Birch Slope Mini Sculpture Samantha spent her life Exploring rocky beaches and daydreaming in the lush forests of New England. A family trip to Monhegan Island in Maine sparked her love of Fairy Houses. Samantha forages for bark, leaves and shells in Connecticut, Vermont and Maine to use for building her sculptures. Samantha later added jewelry and […]
At The Ocean’s Edge, large stone bowl Two ofJanet McCready’s greatest passions are Artistic Creativity and the Ocean. Janet finds beauty in nature, especially when she is at the edge of the Ocean.The community in which McCready lives is on The Long Island Sound. They are lucky to have three community beaches. Every stone in […]
Reflection Mirror, mixed media Terry Froehlich is a mother, grandmother, self-employed residential designer/contractor (day job), author and folk artist. She specializes in whimsical art on canvas, wood, pottery and anything else that crosses her path! She uses different mediums to surprise the viewer and is constantly re-inventing her style. Her inspiration comes from her love […]
Pumpkin Patch Elayne Stratz is an avid, lifelong woodcrafter primarily. She also enjoys poetry, journaling, paper mache, oils, acrylics, watercolors, beading, sewing, knitting, crocheting and pine needle basketry. She has a special love of racewalking and beach combing. Just adore, admire and appreciate all forms of art. She is always thrilled to meet other crafters […]
Serene Falls Standing Panel Meet Barbara Hernandez- Froehlich, a retired 20-year law enforcement veteran from New York, now living in Connecticut. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and for the past two years embarking in her new adventure…. creating small mixed media art. Self-taught, she decorates seashells with sweet images, making them one-of-a-kind […]
Large Falling Leaves Cosmetic Bag Valerie Owens, influenced and guided by her mother, began sewing doll clothes at a very young age and then making clothes for herself. This was the start of her love of taking a piece of fabric and creating something both beautiful, and useful. Over time, Valerie stretched her talents by […]
How Many Lines in a Limerick, children’s book of poetry Artist Jennifer Gibson lives in Trumansburg, NY. While she has illustrated two children’s books and continues to develop her portfolio in commercial art, in recent years she has increasingly gone deeper into traditional painting. Growing up in Penn Yan, NY, she was encouraged from a […]
Summer Soy Candles NaturallyintheWoods was started in October of 2012 right out of my home in Wallingford, Ct. My love for candles and scents was a natural pairing – I was so nervous – not knowing if I would have the time to pursue my dream. With my husband, Steve and two children Jen and […]
Fall in the Forest Stained Glass Panel, copper foil, solder, lead border, wire, matel chain, 12in d See Maryann’s work available for purchase online Maryann has lived in Old Saybrook, CT since 1991. She is a Chicago native and former research scientist with a PhD in Molecular Biophysics from Florida State University. Since leaving the […]
Chained Mother of Pearl Frame, Mother of Pearl, embellishments See Joanne’s work available for purchase online Joanne Brown (Mottsie) was born in Boston and moved to Hartford, Ct. in 1977 when her employer, American Airlines, relocated there. She was fortunate to meet and work with many talented people in an atmosphere that allowed her creative […]
Shoreline Soapdish with Shoreline soap, fused glass, soap, watertight, 4in h x 5 1/2in w. See Sharon’s work available for purchase online Sharon owns her own business, AdviCoach, which allows her to work with small business owners to define what success means for them and to identify the steps to achieve it. She is an […]
Walnut Serving Tray with Cheese Tools, wood “In these noisy times we need quiet objects in our lives. To this end, I prefer to make pieces that do not shout “notice me”. I also prefer to show expressed joinery details (dovetails, butterflies, tenons, dowels) in lieu of applied decoration. Final finishes are chosen with respect […]
Lab Retriever Dog Light Impression, pine and lucite with LED bulb See Jean’s work available for purchase online Jean-Luc Godard is an emerging artist who mainly works with sculptural lighting. Originally born and raised in France, he moved to the United States in 1990. He is a self-taught artist that favors wood and metal in […]
