Due to unforeseen circumstances, I won't be posting any Artist "Spotlight" articles for this week. I had some prior responsibilities that needed to be taken care of and there wasn't enough time to get the articles up. The Artists/Artisans scheduled to appear this week will instead be featured next week along with Giveaway Contests from those people being featured.
The winners of last weeks giveaway contests will be announced in a new post tomorrow!
Today we welcome one of my favorite people from Etsy! Tamara, or "T" as she prefers to go by, is the owner of Butterfly Chic Boutique. "T" is married and is the mom to a 4 year old boy and a 16 month boy! She was also one of the first people on Etsy to compliment my work and is responsible for the very first feature article ever done on my Studio. It's now my pleasure to be able to feature her work! Her stuff rocks and I think you'll agree!
Don't forget to enter to win the "Custom Etsy Graphics Set" that she has offered up for one of my readers:)
So T, welcome to Torchwood Studio! Your Etsy shop, Butterfly Chic Boutique, is great and obviously your work appeals to alot of people. Tell us a little bit about what you sell in your shop.
In my Etsy shop, I have Graphics (Etsy banners & avatars, web ads, animated graphics, business card design) and Paper Creations (cards, Tags, Scrap booking items, notebooks) and currently fabric, but I'm thinking of moving the fabric to my iCraft shop or most likely dropping it all together. I'm thinking my iCraft shop will be my original art, photography, and maybe some of my jewelry.
Do you belong to any Etsy Street Teams or Groups?
Etsy Bloggers and Etsy Trade-a-holics
How did you come up with your Etsy shop name and the great tag line?
For my shop name, I wrote down a
bunch of words that I liked the sound of. Then I knew I wanted 
'butterfly' in the name because I had a logo in mind, then I knew I
wanted it to end in 'boutique' but 'butterfly boutique' was taken so
I added the 'Chic'.
For the tag line, I held a contest on the Etsy forums to com
up with my tag line of "The things dreams are made of..."
I see that your main offerings are Graphics and Paper. How did you start working with these mediums?
With the Graphics, I taught myself with my last business. I spent tons of money on a logo, banners, avatars, ect so I decided that was a waste of money when I could probably lean to do it myself. So, when I bought my new laptop, I bought Photoshop and told myself I'd better learn to use it!
With the Paper...I don't know, I've just always loved making cards for people and I give people cards all the time! Getting a card, especially a handmade one, will just make your day! The scrap booking items just naturally followed.
What would you say is your favorite thing about making Graphic and Paper creations?
My favorite thing about making graphics is getting a chance to collaborate with all types of creative people across all types of crafts/arts.
My favorite thing about my paper creations....I don't know, I just love it! It's my release. I enjoy it and I think it's great I can make money at but I'd be doing it even if I didn't...Plus it's something my 4 year old and I can do together, he often sits beside me and makes his own creation while I work.
Is there anything you would say is your least favorite thing about doing this kind of work?
The business end: editing photos, listing, calculating price, marketing, advertising, monthly accounting.
What has been your most memorable moment selling your work?
The 1st thing I sold! I took a picture of a necklace I made, posted it on a forum and it sold in a hours time! That's how my 1st business began!
That must have been an incredible feeling! So, tell me, how do you go about pricing your items?
I have a formula set up in a spreadsheet, I easily adjust it for each craft, and each venue by changing my hourly wage, overhead and value factor. Then all I have to do is enter the cost of my materials and the time it took to make each item.
Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur?
Yes, I do. Why? Because this is my income. This isn't a hobby for me. This is how I buy food for my kids.
Have you ever taken any business classes to help you to prepare for being an Etsy shop owner?
No, just the school of life. I
learned a lot in my 1st business and applied it to this one. The
start of this 
one was a lot easier! It took me 2 months to sell
anything once I opened my 1st business, I sold 27 items the 1st month
Butterfly Chic Boutique was open, big difference.
Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years with your business?
Hopefully making enough to not only pay for the necessities but having some extra spending money from it.
So, what current projects do you have in the works?
I'm hoping to roll out 2 new products next week in my Etsy shop. Some seller supplies that I haven't seen on Etsy and some small books, notepads and cards (sewn paper).
Thanks to "T" for sharing her time and work with us. Be sure to enter the contest below to win the "Custom Etsy Graphics Set" for your own shop!
