PASHLEY POTTERY handmade unique pottery inspired by nature. pashleypottery.com @pashley.pottery @pashley.pottery Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Ashley Havy, I’m from Savannah GA, and I make pottery mostly on the potters wheel. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Most of my pieces are made on the potters wheel. I’ll throw and trim the pieces and then, my favorite part, I’ll decorate them using a variety of techniques. Some techniques I use are carveing and etching into pieces as well as hand painting and processes such as mishima and sgraffito WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I find a lot of inspiration in floral and geometric patterns, especially patterns I see on clothes and in fabrics. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Last year I got to do so much fun traveling, I went cross country with my best friend to California, visiting the Grand Canyon and Zion along the way, as well as going to Virginia, Colorado, Alaska, and the Czech Republic with my sister where we have family. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.I have never been but I have always wanted to visit. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?The thing I love about making ceramics is the end results, it’s the connections that is made through sharing the things I make whether it’s a cup of coffee with a friend or dinner on handmade tableware. These connections are what I enjoy bringing to other people through the handcrafted pieces of art I send off into the world. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Just go for it, if you have an idea you wanna try or a market you wanna apply to but don’t know if you’ll get into, you don’t know until you try. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
O’ SKINN prints, stickers, and tarot readings @_oskinn Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Hi, my name is Owen Skinner! I’ve lived in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Vancouver, and the US. You may have seen me doling out drinks at New Moon Cafe in the wee hours of the morning… I make coffee, paint boxes, read tarot, and draw. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.Lately, I’ve been into painting more than drawing… I’ll go pick out some boxes from Michael’s and paint landscapes on the sides. I have a lot of fun watching painting videos on Instagram. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I love seeing other painters, especially oil painters! All the local artists (like Jacki Mayo, Jacob Boland, Porkchop, and Kenneth James Benson) are also very encouraging and inspire me. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I had a phase (like in the past couple months) where I would bake vegan cinnamon rolls about every other day. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.New Moon Cafe. I love working there and I love all my coworkers. WHY DO YOU LOVE THE AUGUSTA HANDMADE FAIR?I always felt like I needed to be apart of this event! Every time I’ve gone in previous years I’ve supporting my friends, but I want to see it from the vendor point of view! I want to put my stuff out there. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I am a control freak, so making art hits that perfect space between therapy (working around/through mistakes) and practice. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?I know it’s cliche, but keep going?? and try all types of art. Don’t cage yourself into a label like “illustrator” or whatever unless it’s for a resume. Just do what interests you even if you suck. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
MALLORY VINSON ART Pen and ink illustrations, paintings, collages, and other mixed media artworks. @malloryvinsonart @malloryvinsonart Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?My name is Mallory Vinson, born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. I am a multi-media artist mainly working in pen and ink illustrations. My work explores the relationship between anatomy of the human body, and romantic ideas of nature. With influences as diverse as artists of the Renaissance, tattoo artists, and the atmosphere around me, my artworks are curated from both traditional and modern structures. Alongside these structures, I tend to emphasize my use of aesthetics and focus on inviting the viewer inside my own imagination and mentality. Ever since I was 14 years old, I have been fascinated by the different styles of artwork created by tattoo artists, cartoonists, and illustrators. A simple admiration soon became a strong passion of mine to create artworks combining these influences with personal flairs, and the goal to inspire others to create art as I once was inspired. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.My process usually begins while I am laying down to go to sleep. I imagine and envision ideas that I can put into action the next day. I wake up, and as soon as I can I sit at my desk and begin working on a new piece. I work on the piece as much as I can, for as long as I need to. With every new piece I do, I like to incorporate new techniques and mediums that i’ve never explored before. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I am ultimately inspired by the atmosphere around me. Whatever I am currently into at the time whether it’s a tv show, movie, a pop culture icon, or something i’m genuinely interested in learning more about (I.e anything to do with anatomy). FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.Aside from art, my second favorite thing to do is play guitar. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.My favorite things about Downtown Augusta is the splashes of local art and color, and the record stores. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I like to be able to express myself. I began drawing when I was 14 to simply tape or push pin them to my bedroom walls. After all these years it’s great to see how much I, and my bedroom wall, have grown and achieved. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Always stay true to who you are and always remind yourself why you began. Never get discouraged by other people’s “achievements”, because you’ll always have your OWN achievements to be proud of. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
