MEET YOUR MAKERS

With a passion for color and brightness, and a slight Icarus complex, Addy founded Pretzel’s Pottery in 2024. After years of trying to find the goldilocks of hobbies, Addy fell in love with playing in mud. Her cat, Pretzel, is the namesake of the business and at the helm of this growing venture and prioritizes quality reassurance before each market.

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You can follow Addy on instagram @pretzelspottery or visit her website https://pretzelspottery.com

Jade is a Tampa-based illustrator and crochet artist specializing in handmade trinkets, keychains, and accessories. She seeks to express absurdity, distortion, and kitsch through her work. She is motivated to create by a desire to share ideas and connect with the local art community; her business serves as an outlet for these pursuits. Jade frequently vends in Tampa and the surrounding areas under the name Intangible_Misc.​

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You can follow Jade on instagram @intangible_misc 

DID YOU KNOW ALL BUGS EVER CAN READ? THEY LOVE IT VERY MUCH. LITERATE BUGS IS A MISSION BY BUGS FOR BUGS TO ADVERTISE THE IMPORTANCE OF BUG LITERACY NOT A BUG FAN? WELL... THAT SUCKS MAYBE ENJOY A DELICIOUS WIZARD ZINE INSTEAD​

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You can follow Literate Bugs on instagram @literatebugs 

Contrary to popular belief, Art of a Thousand Beetles does not employee any actual bugs. Everything sold is handmade by Cassidy, who is made of bugs in spirit. Cassidy has been making art in one form or another basically since birth. Art of a Thousand Beetles was founded in 2025 as a way for Cassidy to share her creations and engage with the artsy community of St Pete​

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You can follow Cass on instagram @artof.a.thousandbeetles

Loudmouth was founded by Amber Parker in 2017. Amber loves to wear bright lip colors, but the harmful chemicals in cosmetics makes her cautious of mainstream makeup. So she now creates her own cosmetics from castor oil, so that they are still loud, bright and fun, but very therapeutic for the skin. She has over 50 shades of lipstick, eyeshadow, and glitter gels! She also offers tooth gems as a service, to give her customers their own customized “Loudmouth”! She’s a Dental Assistant, and a certified Tooth Gem Technician!

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You can follow Amber on instagram @loudmouth.lips or visit her website www.loudmouth-lips.com 

Divine Doughs was established in 2023 by Cam, a professional baker with the desire to make pastries that satisfy her creative (and literal!) hunger. Divine Doughs focuses on unique flavors combined with well-loved classics: always with high quality ingredients, zero compromises, and the belief that good things take time to be divine!

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You can follow Cam on instagram @divinedoughs

Kenny’s Sustainable Jewelry started in 2025 when owner Kennedy’s love for thrifting and collecting secondhand treasures inspired her to turn those finds into something new. Combining her passion for jewelry and all things shiny with her commitment to sustainability, she creates unique, one-of-a-kind pieces made entirely from secondhand materials. From thrift stores and garage sales to unexpected vintage finds, Kenny transforms overlooked objects into wearable pieces of unique one of a kind art!​

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You can follow Kenny on instagram @kennys.444 or visit her website www.kennyssustainablejewlery.com

Remy makes whimsical fabric art, jewelry and accessories using second hand and upcycled materials and has been selling her work since 2025​

You can follow Remy on instagram @remytost.art

or visit her website https://remytost.wixsite.com/mysite

Crafted in 2026 by Ashley, Craftshley is rooted in a love for all things whimsy and nostalgic. Turning forgotten trinkets and plushies into taxidermy style wall hangings as a way to heal her inner child. Find your favorite childhood plushie or even a pet look-a-like and display them forever!

 

 

You can follow Ashley on insta @craft.shley 

or visit her esty craftshleystudio.etsy.com

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Kostar (Brian Kostar) is a self-taught artist whose work blends pop culture, clever puns, and Florida wildlife into a style he calls “Art for the Beautifully Weird.” Originally a black-and-white illustrator, Kostar was transformed by the vibrant colors of Dia de los Muertos, leading him to embrace the bold, colorful palette he uses today.

 

Every Kostar original features a hidden or prominent skull—a signature homage to the holiday that inspired him and a reminder of our shared humanity. Beyond the canvas, Kostar is a staple of the St. Petersburg and Bay Area art scenes, with his work appearing in galleries, local media, and retail shops across the region.

