Illustration

Gemma Correll

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of Gemma Correll’s work. Gemma is a well-known freelance illustrator who also makes greetings cards, screenprinted tote bags and T shirts, pocket mirrors and art prints. Her Etsy shop is my go-to place for funny cards and gifts for my husband, who also loves Gemma’s work!

Gemma has been crafting her whole life, beginning with sewing, knitting and crochet, which she was taught by her grandmother. While at... → Read the rest of this article

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Ellie Thouret

Ellie is a UK-based designer of handknit and crocheted accessories. In her rare time away from the needles and hooks, she can be found scouring Etsy and Folksy for cute and quirky handmade items, and chatting to indie sellers via Twitter, Facebook and blogs. Ellie sells her creations via Etsy.

Red Table Press

I first came upon Mike O’Brien’s work at the Fenton Street Market, where a poster of his caught my eye. It was all black and white and a bold sunset orange. As is typical for me, I was drawn to the colors long before I even noticed what the images were or what the text said.

Turns out it was a poster for a concert, and although I was unfamiliar with the band, the first thought that popped into my head (after “wow, what a gorgeous orange”) was: I... → Read the rest of this article

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Valerie Williams

Valerie Williams is a designer and sewer who loves fabric, fashion, and handmade things. You can find her on Twitter or Facebook or read her musings on personal style and sewing at her blog, insatiable need.

Rania Hassan’s Hat Trick

Rania Hassan is a well known Washington DC artist who has mastered three art forms at once. She is a graphic designer and illustrator, a painter, and a knitter, and she has found a way to integrate all three of her skills into her artwork, under the label goshdarnknit.

Her whimsical illustrations of big-eyed, somber girls and tangled, beautiful botanicals are individually hand printed on Moleskin notebooks in various sizes. She also prints her images on neoprene lunch... → Read the rest of this article

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Bang Bang You’re Thread

Upon one of my many trips to Craftland I discovered this cute as pie zippered pouch. I fell in love with the fun fabric (designed by the artist) and made a note to find out more about the artist and her work.

Allison Cole is an artist who lives and works in Providence. She is a graduate of our very own Rhode Island School of Design where she received a BFA in Printmaking. She is currently focusing on making work for gallery shows, her fun little Bang Bang You’re Thread... → Read the rest of this article

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Kim O'Brien

Kim O'Brien is a metalsmith who isn't afraid to push the limits of function and color. When she doesn't have a torch or hammer in her hand she can be found buying handmade goods at craft fairs and local businesses, playing with her beloved dog or blogging.

Marc Johns

Hi, I’m Marc. I’ve been putting my drawings on the interweb since around October 2006, but I’ve been drawing since I was tiny. I’m not tiny anymore, but I’m not very big either.

[Marc Johns]

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