| Bishop Hill Fine Arts “Where Memories Are Made”...Or Is It A Labor of Love? Upon the death of Sherry (Looney) Linscott's brother, artist Michael John Looney at the young age of 53, Sherry and her husband set about finding a way to fulfill Sherry's brother's last request "to share my art". Realizing how many local artisans lived either in Bishop Hill and the immediate surrounding area, Chuck and Sherry decided to actively look for a building in Bishop Hill, IL, a town that artist Michael Looney often photographed and sketched, in which to open a Fine Arts shop, where they could not only share the beautifully created artwork of Sherry's brother Michael, but also give other artisans a chance to fulfill their dreams of showcasing and selling commercially their artwork to the general public in a local shop geared specifically to Fine Art and handmade items. Thus began the birth of the Bishop Hill Fine Arts shop. Having opened September 2006 with only 6 artisans, today the shop currently boasts 73 & counting, local and area artisans featuring their art in a variety of gift, jewelry, art, and decor items. Great souvenir items to take back home to "make your memories". Many artisans have created museum quality artwork. Take your time browsing through not only our main room, but our other 2 rooms, the Rustic Room and the Garden Lattice Room. In the shop you'll find Michael's love of art, history and trains evident in his artwork featured in the main front room. Giclée (zhee-clay) signed and numbered limited edition prints featuring local Bishop Hill scenes created by Michael John Looney, as well as Michael's ever-popular Giclée Railroad Art are featured only at Bishop Hill Fine Arts, as well as a variety of framed and unframed art work by other area artists in a number of art forms. Artisans in the following fields of art are likewise represented: custom framing, stained glass, holiday wreaths and holiday decor, woodcarving, silversmith, primitives, pottery, weaving, embroidery, basket weaving, ethnic masks hand carved, gallery/museum quality blown glass, quilting, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, rosmaling, carved walking sticks, floral arrangements, Swedish Love Knots, photography, sculpting, watercolor, woodworking, one-of-a-kind jewelry designs, homemade soap, homemade candles, and much more! All artisans either live in Bishop Hill or the immediate surrounding area, with no purchased catalog or wholesale merchandise being sold at Bishop Hill Fine Arts. Convenient location, with easy directions from most major cities. |
Featured Artists:
Michael John Looney -
Prints of local Bishop Hill scenes, as well as Rail Art that were photographed using a digital
camera and then enhanced using a computer and archivally printed using the Giclée process
of printing and then museum quality framed are being offered. A percentage of monies
earned from the sale of Michael's Giclee prints is used for the continuation of the Michael J.
Looney Memorial Scholarship which is presented each year to a student pursuing a career
in the field of art or architectural design.
The Giclée Method is best described in the simplest terms, where you take digital photo
and enhance the picture with literally billions of ink droplets giving the final art piece the
appearance of being a watercolor. The idea of taking a digital photo and being able to
manipulate the picture to look like a fine art watercolor painting held great appeal to
Michael as it allowed the artist to merge his computer skills and photography together to
create art that could hold its beauty for upwards of 100 years.
All prints are printed on 100% cotton rag paper (watercolor), acid free mats, board, and
backing, and archival ink, with framed prints also receiving museum conservation glass.
Frames are custom made from boards taken from area buildings being either remodeled or
torn down. All prints are signed, numbered, limited edition prints.
Chuck Flagg -
Chuck Flagg specializes in custom cone 10 stoneware pottery which is wheel thrown and
hand built. The main collection contains functional pottery: mugs, steins, tea pots, pitchers,
bowls, place settings, platters, casseroles, bread pans, muffin pans, salt & pepper, canister
sets, and many other serving style dishes. Chuck has also created lighting fixtures, oil
lamps, candle holders. If you can dream it, Chuck will try to figure out a way to produce it.
Chuck also does sculptural clay works in small and large scale. From small table pieces to
large scale wall murals. The challenge of producing large scale pieces is an exciting change
from wheel thrown production. Additionally, Chuck has been an instructor at Illinois
Central College (having instructed many local and area potters), as well as being the
Chairman of the Fine Art Department at the college.
Michael John Looney -
Prints of local Bishop Hill scenes, as well as Rail Art that were photographed using a digital
camera and then enhanced using a computer and archivally printed using the Giclée process
of printing and then museum quality framed are being offered. A percentage of monies
earned from the sale of Michael's Giclee prints is used for the continuation of the Michael J.
Looney Memorial Scholarship which is presented each year to a student pursuing a career
in the field of art or architectural design.