 

You can follow Kostar on insta @kostarkustoms

or visit his website www.kostarkustoms.com

 

made in florida, amoeba arts is your local purveyor of microscopic media. flip through tiny handmade zines, gaze at intricate original paintings, or peruse a small collection of lewd bug sketches.

 

 

You can follow Amoeba Arts on instagram @a.miiba or visit their linktree for more linktr.ee/amiiba

 

Drew Sage is the face behind Sage Made Designs. She makes bold chainmail and playful beadwork jewelry and accessories! The aim is to create functional art that sparks joy, invokes imagination, and gives the wearer a sense of strength and confidence. Inspired by nature, cozy video games, and all things whimsical- each piece is meticulously hand crafted to make every day a little more fun!

 

website www.sagemadedesigns.com /

instagram & tiktok

 

You can follow Drew on instagram and tiktok @sagemadedesigns  / @sagemadedesigns or visit their website www.sagemadedesigns.com

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Your friendly local tarot reader with your favorite teas, charmed bags and stone jewelry. Madalyn Grayce has been reading tarot for 6 years! Her goal in every reading is for clients to find their inner power, intuition and inner “Pyxis” (compass). Everything on her table is handmade and infused with intention.

 

You can follow Madalyn on insta @thepyxisway

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BakingForCommunity was founded in 2025 by lifelong friends Tracy and Kelly, who left their corporate careers to follow their passion for baking and community connection. Their goal is simple: bring people together, uplift their community, and create a welcoming space where real conversations about current events can happen over delicious, small-batch baked goods made with high-quality ingredients. Their menu features unique flavors that pay homage to the tastes they grew up with such as red bean, ube, and cà phê!

 

You can follow Tracy & Kelly on insta @bakingforcommunity

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Frog Guy Crochets started in the summer 2024 when the founder, Andy, was struggling to find a top that felt physically cool and cute enough. Well, they remembered that they come from a family of fiber artists and was taught to crochet many years ago. They got online, found a pattern, and got to work making the dream top. Friends requested similar tops and pushed them to make more and show them to the world. Today Frog Guy Crochets primarly focuses on plus sized clothing, accessories, and decor using an array of yarns from soft, gentle, and fuzzy to strong, thick, and vintage fibers.

 

You can follow Andy on insta @frog_guy_crochets

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Melanie Brustad is an artist and full-time illustrator born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. Primarily working in mixed media, Melanie loves to explore different techniques, textures, and processes in her illustration work. The outcome is textural, energetic, and undeniably human. Melanie’s main goal when creating is to capture the joy of being alive, and an appreciation for the small things. Her art takes the form of art prints, greeting cards, paintings, and more!

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You can follow Melanie on instagram @melaniegrowsart

Mina Made It is a handmade clothing and accessories brand founded by Jasmin “Mina” Arthur in 2025. “Mina” is a family name that reflects her roots and serves as a creative outlet connected to her inner child and lifelong love of making things by hand. Working primarily with thrifted and reclaimed fabrics, she creates small-batch, one-of-a-kind pieces that give existing materials new purpose. Her collections include clothing and accessories designed and sewn by hand with careful construction and attention to detail.

 

You can follow Mina on insta @shopminamadeit

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My name is Fernando Aguirre, and I am a Peruvian-American Illustrator and Graphic Designer from New Jersey. I enjoy blending traditional and digital elements in order to have all of my pieces feel human. I blend graphic art and illustration to create art that stands out. I am always listening to music. I have 100 recommendations on standby at all times. It is my main source of inspiration for my art and my career. I love to see how people represent themselves through an intangible art form, as well as how that intention is then represented through visual art and design. A lot of my art comes from me listening to a song which lets an idea finally click in my mind // Sofia Poejo is an illustrator and designer born and raised in NYC. She strives to positively connect children with their world through thoughtful, diverse storytelling. Sofia loves to inspire joy into viewers through her quirky visual storytelling. In her spare time, she likes to write poetry, take super long walks and rewatch straight-to-DVD movies.

