Meet Etsy Artist: faeryspellcreations

The unique artist and sculptor behind faeryspellcreations is "a native San Franciscan, mom of two amazing little boys, and wife to the most wonderful husband...who makes (her) living sculpting and sewing dolls based on fairy, mythology, history, and folklore." Her favorite mediums are clay, paper, and fabric. She is inspired by the natural beauty in the world. "I also love reading history, fairy tales, and myths," she admits. "And I always create to music." Although she currently focuses on sculpting her magical dolls, her first love was fabric and "for a long time (she) did custom period and fantasy clothing." While she still works on costumes from time to time, most are for her dolls. "You will find handbags, hats, gloves, masks and fairy wings in my store regularly." She describes her Etsy endeavor as "a job, a hobby, and an absolute pleasure," and hopes to transition into selling there solely within the next year. "Keep creating," she recommends. "When you first start here, it takes a while for people to find you--for those first sales to come in. But don't be discouraged! Instead, use your time productively, create a beautiful store, introduce yourself in the forums and have fun! Please check out her shop: http://faeryspellcreations.etsy.com/
-Wendy Baylis
Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com/

Meet Etsy Artist & Sculptor: starshinegallery

Aside from being an artist, Patricia Bill owns a small art gallery and antique shop in Southern Ontario, near Niagara Falls. "Of course, being located so near a natural wonder I am inspired by nature," she admits, "particularly animals; they are the center of most of my creations." Her town is surrounded by countryside, so "wildlife is a constant source of amazement and amusement." She also jokes, "I'm inspired by my dog, who is the wildest life around here!" She has always been "absorbed" by one project or another, and continues her craft even while working at her gallery. "Although I have some graphic art training, I am self taught when it comes to acrylic painting, clay sculpture, mixed media sculpture, and occasionally stained glass. My art has a playful and whimsical quality." She is new to Etsy, but enjoys the creative community. "My goal is to find the joy in each day and reflect that in my work," she says. She advises fellow Etsians to "love what you do, do it as well as you possibly can, and enjoy every moment of it." Please check out her shop: http://starshinegallery.etsy.com/

-Wendy Baylis

Dharma Designs

http://dharmadesigns.etsy.com/