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Enter my shop here:
uniqueartpendants.etsy.com
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Molly Spilane is well known for her quirky and unique wearable art jewelry and stylish art prints. Stepping outside the box, Spilane uses items such as repurposed and recycled material and industrial supplies, as well as heat treated and hand shaped acrylic.
Spilane attended the accredited College of Visual Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota and has won many awards over the years for her whimsical creations.
A mother of two and creator of business Unique Art Pendants, Spilane's work is known for her use of scientific vintage anatomy illustrations, antique flora and fauna designs, and heartwarming retro images.
Her vintage graphic creations can be found in various museums, galleries, and boutiques worldwide and her motto: "Wear Something Unique" has become a mantra for those who enjoy her uncommon adornments.
All items are designed by Molly Spilane and all finished items are completed solely by Molly Spilane, with the exception of the dinnerware. Dinnerware items are designed by Molly Spilane and collaborative assistance is used to make the completed pieces food safe by Linda in Dallas, TX. All steps are in full compliance with Etsy's rules. Buy with confidence that you are purchasing from a small indie business. :)
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Molly Spilane-Unique Art Pendants in media/press:
Etsy Blog Feature - "Quit Your Day Job" interview:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/quit-your-day-job-uniqueartpendants-12386/
Entertainment Weekly:
http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20419951_20579034,00.html#21131909
Minnesota Public Radio - MPR State of the Arts with Marianne Combs:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/state-of-the-arts/archive/2010/05/making-a-living-on-etsy.shtml
City Pages - 100 Creatives:
http://blogs.citypages.com/dressingroom/2010/12/molly_spilane_1.php
Handmade Success blog feature:
http://handmadesuccess.com/2011/01/etsy-top-seller-interview-unique-art-pendants/
Jezebel.com (sister site to Gawker.com): http://jezebel.com/5694343/its-bounty-time-win-chic-etsy-jewelry
City Pages: Local-to Global Jewelry Mart:
http://www.citypages.com/2010-11-03/calendar/local-to-global-jewelry-artist-mart/
mndaily.com - University of Minnesota newspaper:
http://www.mndaily.com/2010/04/28/wonderful-world-etsy
The Walker Art Center - Press Release, Mother's Day Local Artist Mart:
http://press.walkerart.org/release.wac?id=5679
Know the Art Scene, Kathleen McGiveron:
http://www.kathleenmcgiveron.com/2010/04/20th-post-of-31-days-31-artists.html
Celebrate Odd Etsy - Celebrate all that is odd and wonderful on Etsy:
http://celebrateoddetsy.blogspot.com/2010/05/unique-art-pendants.html
The Talent Show - Showcase for local Art and Handmade goods sponsored by radio 89.3 The Current:
http://www.thetalentshowmn.com/details.php
Wattlebird - Inspiration for the young-at-heart:
http://anniehpilon.blogspot.com/2010/03/unique-art-pendants.html
Budget Fashionista:
http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/alice-pendant/
The Gloss - Modern Woman Fashion & Life:
http://thegloss.com/fashion/recycled-wearable-art/?utm_source=splendicity&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=b5hubs_migration
SOO Visual Art Center:
http://tcartscene.blogspot.com/2009/12/art-sale-at-soo-visual-arts-center.html
Looking for supplies? My husband's shop is:
CoolSupplies
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Love my models or photographer? Feel free to contact them!
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Model - Farrah Ferguson: http://www.modelmayhem.com/800673
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Photographer - Shawn Husseain / First to Last Photography:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1617107
or
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-ON/first-to-last-photography/348959139672
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Model: Chesty VonEllem:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/602416