Have you ever heard people gushing about the Law of Attraction and just thought to yourself, “Get a grip. Jeez.”? Well, you’re not alone, but you should reconsider shutting them out and instead hearing what those weirdos have to say. If it comes on too strong by being called a “law”, well I have some things […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. I know that you know I spend way too much time and money on Etsy. However, my obsessive browsing really pays off when I come across artists like this one. Miss Rasa Vilcinskaite‘s bead-work is mind-blowing and vibrant and unique, and ah – I am just gushing over here! Welcome these wonderful creations […]
Welcome Jamie Chatterton and Francisco Castro of 1 Plus 2 Equals LOVE to the Pop Shop America Blog. These makers are regular vendors at our events and we just LOVE them! They sell unique, handcrafted journals and pencils alongside handmade goodies like bowls and spinning tops. They’ve had a long, interesting journey to get to where they […]
Presenting: Artist Dan Lam, a fellow Texan after my own heart with her ooey-gooey, magical sculptures. Lucky for us, Lam is in a 3 person exhibit at Anya Tish Gallery in Houston, TX on July 15th. Be there. She is also preparing a solo show that opens August 6 at Fort Works Art in Fort Worth, TX. Be mesmerized by these unusually […]
Miss Lauren was at our summertime Pop Shop event. Were you? We hope so! It was so much fun, and you wouldn’t wanna get too many FOMOs(feelings of missing out)! Anywho, enough about that. Meet this fantastic, friendly and talented artist who dolls up some of our favorite characters with her charming illustrative style. She has written […]
Fangirls commence: I just interviewed Madelen Foss! This was one of the friendliest interviews I’ve ever edited. I feel like I know this sweet little lady. Trying to describe her illustrations brings to mind sweet-sticky candy and the set of Saved by the Bell. Her style is very mid century retro with sassy, spacey components. I’m a […]
Hello my fellow Pop-Shoppians! So glad to have you here. Today I’m introducing a Pop Shop veteran, Kelly Kielsmeier. You have probably seen her work at one of our Mini Pops or Festivals; you may even own some! She dabbles in a lot of crafts, but we are going to focus on her re-purposed China […]
I am so pleased to have had the chance to interview painter and illustrator, FERN. Her work seems to be spreading like wildfire across the internet jungle! Fern’s paintings are vibrant and colorful with an electric feel. I think they are a perfect merge of fine art and portraiture. You shall be thoroughly impressed… First, please tell us […]
I came across Brass Thread while shopping at our Holiday Pop Shop last year. Their work was with Skout Shop, an awesome jewelry collaborative for independent jewelers and selling one-of-a-kind handmade accessories. I have been obsessing over the tiny details and sweet rhinestone accents that really make Brass Thread pieces stand out. Though putting beads onto […]
A few years ago, a young lady knit an incredible life-sized Ferrari. Do you remember that? Anyway, I looked her up, and thought I’d dig into her brain a little bit. Introducing Lauren Porter to the Pop Shop America Blog… Please tell us a little about yourself and your artistic background. Where are you […]
Our blog posts may contain affiliate links. Australian maker, Cat, is crafting magical handmade creatures with perfectly tailored wardrobes and handy little accessories. Hi! So, please tell us a little about yourself and your artistic background. Where are you from? Where are you going? My name is Cat and I am a textile artist living […]
I have the pleasure of sharing another unique local treasure with you guys today. Mrs. Jess Carlos of CultGrrrl is a native Houstonian and a regular at our bi-annual Pop Shop Festival. She makes totally original, sometimes creepy, and completely adorable stuffed, crocheted figurines. (How do ya like them adverbs?) Seriously, though, she’s amazing. […]
You guys! Look, look, loooook at who I’ve found! Over in Florida, Miss Valentina Felce is busy hand-making these wonderfully unique plush dolls and painting characters onto them. They are one of a kind and have a real vintage air about them. Please tell us a little about yourself and your artistic background. Where are […]
Meet Patricia Waller, indeed. I am so excited to bring this unusual and totally morbid textile art to the Pop Shop America blog. Miss Waller has been growing her body of work for longer than I’ve been alive, and I am so grateful for her persistence and commitment to her craft! The pieces are so twisted, […]
When I first saw Lois van Baarle’s illustrations, I thought I was looking at deeply pigmented oil paintings. After ending up on her website, I learned that they were actually digital illustrations – digital from start to finish! I know how popular digital drawing is nowadays, so maybe my surprise was a little dated. However, […]
Steph Wilson is a London-based photographer and artist. Her photographs have this velvety richness about them that make the images rather surreal. She is also founder of Lemon People, an art collective where she works with other creators to realize all kinds of projects. Hi Steph Wilson! So, tell us a little about yourself and your […]
Michelle Gauthier came up while I was looking up naughty embroidery art, a search inspired by my dear friend Sara. Unfortunately there is no longer a website, or any way to take a look at her artwork and get into the fun stuff. For now, let’s explore her process and get to know this talented, young maker […]
If you live in Houston, you’ve definitely seen Chasity Porter‘s bus parked at events like Art Crawl and our own Pop Shop Holiday Festival. With a fully customizable interior and chalkboard skin, the wonderful bus is ever-changing and always open to interpretation. I am so excited to present to you an interview with the curator of mobile […]