Dandelion Wishes Lidded Vessel, polymer clay See Kristie’s work available for purchase online Kristie’s interest in art started at a young age. Looming led to experimenting with bead-weaving. Bead-weaving was the first art form Kristie taught to others, regularly for over 20 years. She is certified as a PMC instructor and an Art Clay instructor, […]
Rainbow Himelli Suncatcher, genuine quartz and glass crystals with brass, 19 x 5 inches See Gwendolyn’s work available for purchase online Gwendolyn Grant of Ivoryton, Ct has been practicing arts and creative endevours for most of her life. Her love for the arts led to her become a stylist in California, while practicing drawing, painting, […]
Summer Days Tin, decorative metal tin box with polymer clay See Linda’s work available for purchase online Linda Reid developed a love for nature while roaming the fields and woodlands near her childhood home. She took numerous drawing classes at UCONN while completing a degree in environmental horticulture. Linda learned to paint by taking […]
Flowering Cactus, fused glass, 5in h x 3in w See Joan’s work available for purchase online Joan Weir began working with glass in 2003. After a 10-year hiatus during which she concentrated on getting her Master’s in Deaf Education and PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She has returned to stained glass and the design […]
Orange Fibonacci Flower Rock, Acrylic on rock with high gloss Krylon varnish glaze See Deborahs’s work available for purchase online Prior to retirement, Deborah Churchill was the owner and founder of Churchill Consulting, Inc., a highly respected healthcare company that provided specialized services for radiation oncology practices internationally. Previous to that, Deborah worked for […]
Smeagull the Seagull, A True Story, is Illustrator, Valerie Pettis’s entre into the world children’s book illustration (in a special partnership with author, Mark Seth Lender). Trained as a graphic designer, Valerie Pettis has spent her career developing communications strategies for leading corporations and non-profit organizations. She is best known for her work with human […]
Orange Blossom Birdbath See Lynn’s work available for purchase online Lynn Webber has been playing with and repurposing glass for the last six years. She designs garden art in the form of bird baths, totems, seed feeders and flowers. She has shown in Simsbury at the Flea and Smorgasbord for the last four years. She […]
Colors of Autumn Gourd See Marie’s work available for purchase online Marie started gourd art after the pandemic began and has continued for about a year now. She has a history of artistic work with wood and other crafts however the gourd work has been a new and exciting adventure for her. She is […]
Sandpiper on Carved Oyster Shell, bird carved from basswood painted with acrylic paint, base carved to resemble an oyster shell, 5 1/2in h x 5 1/2in w A carver/artist for over 30 years. He studied his paint detailing under Keith Meuller, who is a World Champion Artist/Carver. Most of his work is done using basswood […]
Peaceful Blue Candle Holder, terracotta clay, clear-sealed glaze, blue under glaze with dots, 7 1/2in h x 5in w See Sharon’s work available for purchase online Sharon was an award-winning potter with twenty-five years’ experience. Developed an interest in design and color on terra cotta clay. She was recognized for her fine work throughout Connecticut […]
Wake Up House! Illustrated children’s book, signed by author See Don’s work available for purchase online Don Carter is a creative director, designer and illustrator. A graduate of Paier College of Art in Hamden, Don has over thirty years of experience designing and art directing for Connecticut ad agencies.He has been awarded for art direction, […]
Looking for the Light, Sea glass, card stock, gel ink, MDF black frame, frame width: 3/4in. Acid free white matte, picture glass, .75 in. Matte W: 5.5 top/bottom 5.8 sides. Frame dimension is 1 inch See Christina’s work available for purchase online Cristina Lugo relocated to CT after hurricane María hit her home island of […]
Hippy Dippy Nag Champa Soap, olive oil, palm oil, coconut oil, caster oil, fragrance and micas 4ozs See Cathy and Eric’s work available for purchase online Our names are Cathy and Eric Phinney and we own Silk Milk Soapery LLC. We started soaping as a hobby 3 years ago and have transformed into what we […]
Pink Furry Bear, 18in tall x 10in wide, spot clean See Theresa’s work available for purchase online By day, Theresa is a a Literacy Coach at Guilford Public Schools. By night, she is a knitter. She has been knitting for 50 years…with time off to raise 3 children. A few years ago, Theresa began knitting hats […]