This giveaway contest is open worldwide. Your deadline to enter this contest is Thursday, April 17, 2008 at midnight EST. The winners name will be drawn on Friday, April 18, 2008.
We're starting this weeks "Spotlight" off with a bang! As I mentioned earlier, a free giveaway contest will now be part of the Artist "Spotlight" weekly features. You can find details on how to enter the contest at the end of this article:)
Today's "Spotlight" Artist is Nicole Wilson of Sativa Studios. Nicole is a fellow Polymer Clay Artist and also a fellow member of the Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy!
Well, first off, how did you come up with the name Sativa for your Studio? It's very catchy!
Well Sativa Studios just rolled off my tongue one day. Sativa is Latin, and it means cultivated. Most people when they think of something being cultivated they think of tilling the farm, which is true as well but it also means anything that you bestow attention, care, and labor upon, with a view to valuable returns. That is how I feel about my work so the name just seemed to fit, and I think it's easy to remember.
How did you get into making Polymer Clay jewelry?
Let's see, I actually started
making jewelry for these fashion dolls 8 years ago. My friends mother
had 
this crazy doll collection and they were apart of this series of
dolls that apparently a lot of people collect, and she made jewelry
for them and sold it, so I started doing that with her. I am self
taught though, I have made jewelry in almost every different medium
there is, except fused glass as that darn kiln is so expensive.
Finally I found my way to Polymer Clay and I just can't get enough of
it.
What would you say is your most favorite thing about making jewelry?
The ability to make something from nothing, which is especially true with Polymer Clay. Also that fact that jewelry has no boundaries, you can go all the way to the craziest abstract piece you can think of to the most refined and demure end of the spectrum.
What is your least favorite thing about making jewelry?
I guess right now I'd have to say that Polymer Clay is very time consuming, which a lot of people don't realize. I have a year and a half old daughter and finding the time and balance is difficult. Also being able to price my work is tricky, because there is so much time involved it's hard to pay myself accordingly and also to have jewelry that everyone can afford, which is what I strive for.
What do you think makes your jewelry stand out from the crowd at Etsy?
I think I have my own unique style, I looked hard all over Etsy before I opened shop to see what was out there. Right now, I have 2 main techniques that I use. One is a silver leafing that I do and, unless I'm blind, I haven't seen it here. The other technique I use is a distressing and antiquing method.
Where do you find the inspiration for your jewelry?
Mainly nature and colors.
What advice would you give to someone wanting to get into jewelry making?
Well, it's not like I'm over the top successful at the moment, but I'd have to say just do what you love. Make things that inspire you, don't worry about following current trends because that's what they are, trends that never last. And just be true to yourself.
If you could work or study with anyone, who would it be?
Well, this couldn't happen for
a number of years, but I hope that when my daughter gets older, she has the same passion for jewelry making that I do, and that we
could sit side by side making and designing jewelry.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years with your jewelry making business?
Well, I try not to look to far
ahead, because I like to just be in the moment but, I would like to
see 
myself as being more established. Hopefully in that time frame me
and my other half will be buying a house and in my area I am planning
to find one that is business zoned as well and to have a little store
in the front. My daughter will have been in school by then so I will
be able to seriously devote my time to jewelry. I guess I just hope I
am still doing what I love and have relative success at it.
Any current projects you'd like to fill us in on?
Wow I have so many. First of all, I'm working on my website http://www.sativastudios.com and hopefully that will be up and running within a month. Then I have about 5 different collections in the works that I'd say will be out in the next few months. Right now, I have my store separated into categories by type, necklace, earrings etc. Once I start finishing my collections, they will be categorized by collection. The first new collection that I will have coming out will be my Color Coordinates Collection. This will feature different shades of my already yummy colors together. Then will be my Quotable Quotes Collection that will feature really cool famous quotes within my designs. Well I don't want to give to much away, so you'll just have to check in to see whats in store.
Nicole has graciously offered this beautiful polymer clay Ladybug Flowers Antiqued Pendant for the giveaway contest. Now, if you'd like to win this Pendant from Sativa Studios, take a look in Nicole's shop and then let me know which piece of jewelry is your favorite. Please leave only one comment per person on this post along with your valid email address. If I am unable to get in touch with you, I will draw a new winner.
