Support small artists!
If you are visiting Ithaca this winter, check out Satori Salon, where I'll be displaying my artwork from January 5 - February 14!
When I'm not mapping water on savannas or tracking elephants, I'm also a writer, sewist, knitter, photographer, and musician. As such, I love to support other artists. In a world full of fast fashion and AI Etsy rip-offs, it can be hard to find real artists to support. Here are a select few of my favorite independent art shops -- enjoy!
If you want to learn more about fast fashion, I highly recommend following Aja Barber on social media or patreon and read her book, Consumed, The need for collective change: Colonialism, Climate Change, & Consumerism. In addition, the podcast Clothes Horse with Amanda Lee McCarty is an excellent resource from a fashion insider.
If you want to learn more about fast fashion, I highly recommend following Aja Barber on social media or patreon and read her book, Consumed, The need for collective change: Colonialism, Climate Change, & Consumerism. In addition, the podcast Clothes Horse with Amanda Lee McCarty is an excellent resource from a fashion insider.
Morningwitch Studiosbotanical apparel for all people shop.morningwitch.com I absolutely love everything about Morningwitch! Their designs are size-inclusive and gender-neutral. I bought their "salamander woods" bomber jacket as a dissertation defense gift for myself, and I receive SO many compliments. It keeps me warm and stylish :) |
Saskie & Coknitting patterns & notions from the arctic https://saskie.co/ Weichien is a fantastic knit designer who specializes in Arctic-inspired knitwear patterns. I'm a big fan of her work (I even have her first book!) and have made variations on her Clairdelune mittens several times. |
Ginger & Twine Cocottagecore stationery and other fun trinkets https://gingerandtwineco.com/ Ginger & Twine creator Brianna makes some adorable little stickers and magnets full of forest creatures and whimsy; these designs are sadly ripped off by AI Etsy sellers on the daily. I brake for lil guys! |
The Roving HouseWe make art that goes somewhere. www.rovinghouse.com This husband-and-wife team makes beautiful biologically-accurate crafts for all. Some friends got me this adorable pin of a salamander playing a fiddle under a chanterelle... how could I not love this shop? |
Capital Stitch CoStep by step embroidery kits & patterns for all ♥ Etsy shop link A DC-based women-owned embroidery shop. I don't have any of Miri's products yet, but I love her energy and can't wait to support a great disabled DC artist who encourages her followers to do good :) |
Thistle finch designsmodern embroidery, unexpected art. https://www.thistlefinchdesigns.com/shop I ran into Thistle Finch's designs on a trip to Philly and Independence Hall. Millie's designs are top-notch and she's totally self taught. I especially love her enamel pins! |