 

You can follow Fernando on insta @sketchnando or visit their website https://www.nandoaguirre.art/illustration

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You can follow Sofia on insta @kidfia or visit their website sofiapoejoart.com

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Welcoming you to her garden, izzy is a multi media artist based in st pete fl, doing art for as long as she can remember and is looking to find and connect with her audience. she loves all things bugs and is constantly soaking up inspiration from nature. Her care and attention to detail shows consistently in her work, making sure that she puts her all into everything she can.​

 

You can follow Izzy on insta @3verything_under_thesun or visit her website https://3verythingunderthesun.carrd.co/

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Curiosity Garden creates stained glass inspired by flora and fauna, heavily influenced by our local ecology. Hand cut glass in an array of textures and colors are painstakingly shaped to create her works of art which interact with light and sun in a multitude of ways!​

 

You can follow Kristen on insta @curiositygardenglass or visit her website curiositygarden.bigcartel.com

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Marshal V. Delalamon is a Central Florida based Illustrator that loves all that is fun and silly. Their art takes many forms through art prints, felt animal keychains, and stickers to name a few. When they are away from their desk, you can find them looking at tree branches for birds.​

 

You can follow Marshal on insta @gygyre or visit their website mdelalamon.com 

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Jessie is a marine biologist, science communicator, and wildlife artist whose work is inspired by her research and deep love for Florida’s diverse ecosystems. As a Florida native, she draws creative energy from the state’s remarkable biodiversity, hoping her art will inspire others to care for and protect the wild spaces around us. Her passion for both science and art allows her to communicate in ways that help people connect more deeply with nature. Jessie is dedicated to sharing knowledge about the incredible wildlife that calls our planet home and to fostering a sense of stewardship for the natural world. Her predominant mediums are digital art and linocut prints.

 

You can follow Jessie on insta @jessielea_intothewildernessart

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a st pete based illustrator who enjoys experimenting with various mediums. funtasmic incorporates a love of animals, vintage, and weirdness into her art. she sells her work in the form of prints and handmade trinkets

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You can follow her on insta @naivemellody

Meena’s Matcha is a specialty matcha pop-up business started at the beginning of this year by born and raised St. Pete native and barista of almost a decade Meena Jade (with the help of her wonderful mother, Amy). Meena’s Matcha prioritizes high quality organic matcha and traditional preparations combined with fun, creative flavor combinations that can appeal to matcha aficionados and newcomers alike. They promote sustainability, inclusivity, and the highest quality ingredients all whipped together with love at all of their pop-ups and events to give you the best possible tea experience.

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You can follow Meena on insta @meenasmatcha

Welcome to Kaylee’s Karma! Kaylee is an experienced Reiki Master Teacher and Energy Healing Specialist. She is a sensitive and free spirit with a passion for healing and creating. Her goal in all of her offerings is to awaken the power within you and show you how you can heal yourself. She is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, authentic, down to Earth healing space to anyone who needs it - bringing you home to yourself. At our markets, Kaylee offers guidance and healing with Free Consultations, In-Person Discounted Reiki Healings, and her unique Handmade Reiki Charged Crystal Healing Jewelry!

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You can follow Kaylee on insta @kaylees.karma or visit her website etsy kayleeskarma.com

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JoneseeBones is a small Art and Design shop created by Sarita Jones in 2024 as a way for her to share her hyper fixations and interests with others! Described as “creepy, cozy & cute” her art work takes trinkets, pop culture references, musical artists plus more and then gives them an alternative, punk or gory horror theme! You can finds things from Art prints, stickers and bookmarks to handmade or painted items like original paintings or clay charms and jewelry!

 

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You can follow Sarita on insta @JoneseeBones or visit her website joneseebones.com

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Danielle wants to paint you! Come sit down at her booth and relax while she creates an original portrait of you in under 20 minutes. Danielle is a classically trained figurative painter who has work in private and public collections around the world, but her favorite way to make art is in person while sharing stories with her impromptu models. She makes her home in St Pete and is Suite E Studios' artist-in-residence, where she hosts workshops and classes.

 

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You can follow Danielle on insta @daniellecruit or visit her website https://www.portraitsbydanielle.com

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A pirate with lots of booty, local artisan Marissa Silvers imbues her handmade jewelry with the same humor and whimsy as its namesake, Stoned and Charming.

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You can follow Marissa on insta @stonedandcharming

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Amanda Pratt is a self taught visual artist based in St Petersburg, FL. A born creative, nurtured with curiosity and practice, she has sampled many artistic mediums over the past 15 years. She is excited to currently be building her expertise over the past few years in working with gouache and watercolor. One constant throughout her art experience lies in the themes of her art, which are overwhelmingly an ode to nature, wildlife and the occasional fantasy subject. She seeks to educate and advocate through her art, connecting people with nature and making interacting with nature more accessible. She is inspired by art, culture, music, literature and the great outdoors. In her free time you can probably find her at a concert, rescuing a stray animal or running amuck in a National Park.

