Name: Cristi Martin
Business Name: Felix & JayneLocation: Bloomington, IN
What do you make? one of a kind handbags and sewn accessories
How did you learn your art/craft? My mom and grandma both taught me how to sew, though I was never very good at following pattern directions so I just started making my own.
Where do you get your inspiration from? Everything!
Do you have a "real world" job? No, I feel so lucky that I'm able to support myself doing something I love!
Your five favorite things: feta-stuffed green olives, hoodies, This American Life, The Runcible Spoon, and cacti
Who are your favorite artists/crafters?
I love love love....
Ornamental Things http://ornamentalthings.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc
Megan Lee Designs http://www.meganleedesigns.com/
Nate Duval http://www.nateduval.com/
Ashely Goldberg http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleyg
Where can we find you?
http://felixandjayne.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Felix-Jayne/189178300079
http://felixandjayne.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/felixandjayne/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/felixandjayne
Stores
Fly Bird-Chicago
http://fly-bird.net/
Dwelling Spaces - Tulsa
http://www.dwellingspaces.net/
Collected Thread - Oklahoma City
http://www.collectedthread.com/
Blue 7 - Oklahoma City
http://www.facebook.com/bluesevenokc
The Felt Bird
http://www.facebook.com/thefeltbird
Name: melissa bryant
Business Name: mywireempireLocation: east side of indianapolis
What do you make? digital illustrations of animals, chairs & landscapes. abstract, mixed-media paintings. handmade silk 'palette petals.'
How did you learn your art/craft? i graduated from college with a major in painting & drawing and took some time off from art-making shortly after. a couple of years later, i was frustrated that i couldn't approach art the same way & turned to sewing. fabric became an absolute obsession. one day, i scanned a drawing and some fabric swatches into my computer and began layering & editing the image. i must say it was love at first sight!
Where do you get your inspiration from? fabric, color, photographs of geometric landscapes/neighborhoods, music, collage, modern design, chairs, etc.Do you have a "real world" job? stay at home mom to 2 little monsters, part time on the weekends at a craft/fabric store.
Your five favorite things: thunderstorms, thrifting, creating, libraries & my children's laughter.
Who are your favorite artists/crafters? richard diebenkorn, charles harper, karin olah & so many lovelies from etsy!
Where can we find you? mywireempire.etsy.com & melbry.etsy.com
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