USA Linoleum Print DIY
I just printed a small edition of my linoleum print of the U.S. Here’s a way you can make your own linoleum print map! What you’ll need: 1-4 linoleum speedball blocks (I used 4 to vary texture and positive/negative space) Speedball linoleum cutter Brayer Block Ink Paper 1. Trace or Draw the map of your [...]
Handmade Gift Guide for Her
Looking to buy handmade this holiday season? Here is a gift guide for her featuring some lovely artisans from the PA area, with online shops for your convenience! 1.Chelsea Lawler – http://www.etsy.com/shop/chelsea3349 2. Kimberly Scola – http://chezsucrechez.com/ 3.Melissa Matarese – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecomesa?ref=seller_info 4. Jen Gin – www.jen-gin.com 5. Rebecca Harkin – http://www.etsy.com/shop/chirpandbloom?page=2 6.Michelle Molesky - http://www.etsy.com/shop/MicheleMolesky?ref=pr_shop_more
Art et Joie: Trunk Show
Next Friday, Art Et Joie is having a trunk show! It will be featuring handmade, PA artists. Sieze the opportunity to have an intimate shopping experience, meet the artists, and support local/handmade art! If you’re in the area, please stop by and say hello! At the Paradigm Gallery, 2020 South Street – Philadelphia. November [...]
Clover Market Recap Part II
This past Sunday was Ardmore, PA’s second Clover Market of the Fall. This round there was over 70 vendors, the highest for the market, selling handmade art, jewelry, antiques, and vintage. There was also plenty of food and live music! Here are some vendor photos from the event: Two Paper Doll’s Prints, Chirp and Bloom’s [...]
Change of Seasons
Every season seems to affect my work. The change of weather, color palette, and atmosphere are not only refreshing but truly inspiring. I love drawing trees and any type of organic element. Fall is the perfect time of year to capture gnarled branches and textured bark. Over the weekend we went to Valley Forge. Hiking [...]
Clover Market Finds
This past weekend was the first Clover Market in Ardmore, PA. Here’s some great finds from local, handmade, PA talent! Kaye and Rachelle Designs silkscreen beautiful housewares, http://kayerachelledesigns.com/ Joeyfivecents creates jewelry from salvaged imagery, http://joeyfivecents.com/index.html Tree and Kimball creates delicate and chic necklaces and earrings, http://www.etsy.com/shop/treeandkimball and Babee Crafts creates environment friendly [...]
Fall Festivals!
I always get a little sad when Labor Day rolls around marking the unofficial end of summer. However, I am pretty excited for Fall this year because there are so many great handmade festivals coming up. What a great way to celebrate Fall and art all at once! Mark your calendars for these two great [...]
