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Featured Artist: Vincent Desjardins
Vincent Desjardins is an illustrator who has been drawing his entire life. His mother had a career in commercial art! His artistic style is mostly influenced by children’s book illustrators like Garth Williams, Richard Scarry, and David Small. His work was even commissioned by Eddie Bauer in 2006! Here are a few of his recent…
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Featured Artist: Starsprinkle Supercollider
“Seekers of wonder and whimsy, we welcome you!” The tagline for Starsprinkle Supercollider is enticing enough. The two artists, Joshua and Cecily, each have a different creative talent. Cecily makes silver jewelry and Joshua does illustrations. Both will be featured at Gathering in Bloom on February 22nd! Check them out! www.starsprinklesupercollider.com
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Local in Bloomington
Blu Boy Chocolate Cafe and Cakery Blu Boy is located on Kirkwood Ave. just next to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. You can find hand-painted chocolates for your valentine or pick up an ice cream sandwich for yourself! I had a cupcake this week and it was delightful. Check out Blu Boy soon!
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Featured Artist: Everyday Saints
Jessica Schurr is fascinated by religious art and its relationship to the everyday. That’s why she paints Everyday Saints! We’re all bound to find either ourselves or someone we know in these Everyday Saints.
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Featured Artist: Katie Vernon
Katie Vernon is an artist/illustrator living in Bloomington, Indiana. She sells prints online and in stores across the globe. Her work has been commissioned by The Land of Nod, Ikea, Chronicle Books, and other local and national businesses and publications. Katie has also been featured on a number of prominent blogs including Design*Sponge. www.KatieVernon.com
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Featured Artist: Lit Knits
What’s so cool about Lit Knits? It couldn’t be that the warm winter gear is incredibly fashionable and comes in awesome colors. It also couldn’t be the fact that they’re handmade in Bloomington. It’s probably that each piece is inspired by or named after a literary character or element of some sort. Check some of…
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Featured Artist: Christie Cooper Ceramics
Christie Cooper is a 2011 Indiana University graduate with a fine arts degree in ceramics. She lives and works in Bloomington and teaches ceramics classes at the Ivy Tech Waldron Arts Center. Her creatures will be found at Gathering in Bloom on February 22nd!
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Local in Bloomington
What’s for dinner? Try Juannita’s Mexican Restaurant! They bring local, authentic, family recipes to Bloomington. The fajitas are delicious! Located on W. Kirkwood.
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Featured Artist: Rar Rar Press
Rar Rar Press is a Chicago-based letterpress printing outfit. Rebecca Rakstad creates post cards, books, and greeting cards pressed using hand set type. Here are some Valentine’s Day ideas!
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Featured Artist: Mr. Sogs
Mr. Sogs are uniquely handmade plush creatures. Joelle Medici, the mastermind behind Mr. Sogs, does a ton of custom work, too! Find these creatures and their friends at http://www.etsy.com/shop/MrSogs. Maggie Lil Slugger Kenzie the Platypus Gretchen Oddvark
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