Merril Seidl is a collage artist and the brilliance behind More the Merrlier. Using tiny scraps of recycled magazines, the artist creates designs for greeting cards, puzzles and prints. Merril also creates original artwork and has written and illustrated two colorful children’s books. In her interview, Merril details her
Allison Nevins founded TexMex Fun Stuff, which sells handmade party decor by Mexican artists! In our discussion, Allison shares her path to entrepreneurship, how she grew a successful online venture, the inspiration she draws from her surroundings in Mexico City and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way.
Jessica Hollander is a botanical oil and watercolor painter and the visionary behind India & Purry, a home decor, stationery and accessories collection. In our chat, the artist discusses her journey of building a flourishing design business featuring her artwork. How did you get started creating your art? I have
Yoalah Brinson wears many hats. She’s a digital artist, poet, author, songwriter, graphic designer, model, actress and disability advocate. Fun fact: She is the first Black, Middle Eastern, and disabled model to be represented by a major agency. The creative entrepreneur’s most recent design endeavor, Queen With Attitude,
Michelle DeMarco of llamaGoose Studios aims to create a more sustainable future through her art. The entrepreneur creates artisanal coloring books and donates a hefty portion of proceeds to non-profit conservation organizations, including The Conservation Foundation and Ocean Conservancy. An author and illustrator, Michelle was named a finalist for American
Rita Vilhena, who goes by the artistic name Rita Isabel, is a Portuguese painter, digital artist and photographer. She has won awards for her work, including a 2023 honorable mention by the Tokyo Foto Awards in the Editorial / Fashion category. In her interview, Rita shares her unique perspective on success,
Many of us flocked to knitting, crocheting, quilting and other fiber arts to cope with the COVID-19 lockdowns. As hobbyists fueled the craft industry’s growth, global trade show organizer Koelnmesse took note. For years, the German events company has hosted H+H Cologne, an international trade fair for handicrafts
Beth McLacklan’s journey into metalsmithing and jewelry design started during a difficult time in her life, when she was recovering from Lyme disease and four other tick-borne illnesses. It was then that her mother would bring her boxes of costume jewelry from auctions, providing her with a source of
Latina Elena Pérez founded The Hip Hat, a line of sustainable, handcrafted hats and fashion accessories inspired by her homeland, Ecuador’s rich culture and natural beauty. The Hip Hat blends style, quality and social responsibility, proving that fashion can be a force for good. Elena shares more about her
While studying studio art and art history as an undergrad at Columbia University, Alex Bass developed a fondness for the times when artists and other creatives gathered in person to exchange ideas. This gave her a business idea. “I wanted to bring back this mode of communicating and socializing around
Carla Balzano is a Boston-based makeup artist and esthetician. In her interview, Carla shares her journey from playing with makeup kits as a tween to pursuing her passion as a career to starting her business, Creative Contour By Carla. The makeup artist believes in using makeup as a tool for
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