ASCB Vendor Spotlight: James Singewald Photography

Posted on April 6, 2012 by artstar

James Singewald

Did you go to art school? If so, where did you study? 
I went to The University of the Arts(’02) in Philly for my BFA and Maryland Institute College of Art(’10) in Baltimore for my MFA.

What types of items will you be selling at the bazaar?
Framed/unframed photographs of Philly and Baltimore. I’ll also have a few copies of my self-published book, Old Town, East Baltimore, for sale.

Photo by James Singewald

What materials do you work with?For the past 4 years I’ve been shooting primarily with a 4×5 view camera and using Fujichrome Velvia slide film. I scan the chromes and print with high quality Epson printers on various types of archival paper. Most of my earlier work from Philly was shot with a 35mm Pentax K-1000 or my Hasselblad, and some 4×5 as well. I also shot mostly black and white film for my early work and more recently have switched to color.

photo by James Singewald

How are your items made? Describe your process.
For the work I’ve been doing in Baltimore the past few years, photographing entire blocks and streets, light is very important. I’m documenting entire blocks by photographing each building individually or in pairs. I try to photograph buildings during the time the sun sets on them. I find that a combination of good light and the saturated color of the Velvia slide film creates a glimpse or feeling of what the mostly dilapidated buildings were and could be. It portrays a sense of history and potential. I also conduct a lot of research about the history of these places, what they looked like and used to be, why they have declined and been neglected for so long, and what the future holds for them. I plan on combining all of the photography and research in to a book or possible series. I approach this work as though I’m building an archive of city blocks as several companies and photographers did roughly 100 years ago before urban renewal and the decline most cities experienced for the past 50-60 years.

Photo by James Singewald

Are you able to make your work full-time?  If not, what do you do for your day job?
I work part time at the Maryland Historical Society in the Imaging Services Department where I am responsible for the photography and digitization of items in the collection as well as fulfilling reproduction requests and permissions for patrons.

Photo by James Singewald


Who are some of your favorite artists?
Camilo Jose Vergara, Harry Callahan, Bruce Davidson, Bernd & Hilla Becher, Ed Ruscha, Edward Burtynsky.

What are you reading/listening to right now?
Not in My Neighborhood, by Antero Pietila.
Spaces of Hope, by David Harvey

I’ve been listening to a lot of MF Doom, Jay Electronica, Madlib, and my usual 90s hip hop collection…

Photo by James Singewald

Where would you like to see yourself and your art/craft business in the next 10 years?
Always a tough question, but I’m hoping the work I’m doing now will lead to similar projects and increased press or awareness of what I’m doing and why. I hope to have a steady balance of work and grants coming in to support my work. I’m increasingly interested in topics like urban history and planning and how you bring a devastated city like Baltimore, Philly, or Detroit back to life.

Photo by James Singewald

 

http://www.jsingewald.com/
You can meet James & buy his work at this upcoming Art Star Craft Bazaar!

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How to Copyright your Art

Posted on March 27, 2012 by artstar

Being in the art biz for over 10 years now, I have seen so many artists get their work ripped off by either individual artists or companies.  It especially pisses me off when a big company does this b/c it seems like there is not much us little people (with little resources) can do. Recently, our friend & artist Jude Buffum posted some really great advice on his facebook page.  I wanted to share b/c it seems so simple & affordable.

He says, “All artists can copyright their work for $35 online at copyright.gov
Click on the eCO (electronic copyright office) link in the right column
From there it’s fairly straight forward. Have JPG photos or scans (internet quality is fine) of your work ready to upload. You can include everything you’ve done to date in one $35 registration case file, just give it a title like “Jewelry 2006–2012″ or “Paintings 2010–2012″ or something.  This is the single most important thing you can do as an artist. If and when someone copies your work, having your work registered gives you legal options you can’t even imagine, but not having it registered limits your options to the point no lawyer will take your case. TRUST ME it is the best $35 you will ever spend.”

Thanks Jude!
www.judebuffum.com

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Introducing DC Ice

Posted on March 22, 2012 by artstar

We just got in some great original pieces by Minnesota based artist, DC Ice.  I was curious to learn more about her.  Check out my interview below.

"27, A Following" by DC Ice

Art Star: Where did you grow up?  Did you draw as a child?
DC Ice: I grew up in Rochester, MN in an old stucco perish house on top of a hill. Surrounded by trees, exploring in my backyard and picking wild raspberries was my favorite pastime. I have always loved creating art.  One of my very first memories is of painting with my mom.

