various techniques and given a final finish of metallic wax that accentuates the design. The wax finish resists dirt and can easily be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. The flexibility of hte medium is limited only by the imagination. While the primary focus of Artisan's Touch is on switchplates and outlet covers, there are a variety of applications ranging from picture frames to inserts for kitchen cabinets and drawer fronts. Joannie even carries her art into the world of fashion through beautiful unique handbags for everyday use and special occassions. Please contact Joannie for assistance in making your ideas come to life -- ART YOU CAN TOUCH! Contact Joannie Morgan |
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