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Category: <span>Spotlight</span>

Our Spotlight artists are a talented bunch. At Create Whimsy we share the stories of makers, inspiring each of our creativity. We believe that creativity crosses mediums, and love to see what makes different people tick.

We love learning what inspires makers, seeing where their magic happens and their journey to where they are today. Some are organized and plan their projects out to every detail, and some let the project take them on an adventure, not quite sure what the final piece will be — but, they know when it is done.

Browse through our interviews, where we spotlight makers learning about their journeys to where they are today. Linger on their pages and visit their websites for inspiration!

Fiber Artists

Reemergence fiber art bird

Spotlight: Linda Fjeldsted Blust, Fiber Artist

Linda Fjeldsted Blust has loved creating with fabric since her grandmother taught her to sew. But like many creative people, especially women making art with textiles, Linda was urged to...

Detail 3 of Luna Moth

Spotlight, Michele Pollock, Paper and Stitch Artist

Keeping her mind and heart open to the creative possibilities during life's challenges keeps artist Michele Pollock on the hunt for new ways to express herself. When a neurological disorder...

After the 6th Extinction

Spotlight: Deborah Weir, Fiber Artist

Without formal art training - but with an innate need to create, Deborah Weir's fiber art career was sparked when she saw textiles displayed as fine art in the 1970s....

Art Quilters

Laura Wasilowski, armchairgourmet

Spotlight: Laura Wasilowski, Textile Artist

When you see a Laura Wasilowski quilt, you can't help but smile. Her whimsical pictorial art quilts use her own hand-dyed fabrics and threads to depict fanciful scenes. Owner of the...

Flow by Geraldine Warner

Spotlight: Geraldine Warner, Fiber Artist

Fiber artist Geraldine Warner had never quilted, but knew she wanted to somehow paint with fabric. Working mostly with silk, she immerses herself in every part of the creative process,...

Weaving Life

Spotlight: Sue Beevers, Fabric and Quilt Pattern Designer

While most people are content with just one or two creative pursuits, a few people seem to create nonstop. Sue Beevers doesn't think it's unusual that she quilts, spins, weaves,...

Modern Quilters

Repelling Radial by Audrey Esarey

Spotlight: Audrey Esarey, Modern Quilter

Like many creatives, Audrey Esarey dabbled in many artful activities while growing up. But it wasn't until she went to a quilting class with a woman who would later become...

Homage by Jacquie Gering

Spotlight: Jacquie Gering, Modern Art Quilter

Jacquie Gering begins each quilt with an idea, but lets inspiration lead throughout her process, sometimes taking the work on unexpected, but welcome, turns. Known for her use of clean,...

Meeting of the Geese

Spotlight: Sylvia Schaefer, Modern Quilter and Pattern Designer

Can art and science get along? Of course they can! With a Ph.D. in marine science, Sylvia Schaefer approaches quilting from a scientist's point of view, always asking, "What if?"...

More Spotlight

Lorraine Torrence Shifting Perspectives

Spotlight: Lorraine Torrence, Quilter and Creative Clothing Maker

I am a quilter and wearable art maker and have been doing both since 1971. I now design and make patterns so people can make their own wearable art.
Quilt made with Japanese fabrics

Spotlight: Patricia Belyea and Okan Arts

I’m an artisan quilter who imports vintage Japanese textiles for making unique quilts. I sell these remarkable hand-dyed fabrics through Okan Arts in Seattle.
Needle and thread etched glass

Spotlight: Amy Davis of Monster Dance Designs‏

As Monster Dance Designs, I create etched glassware and kitchen accessories for those folks who are marching to their own beat. In development: wedding options.
Apocalypse Bear

Spotlight: Terry and Sarah Snow of Chaos Woods

We're a husband and wife team, Terry and Sarah Snow, who started making wooden toys and crafts at the beginning of 2014.
Painting by Demi + Olive Handmae

Spotlight: Anna Swan of Demi + Olive Handmade

Demi + Olive highlights my passion for making kids' rooms extra special. I make personalized collages, hand-crafted décor and crafts.
Bandana's made by Paule

Spotlight: Paule and Michael of Beyond Her

Everyday objects can and should be beautiful. All my products are high quality and built for easy care. That’s how I found my tag line, Art for Every Day.
Porcelain earrings with a touch of gold

Spotlight: Quinn Smith, Remnant Ceramics‏

I've loved all things creative since childhood and now make jewelry out of super white porcelain and accent with: water-etching and glazing.
Cahoots Handbags

Spotlight: Paige Davidson of Cahoots Handbags

Unique handbags from vintage fabrics made with my mom and sister. Paige is also a painter with a BFA in Studio Art..
Rabbit illustration by Chet Phillips

Spotlight: Chet Phillips, Illustrator

My slightly off-center view of the world through my digital scratch-board style illustrations. sold online, at comic conventions and pop culture galleries.

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