So, here's my story : I am happily married to my husband of 11 years , and am a mother of dogs , I have 2. Dogs make my world " go round" I just wouldn't feel whole without them. Spoiled Much ? why, absolutely , I can think of no other way . I also have a full time career , As an artist my Etsy shops are my fun side hustle. So, back in the day, I learned about Etsy and immediately joined. It is a great forum for independent artists like me. I have been an artist on Etsy since 2010, back when it was an artisan community that mostly was a market place for handmade art and vintage collectibles . I started with only a few things in my shop. I spent all of my spare time and energy on creating . I love to network with others and have made lots of Etsy friends along the way, there are some solid shops owners/ artists here, I am also an avid buyer on Etsy . Etsy is a green pasture for me as I continue to add new things to my shop , almost daily. I like to keep it new and exciting always.. As you can see, I don't believe in the mundane or just average , quite frankly it frightens me . I create what inspires me most, pieces that are thought provoking that conveys a message and concept . My pieces of art speak to me on some level as I create them piece by piece , my pieces are all named to add a personal flare to each piece. My work have some thought provoking, weirdness, fantasy, concept or truth behind them . I write almost all of my descriptions/ bios/ names for each piece, unless of course I run out of steam, you know a bit of writer's block , which is rare. I have a very broad and loyal customer base which makes me smile. My work appeals to all different types of buyers, sometimes my art speaks to them and it seems to convey their own message, sometimes messages that they can't put into words .. My work is eclectic in so many ways, some may refer to my craft as weird , whimsical , racy or even gothic which fine with me, as I will answer to all of those titles, I must admit, I like "weird " the best !! to me, being called "weird' is a total compliment to me, it means I or my artwork stirred something within the eye of the beholder, and I love that. I do come upon my craft honestly , my late grandfather was drafted directly from art school to become one of the first original sketch artists for the Federal Bureau Of Investigation. My late mother was also an artist , she worked with plaster and clay and created all sorts of dolls as well as a fabulous painter with a keen eye for symmetry and composition .
remember art is meant to evoke emotion -
Thank you for visiting me and my altered world .. Please take a look at my 5 star reviews , as I take much pride as it relates to composition, packaging, shipping and presentation and customer service .

Also if you would like to take a peek at my sister shop TIMELESS CURIOSITIES the link can be found below . At Timeless Curiosities you will find rare , one of a kind salvaged objects, authentic vintage items, vintage ephemera , supplies , lots of VINTAGE rare doll parts, some handmade vintage inspired jewelry, prayer cards from 1900, vintage currency, vintage keepsakes, vintage trinket boxes , vintage tea decanters , lots of cool rusty stuff , as well as more of my handmade mixed media collage/assemblage , vintage shadow boxes . All of my items are handpicked from estate sales, family heirlooms and various other sources .

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessCuriosities

I AM ALSO PLEASED TO SHARE WITH YOU MY THIRD ETSY SHOP - ITS CALLED " PRETTY CANDY BOUTIQUE " ON ETSY . IN THIS SHOP IVE BRANCHED OUT INTO TEXTILES AND RESIN REALNESS . I LOVE WORKING WITH ALTERED DENIM JACKETS AND IT ALSO SHOWCASES MY LATEST OBSESSION WORKING WITH RESIN . KEEP IT HANDMADE IN THE USA WITH PRIDE.
HERE IS THE LINK

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Prettycandyboutique