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Meet Tom Loveman, author of “The Dust Bunnies and the Collector Cat-tastrophe”

I'm Tom Loveman a local author, filmmaker, screenwriter and marketing specialist. I was a 1988 graduate of Solon High School and went on to major in Music and Journalism at Indiana University. I have spent the past 35 years working in creative marketing and advertising rolls in Cleveland, Akron, Indianapolis, Chicago and Los Angeles. In LA, I pursued screenwriting  and produced award winning short films while working for a historic post-production sound studio and the owners of The Three Stooges. I continue to write from my home in Bainbridge where I returned to during the pandemic. I published my children’s book this year in March. This will be my third Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show I have participated in.

What inspires you to create... I’ve always been someone who has liked creating, whether it was music, graphics, films and now books. The inspiration comes from a lifetime of science fiction, action and fantasy movies and TV mostly. Also I have always been a big fan of animation. It really all goes back to buying my first Mac Plus computer in 1988. I bought it to create music, but I quickly got into desktop publishing and graphics. It, and the many Macs to follow, became tools for all manner of creative projects. I’m always learning and trying new things. Often times, it’s others encouraging me to make my ideas into films, shows or now books. My creative process is often sporadic! I have so many projects going on, often just in my head, that inspiration, and motivation, come to me at the oddest times. Once I hit it though, the work flows. 

I hope to have several books out as well as a line of merchandise for fans to enjoy. I also have plans for some mobile games based on the Dust Bunnies, and, if I’m lucky, it’ll wind up as a TV show or film! The Dust Bunnies are creatures that can really be whatever they want to be. They have unlimited opportunity and diversity. I think that’s something positive to which we can all strive. At this event, I will have a SPECIAL EDITION of “The Dust Bunnies and the Collector Cat-tastrophe” at the show that was printed locally with premium paper. I’ll also have Dust Bunnies stickers for sale, or free with book

Meet Nick Lee from Jigsaw Puddles...

I've spent my whole life in northeast Ohio. I am a writer, a composer, and a painter and have been creating for six years! This is my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show. I see life as an elusive balance between creation and consumption. If that scale teeters too far in one direction, we will likely experience a number of existential issues, mentally and emotionally. Creation and consumption are as fundamental to life as breathing. And this is demonstrated at its most basic level with every breath we take. Every second of every day, we consume oxygen and create carbon dioxide. As a result, we live.

The discovery of fluid art as a form of creative expression offered me a much-needed contrast with the severity that accompanies most of my other creative outlets. My writing and music composition skews pretty heavily toward the dark and the melancholy, whereas my painting appeals more to an audience sense of wonder, beauty, and joy.

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I discovered my talent when I was initially looking for DIY ways to decorate my new place when I moved in, and stumbled onto fluid art while browsing online. I was immediately completely transfixed by the compositions of the pieces I was seeing, and I simply thought, "I wonder if I could do that." Six years later, I am making a living off creating these pieces. It’s all about balancing my consumption with creation. When I go through periods of creative stagnation, I am only consuming. I'm consuming TV, movies, literature, news, music, video games, and other forms of media and art. That consumption accumulates inside of me, and it eventually stirs me to the point where I know I have to write, paint, or compose music to balance out my life.

In the future, I see myself evolving as a painter and gaining more of an influential foothold in Cleveland's art scene. My compositions have been likened to things as tiny as the microscopic renderings of the human brain, as well as the incomprehensible size of undiscovered galaxies. These two extremes offer a humbling reminder that we are completely at the mercy of a great and powerful universe, not the other way around. Our existence is both insignificant, and also the most important thing ever. 

Meet Mimi Tetsen from Mimi Tetsen Designs... 

I am 73, mother of 3, nana to 6, wife of Gary. Fibromyalgia, Shoulder replaced, etc. I have been creating all kinds of "ART" since childhood. I learned copper enameling, Water Color and Pastels from my Paternal Grandmother, and many other family friends and renowned local artists and sculptors. I have been in a couple different Avant-Garde shows and am excited to be part of this one!

I have used medical cannabis for over 40 years for my Fibromyalgia and Crohn's disease.  Thankfully - when I am "high," I can, at times, get VERY inspired.  I'm certain a good many composers, artists, novelists, and writers of children's books were also gifted with inspiration thanks to grass. 