 

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You can follow Jasmine on insta @artmoxie or visit their etsy https://lucky777loops.etsy.com

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Cloud is a fiber artist with a passion for creating playful, tactile art. She specializes in crochet and rug making, working primarily with 100% cotton yarn to craft fun, feel-good pieces and wearable art. Her work is often inspired by her current hyper fixations (tomatoes? Smiskis? You never know). In addition to fiber art, cloud also designs and prints her own stickers! Her goal is simple: Playful, feel-good art to make you smile; whether you’re rocking it or just vibing with it.

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You can follow Cloud on insta @studiocloudco or visit her shop https://studiocloud.univer.se/

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Jazz Café is a home-based bakery created by Jazmine “Jazz” Garcia. Born from childhood days watching baking shows and baking under the glow of an easy-bake-oven, Jazz Café has grown into a space that believes food is more than just food, it’s connection, it’s culture, it’s a shared moment! From nostalgic cookies and rich brownies to experimental pastries and fresh breads, each bake is made with care, curiosity, and a touch of improvisation, just like jazz itself.​

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You can follow Jazz on instagram @catsarecookin 

Samuel Edme is a Haitian-American cartoonist and writer originally from Brooklyn, NY. He founded Sam's Studios as a way to share his creative work with the world, including the ongoing comic strip The Shapes, prints, greeting cards, and more! You find Samuel in his spare time a bookstore or library, hoarding reading material.

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You can follow Sam on instagram @sams_studios_llc or visit his shop https://f256fc-4d.myshopify.com/

Lucky777loops is a knit and crochet brand founded by Jasmine with the aim of sharing her love of fiber arts with the world! In addition to creating clothing and decor, she also writes patterns to help others master the craft. Sustainability and adherence to slow fashion practices are essential to the lucky777loops brand - everything on her market table was thoughtfully and lovingly handcrafted by her!

 

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You can follow Jasmine on insta @lucky777loops or visit their etsy https://lucky777loops.etsy.com

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Taroghost is a traditional artist who turns their artworks into fun stickers, charms and prints. they also make handmade ceramic pins and trinket dishes! Their work is inspired by their culture and love of cute things!

 

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You can follow Mel on insta @taroghost  or visit their website https://taroghost.carrd.co/

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RICA began in March 2025 by Yazmin in her lil’ home in St Pete. She wanted to pursue her background in perfumery and candle-making by creating her own brand that also ties into her Puerto Rican culture. RICA’s goal is to make yummy-scented products while keeping ingredients minimal, sustainably sourced, and clean. All perfumes and candles are handmade with intention and care by Yaz :,)

 

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You can follow Yaz on insta @ricafragrance  or visit her website ricafragrance.com

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RunnyLinks started in 2024 as a personal hobby and through the encouragement of friends and family has become a deeply personal business and craft. All pieces are handmade by Eggy, with some elements via creative collaboration within the community. Inspiration is freely given and taken from all walks of life, with a desire and hope that you feel inspired in turn.

 

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You can follow Egg on insta @runnylinks  

Coastal Shroomie was created by Jenn Yarosz in 2023. Each art piece is created to provide an escape from reality and and enter a whimsical, magical nature filled world. Each art piece is hand-made by the sea and created with the intention to make others feel joyful, magical, nostalgic, etc.

 

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You can follow Jenn on insta @coastalshroomie or visit her website https://coastalshroomie.etsy.com

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Lunathespectre was founded by Nat in 2020, they started their moniker as a way to share their linocuts/printmaking but have since also started tattooing practice that shares the same roots as their prints!

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You can follow Nat on insta @lunathespectre or visit their website lunathespectre.com

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Enter Bianca Craig, The Obsidian Corona. As an Esoteric Advisor with roots in Spanish (Naipes) Playing Cards and a focus in Tarot and Oracle readings, she has been providing practical, actionable spiritual advice for over 10 years for folx around the world. Her goal above all is to be a nexus for change, providing tools and resources to empower her clients to Create Their Fate. Ordained in the State of Florida, Bianca offers Wedding Officiant services including Custom Vows. She is available for Private one-on-one sessions, virtual and in-person, and travels for events. She is based in Central Florida and is the house psychic for Spookeasy Lounge in Ybor. A horror enthusiast, she is the author for the manual for the Tarocchi Gialli tarot deck by Chain Assembly (another St. Pete artist!), a 60s/70s Italian Horror-inspired deck.

