Steve Vihtelic,
Fantasy Art Sculpture
Claude Raymond Design was started by Steve Vihtelic in 2013 after he picked up his tools from a long hiatus . Throughout his time on the Orb called Earth he has been a model maker and sculptor.
Through Claude Raymond Design Steve creates life like fantasy creatures pulled from some strange bent place in his mind. Some are inspired by 80’s fantasy games, and others are his take on mythological/historical creatures from our past. You will also find creations that are original concepts that pop into our world as his fingers do what they are told by that bent place in his mind.
Chase Sark
I’ve been drawing and sculpting for as long as I can remember. I’ve always had an interest in faces, often times seeing them in bumps on the sidewalk, in the dried brush strokes on painted walls, in the fibers of a carpet or even on the front of cars! After graduating high school, I went to college for art before ultimately switching to early education. I’m a preschool teacher of more than 10 years by trade, but my heart lies in the arts.
Each of my sculpts are unique and an entire personality lies within that character, often accentuated with the accessories chosen for that sculpture. I scour antique shops, thrift stores and hobby havens to find just the right accessories to bring each sculpt to life. Each sculpture is uniquely named as well.
When I’m not creating, I enjoy antiquing, taking walks and spending quality time with my partner.
Kraig Schwartz, Pyrographic Designs
Born and raised in rural northern Indiana, owner and artist Kraig Schwartz developed a deep appreciation for the natural world. His love for the outdoors led to hobbies of fishing and hunting and a desire to turn his passion into his profession.
Inspired by the variety of artists in his family, Kraig picked up a woodburner in January 2014 and started creating.
Pyrographic Designs was born.
Today, Pyrographic Designs is a full-time business that produces custom pyrographic pieces for clients across the Midwest and shows its wares at farmers markets, festivals and fairs.
From planters to plaques, signs to walking sticks, layered crosses to graveside memorials and furniture to custom home decor, if it's wood, Kraig can burn it.
Holly Dowidat
Holly Dowidat started her career in Ceramics, first sculptural to functional in 2007. This journey has taken her to study in Italy, workshops on the east coast and working in an Art Center in Detroit. Now living and working fulltime in her studio in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She has sold her pieces through conventions, art fairs, farmers markets, and galleries. Holly loves to make pieces that can bend the clay to natural functional works of art. Dowidat Ceramics strives for creating the best, unique, functional pottery. All glazes are made on site, the pottery thrown by her hands. Each detail is done individually with all the carefulness creating pieces that are as unique as you.
Her passion for working in clay comes from the diversity this medium has. Inspiration comes to her in many forms of nature to fantasy. If Holly isn’t in the studio creating she enjoys spending time in the woods with her husband and two fur babies hiking. To create nature inspired art she loves emerging herself in the magic of simple stroll in the woods.
Kathy, Nightwych Creations
My name is Kathy. I am a paranormal investigator, pagan and crafter from Fort Wayne, IN. I started crafting when I wanted something for myself and couldn't find it, so I figured that I would make it! I decided that if I was looking for something, then someone else was too. So that is what started Nightwych Creations. I started with jewelry and since then I have branched out to resin and everything inbetween. My items are generally geared towards the metaphysical, but not always and I am always looking for more ideas!
Melissa, Odds & M’s
My name is Melissa and I am the creator of Odds & M’s. I live in Fishers, Indiana and relocated there from Ohio several years ago. I have always loved to thrift and to come up with new uses for second hand items. My love of the weird and macabre resulted in me sitting down one day and tearing apart a porcelain doll, only to reconstruct her with some succulents in her head. I was happy with the results and made a few more, and then a few more, and then more after that. My pieces are unique in every way, and one of a kind. I upcycle as much of my art as possible, and strive to be as environmentally friendly as I can be. Each babe has a personality of their own, kind of taking that creepy doll thing and bringing it to life with some pleasant greenery and a dash of oddity. I hope that my creations bring happiness to you and your home. ~Never judge a book by its movie~
Kat Jennings
Kat Jennings is a self taught artist hailing from Dallas, TX. Working in multiple mediums and with an eclectic approach to art, Kat strives to constantly learn new ways of doing projects. Kat specializes in sculpting with polymer clays and paper mache; creating dolls, masks, faux oddities, custom Funkos, and detailed sculptures.
Kat funnels artwork into the world through Skinwalkerlabs.com, Etsy, Fae’s Cabinet, and various oddity and art expos.
Leslie Benigni, Les Is More 894
Leslie Benigni is a multimedia artist and writer from Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in fiber arts, especially embroidery. Her work focuses on whimsical imagery and iterations of Victorian botanical plates...sometimes with an edge, sometimes just pretty. You can find her on Instagram: @lesismore894
Brooke, Flower Bottom Stitchery
My name is Brooke, I am 28, and I am the sole artist behind Flower Bottom Stitchery. While born and raised in Fort Wayne, I am now based out of Toledo, Ohio. I have over 10 years of sewing experience under my belt that range from cosplay and costuming, to quilting and bag making. It’s truly my craft that I always come back to and one I am always learning new things about.
During my spiritual journey I found myself frustrated that the tarot bags and mats I found in the wild were either over priced or not made to last. I in turn decided to make them myself. Starting with small tarot bags and mats, I now make bags of several sizes for any variety of holding.
I take a lot of pride in my work and each of my products are crafted by me from handpicking the fabrics, sewing and piecing them together, to tagging them in the shop. Their creation brings me so much joy and I hope they bring joy to their new owners.
Jen Davis
The Latin derivative for the word emotion, ‘emotere’, literally means energy in motion. This is the premise of my art expression. As an Intuitive Empath, I create each of my pieces in a meditative state. Each piece is also cleansed, blessed and given intention.
I am also a photographer. I have an eye for the unusual, which can range from abandoned churches to some d20's.
I trust that the universe will place each piece in the hands of the person who deeply connects with it.