This giveaway contest is open worldwide. Your deadline to enter the contest is Tuesday, April 15th at midnight EST. The winners name will be drawn on Wednesday, April 16th.
"Every Girl Has a Story and So Should Her Jewelry"....so goes the tag-line for a funky and unique jewelry designer from Capitola, CA. If your looking for jewelry that has a very cool and upbeat vibe, look no further than Susan Nelson of Capitolagirl!
Susan, what is the name of your Etsy shop and how did you come up with the name?
Capitola Girl Jewelry - Capitola Girl was a nickname that I was given by my co-workers in the high-tech industry. Capitola is the name of the coastal town in which I live, and the Girl part is me. I came up with my tag-line “Every Girl Has a Story (and so should her jewelry!)” shortly after I started showcasing 
my work on my Blog, Capitolgirl. I wanted to write about how and what inspired me to create each piece of jewelry.
Where else can people find you on-line?
Blog: http://www.capitolagirl.com
Website: http://www.capitolagirljewelry.com
I have a network that I just started where indie jewelry makers can join to exchange tips, techniques, and to support and encourage each other to keep our creative dreams alive: http://capitolagirls.ning.com
I also moderate the Jewelry Making Mama’s group on Posh Mama at: http://www.poshmama.com/group/jewelrymakingmamas
I administer the HANDMADE JEWELRY: SATURDAY SPARKLE group on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/saturdaysparkle
Which Etsy Street Teams or Groups do you belong to?
Etsy Weddings Team, Fashion, Design & Lifestyle Street Team and EtsyBEAD
How would you describe your jewelry and how did you become a jewelry designer?
I would describe it as cool, upbeat, sassy and unique jewelry for women. It began as a hobby in 2004. A friend taught me how to make a simple wire-wrapped loop on Saturday, and by Sunday night I had been to the craft store near my house three times and had finished about 50 pairs of earrings. I was completely hooked, and have been making jewelry and designing my pieces on a daily basis ever since.
What is your favorite thing about making jewelry?
I love combining different textures and colors, as well as the process of being creative. The idea of taking disparate objects and turning them into something unique and beautiful is really enjoyable, and I also love the sense of satisfaction that I get when something I make turns out well.
What has been your most memorable moment selling your jewelry?
I’ve only been selling my jewelry on-line for a few months, so I’d have to say that up to this point, the most memorable moment was making my first on-line sale. It was so exhilarating to log onto Etsy one day and find that the total number of items for sale had dropped by one. At first, I thought an item had disappeared or been deactivated, then I saw where the “0 Sold” was now reading “1 Sold.” That first on-line sale gave me a real sense of accomplishment.
Tell me about your featured item? 
One of my favorite styles is to create tribal, ethnic and tropical jewelry. My favorite item right now is my SUNBURST earrings. I love the bright orange color of the coral coins. I just feel like they are a fun pair of earrings that are perfect for summer.
What makes your products special? What sets you apart from the crowd?
I think my pieces stand out because I tend to use bold colors and to combine materials that might not always be expected. Although I make simple and traditional pieces as well, I really like the bold, fun look of my jewelry. In my opinion, jewelry is something that you should have fun with. It’s a subtle way to make an unexpected statement about who you are.
Where do you create your jewelry?
I work out of a spare room that I’ve transformed into my home office/studio. It has great natural light, and I love working in that space.
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
I’m inspired very often by things I’ve seen while traveling. Travel is something I love to do, and I’ve learned so many things from it. I like to incorporate my travel experiences into pieces through the use of color and texture, and to create things that evoke special memories.
What advice would you give to someone wanting to become the next up and coming jewelry designer?
Get out there and try it. The worst thing that can happen is that an item might not sell. The best thing that can happen is that you have fun and develop a love for what you do. I think having a creative hobby, whether it’s making jewelry, painting, or something else is what makes people unique and interesting.
If you had a chance to work with anyone, who would it be?
I’d probably want to work for a publisher in some capacity. I’d like to take my technical writing and high-tech professional background and combine that skill with my love for making jewelry. I hope to eventually write articles and perhaps even books about jewelry design.
What are your current projects?
I’ve been learning more about metal jewelry crafts. I’m not quite ready to sell the pieces that I’ve been experimenting with, but I do plan to eventually add metal pieces to my inventory.
