Hello there! I'm Kelly Mansi, owner of Jewelry Art by Kelly. When I'm not making art, I am a wife and mother of two adult children one of which is married. Leading ministries at our local church is also important to me. Two fur babies (cats) round out the household. Jewelry Art by Kelly began as a hobby which I enjoyed so much that I realized to support it, I needed to sell some pieces of my artwork. Friends saw the pieces and bought them and told their friends and the business took off! Now I get to keep making my own creations as well as work with clients to make art out of their own heirloom jewelry. It’s about the beauty of memories! I specialize in one of a kind pieces of art made mainly from jewelry with a history. I love challenges and creating beautiful pieces. When I work with pieces of jewelry, I love to see how a picture comes together as I fit each special piece together. Each work of art takes a few hours to complete. I go to my “happy place” when I am designing. Currently, making bouquets, freeform collages, trees, and couture women silhouettes are my favorite!
Meet Marissa Barnhart from EmByMarissa...
I’ve always been artsy and crafty, but I never considered selling my work until I began creating daily. I was going through a rut in life — I was recently graduated from college and having difficulty finding jobs in my field, and I was feeling really disheartened. I usually turned to writing or drawing, but I had developed carpal tunnel in my hands, and it was affecting several areas of my life. My happiness has always been linked to my creativity, and I was feeling stunted and frustrated. When I discovered fluid art, my creativity was reignited.
Meet Gina Dean from Mamma G's Gourmet Caramel Corn...
My name is Gina Dean owner of Mamma G's Gourmet Caramel Corn. I am a mother of 4 who recently went through a divorce and needed to figure out a way to support myself and still keep the time for my children that I wanted and needed. I started my Business November 2018 although I had done a few crafts shows years prior. This show will be my first Avant-Garde show. I look forward to showcasing my product and meeting other like minded creators.
My children are my inspiration behind my Caramel creations. I love to take all the goodies I make for my them and turn them into caramel corn. I have always loved to create things and cook I just put my own twist on it to make my creations unique. I discovered that people love delicious and unique homemade items so I just added that uniqueness to my caramel corn. My love to cook and create is where I get my inspiration. My children, family, and friends also given me ideas and suggestions that I then figure out how to turn into caramel corn goodies.
I hope to become a household name known for my delicious unique caramel creations. I have been showcased at Duma Meat's Market in Mogadore Nov-Dec. you can also find my product at Erie Island Coffee shop in Rootstown. I have my first wedding shower coming in May along with all the shows I am doing. My message to everyone is it's never to late to follow your dreams. If you do what you love the sky is the limit!
Meet Kristen Walker from ART by WAKA...
I have been teaching special education for 7 years, 6 of which have been in preschool. I am passionate about the work that I do with my students as well as my artwork. I try to find opportunities to share art and creative expression with them as often as possible. I have been painting for over 10 years but began my business within the last year. This is my first Avant-Garde Art&Craft show.
In general, I like to think that I see the world with an artistic eye. I tend to notice the details of colors, shadows, textures, angles, etc. in most things that I see and often imagine how I would create a painting of what I'm looking at. Specifically, the inspiration for my custom pet portraits comes from the love that I have for my own dog, Roxanne. She and I have a close bond and my very first pet portrait was of her. Drawing and painting have been life long hobbies of mine. I can remember keeping sketch books filled with drawings of animals and landscapes even as a child.
My real talent was discovered thanks to my high school art teacher, Miss Curry. After I finished my very first painting in my very first class with her, she said to me, "You're going to be an artist whether you like it or not." I guess I ran with that. The process is similar for all of my work. I choose the subject, make a decision about the layout, and begin the painting. I start with a sketch of undertones, adding layers of color as I work. In 5 year, I hope to continue making artwork for others to enjoy. It is a special thing for me to be able to share art with others, especially when the subject holds a personal meaning.
The message behind my art is to love what you see. That flooding feeling that overcomes your chest when you're looking at something or someone that makes you truly happy is what I hope to achieve through my art.
2019 Chagrin Falls Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Saturday, March 9th, 2019 (10:00am-5:00pm)
Sunday, March 10th, 2019 (11:00am-5:00pm)
Federated Church Family Life Center
16349 Chillicothe Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com
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