Artist and Small Biz Directory

Ceramics:

  • Bookworm Pottery: My name is Ashley Merklinger, and I am a ceramic artist based out of Wilmington, North Carolina. I create and teach pottery as a way to both nurture my soul and to spread warmth to others. It makes my heart so happy to see others engage with my work and enjoy clay, and I’m so grateful you’re here.  Website: https://bookwormpotteryco.com/  Instagram: @bookwormpottery
  • Sorreal Art: Kasey Sorrell is an artist growing out of Durham, NC. She is primarily a ceramics artist, but practices photography and collage work as other forms of creative outlets. Kasey finds inspiration from earths terrain, the deep ocean, and our subconscious minds. Her work embodies life and spirit, though abstract natural designs and expressive face jugs. She is currently a studio assistant at Liberty Arts Ceramics Studio and sells her work at local art markets.
    IG: @kaseysorreal
    Website: kasey.art 
    sorrealart@gmail.com
  • Kinky Ceramics: Queer Pottery :)
    Instagram: @kinkyceramics
    Online Store: fhttps://kinkyceramics.bigcartel.com/
  • Sunne Ceramics: Instagram: @sunne_ceramics

 

Framing: 


Jewelry and Metalwork:

  • Fitz Griffith Leatherwork: Fitz makes chokers, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, wallet chains, and other accessories out of hand painted veg-tan leather, chainmail, and metal hardware. Their work has an industrial punk aesthetic with some pops of bright neon colors and holographic finishes. Their items are new and handmade, sometimes using scraps or secondhand materials  Instagram: @fitzgriffith

  • Link Lizard: Chainmail Art, Raleigh NC.  Instagram: @link.lizard 

Modeling: 

  • Gia Fiore: As a plus-size model, Gia specializes in showcasing stylish clothing and accessories that celebrate all body types.  Email: giafiorebusiness@gmail.com      Instagram: @vegancurveappeal

Print Making:

  • Bramblebug: bramble-bug makes handprinted clothing and accessories (including upcycled clothes, patches, totes, tapestries, and bandanas), zines and comics, digital prints, buttons, and vinyl stickers. He uses a block-print method to make his fabric prints and he upcycles materials or obtains them secondhand as often as he can. His work is inspired by his personal witchcraft practice, punk culture, and the weirdness of nature. Instagram: @bramblebug Website, shop and more: Bramblebug Linktree

Screen Printing:

  • Garage Ink: A small business owned and operated by experienced printers and artists, Garage Ink provides excellent Screen Printing, embroidery, graphic design, web design, and more! 
    Website: https://wilmingtonscreenprinter.com  

Visual Artists

  • Cynterria Scott: Illustrator and general designer. Cynterria’s work can be seen at https://cynndraws.wixsite.com/illustrations

  • Ghostgillz: Creator of charming artwork full of character, Gilly offers traditional and digital works as well as oodles of stickers! Instagram: @ghostgillz

  • Gumslide: Art that stands out with colour, strangeness, and bad words. Instagram: @Gumslide

  • Onyx Faustus: Based in dark surrealism wand mental health issues, Onyx creates moving acrylic paintings featuring skulls, abandoned houses, nature, and beloved pets! They are also working on expanding into more use-able art, such as shirts, bookmarks, boxes, and even sketchbooks/journals! Instagram: @onyxfaustus Website: https://www.onyxfaustus.com/ Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnyxFaustusArt

  • O. Rae Art: Art exploring traditional mediums as well as abstract pieces featuring tactile wooden shapes and collage! Instagram: @o.raeart. Website: https://oraeart.com/

  • RJ Washington: Making Things To Make You Smile
    Instagram: @sometimes_sonny