SEA AND SKY TRINKETS AND TREASURES local art – mixed media @sea.and.sky.trinkets Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi, I’m Ellie! I’m from Augusta, lived my whole life here. I’m a graphic designer, and love to try my hand at a wide variety of art, whether it’s sculpting, drawing, blockprinting, painting, collage, or anything else I can get my hands on! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Typically it starts with me seeing a video of some type of art I want to try being made, and then gathering supplies and going for it! From there it’s a lot of trial and error until I get the feel for it.One thing that I love to do for some of my blockprinting is to sketch animals I see at zoos, or my pets, and then transfer those sketches to carving material, and turning them into stamps I can put on cards or patches! As for my polymer clay sculpting, I like to try and hand mix a color, and then use that color as a base for what the creature will be, the colors of the accent scales and anything else, and let it take a life of its own.My collages are very much a matter of first laying down a background color or pattern with the old paper I’ve collected. Once that first layer is dry, I try and decide on a loose idea for a theme or object that will be the centerpiece, and find the paper I have that most closely has the color or patterning I need to give the shading or illusion of shading I’m looking for, and then honing in from there. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My mom is a photographer, and I grew up learning about light and color and how they interact with one another, and how to use that to create what you see in your mind, and I feel like that mindset influences, inspires and touches everything I do today in art. I also take a lot of inspiration from nature, especially the ocean, and birds. I love biology, and use a lot of my free time learning things about it that I didn’t learn in school. Whether I am creating things about fantasy or real animals, that love for biology deeply influences and inspires the way I think about my art and what I create. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’ve been keeping chickens since I was 12, and also have gotten into freshwater aquariums and aquascaping recently! I have 4 tanks with a lovely variety and they bring me a lot of joy. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the shops and art so much! It’s so lovely to come down on a Saturday, grab some food from the market, and then take a walk along the river, and by the murals, and then over to the Book Tavern, Three Crows, and Art on Broad. The food is delicious, and I always find neat things and get to talk to fun, interesting people in the shops! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I’ve always been making and creating things as long as I can remember. It’s so deeply satisfying to hone a skill and create something that can make people feel things, even if it’s just a quiet and simple joy. I also absolutely love to figure out how things are done, and to create my own process for doing them, if it’s something I want to try. It helps satisfy my curiosity about life and how everything works! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Don’t feel like you have to box yourself in by how you’ve always done something, or what you’ve always created! Even if it’s something you don’t make for someone else, or to sell, just try something new and different, even if you think you’ll be bad at it. It can give you a new perspective on your primary artforms, or turn out to be a new thing you love! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
QUIET CONFIDENCE ART artwork inspired by nature and the emotional experiences of women @quietconfidenceartandword @lisa_anneart lisaannetindal.me Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m an artist who returned to art in my 50’s. My work is inspired by nature, my faith and my hope to encourage women who have experienced trauma. I’m a Georgia girl but now live in Aiken, SC. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I love layering bold colors layered and often use paper collage and torn pages from hymnals. I mostly use acrylic paint but love oil pastels for enhancing. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I am inspired by the stories of others. I love connecting with others, mostly women who have overcome hardship or abuse. My faith and my personal story of returning to art as a comfort and therapeutic practice keeps me going and growing. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I just learned to swim for my 65th birthday! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I love the Miller Theatre and Candl Gallery. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Because I believe God saved me for art…and art for me. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Be yourself. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
ART THE ARTIST STUDIOS ORIGINAL ART PRINTS @arttheartist.studios arttheartist.biz Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Art Abdon. I was born in Hawaii, grew up in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia area). I later moved to Georgia, and retired from the military in the Augusta area. I am an artist, painter, muralist, and digital comic book illustrator. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I start drawing and painting the subject on canvas, then I take the image and digitally enhance it on the iPad to create artwork with more effects. I print my images on to posters, large and small, stickers, and other products. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? What inspires me to paint are subjects from all types of music and the musicians behind the music. I love doing fan art from sci-fi movies especially anything Star Wars. Other things I like to paint are about family and spiritual themes. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. Fun fact and not so fun fact about me: I am an artist that is partially colorblind, so I may use bold primary colors or mostly black and white in my artwork. I was hospitalized when I was 4 yrs old, because of a gunshot wound to the right leg, so I spent a lot of time alone in the hospital recovering, and drawing and creating while I was there. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. My favorite parts of downtown are the creative spaces. The Georgia Cyber Center and theClubhou.se, where I spend most of my time getting my artwork done, and interacting with other creatives. The other spots are the great restaurants around the area. The Humanitree House has both good food and awesome creatives to hang out with when they have their events! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Designing and creating is one way I like to relax. I like to design and create for myself and for others. I love to see peoples reactions when they see some of the things I have drawn. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Keep doing what you love, never stop creating, and stay encouraged. The best way to stay encouraged is to find your community/tribe so you can continue to lift each other up. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