Colorful Poppies Wine Glass, Set of 4 glasses, 4.5 inches H x 3 inches W, 12 oz. Handwash See Christines’s work available for purchase online Christine is a continually evolving self-taught artist whose work exudes bold bursts of color, vivid textural elements and splashed of simple brush strokes. Her paintings have been representational, slowly […]
Lucy in the Sky Wall Sculpture See Terry’s work available for purchase online Terry Van Heusen earned a BFA in Illustration from RISD. Her career in the commercial arts afforded various opportunities including advertising, design, and sculpture for the giftware industry. As Art Director in the Creative Services Department at Hasbro Inc., the toy company, […]
Custom, handmade wooden puzzles Will Carswell handcrafts his heirloom-quality, eco-friendly, wooden jigsaw puzzles one at a time from start to finish in the foothills of Western Massachusetts. With each new puzzle he creates, he strives to give you the most memorable, unique, jigsaw puzzling experience possible along with an enjoyable opportunity to slow down amidst […]
White Vine Letter J, gouache on paper, 23K gold leaf, Gilded white wood frame, Acid free cream matte, 10in h x 11in w See Maris’s work available for purchase online Maris Fiondella is an illuminator and retired teacher of medieval literature. Studying the Middle Ages introduced her to beautiful illuminated manuscripts with gilded letters and […]
Pink Sea Shells Vase, carved gourd, 7in h x 4in w See Ceil’s work available for purchase online Ceil Rossi lived in Arizona for over 26 and it was during this time she discovered gourds, the magical art form of the southwest. Her earthy artwork is grown from the ground and it’s these hard […]
Summertime Blues Bowl, porcelain, clear glaze and underglaze decoration, watertight, food, microwave, oven, dishwasher safe See Lisa’s work available for purchase online After 30 plus years as a Soil Scientist for the US Department of Agriculture, Lisa retired this fall to spend more time with her pottery. With a craving to work with clay, she […]
Red Berry Pocket, copper, steel, bronze, porous, 4 1/2in h x 2 1/2in without greens See Beverly’s work available for purchase online Beverly welds, fuses, solders, hammers, brazes, enamels, and cold connects metals, while often integrating silk, paper, paint, and organic materials into her pieces. Beginning with separate, distinct, and individual entities, she builds and […]
Orange Hornet and Web Spider, beads and wire See Carley’s work available for purchase online Carley’s art began when she was a child, where she would spend hours in hopes of becoming a cartoonist. She grew up in a creative household, with a mother whom created hand-braided rugs. As she grew up, she moved from […]
See Glen’s work available for purchase online Glen has been carving decorative wildfowl for over 30 years. He spends between 150 and 250 hours carving and painting each bird with intricate detail to achieve life-like accuracy. As visual reference for his work, Glen uses photographs of each species in its natural habitat as well as […]
Atlantic Cod, hand carved basswood sculpture, acrylic painted and stained, taxidermic glass eyes, 38 1/2in w × 15in h, 5lbs See Casey’s work available for purchase online Each fish is hand-cut and hand-carved from 2” thick planks of basswood. Because no templates are used, each one is a true original. The tail is flattened and […]
Ocean Inspired Clay Necklace set, polymer clay, colored glitter, wire crochet accent Being the daughter of a mother who paints, knits, crochets and even writes calligraphy, Jessica believed the creative gene skipped her. As a child, she excelled at stick figures, hearts and butterflies. Although she graduated from college with a B.A. in English she […]
Midnight Running Bowl, stoneware bowl, Cone 6 glaze, watertight, food safe, 9 1/2in w × 4 3/4in h See Susan’s work available for purchase online Best known for her wheel thrown birdhouses, Susan has been in love with clay since the first time her hands touched it in grade school art class. There was magic […]
See Rashmi’s work available for purchase online Rashmi Talpade is a professional artist with a fine arts degree from Bombay, India with additional specialization in photography and ceramics. Her work has been exhibited and has been purchased by private collectors in USA, India, Middle East, and Europe. Since immigrating to Connecticut in 1991, Rashmi has […]