AS: Did you go to art school? If so, what did you study?
DC: I have a BFA degree from The College of Visual Arts. My major was illustration.

AS: What mediums do you work with? What is your favorite?
DC: I work with acrylic and oil paint, colored pencils, pen & I sew critters called “scary dolls.” Recently I have been enjoying drawing with razor blades on scratchboard. I constantly change up mediums which I feel keeps my art fresh.

"My Tea Tastes Like Dirt & Old Fruit" by DC Ice

AS: DC Ice is such a cool name! Is it your real name or do you just use it for your work?
DC: I was born “Dawn Candace Silvernagle.” My parents never just called me ”Dawn” though, they always called me “Dawn Candace.” When I went to college and introduced myself at “Dawn Candace”… well, everyone just started calling me “DC.” I married a guy named Nick ICE. Sooo, DC ICE is actually my name.

AS:  You have illustrated 6 children’s books.  How long have you been doing that for?
DC: My first book was published in 2006 and I have been doing it ever since.  When I was little I remember trying to copy the artwork in books I liked.  Now I get to create the real deal. Really exciting. I am currently working on a book called “Can a Pig Swim?” by Thomas Rush.

books illustrated by DC Ice

AS: Do you work as an illustrator full time?
DC: I DO! And I love it. I also get to take care of my niece and nephew a couple days a week. Their little creative minds are a joy to be around.

AS: How much does children’s book illustration inspire your own art? Have any specific illustrators influenced your work?
DC:  I think Edward Gorey has been my biggest influence because he illustrated adult themes in a children’s book format. My art is a bit grim like his. I adore his work. Other artists that I love include Julia Pot, Owen Gent, Lizzy Stewart, Anne Faith Nicholls, Evan B. Harris… just to name a few.

Illustration by Edward Gorey, from the Gashlycrumb Tinies

AS: Based on the titles of your work (which are great) & the fact that you illustrate books, I feel like you must have some great stories behind each of your characters. Is this a correct assumption?
DC: Yes, my characters definitely tell stories. The titles to my art pieces are sometimes ridiculously long though. A few works just finished this month include, “I Concur Claude, It’s a Complex Mystery”and “Greetings from the Abyss Under Your Bed.”  I like illustrating animals with human attributes because I think it is a purer way to portray feelings. I don’t want sex, race and sometimes wardrobe, to taint the onlookers view of the feelings I’m trying to portray. When using animals as a way of conveying a mood, the onlookers perception is less contaminated due to associations that people often create towards people.

"Fresh, Oblivious & Missed" by DC Ice

AS: You must have an Amazing imagination to come up with your subject matter.  Where do you go for inspiration? Do you keep a sketchbook?
DC:  I am inspired by other artists and music, but mainly personal experiences and my past. I always have a sketchbook nearby and keep my old sketchbooks. It’s funny to see how my art transforms through the years.

AS: Do you plan out a piece from start to finish or is it a more intuitive process for you?
DC: With small pieces I just start drawing, it’s neat to see what comes to life. With larger pieces though I have an idea in mind and sketch out something really quick to figure out the composition.

AS: What is a typical day like for you? Do you have a studio that you go to each day?
DC: Years ago I had a studio in Minneapolis which I shared with some dear friends. These days however, I love having my studio right in my house so I can jump into my work whenever I get inspired. During art school I was told once that there are too many distractions when you have an in-home studio. I go into my art cave in the morning with a cup of coffee, turn on music, and the world fades away for me.

"Ghostly Noises" by DC Ice

AS: If money was not an issue, what would you be doing? Would you be focusing more on your art or would you still be illustrating? Or would you be doing something entirely different?
DC: Illustration is my love. I consider all my art illustration, the paintings, the books, and even the scary dolls, they are 3D illustrations. I enjoy creating my art most of all but there’s something spectacular that I feel when I get handed a book in printed form. Warm fuzzies. I wouldn’t change a thing.

AS: Any fun projects or shows in the works?
DC: I am thrilled to have my art with you in Philly right now. This is the first time my art has seen the east.I am really excited about getting my work into Gallery 360 in Minneapolis too. That show opens on March 3rd and will be up for 6 weeks. I also have a show at Frameworks in St. Paul right now. Please visit dcice.com for more show updates and new art.

Check out our entire collection of her work here.