BOPER9 original art prints @boper9 boper9.carrd.co Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I am Boper9, I am from Nashville, TN but have been local to augusta for nearly a decade now, and I am a comic artist turned illustrator who makes commissioned artwork. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I make various illustrations, usually figure focused, in a mix of traditional and digital medias, usually with contour lines and simple colors. I scan, digitally process, and make my art prints at home. Occasionally I will use my printer to make other merch such as stickers and temporary tattoos, but as a last-minute-fill-in this year those things won’t be on the menu. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Comics. Art that is meant to communicate many concepts and themes at once, often ones that are clearer in image than they would be explained out in words, sentences. Dramatic scenes in well-art-directed movies. Comfortable seating in art museums. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I replaced the high voltage battery in my generation-2 Prius. I also like doing easy plug-&-play hardware upgrades to computers (processors excluded because thermal paste intimidates me). FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Book Tavern. Library. The view from the tall parts of the riverwalk. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Love is less the word for me; it’s more like ‘feel compelled to’. I think I will always be making art in some capacity. It just makes me happier when people like the results and I don’t have to divide my time between making art, which is a essential function I must do, and working at something non-intrinsic to make money. I like talking to people about the subjects of my art, often times fanart of fictions I enjoy. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Understanding the techniques and technical specifications of how your merchandise is produced is very valuable, even if you don’t handle the production yourself. The more you can set up your art to be smoothly sent off to the manufacturer, the less stress you’ll have worrying about or receiving a wildly innacurate or unintentional version of your product. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
LYDA DAY original art prints @lydaday @lydamayday Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m Lyda Day, but not quite sure who I am just yet. I am from Aiken SC, but surely wasn’t meant to be. I’m a painter, mosaicist, bone carver, & leatherworker. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. Process? I hope from project to project getting distracted by newer, more exciting projects. For this reason I rarely take on commissions as they require deadlines. I prefer to be able to shift between projects at my own discretion. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Nature, life/death, the infinitely expanding galaxy, politics, punk culture, my son. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I’m not sure i have ‘fun facts’. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. Book Tavern, Humanitree, & Knuckle Sandwiches WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? It makes me happy. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Don’t ever give up on your passion. Taking years off doesn’t stop ou from being an artist. That never goes away. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
A.C. DANIEL original art prints @acdaniel @a.c.sart Etsy Shop Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? CSRA based artist A.C. Daniel has been drawing and painting just about as long as he’s been alive. He’s spent the last few years mastering his pen and ink style and painting murals when given the opportunity. A.C. is currently enjoying teaching 7th and 8th grade 2D art at the Episcopal Day School. A.C.’s spirituality is at the forefront of whatever he gets into and he prefers taking on projects that reflect it. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. My work often involves coming up with an initial idea, allowing that to evolve through conversations and synchronicities that show up along the way, then alchemizing reference images into something fresh and alive. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I’m nothing without my community. A lot of my work is based on experiences with the people around me. I’m surrounded by brilliant artists and they keep me humble and inspired to achieve more. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I’ve been hit in the face quite a few times while practicing Muay Thai. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. I love how willing we all are to share knowledge, tools, and techniques to help each other grow. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Making art has been the most consistent part of my life. It’s an ongoing conversation and love letter to the world around me. I used to think I wanted breaks from making art, but I’m finding more and more than art is a part of my stability and general wellbeing. It keeps me going in a lot of ways. It’s my constant companion when so many people have come and gone. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? See each piece, even if you hate it, as part of your overall process of evolution. Nothing is a failure. It’s all worthwhile. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
