JIM SPEVAK
#203
Ceramics
Jim Spevak is an often reclusive artist with a penchant for modern wabi sabi designs, a background in teaching, and a genuine passion for all things ceramics.
FIRAT ERDIM
#215
Drawing
Whether with chisel, cast shadow, sprayed ink, or the towline of a kite, my practice examines the intersections of projection, place, and materiality to question axioms of architectural imagination. I read the “expanded field” between architecture, sculpture, and landscape as situating proto-architectural aesthetic practices in an implicitly cyclical cosmology of disassembly and assembly, and of the nomadic and the situated.
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MEGAN HAMMER
Felted Wool
#223
Megan Hammer transforms wispy wool fiber into soft, strong felt to explore the potential for harmony and collaboration with nature. She embraces the textures revealed through the felting process and presents intricate details to share botanical studies and explorations of our natural world.
NIK STAR DESIGNS
#225
Fashion Designer
Nekia is the CEO & lead designer of Nik Star Designs. She specializes in creating custom-made dresses for milestone moments in her clients’ lives. Their mission is to empower women through fashion, creating unique pieces that capture the wearer's individuality and spirit. With a focus on prom, maternity, bridal, birthday, and other special occasions, Nik Star Designs helps women shine on their most memorable days.
BRIMSTONE STUDIOS LLC
#227
Illustration
Brimstone Studios is the artist studio for illustrator and comic artist, Dylan Jacobson. It also serves as the publishing house for the weekly newsletter, Fighting the Good Fight, and all of Brimstone Studios published works including comics and coloring books. Brimstone Studios has created work for various media such as album artwork, book covers, posters, and advertisements.
CAT LOAF STUDIO
#227
Digital Arts
The heart of Cat Loaf Studio lies in capturing the charm and comfort our feline companions bring. Our mission is to bring a touch of cat magic into our everyday lives. Founded by Melanie Jacobs, Cat Loaf Studio transforms everyday kitty antics into delightful artwork and products. Every piece is hand-sketched and brought to life on her iPad with the Procreate app, blending artistry and puns to capture our purring friends. At Cat Loaf Studio, we believe the simplest moments, like a twitch of a whisker or a perfectly formed loaf, hold the magic of pure joy.
ASHLEY MARY
#228
Painting / Mixed Medium
Ashley Mary is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and muralist recently relocated from Minneapolis with an MA in Graphic/Web Design from MCAD. Ashley's creative practice expands from her studio work in mixed-mediums with a primary focus on acrylics, paper collage, and stained glass to commercial work in product and /illustrative design, as well as mural installations nationwide. Her abstract work explores the inner movement of our complex feelings as well as outer delights, finding ways to express simple pleasures in simple form, bold colors, playful patterns, and thick textures.