Thanks to Susan for the great interview and her cool, upbeat, sassy and unique jewelry! Like Susan says, "Every Girl Has a Story and So Should Her Jewelry"...check out her jewelry and see where the story goes. The best of luck to Susan and Capitolagirl!
Coming next week! I'll be featuring some up and coming Etsians but with a new twist. From now on, the feature artists will be offering one of their handmade creations in a drawing that will be held each week! All you have to do is check out their article, visit their shop and then post a comment back here telling me what your favorite item in their shop is. A week after their feature is posted, I'll draw a name from all of the comments and you could be the winner. Be sure to bookmark this blog or subscribe to my RSS Feed so you can keep up to date with the drawing!
In my on-going efforts to promote other independent artists, and especially the awesome folks over at Etsy.com, the Featured Artists Spotlight rolls on! Twice a week, I feature an Etsy shop owner who creates items that will make you cry, sing, dance, reach for your wallet or just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Sort of like my pal here is making you feel right now... :)
The feature article includes all sorts of insightful questions and it brings some well deserved attention to those artists who obviously put their passion into their work.
So, how does your shop end up being featured on this blog? Easy.... All you have to do is leave a comment here with a little blurb about why you would like to be featured along with the name of your Etsy Shop.
The other thing I ask is that you be willing to participate in a giveaway where you offer up something from your shop worth at least $10. Each week I draw a winning name from the readers who have viewed your spotlight article and left a comment about their favorite item in your shop! As I have many international readers, you would have to be willing to ship worldwide. Sound interesting??
Well, leave a comment and the name of your Etsy shop and check back often to see who is on their way to fame and fortune courtesy of Torchwood Studio!
The spotlight today features Chris Zielski of CopperLeaf Studios. When I joined Etsy, this was one of the first shops I came across and I've been hooked ever since. It's an honor to put the spotlight on Chris today! When I was drooling over her work, I thought it was ceramic based due to the textures and colors. Once I was able to tear my eyes from the work itself and do some reading, I realized that this is etched metal! Unbelievable...take a look and fall in love. 
So, Chris, give us some background on who you are.
My name is Chris Zielski. My “day job” is an art teacher. I was lucky enough to get hired at an incredible school system but, because I was the last one in, I’ve done a lot of traveling, teaching everything from 4th grade to high school to college, often all within the same day.
Teaching has had a huge impact on my artwork. I’ve had to learn so many different medias, and often 
they combine in my work. I think that’s what keeps it fresh for me – the challenge of melding disciplines to create something new and unique.
What is the name of your Etsy shop name?
Copper Leaf Studios
Where else can people find you on-line or in your local area?
Locally, I’m represented by Red Dot Project, Juma Gallery, and River Gallery (Northeast OH). I also have a few of out-of-state galleries where I wholesale. On-line, I’m a member of Trunkt.org, and Etsy.
Which Etsy Street Teams or Groups do you belong to?
Cleveland Handmade
Please tell us a little about your artwork. How did you get into working with metal?
I was researching non-toxic printmaking techniques for a high school art class. I ended up not teaching the class again, but fell in love with the texture of etching. It took about 2 years to really understand the nuances of the processes, and then a few more to really develop my own style. But I fell in love, and never looked back!
What has been your most memorable moment selling your work?
Once I got a piece accepted into a show that ended up traveling internationally. When I finally got it back, it was sent with the placard from a show in Yokohama, Japan with the title & my name written in Japanese.
Okay, that wasn’t a “selling” moment per say… my most exciting selling moment came a few months ago when I sold a piece to Donna Penfield, the owner of the Louis Penfield House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. She asked if she could carry some of my work, as it reflects a style similar to Wright’s architecture. He’s been my favorite since I can remember; it was such a cool compliment.
Have you taken any business classes to help you prepare for being an Etsy shop owner?
Yes, I took an incredible class called “Artist as Entrepreneur” from the Cleveland-based Community 
Partnership for Arts and Culture. It was a 3-day intensive class that focused on everything from branding to marketing to copyright to accounting. I highly recommend it! I believe if you take yourself seriously, others will as well.
Who or What inspires you?
I love texture! And playing with organic things in a geometric format. Layering metal and glass and wire; etching, bending, layering, and arranging materials. Recently I’ve started using Photoshop to design new pieces, starting with either a digital photo or a sketch and pasting into it. It’s opened up a whole new world for me – it looks so close to the finished piece, it’s scary! I actually had someone send prospective clients downtown to see a piece that didn’t yet exist because he saw the sketch on-line. I had a lot of explaining to do on that one!