CHLOE WELCH ART illustrated prints, notecards, notebooks, & postcards @chloewelch chloewelch.com Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Chloe Welch, I live in North Augusta SC but am originally from Gilbert, AZ. I am a former art educator-turned-illustrator and mom of two. I love designing cute art prints, greeting cards, and have just completed my first book project! DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. My creative process starts with inspiration—from colors I spot in everyday life to retro design, vintage illustrations, flowers, and animals. I’m always chasing that spark of cuteness, aiming to create something charming and joyful. I sketch and draw digitally, layering in color and texture until it feels just right. Once a piece is finished, I print it into different products. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? ’m inspired by color and texture—there’s something magical about finding unexpected combinations that sing when placed side by side. I’m always exploring new ways to layer texture over bold, playful colors to create depth and warmth. I’m drawn to joyful, feel-good imagery—like cheerful flowers, friendly shapes, and anything that adds a little more fun to the day. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. When I’m not making art, I love baking sourdough bread! FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. We’ve been here for about a year now, and after moving from Denver, Colorado, we’ve really come to appreciate the slower pace and small-town feel. It’s so lush and green—peaceful and full of charm. It’s the perfect place for us to raise our young family. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? Creating is a joyful challenge for me—there’s always something new I want to try, a fresh idea I want to explore. I’m endlessly driven to keep making, pushing myself to grow and evolve. While I love seeing a finished piece come to life, it’s the process—the experimenting, the problem-solving, the flow—that truly lights me up. If I had all the free time in the world, I’d still choose to draw and design, so getting to do what I love and earn a living from it feels like such a gift. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? For me, the joy of making is everything. I try to protect that joy—to create without letting the pressure to profit overshadow the process. I always come back to the idea that even if no one else ever saw a piece I made, I’d still feel fulfilled just by making it. That sense of personal satisfaction and completion keeps me grounded. When you truly love your work, it matters less whether someone else likes it—because the joy was already in the making. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
WESTABOU MONTESSORI SCHOOL home decor, jewelry and art made by students westaboumontessori.org Meet The MAKERS WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? coming soon DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. coming soon WHAT INSPIRES YOU? coming soon FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. coming soon FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. coming soon WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? coming soon WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? coming soon RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
SOLEY CERAMICS unique hanging planters, flowerpots, and decor inspired by nature @sueoley.ceramics @soley.ceramics etsy.com/SoleyCeramics Meet The artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? I’m Sue Oley, the artist behind Soley Ceramics. I’m based in Midway, GA, and I make small batch ceramics for home and garden. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. The majority of my work is created on the wheel. I like to throw clean and elegant forms so that I get to play with patterns and texture. Each piece is finished with handpainted glaze. A cylinder might get bold colors or a complex glaze design. Marbled clay is topped by a drippy oil spot glaze. A carved form will feature a bubbling crater glaze. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Living on the Georgia coast, I’m constantly inspired by the world around me: coral, driftwood, the patterns left in sand by the pull of the tide, the movement of waves, or the colors of a coastal sunset. That connection to water and earth influences the look and feel of my work. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I will watch any movie with space travel in it, no matter how bad. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. The Augusta Sculpture Trail WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love how ceramics allow me to combine creativity and function. Making pieces for plants lets me blend my love of nature with my love of clay into something both beautiful and useful. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Each piece is an opportunity to learn and grow. Keep experimenting and embrace the challenges. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
STAINED GLASS CLASS HANDMADE STAINED GLASS @sharonsstainedglassclass Meet The ARTIST WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I am Sharon Burnside and I live in Aiken SC. I retired from the Steel Mill up north. I have been doing stained glass for over 30 yrs. I now teach one-on-one classes in my art studio. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I use the copper foil technique for making stained glass and that is what I teach. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My love of church windows. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I put in over 30 years working in the Steel mill. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The Saturday farmer’s market on Reynolds st and 8th. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?It keeps me out of trouble. Takes me away from my worries and I can create something beautiful for others to enjoy, along with my self. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do what you enjoy for as long as you enjoy it then it never becomes work. I love meeting everyone at these craft events. When they come up to me and say “I bought one of your pieces before!” I love to hear it and love to know what they have bought! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