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Paper Hearts Party w/ Sweetbox Cupcakes

Posted on February 8, 2012 by artstar

A Valentine’s Day Shopping Party!!
February 13th, 5-8pm

Save 10% off your total purchase and get free V-day inspired gift wrap during store hours on February 13th and 14th.

………and during our party only……….
get a free handmade paper flower (made by moi) with $50+ purchase
(while supplies last)
Cupcakes by Sweetbox available for purchase
Sip on a complimentary cocktail while you shop! 

 

Enjoy these yummy Sweetbox Cupcake photos!
I can’t wait to eat one (or five)

 

 

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Crafter’s Dozen at Tattooed Mom’s

Posted on January 31, 2012 by artstar

Our friend Amanda from Mello Press has curated a lovely group of crafters that will be set up & selling at Tattooed Mom’s on February 12th.  We will be there along with many other talented Philly crafters (Foxglove Factory, Amy B Jewelry, chez-sucre-chez….) Pick up a gift for your Valentine & have a drink with us!

 

click the flyer for more details...

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Happy Valentines Day!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by artstar

Art Star artist, Amy Rice, has put up these 4 Valentines that you can download for FREE!
(click the image above to download)
*Tips: Use a heavier stock white paper and set your printer to the highest quality.*

Also, check out our new Valentines Day Section on our website
& pick up a token of love for your sweetie.
Enter Promo Code LoveBird for 15% off your purchase through Feb. 15th!

Here are some quick gift ideas:

stitch up messages of love with these kits by Chez-Sucre-Chez, $12.50-$14.50

"I Like The Way You Smell" print on wood veneer by Spread the Love, $27

You're Sweet letterpress notecard by Sycamore Street Press, $4.50

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Happy 2012!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by artstar

Thanks to all of our customers who shopped handmade this holiday season.   Purchasing an item from our shop directly supports over 50 national artists – many of whom live right here in Philly.  These times are tough, so we appreciate everyone that made a commitment to shopping local & handmade this season.  It really makes a difference!!

Now that the holidays are over – its time to get organized.  Pick up one of our 2012 Calendars by Art Star favorites: Amy Rice, Rachel Bone, Eleanor Grosch, & Kurt Halsey.  We worked directly with these artists to create these calendars & they can only be found at Art Star.  We only made a limited quantity, so pick one up while they are still in stock.

Rachel Bone 2012 Calendar

Rachel Bone is a Baltimore based artist, painter & apparel designer whose illustrative paintings center around women on absurd adventures with open ended narratives and symbolism.  This series – titled I Bet You – plays with typographical design.  Each painting subtly represents one alphabet letter, while still standing alone as individual works of art. Signed prints of the entire alphabet series are available through Art Star.  Rachel also runs the hand-printed, folk inspired apparel line Red Prairie Press which is carried at boutiques across the country (including Art Star) and sold online.

Eleanor Grosch 2012 Calendar

Eleanor Grosch is a Philadelphia based artists who loves animals; you name it, she’s probably drawn it!  Eleanor’s unique graphic perspective aims to simplify line and playfully arrange form to capture the essence of each animal she draws.  She’s well-known for her graphic take on our feathered, furry, and fuzzy friends.  With roots in modernist design, she brings the mid-century aesthetic up-to-date.

Kurt Halsey 2012

We have been working with Portland based artist, Kurt Halsey, since we opened up shop in 2004.  We had no idea how huge of an online following he had when we asked him to exhibit his work in our shop. He is still by far one of our best selling artists!
Kurt captures small, precious moments in time through his sweet renderings of couples & animals just living life.  The imagery is illustrative in nature & the artist typically incorporates text, which is simple yet poetic.  The calendar includes all new work, rich in browns & sepia tones of drawings on collaged found papers.  Grab this calendar while you still can.  We only have 1 box left!

Amy Rice 2012 Calendar

Beginning with not-so-traditional print making methods (hand cut stencils and a Japanese Gocco printmaking toy) Minneapolis based mixed-media artist Amy Rice makes original, one-of-kind pieces by additionally employing acrylic, gouache, ink and collage.  Her “canvases” range from weathered wood panels and discarded objects to antique envelopes, age-worn love letters, and found journal pages yellowed with time.

Amy’s imagery, nostalgic and wistful, is largely biographical and reflective of her pensive nature. She draws inspiration from childhood memories growing up on a Midwestern farm, the urban community in which she now lives, bicycles, street art, gardening, collective endeavors that challenge hierarchy, acts of compassion, downright silliness and things with wings.