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You can follow Bianca on instagram @theobsidiancorona

Ella Smith, the creator and multimedia artist behind rainyworms, has always had a passion for nature and life around her. This love of nature and colors of the world has inspired her from a young age. She creates earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings (and the occasional crocheted guy). To add to a lifetime of crafting, Ella started her shop in 2021! She looks forward to continuing to create and share those creations via Rainyworms!

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You can follow Ella on instagram @rainyworms

Cristi López is a multidisciplinary artist from Gainesville, Florida. With experience in gallery exhibitions, mural painting, and illustration, Cristi will be offering original small-scale drawings and archival printed materials for purchase. Her creations explore the often invisible journeys of navigating mental illness, femininity, and latinidad. She aims to remind others that their unique, complex journeys deserve to be acknowledged without judgment.

Currently based in St. Pete, Cristi hosts the Queer Contours figure drawing series at Queer Expression St. Pete, and teaches vinyasa yoga at SukhaLife. In all of her endeavors, she aims to cultivate environments that connect people with themselves and each other, whether that be through creative expression, perceptual drawing, education and awareness, or mindful movement.

 

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You can follow Cristi on insta @cristi.lopez.s or visit her website

cristilopezart.com/shop

Froggy Bronco was founded in 2022 and named after the release of Orville Peck’s album Bronco. The art behind the frog is greatly inspired by all things cartoonish, crude, cute and Kewpie! Marina (the artist) believes art should be accessible in order to breathe life into the millennial grey landscape around us. the easiest way to do that is to slap some stickers on everything around you!

 

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You can follow Marina on insta @froggybronco or visit her website

https://froggybronco.etsy.com

Paulina is the artist behind ppcat, a playful brand where art and clothing combine through her cat characters. What began as casual cat doodles turned into a personal character and eventually becoming the heart of her creative expression. Each piece is one of a kind and hand screen printed with cat designs and meaningful sayings, intentionally made to not be reproduced. ppcat strives to evoke a feeling of playful nostalgia that resonates with others, encouraging self expression through creativity (and cats).

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You can follow Paulina on insta @ppcatart or visit her website

www.ppcat.store

Froggy Bronco was founded in 2022 and named after the release of Orville Peck’s album Bronco. The art behind the frog is greatly inspired by all things cartoonish, crude, cute and Kewpie! Marina (the artist) believes art should be accessible in order to breathe life into the millennial grey landscape around us. the easiest way to do that is to slap some stickers on everything around you!

 

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You can follow Eli on insta @ladydaisychains or visit her website

www.ladydaisychains.com

Taylore (or Lore) is the Tampa based artist behind Lichens & Lore. She focuses primarily on creating moody digital paintings inspired by nature and fantasy and all of her work is her original creation. Lore not only runs L&L but she also teaches art to elementary students - her students help keep her imagination alive!​

 

You can follow Lore on insta @lichensandlore

Zuzu is a lifelong artist, illustrator, and designer who grew up in the forest. She works across various mediums, weaving inspiration of nature, life and death throughout. With a degree in studio art, her cleanly styled illustrative work can be seen throughout Saint Petersburg as logos for several local businesses, as well as in the products she creates. A recent endeavor has been learning the art of tufting. This type of fiber art allows for a tactile connection and sculptural form which she felt was missing from her illustration process. As a fairly new technique, tufting offers an enormous range of experimentation and exploration within the creative process, with limitless possibilities for size, shape, and design. She hopes to expand her tufting experience with open commissions for custom pieces, collaborations and installations.​

 

You can follow Zuzu on insta @cocoonmilk

Nora’s art has taken many forms over the years, but has always had its roots in the wondrous curiosities of the natural world. She currently works primarily in ceramics, creating whimsical, nature-inspired pieces— from small sculptural forest spirits adorned with wings, antlers or antennae made from foraged bits of lichen, seed pods or twigs— to functional ware such as coffee mugs sprouting shelf mushrooms, or little plates featuring illustrations of moths, pine trees, or native wildflowers. She also enjoys textile arts, creating mixed media pieces made from fabric collage and again, natural found elements.​

