Ten WEST Artisans Under One Roof at A Pinch of Creativity Studio!

A Pinch of Creativity is a new studio/artisan boutique/yoga space located at 296 McDermot Avenue (at the corner of Princess Street) in the exchange.

Stop by the studio and check out the following Westie shops!

Stellar Evolution Designs

Monkey Business Card Company

SoGa Artisan Soaperie

Nancy Blokland Pottery

Mama Pacha Naturals

Boomerang 360

Daisy Thirteen

Mosaic Pendants Plus 

urbanWool59

Whitehouse Art 

These ten artisans create such beautiful handmade items such as:

• bags
• fabrics
• soaps
• apparel
• giftware
• plushies
• vega-free, cruelty-free bath and body
• creative sock monkeys 
• coffee sleeve
• mosaic and art earrings, bracelets and necklaces
• hand-dyed yarns 
• knitted accessories
• felted soaps
• quote and photo blocks
• home decor
• original watercolour art
• graphic tees, hoodies and accessories
• local, petroleum-free herbal products
• handmade pottery, including teapots, mugs, bowls, buttons, yarn bowls and more!

Check them out today!

WESTie Wednesday : ft LisaWhitehouseArt!

Welcome to WESTie Wednesday, where each week we get to know a proud WEST member and their Etsy shop! Learn about Lisa and her shop LisaWhitehouseArt!

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"I started painting in Spring of 2015 and I realized I truly loved painting with watercolours. I have been addicted ever since! I paint wildlife as well as commissioned pet portraits. I am still so new to the art world and I am learning as I go. I started by putting everything I paint on Etsy, but as I paint every day I have come to realize that would be too many to manage. Now I pick the pieces that translate best to prints and that people who follow me on facebook like best."

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"I sell prints of my original watercolours. I hope to some day sell originals as well but so far I haven't held onto them long enough for them to make it to Etsy :) My demographic is anyone who loves art and appreciates the beauty and loose style of watercolours."

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"Etsy is so easy to use and I love that it connects artists in all categories. It is truly a one stop shop for all things handmade and I am so proud to be a part of it!"

Want to see more? Be sure to check out LisaWhitehouseArt on social media!

Facebook | Instagram

WESTie Wednesday with Sashira

Welcome to WESTie Wednesday, where each week we get to know a proud WEST member and their Etsy shop! Learn about Sashira and her Etsy shop Sashira!

“I'm not out to make a big profound statement with my work. Being creative makes me happy, and I want to share bright, happy things with those around me!”

 “I'm a former junior high art teacher and now stay at home full time with my children. I sell mainly paintings and drawings, but I have a few cards and prints. Eventually I'd like to have more cards and prints available to people. I love watercolour, pen, and marker. When I work big, I like acrylic paint.”

 

 “I'm inspired by many things, most recently the trees of my childhood neighborhood and the Bosnian art work that I grew up around. I also love patterns and repetition, so citrus fruits are really fun for me to draw. I'm attracted to imperfect symmetry, so citrus and kilims are perfect for me to use in my work."

 

"When I paint with acrylics, I usually am drawn to dots and drips. Metallics are pleasing to me, so I'll often use gold and silver in my paintings and drawings. I'm very fortunate to have an art space in my home. It's a bright, sunny room where I can have my supplies out and work at the ready without fear of my kids getting into it.”

We also asked Sashira, "Why Etsy?" 

  

“Finding time to be creative is difficult when you have two small children, so my Etsy shop is a way to keep me motivated to put pen and paint to paper.”

Want to see more? Be sure to check out Sashira on social media!

Facebook | Instagram