Amy has exhibited her work in galleries throughout the United States, Canada and the U.K.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Concrete Polish

Posted on November 17, 2011 by artstar

Company: Concrete Polish
Proprietor: Angela Monaco
http://concretepolishstudio.com/
 Jewelry Studio & Showroom: Concrete Polish
716 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia
find her at booth # 3 at our upcoming art star craft bazaar!

Art Star: Tell us a bit about your background.  Are you professionally trained in jewelry/metalsmithing?

Angela Monaco: I grew up in Chicago and Cincinnati Ohio. I started school in Ohio studying Psychology.  This quickly made me realize that I would much rather be creating fun jewels with my hands.  I took an evening jewelry class for one of my extra credits that I needed & I instantly fell in love with metalsmithing and expecially casting!  I applied for an artist grant to build my own studio and started my quest as a jewelry designer and maker. I later transferred to the Maryland Institute College of Art to pursue my interest in Jewelry and Printmaking.  While attending M.I.C.A I took a casting class where I first started to create my line of jewelry.  I have always collected gems and minerals and had the idea to start making molds to reproduce them in bronze and silver. That idea never faded away and has become my main focus in design.

Double Finger Quartz Knuckle Duster

AS: What made you decide to move to Philly & open up a studio/showroom

AM: After I lived in Baltimore a few years I decided to take a leap to a new and bigger city. I always felt a great creative energy when I visited and it was time for a change. I love this city and I think it was a perfect choice for me to start my business and open my first boutique.

AS: What types of materials do you use?

AM:Silver, bronze, and many types of gemstones.  I have a large collection of faceted and natural crystals. I also love chain. I mainly buy antique chain at flea markets or silver and bronze stock chain.

AS:What is involved in the making of each piece?  Do you carve your pieces out of wax & then cast them?

AM: I mainly design jewelry using wax. I am either carving or manipulating an organic object that I have made a mold of.  After I come up with a prototype I am happy with, I then make a mold of that and cast it in either silver or bronze.  I can plate the bronze or silver in yellow gold, rose gold, or black rhodium.  If requested I can also cast in solid gold, platinum, or rhodium but I do not keep stock in the store of those metals. I also have a wide variety of gemstones i use.  My favorite are natural amethyst points and smoky quartz.

a piece in the works

AS: What is your creative process like?  Do you sketch your ideas out first?

AM: I mainly work in 3D. A lot of my designs come from playing with the different rubber molds I have made over the years.  I cut them apart and make my own formations that suit a piece of jewelry.  Over the years I have carved a few different ring bases that I re-use with different crystals on top.  For example, I make a mold for a double finger ring with my logo on it that i can use for multiple designs.

AS: What inspired your current collection?

AM: My current collection is inspired by the formations of raw crystal growth, like an amethyst or natural quartz crystal. Since i was a small child my Mother and I have been collecting gemstones, crystals, & all sorts of fossils.  My childhood phases never seemed to thin out and now crystals have become the main focus of my design.  I keep finding more and more creative ways to tell the story of why these forms are so attractive to me.

Ring

AS: How did you come up with the name Concrete Polish?  What is the story behind that?

AM: The name Concrete Polish sprung to me one day when I was thinking about what my jewelry represents visually and emotionally.  The pieces I create have a rough and refined exterior, but with a feminine polished touch.  It is a balance of sculpture that creates an edgy yet sophisticated piece of jewelry. Concrete Polish represents that idea of balance.

AS: Your collection seems to mostly include rings & some necklaces.  Do you have any plans to expand into earrings or other types of jewelry/accessories?

AM: Yes, you are completely correct.  We have soo many rings here at CP.  I seem to have a small obsession with rings lately. This is of course my mothers fault :) . I am working on releasing a new catalog for the spring.  There will be 10 ring designs, 3 bangles, 3 stud earrings, 3 drop earrings with chain, and about 4-5 necklaces.  I am also designing a bolo right now for a friend, which I feel will become a successful unisex piece for a future collection.  Linda Smyth of Topstich Boutique and I are also working towards collaborating on a jewelry line of Rabid Fox and Concrete Polish Jewelry.  Can’t wait!

jewelry studio & showroom

AS:Tell us about your storefront.  What do you carry aside from your own work?