 

You can follow Nora on insta @longleafcraftworks

In 2021, Isabella (also known as “Goose”) hatched The 11th Goose while earning their certificates in jewelry design & repair at a local technical school. They are the sole person behind The 11th Goose and intentionally handcraft one-of-one sterling silver jewelry; often accentuated by genuine stones and ethical crystals. You may also find them creating ceramics, acrylic paintings, and ink drawings, in their free time. Being a native of the South, their inspiration sprouts from their maternal family, memories of central NC, FL’s bubbling flora & fauna, and most importantly, from their personal experiences as a queer person. The 11th Goose’s hope is to create wearable art that can be held, worn, and cherished by their beloved community, forever.​

 

You can follow Isabella on insta @the11thgoose or visit their website at the11thgoose.bigcartel.com

Paul (or Min) is a local St. Pete based artist working primarily in pen-paper drawings, but additional mixed-media, paints, and block prints are also available. They returned back to St. Pete after 2 years working abroad in the Peace Corps, and are excited to reenter the art scene!​

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You can follow Min on insta @minkyoo.art

Gianna Pergamo is an artist from Brooklyn, New York who now lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. She received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2011. Gianna is primarily a mixed media artist, combining collage and acrylic paint. She has run her business Pergamo Paper Goods since 2012, where she makes vintage inspired collage art for animal lovers and sells it as prints, cards, stickers, and more. Her line is carried in over 200 shops around the country. Gianna loves animals- she has three dogs, Scout, Nugget, and Chica who she adores and who make appearances in her art often. Gianna also fosters dogs, enjoying helping pups find a great new life. When she isn't collaging or working on her businesses, she's at the beach, playing with her dogs, or going on nature walks with her partner Dan, looking for Florida wildlife

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You can follow Gianna on instagram @pergamopapergoods or visit her website https://pergamopapergoods.com/

Willow is a queer multimedia artist from New York who migrated South in search of the sun, and was drawn in by St Pete’s art scene. Their development as an artist has included painting, photography, drawing, fiber arts, body art, and jewelry making. They had always been drawn to clay, and are now obsessed with the world of ceramics, which can be see in their creations as predominantly functional forms with a prioritization of color, joy and experimenting with different techniques. They are committed to contributing to the community by redistributing a portion of their profits.

 

You can follow Willow on instagram @willowfaith.art

Jordan is a Midwest baby who spent most of her life growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before moving down to Florida to pursue her passion for wildlife ecology. Her art business, Spoondrift Art, centers around wildlife and natural landscapes. She hopes to use her art as a form of storytelling and connecting individuals to nature!

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You can follow Jordan on instagram @spoondriftart

Abby is a Florida native based in Palm Harbor. She specializes in jewelry, painting, and printmaking. During the covid lockdown she taught herself stained glass and adapted the technique to make unique glass jewelry. She uses ethically sourced butterfly wings in her jewelry, as well as pressed flowers, vintage postage stamps, and stickers. In her paintings and prints she likes to explore how light and color evoke emotions and tell stories.

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You can follow Abby on instagram @abbyknauffart, visit their website https://www.abbyknauffart.com/portfolio or visit their etsy store https://aabbysart.etsy.com/

Originally from New York, Calan Ree has called St. Petersburg, FL home for over 20 years. Her ceramic and mixed media figurative sculptures have been shown in group exhibitions and solo shows and can be found in the homes of collectors in the United States and abroad. Her work can be described as haunting and sweet, macabre yet humorous. Ree uses dichotomy to reach the viewer on a subconscious level. “I am always striving to create work that will gently tug at the viewer's heart strings. By creating work that moves me in some way I can often create a similar experience in others. Whether it brings to mind a personal memory, a deep emotion or a simple smile, the art's ability to stir something in the viewer is evidence of a human connection we all share...a connection that is undeniably beautiful." Calan also works as a teaching artist with NOMAD Studio which brings art engagements to underserved populations. She teaches ceramic sculpture / hand-building at the HIVE St. Pete

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You can follow Calan on insta @calanree 

Michaela is a Florida native originally from Pensacola! Almost 4 years ago, she stumbled upon a clay maker at a market in her hometown and saw a need for more funky and eclectic offerings within that community. From there, she’s expanded to now offer the occasional flower-filled resin accessory, and even faux foods as home decor. At the core of maynagerie, Michaela makes unique creations for unique people!​

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You can follow Michaela on insta @maynagerie 

 

Vavo's pastries is a Tampa based home bakery, ran by Zach Pavao. Zach has loved baking since he was a kid, & started vavo's pastries in 2023. He named his company after his Vavo (grandma in Portuguese) and strives to bring the love and passion she had for life to his Portuguese and french inspired pastries.

