Sunday, February 18, 2007

Artist Profile: Shannon Conrad — Ruby Girl

Shannon of Ruby Girl has always been "crafty," but started making jewelry a couple of years ago and hasn't looked back! Shannon loves everything about the process of jewelry-making, and it shows!

Artist Profile: Tay MacIntyre — Twirl Studio

For Tay MacIntyre, inspiration comes from simple things: Vintage kitchen tools, old botanical illustrations, seed pods that fall in her path on daily walks with her dog, the swirls of debris left by the wind and water on the beach. Twirl Studio reflects her love of details, history, and metalwork.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Artist Profile: Jesseca McCloskey — Paper Treasure


Jesseca McCloskey of Paper Treasure designs one-of-a-kind blank books, wallets and bags, as well as jewelry. Her lovely, handmade goods are made primarily with recycled materials.

Artist Profile: Jessica Poundstone — Jewelry By Jessica


Jessica Poundstone of Jewelry By Jessica is a writer and illustrator who also makes hand-drawn and painted jewelry using shrink plastic. Her pendants and earrings are like little pieces of art you can wear!

Artist Profile: Laurie Carroll — Elsiegirl Designs

Laurie Carroll of Elsiegirl Designs makes beautiful and whimsical hand-embroidered clothing for babies and grown-ups from her own embroidery designs. Laurie enjoys living in the Northwest; one of her designs even features the French phrase "J'aime la pluie" (I love the rain).

Artist Profie: Larissa Friesen — Elaborations

Larissa Friesen of Elaborations has been sewing since she was eleven! She's currently making purses, bibs, and wallets, as well as "yarning things up" — adding decorative yarn embellishments to clothes.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Artist Profile: Mel — Sweet Bonny

Sweet Bonny cards are the playful and colorful creation of Mel, a Sellwood-based graphic designer.

Artist Profile: Aaron Scothorn

Aaron Scothorn's unique monoprints and pencil drawings explore the human figure in all its complexity and beauty. Visit him online here.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Artist Profile: Catherine Rondthaler


Catherine's lovely work centers around intimate, insightful portraits rendered in a variety of expressive mediums.