AM:Walking into Concrete Polish you will find a great ambiance of well crafted hand made jewelry mixed in with a warm atmosphere of antiques and taxidermy.  The alchemy-nautical inspired showroom carries all handmade jewelry – 80% of which is made right in the back of the shop and the rest at nearby studios in Philly!  There is a wall of mirrors that hangs to help separate the spaces.  Come and check out what we have made and are currently working on.

AS:Where else do you sell your jewelry?

AM: So far my jewelry is showcased in the following stores: Arcadia Boutique,  WERK, Topstich Boutique and our home boutique in Northern Liberties!

jewelry studio & showroom

AS: What can customers expect to find at your ASCB booth?

AM: I have actually completed 3 new ring designs and a few earrings in the last 2 weeks – just in time for ASCB!!! We have been working hard here to get ready for the holiday shopping season. Much more thought has gone into the idea of gift giving.  I will have a large assortment of new necklaces, one of a kind charm bracelets, earrings with pyrtie and quartz crystals. See you soon!

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ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Shawn Hileman

Posted on November 16, 2011 by artstar

 

photo by Chris Sembrot

Artist: Shawn Hileman
http://www.shawnhileman.com/indexhibit/
Gallery/Studio Space: Masthead Print Studio
http://mastheadprintstudio.com/
Located In: Philadelphia
find him at booth # 54 at our upcoming art star craft bazaar!

Art Star: When & where did you learn silkscreen?  How long have you been doing it for?

Shawn Hileman: I printed a bit in college but it was just a hobby. I started screenprinting on a regular basis when I opened the studio in Dec 09′. It’s been quite a ride figuring out all the kinks!

AS: What drew you to work primarily in this medium?

SH:I was sick of sitting at the computer all the time so this gives me the opportunity to get really hands on and test my craft skills. When you have multiple copies of a piece as well it allows everything to be able to afford custom art. No print is ever exactly the same and it’s funny because I can remember all the tiny differences on my prints that nobody will ever probably notice.

Beirut Poster

AS: Tell us a bit about Masthead – your studio space/home & art gallery.

SH: Masthead started as a place where I could print and live. Then I had the first show in Feb 10′ with the NoDivision Design Syndicate. Since that was successful I starting doing more and more events. Now we usually have a show every 6 weeks with the occasional lecture or rock show. It’s a ton of work but I’ve had some great people help out with the space. Jp (Flexner) and James (Heimer) do so much for the space. Without them none of this would of been possible. They are also mind-blowing screenprinters and have taught me basically everything I know about printing (and drinking whiskey).

AS: What other artists do you show?  Are they all printers?

SH: We have had a ton of great artists pass through the space. Dan Knapp is always making some of my favorite pieces in each show. We had Kevin Mercer do a solo show last year that turned out amazing. Most people do screenprint their own work here, which is awesome. I have been trying to get more non-printers in and teach them. That way it would give the opportunity for more painters, illustrators, and designers to learn the process.

AS:Do you do design work / print for other companies/individuals?

SH:I work a lot with Urban Outfitters and some other ad agencies doing design work and usually do a good amount of print jobs for other people.

Neol Gallagher Poster

AS: Are there any particular printers or artists in general that have inspired your work?

SH:Definitely Erik Hamline of Steady Print Co. in Minneapolis. His style is really versatile and always top notch. Tim Gough has been a favorite of mine since I was in school. Steve Speir has been honing his style lately and just cranking out sick work as well.

AS: What is your creative process like?  Do you sketch or do you work directly on the computer?

SH: I have to dwell over the concept before I start sketching and digitizing. Once I have that down, I sketch out the layouts and then scan in the elements. I do a lot on the computer and this is why you should make your scanner your best friend.

AS: Where do you see yourself and/or Masthead in the next 5 years?

SH: Oh man, this is a hard one. I was just planning everything around 2012! I would like to keep doing freelance and screenprinting, but we’ll see. I would like to check out some other parts of the world like London and Australia.

Ride Away With Me, limited edition print

AS: Aside from your etsy shop & Art Star (and Masthead of course) where do you sell your prints?

SH: I actually just sent some prints to Little Paper Planes in California. I get a lot of purchases from the UK which is great that people are seeing my work overseas.

AS: What can customers expect to find at your ascb booth?

SH: I have a good mix of abstract, commercial and music posters. Maybe a pinata as well. Just don’t come by during siesta time.

AS: Any fun/exciting projects in the works?

SH: I finished some packaging for the Yards Brewing Company last week and a couple of music posters. I am also working on some branding for a film company in New York City.

