Gifting: Handmade on Etsy

10 November 2008 by pcNielsen Leave a Comment

Etsy specializes in offering handmade wares including everything from clothing to pottery to painting. It’s a great place to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts. My wife and I both keep a store there; hers is the Elegant Scarf. A link to mine can be found in the sidebar. Following are a few of my favorite sellers and one of my favorite items from their store. Click on the images to get to their store.

Kim Westad : Ceramist
Sweet pea in orange :: $35

sweet-pea-pot

mLee fine art (woodcuts)
African queen :: $45

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Stepanka (porcelain sculpture)
Small porcelain bud vase :: $35

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newbyart (encaustic)
The great awakening :: $120

encaustic

Filed under Art, Business of art, Ceramics, Christmas list, Craft, Etsy, Handmade, Painting, Printmaking, Woodcut

About pcNielsen
Paul Nielsen founded The Aesthetic Elevator late in 2005, posting to it for the first time in early 2006. He owns a piece of paper, located somewhere in his house (not on the wall) stating that he earned a B.F.A. in studio art from the University of Nebraska around about 2001. While there, he studied studied architecture, graphic design and ceramics, graduating with a degree in studio art. Paul presently serves as communications manager for a small non-profit doing their print design and marketing. He spends time in his garage studio as much as possible — which is not nearly enough. His home is in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Visit his website at http://pcNielsen.com.

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