In August of 2001, I lost both my sister and my dad within three days of one another. During that profoundly difficult time, my sister was selling the home she and Dad shared in Sarasota. As the story goes, I wanted to visit Mom at her new place on Route 41, where I happened upon a jewelry and gem show at the municipal hall. I purchased some dichroic glass and began experimenting with designing earrings and other jewelry. That little discovery opened the door to another creative adventure!

Over the years, I have explored many different creative outlets. I don't want to sound glib, but I have had ADHD since birth, and I have always embraced as many forms of art and creativity as possible. At various times in my life, I wanted to be Renoir, Mary Martin, Carol Lawrence, or someone just like them! I have always been drawn to the arts, whether painting, performing, designing, or simply creating something with my hands. My dad and I even took a life drawing class at CIA back in 1989, which gave me an early taste of the joy of creating.

For the past 33 years, PEACE has been my guiding philosophy and, in many ways, my religion: Peace, Love, and Kindness to all human beings. I also have a tremendous love for dogs, which bring so much happiness and unconditional love into my life.

My creative process is always evolving. I like to give myself a mental schedule, although inspiration often has the final say! One day I might be making colorful Rainbow Peace Sun Catchers; the next, painting PEACE designs and decorating river rocks. Other days, I find myself immersed in acrylic painting or creating my many different sizes of wooden PEACE signs, two of which feature mosaics. I enjoy having a variety of projects to explore because each one allows me to express a different part of my creativity.

Looking ahead, I see myself continuing to paint, create Peace Signs, make Sun Catchers, and decorate River Rocks. I don't necessarily measure success by how much I sell. One of my greatest joys is gifting my creations to special friends and family. Knowing that something I made can bring a little joy, color, and happiness into someone's home and life is incredibly rewarding.

The message behind almost everything I create is simple: I want to bring PEACE and peaceful art into people's everyday surroundings. I believe PEACE should always be in fashion! I have been told otherwise, but I refuse to bend on that belief. Perhaps I'm just an old hippie at heart, but I will continue spreading Peace, Love, and Kindness through my art, one colorful creation at a time.

Meet Sydney and Tammy from 1864 Candle Co... 

My name is Sydney, I run the business with mom Tammy. I am a working mom of 2 small children, & absolutely love to create & craft! I have been making candles officially for the past 3 years, and this is my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show! I have always loved to create. My grandma loved to as well & she was one of my closest friends. I named my company after her & miss her every day. I am a registered nurse, and between that & being pregnant with my first child, I became very interested in what ingredients are actually in the fragrances that we use & how it can potentially affect our body. Hence why all of the fragrances I use are free from known carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxins. 

I have been crafting since I can walk. I have a passion for supporting American & other small businesses. My candles represent that with American farmed soy wax, locally sourced fragrance blends, & glass jars made in Arkansas. My creative process is one that never turns off. I am constantly thinking of ways to improve upon my craft. In 5 years, I see myself being able to focus on my business & kids while not having to work as much as a nurse. 

My candles & products are things that can be trusted. I wouldn't make anything that I don't stand behind. I read every SDS/IFRA certificate & am in constant contact with the owners of the fragrances companies to ensure I provide the best quality product to my customers. You aren't just supporting me, you are supporting other American families as well.

Meet Daisy from Russell’s Cookie Cottage

Russell’s Cookie Cottage – Baked by Daisy is a small, home-based bakery built on love, family, and a dream that started in our home kitchen. What began as baking homemade treats for my husband has grown into a passion. The business offers homemade gourmet cookies, brownies, and specialty gluten-free and sugar-free treats, GF Banana bread. One of my biggest inspirations is my father-in-law, who has diabetes and inspired me to create delicious sugar-free cookies so he could enjoy life’s sweetness too.

For the past year, I've been balancing my full-time job as a brunch cook while developing recipes, perfecting flavors, and selling every Saturday at Medina County farmers markets. My husband is my biggest supporter, taste tester, and partner in turning our little dream into something bigger.

Every recipe comes with a little story, every batch carries a lot of heart, and every customer inspires me to keep growing. Now, I am excited to take another big step by joining Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows and sharing my passion with an even bigger community. You could say we are a little bakery with a big dream!

2026 CHAGRIN FALLS FALL AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW 

Sun Valley

Saturday, November 14, 2026

10:00am-4:00pm

10000 Edwards Lane

Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com

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