CartBeforeTheHorse
Olympia, Washington |
CartBeforeTheHorse
Contemporary Folk Art by Jo JamesOlympia, Washington 4278 Sales On Etsy since 2007
Announcement Because sometimes we all need a little reminder that frivolity is a necessary ingredient in creating a happy life.
Announcement
Because sometimes we all need a little reminder that frivolity is a necessary ingredient in creating a happy life.
Reviews
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santalover on Oct 10, 2018
5 out of 5 starsAnother adorable creation by Jo. She/he is just perfect. The doll joins many other works by Jo that I enjoy tremendously.
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Anne George on Oct 8, 2018
5 out of 5 starsMy Beautiful Skele-bunny arrived right on time and she is simply perfect in every way. Well packaged so there was no damage during shipping, and every detail is just what I hoped for! Thank you Jo!
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santalover on Oct 1, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI just love the little devil girl Jo created for me. Halloween wouldn't be the same without a new addition of hers to my Halloween collection. This devil girl couldn't be cuter. Thanks so much, Jo.
About
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My little studio, in its tidiest state.
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My current view
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Lulu, guardian of The Cart.
Cart Before the Horse
The world can be hard, so I tend to spend the majority of my time in my own world. It's a place that celebrates the whimsical possibilities of everyday life. It delights in stories, childlike wonder, subtle humor, and the comfort inherent in embracing our fears.
Sometimes I worry that I'm not doing anything of any consequence, making things that nobody needs. But worry is a misuse of imagination, and what would life be without the inconsequential things? Music, art, laughing, that smell just after it starts to rain when the ground is really dry, tire swings, striped socks, puppy breath. . . So I keeping making stuff, because sometimes we all need a little reminder that frivolity is a necessary ingredient in creating a happy life.
I live and work in a little house on wheels with my scruffy dog Lulu. We are currently parked in Olympia, Washington. It's lovely here-- Rainy, covered in soft moss, sweet smelling, full of friendly people and big trees. My closest neighbor is a horse named Harley who comes when I whistle and likes to chase dogs. And I make stuff. A lot.
Shop members
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Jo James
Owner, Creator
I make the kind of art I like-- fun and folky and everyday. Each of my creations is made with my own hands, since these are the only hands I have.
Shop policies
Each of my creations are made one at a time.
I make them with my own hands, since these are the only hands I have.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Money Order
- Check
- Other Method
Returns and exchanges
Payment
If you'd like to send a check, your art will be shipped as soon it clears.
Shipping
I pack each item carefully to assure it's safe arrival.