 

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ASCB Vendor Spotlight: Miss Millie

Posted on November 14, 2011 by artstar

Melissa Crotty working in her studio (with her dog!)

Company: Miss Millie
Proprietor: Melissa Crotty
Located In: Philadelphia
http://shopmissmillie.blogspot.com/

Art Star: How did you learn your craft? Are you formally trained in ceramics or are you self taught?

Melissa Crotty: I started working with clay through an apprenticeship about 12 years ago. I worked with a woman in Western New York who in trade for working in her studio taught me how to throw. She was an inspiration and a mentor. She really pushed me to study the arts even further. I wasn’t totally convinced on going to a 4 year art school right away so I enrolled in CCP and traveled a bit doing workshops at places like Penland School of Crafts and Anderson Ranch. Eventually, I landed at Alfred University where I received a BFA in sculpture in 2005.

Duck Bud Vase by Miss Millie

AS: What drew you to working primarily in porcelain?

MC: I’ve worked in a lot of different materials and a lot of different clay bodies. I like porcelain because I apparently really like a challenge and I love the way it feels in your hands. I also love the way color pops on and next to the stark white of the raw clay body.

AS: When did you start your business?  Do you work on Miss Millie full time?

MC: I’ve dabbled in craft shows for the last few years but really started taking my business to new levels this last year, doing more shows and gearing up for more wholesale. I work on Miss Millie pretty much all the time but I also waitress a few days a week.

Miss Millie's Studio

AS: Where do you work on Miss Millie?  Do you have a separate studio?

MC: I have a studio at 13th and Carpenter. We have a great community of artists in the building. We do craft shows there twice a year called The South Philly Handmade Brigade.

AS: Do you have any employees/interns?

MC: I do not have any employees but I might take on an intern next semester. I could really use some help but I’m somewhat of a control freak so I’m going to have to figure out what I can have someone else do.

Bowl & Tumbler by Miss Millie

AS: I went to school for ceramics myself, so I know that there are many steps involved in creating each of your pieces.  Tell us a bit about how your work is made.

MC: I start out slip casting lots of parts (heads, legs, arms, bugs, animals, flowers, ect.) and put them in a wet box so I can use them later. I then roll out slabs and build forms such as mugs, bowls, vases, tumblers and cups. Then comes the really fun part, assembling and designing what goes on the forms. Like a collage process I take a form and add some cast pieces and then maybe more pieces and then possibly a drawing. Then they dry for about 2 weeks. They are fired once I apply glaze & then they are fired again and are finished (unless I’m adding a decal – then they are fired a third time).

AS: What is your creative process like?   Do you start with a sketch/plan or is it more of an intuitive process?

MC: I start out with an idea of what form and then the additions and drawings are intuitive. It’s really fun for me that way because I’m never exactly sure what I’ll come up with.

Flower Earrings by Miss Millie

AS: What are some things that inspire you?

MC: My inspiration comes from so many places like nature, traveling, architecture, food, people, animals, dance, music and seeing other artist’s work. I also really love vintage dolls and I’m totally fascinated by the people who collect them. When I was younger my great aunt was a collector of clowns and I really loved going to her house even though the dolls were kind of bizarre. I’ve been thinking of her collections a lot lately and feel like this doll series is inspired by her.

AS: Who are some of your favorite artists/crafters?

MC: Oh man this is a hard one because there are so many. Off the top of my head… Frida Kahlo, Bansky, and Nick Cave (the fabric artist, not the musician, although I do love the musician also.) There are so many amazing crafters in this city. I really love Peg and Awl, Bloodmilk, madebyhank, Dahling Accessories, girls can tell, DMT Design, Fabric Horse and Volta Organics to name a few.

Girl Vase by Miss Millie

AS: There are many different kinds of pieces in your collection – mugs, bowls, vases, lanterns, jewelry, pill boxes, herb markers, etc.  Do you have any new forms in the works?

MC: Yes I have dessert plates, salt and pepper shakers and soap dishes that are new. Oh and some new jewelry!

AS: Where do you see Miss Millie in the next 5 years?

MC: In five years I hope to be running smoothly doing mostly wholesale with a few employees, always working on new designs and hopefully in a warmer climate.

Boots Tumbler by Miss Millie

AS: What do you enjoy the most about running your own creative business?

MC: I can bring my dog to work!

AS: What will you be selling at the upcoming ascb?

MC: I’m going to have new jewelry and some new ornaments. I’m also working on some packaging for gift ideas, which I’m really excited about.

 

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