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You can follow Zach on instagram @vavospastries

Blaze is the artist behind it’s cool 2 care. Specializing in custom one-of-one fashion, it’s cool 2 care serves as a vessel for messages of self expression, self acceptance, and love for the world around us, with large emphasis on queer liberation and punk ideals. Pieces are created using all or mostly upcycled materials. Imbuing elements of messy stitching, uncut threads, distressing, discoloration, and mismatching color palettes, it’s cool 2 care finds passion in embracing imperfection; nobody’s perfect, but we’re all beautiful just the same.​

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You can follow Blaze on insta @blxze941 

Steph rekindled her love of crafts while making pompoms with the kids during her public librarian days. She has since taken her passion to a new level and now loves making all things poms, papercraft, and beyond. You’ll find something for everyone at Pouty Poms, from pompom earrings and keychains to mini books and greeting cards. Everything is handmade, always!​

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You can follow Steph on insta @poutypoms

 

Alaina is a fiber artist & astrologer who infuses their work with traditional flavor for modern audiences. Using a mixture of historical sources and original design, xe creates a variety of crocheted, knitted, and sewn home decor and accessories to beautify and enhance your world.

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You can follow Alaina on instagram @arachnesmarket

Drawn by Ang was created at the beginning of 2024, even though Angie has always loved drawing and making things!

She specializes in drawing cute and cheerful pieces that help embrace your silly inner child. From stickers to totes and more, her creations are all about trying to spread some joy and silliness. <3

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You can follow Angie on insta @drawnbyang or visit her etsy page drawnbyang.etsy.com

 

mya is a tampa based artist who mainly works with various printing techniques. one of her favorite techniques is cyanotype printing because of how different the results could be and how easy it is to print a collage of images onto a piece of fabric. she enjoys learning various techniques and being able to experiment in her work!

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You can follow Mya on instagram @workofmya

Based in Tampa, Florida, Victory Studios is a vibrant artistic hub with a rich history and a diverse range of creative expressions. The artist behind Victory Studios began their journey at just 8 years old, mastering various mediums over the years. Today, their primary focus is on lino block printing, a technique that brings a unique & timeless quality to each piece. At Victory Studios, you can find an array of designs meticulously crafted onto prints, tea towels, totes, patches, & (ethically & considerately sourced) clothing. Each item is a testament to the artist’s dedication to their craft & their passion for creating not only beautiful, functional art, but also relevant, revolutionary art! Explore the collection & discover the distinctive charm & character that only Victory Studios can offer.

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You can follow Victory on instagram @victory_designs_studio

WildWood Alchemy offers holistic self-care driven by the love of herbalism & amping up self-esteem.  Organic self care including: remedies, cosmetics, teas, herbal infused candles, oils, & other fun things! We curate lil treats to honor thyself, ensuring you feel good with your impact on the environment & your health.

 

You can follow Wildwood Alchemy on instagram @wildwood.alchemy
 

Kyle is a queer multi-media artist primarily focused on personal identity & body-based ceramics. Their philosophy when making is to always "write" love letters to queer bodies and ensure that queer folks see themselves centered in their work. 

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You can follow Kyle on instagram @queerheirlooms

Joseph C. Weide is an artist and illustrator living in Weeki Wachee, FL with a variety of inspirations and interested on a variety of subjects. Horror, fantasy, mythology, some (often dark) humor, and a smidge of science-fiction & technology all materializing through ink and watercolors, pencils and charcoal, with the sole hope of imparting some strange beauty onto the world.

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You can follow Joseph on instagram @misterwillow

Kim Magalona is the hands and brain behind Petal and Pawttery as a way to share her obsession with ceramics and animals. A lot of Kim's art is inspired by her love of Marine Animals especially native Florida wildlife such as manatees, graysby groupers, and smooth pufferfish. She started pottery over 10 years ago in highschool and now she works as an instructor at Sugar Cream Clay and could not be any happier!

