Archive for the 'Art' Category

Art by Mary Van Gils


Tell me a bit about yourself My name is Mary Van Gils, I live in a tiny, isolated mining town in Western Australia, though I am originally from Canada. I’m a passionate artist, musician and writer who is planning to study art in university next year. What is the name of your Shop? The name of my shop is ‘Beautiful Imperfections’ Please describe Read more

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Lawson Funky Folk Art


Tell me a bit about yourself My name is Lynn Lawson of lawsonfolkart, funky folk art with a flair. I live in North Georgia and belong to the Harris Art Center in North Georgia. Am also affiliated with Blue Ridge Mtn Arts Association. I’m a widow with two grown children. I live with my oldest and 4 beautiful furbabies and 5 fish. What is the name of your Read more

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“VerdigrisDye”


Tell me a bit about yourself We are a duo of artists, our names are Nathan and Annie and we live in San Antonio TX. What is the name of your Shop? The name of our shop is “VerdigrisDye” Please describe your creative process We first create our designs digitally in a vector program, occasionally we will sketch them out on paper first but Read more

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John and Tracy Seekins, a crafters couple


We are John and Tracy Seekins. We have been married for 18 years and been through our life ups and life downs. Over the last year we have become Full Time RVers. We live and travel in our camper, as well as create all of our art and jewelry there. John creates all of our sculpture, paintings, woodburnings and other art as it strikes him to do so. He has a creative Read more

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Interview with Ranunculae – All Things Print (and Diesel)!


Diesel Takes Flight © 2008 Maeg Yosef Tell me a bit about yourself My name is Maeg, I live in Western Massachusetts with my husband, stepdaughter, and cat. What is the name of your Shop? My shop is Ranunculae, after my favorite flower. I also dig the “ae” spelling thing. “Diesel Takes Flight” by Ranunculae © 2008 Maeg Yosef Please describe your creative process Whenever I can! Read more

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Locura & BuckeyeBling


Dilara Casey of both Locura and BuckeyeBling has many skills. Take a look in her shops and you will see a number of different crafts, carefully executed. From resin jewelry to hand-stitched clothing to crocheted hats to papercrafted wedding favors, Dilara has something for everyone. She even sells a “Vegetarian Cooklet Booklet!” I recently interviewed Dilara about her crafts and shop experience: What Read more

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Etsy Alchemy is back


alchemy.gifYesterday Etsy announced in the Storque the Alchemy return. Really this is an important tool for any seller, enjoyed! Alchemy is a tool on Etsy where buyers can post requests for custom items. Sellers then bid on the opportunity to make the item and get the commission. This presents a unique opportunity for shoppers to work closely with a crafter or artisan to get the exact item they Read more

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Featured Artist: Karen Faulkner Art


2284464862_d533968157.jpgKaren Faulkner has a lovely selection of original watercolor paintings in her Etsy shop. Mainly they are nature themed but there seems to be a bit of a java theme going on with her limited edition ACEOs (”Artist Cards, Originals and Editions” are an affordable way to own original art and can be stored in a trading card album or displayed in a picture Read more

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I feature Charles, this is his interview


il_430xn17759684.jpgCharles is an Artist and he have an Etsy Shop where he presents his magnificent and colouring paintings Below you will find Charles’s interview: •What is the name of your Etsy Shop? Charles Irish Art. •What is your real name? Charles “Irish”, Charles is my real name Irish is my trade name.   •What types of items do you Read more

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Gilded Cage Design – An Interview with Robin Sweet


2249592527_1d53592cb8.jpgGilded Cage Design is the work of the very talented artist and designer Robin Sweet.Ms. Sweet’s impressive background combines her education in Clothing Construction and Textile Science with an extensive career in design and merchandising. She as many years of experience in retail merchandising, film and theater styling, costume and set design, as Read more

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