Business Name: Cordial Kitten
Location: Indianapolis, IN
What do you make? Cute and sinister original illustrations and matching pendants, plus some plush and soft broaches.
How did you learn your art/craft? I grew up in an artsy family, with a mom who is a fine artist and a dad who designed and built houses. I wanted to be like them, and have drawn, sewn, and built things for as long as I can remember. I went to the Herron School of Art at IUPUI where I studied illustration, but I never gave up sewing and embroidery for fun.
Where do you get your inspiration from? Anywhere I can. I spend a lot of time looking at other crafters' products on etsy, and I love flipping through children's books for their beautiful artwork. If I'm stumped for an idea, I'll listen to music with lyrics I love, or just go outside for a walk.
Do you have a "real world" job? I work part time at the library branch in my neighborhood. I love books, and working there gives me a really good excuse to spend hours flipping through the children's books I love.
Your five favorite things: My husband Brandon, my kitty Mona, chips and salsa, Flight of the Conchords, and a really good latte.
Who are your favorite artists/crafters? Here are just a few:
Julian Hector (http://www.julianhector.com//)
Janice Nadeau (http://www.janicenadeau.com//)
Sophie Blackall (http://www.sophieblackall.com/frameintro.html)
Carson Ellis (http://www.carsonellis.com/index.html)
Renata Liwska (http://www.renataliwska.com/)
Where can we find you?
http://www.cordialkitten.com/, http://www.cordialkitten.etsy.com/, Lala Gallery in lafayette indiana (http://www.lalagallery.com//) and the Renegade Handmade store in Chicago (http://renegadehandmade.com/)
Name: Beth Harp, Elizabeth Annarino, Jamie Price, Megan JeffersonLocation: Indianapolis, IN
What do you make? Upcycled hand screen printed t-shirts, eco-friendly market bags, art prints, scarves, cloth napkins, upcycled felted wool wristwarmers, hats, plush toys and evolving everyday.
How did you learn your art/craft? We are autonomous artists and glean from many sources.
Where do you get your inspiration from? Each other!Do you have a "real world" job? We're all stay-at-home mamas...lucky us. :-)
Your five favorite things: Music, thrift stores, digging in the dirt, Craftastic field trips and coffee.
Who are your favorite artists/crafters? Hundertwasser, Frida, Jan Brett, Jim Arnoldt, Kipp Normand, Mike Graves, Vanessa Montfreda, Sarah Zeta Zuckerman, Michelle Craig, Stephanie Robertson...and so many more!Where can we find you?
You can find, facebook, tweet and etsy us wacky women at http://www.craftasticacoop.com/
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