Alysia Olivas
Alysia Olivas is a pyrography artist. She is from Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne with a BFA. She works as an elementary art educator. She enjoys creating whimsical themed woodburned pieces that incorporate mushrooms and other various creatures.
John Gruse
My name is John Gruse, and I've lived and worked in Fort Wayne, Indiana for most of my life. From my various vocations and avocations during that time, I've been professionally trained to paint your house, your car, your portrait, or your nightmares. My artistic style(s) are historically influenced, and I employ them to explore the aspects of human perception that have always been with us. The things that frighten us, mystify us, or give us joy have never changed, and my artwork, hopefully, will awaken some of those feelings in the viewer.
Sarah
My name's Sarah and I am a bit of a vagabond. Born in PA, I lived in Colorado for the past few years, And recently relocated to Maine. I love the outdoors and you will find a lot of my work is "nature-centric". Art is my truest passion. I often tell people "Art was my first love and it will be my last."
Krista, Sally's Stranger Shapes
My name is Krista, and I'm the goblin behind Sally's Stranger Shapes. My mom taught me to crochet almost 20 years ago, and it's branched into all kinds of art - crochet, knit, painting, jewelry making, working with clay. I love it all! My favorite things are texture and mixed medium art. My specialties are clothing items made with scraps of yarn to create odd patterns, creepy but cute stuffed animals, and sassy things that make people laugh. I use my art as a method of coping and self exploration, which includes sexuality, gender identity, and ways to deal with my mental health. Some of it is gorgeous, some of it is adorable, and some of it is outright strange. Embrace the weird.
Jamie and Jeremy, Wildwoods Workshop
Met through art, bonded over coffee and fell in love in the woods. Jamie and Jeremy Parker reside in Northwest Indiana and wander the woods on weekly basis - exploring nature and being inspired.
Formerly Pookybooba and PRL Creative, each bring their own unique style to what they create, individually and together. Through love and art they have built something truly magical.
Whether it’s watercolor or acrylic, clay or fiber, beads or buttons, walnut shells or moss, there is something for everyone at Wildwoods Workshop!
Brit Austin
Bri Austin (they/she) is a queer illustrator & fine artist whose work conjures whimsical horror and dark fantasy. Their art is inspired by fairytales, occult symbolism, social justice, nature, and the Death Positive movement. Their mixed media work contains a dash of wit and magic to create vibrant book illustrations for publishers such as Wyrmwood Gaming and Dreampunk Press. Their traditional narrative gallery work has been shown across the country in galleries such as Modern Eden, Light Grey Art Lab, and Gristle Art Gallery. Find their art published in Spectrum Fantastic Art 24 and Infected by Art Vol.10. as well as their first children’s book, “Christmas Magic” published by Little Dreamers.
When they are not drawing, you can find them reading a library book with their favorite cuppa, wandering nature, or traveling abroad seeking hidden histories. They are currently living in Richmond, VA with their demonic cat.
Meaghan, Chimmie Art
I am Chimmie, if you want to know why, you'll have to ask my mom! I am Ohio based artist and the owner of Chimmie Art, which features wonderfully weird and morbidly adorable; fine art, prints and oddities.
Taxidermist by day and Artist all the time, my artwork ranges from detailed watercolor illustrations to weirdly whimsical sculptures. I have always been fascinated by anatomy, botany, and the illustrative side of science. Myths and monsters are also very dear to my heart, especially jackalopes. My artwork often reflects real world imagery, but also marries my loves together creating surrealistic creatures and plant life.
It has only been recently that I've begun applying techniques and mediums from Taxidermy in my work, salvaging and repurposing what I can, creating new items like my Dragon Eye Brooches and Needle Felted Sculptures.
Kay R. Sluterbeck
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the end of the Jurassic Period. Moved to Van Wert, Ohio, at the beginning of her freshman year in high school, thereby destroying her social life. This turned out to be fine, since she is anti-social. Has worked as a peon in the insurance industry, a freelance artist, a rubber stamp designer, a writer for The Wretched Mess News (yes, really), a newspaper reporter, layout person, photographer, and editorial cartoonist, and assistant manager of an art center, as well as numerous small jobs too weird to mention. Has written two books and done covers for several others. Now semi-retired, doing fine art, and still making editorial cartoons for a virtual newspaper. Has four cats, one brother, and no gallbladder. If you read this three times, then spin counterclockwise in a circle saying "hemlock, hemlock, hemlock", you will receive good news via an unusual source.
Jayla, Ice's Mimii's
Jayla Iseton is from Fort Wayne, IN. I started Ice's Mimii's in June of this year, inspired by my love for Dungeons and Dragons, which I share with my husband who also works with me.
I've been 3D modeling since I was 12, starting with Flipnote, where I became one of the top creators in Japan. Initially, I wanted to study animation at Full Sail University, but I discovered a passion for psychology and law, which led me to pursue a career in criminal psychology.
The idea for Ice's Mimii's was born from my desire to create a detailed mini of an Uudok, a creature from Critical Role. The high cost and small size of the available miniatures were frustrating, so my husband encouraged me to design one myself. After acquiring my own printer in January, I began printing my creations.
Our miniatures are sturdy (though not indestructible) and boast incredible detail. They are larger than standard minis, delivering a wow factor every time you unveil them!
Why Ice's Mimii's?
The name is a play on my last name, Iseton, and a cute moment with my nephew who misheard "minis" as "mimiis."
Ethan Muzzy
I am Ethan Muzzy, a local Fort Wayne artist. I started drawing on the back of receipt paper when I worked at the Fort Wayne Airport coffee shop during slow periods between flights. Since then I have developed my art style and use art as a way of siphoning whatever is emotionally on the forefront of my mind onto page. I mainly stick to pen and paper medium while also dabbling in digital art and painting from time to time.
Ashley Rose
Ashley Rose lives in the rural hills of Northern California, dividing her time between gaining inspiration in nature and creating energetic works of art in her studio. Each piece is created with specific healing intention for the observer and is never replicated, synchronistically ending up exactly where it was meant to live, speaking truth to its viewer. Using acrylic and oil paints, papers, gemstones, dried leaves and any tactile elements that engage, Ashley Rose seeks to create and explore without boundaries, and integrate all in the pursuit of love and oneness.
Erin
Erin is a freelance artist working from her home in Fort Wayne Indiana with her abundance of cats. She gains a lot of inspiration from nature and the world around her. She loves creating illustrations & artworks of creatures both real, extinct, and imagined. Hikes in the woods, reading, gardening, and her own relationship with nature fuel her inspiration to create art of all kinds, with a variety of mediums. She has been drawing and painting since she could hold a pencil in hand and it has always been her passion to create.
Lys
Born in Indiana but currently residing in Michigan, Lys is an Author/ Illustrator and owner of The Pomegranate House - her publishing company. Her love of folklore and fairy tales started with her Romanian grandfather, who every summer would fill her head with family stories, fantastical tales, creepy superstitions, and gifted her her first collection of Brothers Grimm books. She now incorporates these elements into all parts of her writing and illustrations. While she works mainly in digital formats like Procreate for her books, Lys has a preference for traditional mediums like gouache, watercolor, and colored pencils for her illustrations. You can find her most places on the web @thepomegranatekid sipping iced coffee and hyper-fixating on her next project.