The Giclée Method is best described in the simplest terms, where you take digital photo
and enhance the picture with literally billions of ink droplets giving the final art piece the
appearance of being a watercolor. The idea of taking a digital photo and being able to
manipulate the picture to look like a fine art watercolor painting held great appeal to
Michael as it allowed the artist to merge his computer skills and photography together to
create art that could hold its beauty for upwards of 100 years.
All prints are printed on 100% cotton rag paper (watercolor), acid free mats, board, and
backing, and archival ink, with framed prints also receiving museum conservation glass.
Frames are custom made from boards taken from area buildings being either remodeled or
torn down. All prints are signed, numbered, limited edition prints.
Chuck Flagg -
Chuck Flagg specializes in custom cone 10 stoneware pottery which is wheel thrown and
hand built. The main collection contains functional pottery: mugs, steins, tea pots, pitchers,
bowls, place settings, platters, casseroles, bread pans, muffin pans, salt & pepper, canister
sets, and many other serving style dishes. Chuck has also created lighting fixtures, oil
lamps, candle holders. If you can dream it, Chuck will try to figure out a way to produce it.
Chuck also does sculptural clay works in small and large scale. From small table pieces to
large scale wall murals. The challenge of producing large scale pieces is an exciting change
from wheel thrown production. Additionally, Chuck has been an instructor at Illinois
Central College (having instructed many local and area potters), as well as being the
Chairman of the Fine Art Department at the college.
| Bishop Hill Signed Merchandise Most merchandise is signed by our artists. Gift items with a variety of local Bishop Hill building scenes on them in the form of totes, steins, mugs, caps, tiles, boxes, and mouse pads. Beautiful Custom Framing & Matting is Offered in Our Shop As Well! Bishop Hill Fine Arts has two potters showing their work in our shop, Nationally & Internally known potter Chuck Flagg of Flagg Pottery, Chillicothe, IL and Daniel Buchanan. Potter Chuck Flagg of Flagg Pottery, Chillicothe, IL has created a mug with a seal of Illinois showing Bishop Hill, IL on it and signed "Created Especially For You by Bishop Hill Fine Arts Artisan. Flagg Pottery" for purchase so that you may remember your visit to historic Bishop Hill, IL. Gift Certificates Are Available In Any Amount. MC/Visa Credit/Debit Cards, Area Checks, Cash Accepted. At Bishop Hill Fine Arts, we also offer by reservation, After Hours Shopping by appointment. Call 309-927-3020 to schedule After Hours Shopping Appt. |
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Gifts, Jewelry, Artwork, Pottery, Home Decor, Baskets, Primitives & More. All
Items Created by Local & Area Artisans. Handmade & Largely - One - A - Kind.
Scenic view, try something new...check out our comfy and cozy loft guest apt. now
available for nightly rental.
Gifts, Jewelry, Artwork, Pottery, Home Decor, Baskets, Primitives & More. All
Items Created by Local & Area Artisans. Handmade & Largely - One - A - Kind.
Scenic view, try something new...check out our comfy and cozy loft guest apt. now
available for nightly rental.
| The Late Artist, Michael John Looney's High School Graduation Picture circa 1970. |
| Merchandise & Shop Pictures of Bishop Hill Fine Arts, Where Local and Area Artisans Artwork is Available for Purchase. Over 73 Artisans are Featured. Look for the large Welcome Easel in front of our shop. Midwest Living Magazine names Bishop Hill as one of the best 100 towns to visit. |
Visit Historic Bishop Hill, IL:
Many exciting festivals & events take place throughout the year in Bishop Hill. Unique
shops, fine food, interesting tours, exciting museums, and more await you! To see what is
coming up in Bishop Hill during 2008, check out our Bishop Hill 2008 Calendar of Events.
Check out our historical facts about Bishop Hill, as well as what you can find today in
historic Bishop Hill, Illinois. Museums, fine dining, the best burgers around, demonstrations
by local artisans and crafters, walking tours, scenic park, excellent shops, and historical
buildings all await you in scenic Bishop Hill, Illinois. All shops are open during the months
April - Dec., with many shops now also open during the winter months of January - March.
A complete listing of accommodations, restaurants, museums, shops, and local artisans
listed on our Business Directory of Bishop Hill.
Many exciting festivals & events take place throughout the year in Bishop Hill. Unique
shops, fine food, interesting tours, exciting museums, and more await you! To see what is
coming up in Bishop Hill during 2008, check out our Bishop Hill 2008 Calendar of Events.
