Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Hey, Pittsburgh! Meet some of our Vendors!

Meet Christine Scott from Raucous Squawk...
I have lived in the Pittsburgh area my entire life. I studied art and earned a living working in electronics manufacturing. Now that I am retired, I can do what I enjoy most: drawing, painting, sewing, and spending time with cats! This is my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show.

I am inspired by pattern, color, and cats! 
I want to create pleasurable experiences for felines and their humans. I believe that cats need to live indoors to be safe and healthy. Cat toys can contribute to an enjoyable indoor environment. I try to craft cat toys that are stimulating to cats and amusing to people. I strive for toys that are safe and eco-friendly. I use new cotton fabrics and USA grown organic catnip. I do not use fibrous polyfill. I do not use plastics or adhesives. I do not use metal fasteners. 


Some of the toys feature fabric I designed myself. These fabrics are printed from my digital designs using water-based non-toxic inks at Spoonflower, Durham, NC. I have a couple special Pittsburgh cat toys which will be available at the show!



In the future, I hope to expand my work in both the craft and art directions. I hope to craft well-made cat beds. I hope to make prints of my cat-themed digital artwork available. 

The message behind my work is that the relationship between cats and people can be one of life's joys.

Meet Lindsay Gibb from Wick and Lather...
My idea is to offer handmade soy candles and bath products that will help you to feel relaxed and happy. Imagine the scent of a burning candle and hearing the wood wick crackle as you relax in a warm fragrant bath. Think about that clean, fresh feeling after a shower using a pretty soap or a sudsy body wash. 


Wick & Lather will have the products for you to enjoy those scents and feelings that will help you to feel your best.
You also have the opportunity to create a beautiful gift set or choose a specific scent for any product.

Meet Michael Copen from CI3 Sublimation...
I am a computer nerd by day, artist by night. I also am a skateboarder, musician, and all around good guy that likes to learn new ways to create art. For example, ever since I was a little kid, I have always like creating art. I used to create superhero outfits out of construction paper as a child and recreate photos with pen and paper.


I have been running CI3 Sublimation for three years and would love to do this full-time in the future. Previously, I worked for a skateboard manufacturer and knew about creating art for that medium. I decided to move it over to mugs, socks and other printed goods. My creative process can stem from an idea from a customer or a phrase that somebody says. Iconic art/images have alway been a fascination of mine, especially artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Sean Cliver, and Marc McKee. 



I believe wherever your art takes you, go with it and don't fight it.





2018 Pittsburg Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
Saturday May 19, 2018
Teamsters Local Union 249 Banquet Hall
4701 Butler Street
Pittsburg, PA 15201
For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, at Becki@ag-shows.com
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