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You can follow Kim on instagram @petalandpawttery

Repurposed secondhand textiles and stylized unique + kitschy art are the inspiration to Sarah's one-of-a-kind, handmade fashion pieces and textile art, SewFragile. Sustainability and inclusivity are key ethics to her creative process. Sarah strives to make art that compliments all genders & all bodies, while also giving new life to once-forgotten materials. Embrace fragility and whimsy: wear cute, silly hats!  

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You can follow Sarah on instagram @sewfragile

Dominic Deer is the artist behind DeerArt, a medium specializing in acrylic, pastel and digital paintings. Dominic's paintings feature bold colors, shapes and figures in order to convey his thoughts and emotions. He wants his audience to see themselves in my work and to feel called to reflect on how it makes them feel.

He sees art as a tool for human connection and with each piece he asks to be seen and understood. 

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You can follow Dominic on instagram @d_deerart

Marin is the hands and brains behind MF Bakes, a Tampa based, from-scratch vegan bakery. All treats are made with local and seasonal ingredients to offer an accessible option to all the plant based (or plant curious!) friends in our community. Veganism is about caring for all the living creatures on our planet, so every item, down to the compostable packaging, is ethically sourced and made with love <3

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You can follow Marin on instagram @mfbakesvegan

Jeb is a Greek American, Queer, interdisciplinary Artist and Poet based in St. Pete, Florida. They create playful block printed and screen printed designs featuring bugs and other cute creatures.

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You can follow Jeb on instagram @jebbub

Cozy Universe Studio was founded in 2020 by Aliece, who had started creating home decor to help curate a cozy vibe for any space. Their handmade candles are the heart of what they do, crafted with soy wax, natural yet fun fragrances and dried florals, they delight the senses with their scent, visuals and auditory elements. Cozy Universe Studios also specialize in soap making. Their soaps come in various sizes, shapes, scents and colors. They have multiple different formulas made to address different skin types. 

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You can follow Aliece on instagram @cozyuniversestudio

Daria (a.k.a “D”) started Cruel Jewels when her love for making chains became something people were interested in buying. With a background in tattooing, Daria finds joy in body adornment and helping others feel their most confident selves through accessorizing. Her main objective is to allow others to express their own personal style through the accessories she makes.

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You can follow D on instagram @crueljewels

Uppercutt is a series of small batch linocut prints with Big Queer Anarcho energy. Each design is hand carved and stamped onto different textiles like tees, totes, patches and more! These prints are created by and for QTPOC, but all are welcome to flaunt these fearless phrases proudly. El, the artist, also teaches multimedia classes to groups and individuals. 

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You can follow El on instagram @uppercutt

Jupiter is the queer multidisciplinary artist behind Star Station Co, best known for their iconic rainbow wurm. Since he somply cannot commit to one art medium, he makes handmade plushies, illustrations, zines, and little trinkets inspired by his love of cats, cozy games, and his collection of obscure interests. 

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You can follow Jupiter on instagram @starstationco

Sally is a mixed media graphic artist, specializing in mostly clothes, lots of tshirts but a little bit of everything! His graphics usually start as paper sketches and then are put on the computer. Always hand-printed and 1 of 1!

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You can follow Sally on instagram @sallyfourr

Caín is a multimedia artist from Lima, Perú currently based in Tampa. They mainly work with drawings, printmaking, and painting; with varying themes that usually relate to the human figure and human interaction. Mundane situations, sexuality, and a sense of humor inspire them a lot. Apart from prints and zines, Caín usually sits down at their station and draws portraits of people for the duration of the market. If you see them stop by and say hi!

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You can follow Caín on instagram @caindlima

 

Jordan Mallis (JDOG) is a vintage book hoarder who loves to collage chaos. Their main influences are music history, pop culture, and the St. Pete scene. Each collage is 1-of-1 and is made with love and meaning.

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You can follow Jordan on instagram @jdogcollages

 

Jessica Paulin is an artist based in Tampa, Florida. Primarily using a mixed-media approach, she uses her feminist perspective to address the physical and psychological connection that humankind has to nature. Often using tropes of the classic fantasy genre, her art builds upon familiar characters, elements, or environments to create a new and unsettling reality. She combines human forms with organic matter, creating surreal biomorphic figures belonging to a chaotic, fantastical landscape.

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You can follow Jessica on instagram @jessicapaulination