What are some of your current projects?
I'm working on a commission for COSE. The piece will consist of five panels of cut copper pieces put together in a mosaic-style that forms a landscape. The finished piece will be about 4’ tall and 7’ wide (1.2m x 2.2m). This is what it will look like:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10918904@N07/2209590807/
Another commission is an award consisting of 20 pieces that fit together to form a map of the Great Lakes that will be separated at the end of a convention and given to the 19 guest speakers, with the last piece being retained by the hosting organization. 
If you could work with any company, who would it be?
Lincoln Electric! I hear they have the world’s coolest plasma & water cutters. In layman’s terms, very expensive machines that can cut intricate designs into metal. Right now, it’s just me and a jeweler’s saw.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years with your business?
Honestly, I’m not sure! I used to have it all planned out, but the more I’ve been working as an artist, the less I’ve been able to determine what will happen next. I’ve had so many opportunities that I never would have dreamt of… and many things I thought I would do that I ended up not, for whatever reason. I’ve learned to just enjoy the ride, and be open to as many opportunities as possible.
Thanks to Chris for the great interview and the great work. All I can say is that I wish my art teachers in school had been this talented. Best of luck to you and your shop!
Be sure to check in tomorrow for the next Artist Spotlight. This one will feature Susan Nelson of Capitolagirl and her "cool, upbeat, sassy and unique jewelry for women." You don't want to miss this one.
Today's feature will shine the Artist Spotlight on Susan Hume of Callooh Callay!
So, Susan, tell us how you came up with your unique shop name?
My shop name is from the Jabberwocky poem by C.S. Lewis. (Oh frabjous day! Callooh! Callay! He chortled in his joy.) My son and one of his friends were quoting the poem one day when I was searching for a name, and it had a great ring to it.
What do you sell?
Jewelry made from vintage buttons, such as celluloid and Bakelite, and from other vintage items or watch parts. Also, a few pieces of vintage jewelry and other vintage items.
How did you get into making jewelry with vintage buttons?
I sort of backed into it. I had been making brooches for a year or so as gifts for friends, so I had a ton of supplies. Then I read about Etsy in the New York Times and just sort of launched into it. Now, of course, I’m hooked.
What makes your products special? What sets you apart from the crowd?
Well, it’s very hard in jewelry and even in a small niche like vintage button jewelry to stand apart from the crowd. There are so many people doing such beautiful work. But I think that if you look around, you find that everyone’s work is a little different in terms of the types of buttons they prefer, the colors and combinations, even to some extent the way they put their work together. I don’t worry too much about trying to be different—I think everybody has their own aesthetic. I just try to find interesting, beautiful buttons and do something cool with them. I do think they look a little different from what others are doing, but I often see jewelry that I wish I’d made.
One thing I’ve started doing in the past month or so is combining old watch parts with vintage buttons, and that’s something I haven’t seen elsewhere yet--you see steampunk, you see vintage button jewelry, but not the combination. (Someone else is no doubt doing the same thing--nothing new under the sun--but I haven’t seen it yet.)
What are your current projects?
I just got my first Alchemy bid accepted, so I’m doing a custom steampunk necklace centered on a large celluloid wafer button. I also am working on a few necklaces incorporating vintage jewelry, and I’m trying my hand at making some cuffs (to use some of the buttons that don’t lend themselves to jewelry). I’ve got a few collage projects going as well, so I would say it’s like almost everybody else: more ideas than time.
Have you taken any business classes to help you prepare for being an Etsy shop owner?
No, but I worked in for a number of years in communications and in management, and I’ve also been freelance editing and writing for a number of years, so I have some experience in marketing, dealing with budgets, coping with the IRS, etc. The technical aspects of an online business and blog are more challenging for me—figuring out how Technorati works, for example, and learning how to use Gimp (since I’m too cheap to buy PhotoShop).
How do you decide on the price of your items?
When I first started selling online, I looked around at many shops doing similar work to see how they priced it, and the answers were all over the board, so I’ve sort of quit paying attention. I have a range I stay in, more or less, and price specific items based on the value of the buttons used (both in intrinsic terms, like how rare and beautiful they might be, and also what I had to pay for them), the number of buttons used, and how appealing I find the piece. For vintage items I sell, I do as much research as I can to see what similar items are going for. I also have occasionally asked advice from other Etsy vintage sellers—there’s a wealth of knowledge here.