Check out our historical facts about Bishop Hill, as well as what you can find today in
historic Bishop Hill, Illinois. Museums, fine dining, the best burgers around, demonstrations
by local artisans and crafters, walking tours, scenic park, excellent shops, and historical
buildings all await you in scenic Bishop Hill, Illinois. All shops are open during the months
April - Dec., with many shops now also open during the winter months of January - March.
A complete listing of accommodations, restaurants, museums, shops, and local artisans
listed on our Business Directory of Bishop Hill.
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Chuck has shown his work at local and
regional art fairs and galleries for the
past 35 years and has work in private
collections locally, nationally, and
internationally. His work has been
published in several pottery books.
Pottery shown above are some
examples of Chuck Flagg's expert work.
regional art fairs and galleries for the
past 35 years and has work in private
collections locally, nationally, and
internationally. His work has been
published in several pottery books.
Pottery shown above are some
examples of Chuck Flagg's expert work.
Digital photographer/
watercolorist/ pen and ink/
sketch artist Michael John
Looney featuring his Railroad
Art & Bishop Hill Scenes, using
the Giclée Method.
Hand Blown and Mouth Blown
Glass Master, Jeremie Draper.
Pictured are the Purple Incalmo
and an assortment of Bottle
Stoppers in a wide array of
styles/colors.
Nationally &
internationallyacclaimed potter,
Chuck Flagg. Chuck is
currently working on a specially
designed mug for Bishop Hill
Fine Arts, Bishop Hill, Illinois.
watercolorist/ pen and ink/
sketch artist Michael John
Looney featuring his Railroad
Art & Bishop Hill Scenes, using
the Giclée Method.
Hand Blown and Mouth Blown
Glass Master, Jeremie Draper.
Pictured are the Purple Incalmo
and an assortment of Bottle
Stoppers in a wide array of
styles/colors.
Nationally &
internationallyacclaimed potter,
Chuck Flagg. Chuck is
currently working on a specially
designed mug for Bishop Hill
Fine Arts, Bishop Hill, Illinois.
Legal Notice: Reproduction
of any photograph or text
information located on this site is
prohibited without first receiving
signed, written Permission of Use
Agreement from either Chuck or
Sherry Linscott.
You may send Permission of Use
Agreement requests to the
mailing address listed on this
website or by emailing us.
Questions, comments, or
are wanting to consign?
Contact Chuck and Sherry
Linscott via email address:
bishophillfinearts@yahoo.com
of any photograph or text
information located on this site is
prohibited without first receiving
signed, written Permission of Use
Agreement from either Chuck or
Sherry Linscott.
You may send Permission of Use
Agreement requests to the
mailing address listed on this
website or by emailing us.
Questions, comments, or
are wanting to consign?
Contact Chuck and Sherry
Linscott via email address:
bishophillfinearts@yahoo.com
| Artist with Debbie (Looney) Ryan, one of his two sisters at sister Sherry's wedding, circa 1987. |
| Stop in soon & see our 73 & growing artisan's wares. Convenient Location / Easy to Follow Driving Directions |
Nightly, Weekly,
Monthly
Accommodations:
Lodging is available in our
Historic - Carriage and
Carpentry Building, 2nd. floor
loft guest apartment.
Established in 1846, the 2nd.
floor has been lovingly restored
and has a 1 bedroom queen
bed guest apartment - complete
with private bath, kitchen, and
living room with fullsized futon
that can sleep two additional
people.
Overlooking beautiful Bishop
Hill Park on the main street of
town you can easily relax after
a full day of sightseeing &
shopping fun. Call the shop
number to inquire -
309-927-3020 or click here
for online reservation. Please
note the guest apartment is not
a B & B but an actual loft apt.
with you and/or your family as
our only guest(s).
Monthly
Accommodations:
Lodging is available in our
Historic - Carriage and
Carpentry Building, 2nd. floor
loft guest apartment.
Established in 1846, the 2nd.
floor has been lovingly restored
and has a 1 bedroom queen
bed guest apartment - complete
with private bath, kitchen, and
living room with fullsized futon
that can sleep two additional
people.
Overlooking beautiful Bishop
Hill Park on the main street of
town you can easily relax after
a full day of sightseeing &
shopping fun. Call the shop
number to inquire -
309-927-3020 or click here
for online reservation. Please
note the guest apartment is not
a B & B but an actual loft apt.
with you and/or your family as
our only guest(s).
Examples of artwork by
our featured artists:
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