Pharaonic Decor

Pharaonic Decor is a statue and furniture maker from Cairo Egypt. Drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian culture he creates incredibly detailed antique style wonders.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pharaonic-decor/164864900309076

Wiredrawn Creations

Wiredrawn Creations is a mixed media artist from Sacramento, California. Repurposing items such as bullet casings and clockwork gears she creates a variety of creative Steampunk jewelry.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/WiredrawnCreations

My Little Sweet-pea

My Little Sweet-pea is a painter from Cornwall, United Kingdom. She is a self taught artist who offers personalized hand made canvasses, wooden plaques, clocks, pet portraits, murals, face painting, and even baby bump painting.

http://www.mylittlesweet-pea.co.uk/

For The Love of A Doctor

 

Recently we had the opportunity to speak with Annabel Graham, the artist behind the Doctor Who themed jewellery shop Wearable Whovian Jewellery. We spoke with her about her creations, the effect the internet and social media have had on jewellery making and distribution, and tips that she has for new designers and crafters. 

Starving Artist: Why did you choose Doctor Who as the subject for your jewellery? 

Annabel: In 2007 I was inspired by a Doctor Who Confidential. I actually want to work in the behind the scenes industry of TV/Film, but getting there with two kiddies under 3 years old in tow was daunting. Focusing on my jewellery abilities, it became a tangible way to be part of that production buzz and develop my skills as an artist. I'm still working towards my goal, and having fun designing and making themed jewellery. I chose Doctor Who because of the passion for the show and the uber, ultimate goal to work on it one day. 

Starving Artist: What kind of response has your work gotten from fellow Whovians? 

Annabel: It's been quite amazing. I am increasingly humbled by their support – having fans is a bit mind-blowing at times. 

Starving Artist: How do you feel that the internet and social media sites have helped jewellery makers to reach customers? 

Annabel: Starting out, advertising is a huge cost and the risk is it wont work. Social media has been by far the best way to advertise. Banner exchanges, editorials, and word of mouth. Public forums offer that personal interaction, the face to face customer service for an online sales platform. It's an exponential thing, and it's just going to get bigger and more integrated into everyday. As artists we have to embrace the media, even if it scares us just a bit. 

Starving Artist: What tips would you give to someone who is new to jewellery making? 

Annabel: Start small, but just do it. Develop drawing skills and keep your hands busy. Your ideas are no less important than those people who you admire. Find a sales platform that works for you and stick with it. Spreading out over many sites is counter productive. Dot com websites are cheaper than you think. Copyright is so important. I cannot stress enough that to make inspired-by works it is necessary to find out 'what you can make'. Research what is actually public and don't be afraid to ask for permissions. 

 A huge thanks goes out to Annabel Graham from Wearable Whovian Jewellery for sharing her time and thoughts with us for this interview. To view her jewellery or find out more about the Wearable Whovian shop please visit their website at http://www.whovianjewellery.com/

Dark Poetry Custom Tattoo Studio

Dark Poetry is a body art and modification shop from Ramsbottom, United Kingdom. Specializing in portraiture, black and grey work, color realism, new school, and Japanese tattoo styles they can pierce or tattoo just about anything that you can imagine.

http://www.darkpoetrytattoo.com/

Dolly Rose

Dolly Rose is an alternative model from Bristol, United Kingdom. Her beauty and style are unconventional and amazing. Integrating elements of underground cultures into her modelling, including graffiti and body art, her work exists in a genre and world all it's own.

http://dollyrose82.wix.com/dolly-rose
Photo by: Dark Flame Images

Accidental Artistry

Accidental Artistry is a visual artist from Edinburgh, United Kingdom. A mom and a science scholar she fell into selling her art purely by accident after sharing pictures of some of the paintings she created as gifts for family and friends.

https://www.facebook.com/accidentalartistry