becklaan hand pressed lino prints, handmade tote/skate bags, charms and stickers beckiaan.com @beckiaan Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? My name is Rebecca Cawthorne, and I am a quad skater and printmaker from Augusta, GA. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. I have always been an artist that loves to move around with mediums, but I recently found my place in printmaking. I found a great bond between my illustration style graphics and traditional inks. You can print on anything. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Rollerskating is my inspiration for art and my passion for movement. I started park/street skating in 2021 and it has been the center of my creative process ever since. I love the sport, the lifestyle and the community. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I enjoy competing in park/street quad (rollerskating) events. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. My favorite thing about Downtown Augusta is the historic value and being on the river. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? I love to design illustrations of animals in skating gear! WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? Make because you have an itch to make. Don’t overthink the feeling. Take what you find inspiring around you and make something of value for yourself. RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
AMERICAN PALETTE Watercolor prints, acrylic paintings on canvas, and other originals. americanpalette.com/ @american_palette @americanpalette Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
ELIZABETH EUGENIA Encaustic Art + Christmas Ornaments msha.ke/thesteadystill/#encaustic @ellieeugenia @ellieeugenia Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
NEEDLE & A BEETLE Nature-themed Art, Embrodiery, Paper Goods, and Accessories. etsy.com/shop/NeedleAndABeetle @needleandabeetle @needleandabeetle Meet The Maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m Annie, I am living in Augusta with my husband and my cat, and I am a public health entomologist (bug scientist) who also creates, shares, and sells my artistic creations that feature mostly insects and other overlooked animals DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I love working with a lot of different media – I freehand emborider, sew, I color original pen drawings with watercolor, and I create jewelry and accessories out of clay, metal, and resin. I get a lot of my inspiration from nature – insect species, florals, colors in nature, and small or endangered organisms! I’m also constantly trying to think of ways to reuse or upcycle things I already have or find partially used. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?I love using art to show people how I see some of nature’s smallest or less-loved members. I also am inspired by my grandmothers who sewed, sang and painted while I grew up and my mother who is an amazing photographer and artistic mind FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I am an entomologist (insect scientist) FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The riverfront walk and the farmer’s market! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love working with my hands, and I find that my mind is most quiet and I am happiest when I am creating, designing or thinking up new designs, especially when I am doing it with a fellow artist or a friend! I have also seen people smile or get excited when they see something I’ve made that resonates with them and I love finding connection through art. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? If you love what you create, that is enough. If you share it with the world, that is brave, and it doesn’t matter what response you get – your art is important! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
WHOLEBOLAFUN Original Artwork created on canvases of found & recycled items, stickers, comics, and more. @wholebolafun @jacobboland Meet The maker WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?I’m a cartoonist from Augusta and I work on various mediums. DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I try to blend the line between optimism and cynicism with a simple line work that means a lot. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?People in the city around me. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. I don’t do digital artwork. All my artwork is created with pen and ink. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.Makes me feel good to make people laugh or to make stuff that makes people think. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?Makes me feel good to make people laugh or to make stuff that makes people think. WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Carry a SketchBook and draw or paint every single day. I love to meet new people so if you come up to my booth please say hello! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
REVEL POST Original Prints & Greeting Cards. revelpost.com @revelpost @revelpost etsy.com/shop/RevelPost Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO? DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS. WHAT INSPIRES YOU? FUN FACT ABOUT YOU. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA. WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE? WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS? RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
KENDRA STUDIOS One of a kind mixed media paintings and limited edition prints. kendrastudios.com @kendrastudios @kendrarunnels1 etsy.com/shop/KendraStudiosInc Meet The Artist WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?Kendra Runnels, from Augusta, GA And I am a mixed media fine art painter DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.I use a combination of pages from old books and layers of acrylic paint to create my pieces of art. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?My faith, music and the world around me. FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.I’m originally from Ohio. FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.The growing number of fun shops and restaurants! WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?I love to create pieces of art that touch people and speak to their heart . WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?Do what you love and be thankful when you can make money doing it! RETURN TO VENDOR PAGE