What role does creativity play in your marketing methods?
I started a blog partially to promote my shop and partially because I haven’t had any time to write since I started at Etsy. So at least this way I’m doing a little writing almost every day, and it’s been a lot of fun. Right now I’m running an Ugly Necklace Contest to try to pull people into my blog. I’m still trying to expand my marketing efforts outside of Etsy, which is just a matter of finding time to figure it all out. Within Etsy, marketing comes into play in terms of developing treasuries, working with the Etsy Vintage Street Team to figure out ways to co-promote our shops, and even simple things like trying to be amusing and upbeat in the forums.
Finally, which Etsy Street Teams or Groups do you belong to?
Etsy Vintage Street Team, Etsy Vintage Buyer and Seller Community
Thanks to Susan for a great interview! Also thanks much for educating me on what "SteamPunk" is! I had no clue..lol Best of luck to you and your shop!!
Thanks to everyone that posted their Etsy shops for my new weekly Artist Spotlight showcase! After going through alot of really great shops and some truly clever comments, the first Etsy shop to be spotlighted this week is Aquariann. Kristin Cornell and her fantasy inspired artwork will have you begging for more. Your going to love her stuff!
So, Kristin, how did you come up with your shop name?
My birthday is February 8th, which makes me an Aquarian completely and utterly. My middle name is Ann, so Aquariann works wondrously as a pseudonym.
How did you start creating your amazing art?
I've wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember, and art just came along for the ride and kind of borrowed the wheel. In elementary school, my friends and I used to make up hordes of characters to
write into a young adult series. However, I spent way more time drawing the characters and their situations than actually writing about them - a realization that occurred to me much later. It wasn't until college that it dawned on me to seriously try drawing - thanks to a new addiction to anime and comic books, the discovery of modern fantasy artists such as Amy Brown and Jessica Galbreth, and many art history classes where I got to drool over the beauty of 10,000 years of work.
What is your favorite thing about making art?
I get to share my imagination - if it weren't for drawing, I would probably go mad not being able to let my visions escape. My drawings are flickers into the fantastical world that dances within my mind.
What do you think makes your art special? What sets your drawings apart from the crowd?
My colors are what captivate most viewers - even in person, some people stare at an original and can't believe it's colored pencils. I'm a mostly self-taught artist, so I can't quite explain my technique. Messy mediums such as paint and charcoal have never been very nice to me, but the smooth glide of colored pencils is magic.
What inspires you?
The fantasy genre as a whole - books, movies, shows, music, art, everything.
Tell me a little bit about your featured item?
My most popular item at the moment is my Dragon, Peridot. He's the first in a series. I one day hope to complete a whole series of birthstone Dragons.
What projects are you currently working on?
I'm currently coloring a breast cancer awareness fairy. My mother has been a survivor for 13 years. We have a table at a Relay For Life fund raiser fair in April where I'd like to release my new fairy.
What has been your most memorable moment selling your art?
Every single sale is memorable to me. I still find it amazing that my art is sprinkled across the country, and even a few around the world. I like the idea that my work adds magic to a stranger's everyday routine.
If you could work or study with anyone, who would it be?
Tree-Free Greetings. The work they choose to use on their cards is absolutely stunning, and include many of my favorite fantasy artists. Plus, they strive to use 100% tree-free paper in all their products and are environment friendly - how lovely is that? One of my goals is to approach them and other licensing companies, once I have more work under my glittery belt.
Which Etsy Street Teams or Groups do you belong to?
I roll with FAE (Fantasy Art of Etsy), DAWG (Designing Artists Women's Group) and Big Damn Crafters (Firefly Fans.)
Finally, what advice would you give someone wanting to get into art?
Just try it. You never know what you can do, until you actually attempt it.
Thanks to Kristin for taking the time to answer my endless questions and for sharing a bit of her artistic life with us. You have a bright future ahead of you! Best of Luck!
Be sure to check back in tomorrow for the next Artist Spotlight. This one will feature Susan Hume of Callooh Callay and her beautiful handcrafted jewelry made with vintage items (SteamPunk).
