Valisa Higman
Valisa’s cut-paper artwork is inspired by a deep connection to both her natural surroundings and her community.
Starting with a sheet of black paper, Valisa carves away at the background using an Xacto knife, and her images are revealed in an intricate lacework of lines. Using the black as her foreground, she fills the negative space with layers of paper in vibrant colors and textures. As a finishing touch, she adds the last details and shading with watercolor and other paints.
Valisa was born and raised in Seldovia, Alaska where she began developing her technique in high school. She left Seldovia to attend college, and spent time traveling and living in different places, collecting experiences and inspiration.
In 2012 Valisa moved back to Seldovia, opening a studio in her dad’s old wood-shop on the bay. She commutes the short distance from town by rowboat, making friends with the resident otters and seeing something new and interesting every day.
Follow her work on facebook: www.facebook.com/artbyvalisa or on Instagram @valisahigman or find her at www.etsy.com/shop/artbyvalisa
Current Artists
Amber Hanson
Amber Hanson from Wood’s Woods, is a wife and mother to two boys. Originally from Oregon, she loves fishing and camping. She draws her inspiration from the outdoors - especially trees and the ocean! She is happiest when with her friends and family!
Rachel Goodman
Artist & Illustrator
BFA Communication Design & Illustration, Harrington College of Design in Chicago.
Originally from Saskatoon, Canada, currently resides and works in the Ohio Valley.
Utilizing a variety of mediums Rachel’s work is colorful & playful and ranges in form from concert posters to murals and fine oil art.
Karolina Skórka
Karolina Skórka is a Polish artist. She also works as a freelance illustrator for handcrafted fashion brands, interior and lifestyle magazines.
She is also known for nostalgic portraits that have been shown in solo and group shows in Spain, France and Japan. A permanent exhibition of some of her artworks can be seen in Galería Échale Guindas (Madrid).
Karolina uses minimalist style that never fails to inspire with her perspective on fashion, interiors and melancholy.
Her favorite medium is paper and ink but she also works with digital tools.To see more of her work, join her journey on Instagram.
Molly Lopatowicz
Grant Moon Creative is a Columbus, Ohio Calligrapher and Watercolor artist. In 2019, Grant Moon Creative was created by me, Molly, from a passion for calligraphy and a creative desire inspired by motherhood- my son, Grant. In May 2020, during the height of the pandemic, I left my job in corporate retail to raise my children (As of April 2021, I have a daughter Gwyneth, too!), as well as pursue Grant Moon Creative. My offerings expanded into watercolor, starting with watercolor home paintings. In addition to home portraits, my realm includes floral watercolor, wedding and event stationery, cards, watercolor prints, and more! Lettering & calligraphy was my first artistic passion, and I love combining watercolor with calligraphy in my work. It's a dream come true to being doing what I love!
I may be a creative, but I’m no artist.
Are you an artist looking to turn your art into gift wrap? I’d love to work with you to help bring that to life. Let’s make some magic.
How does its work?
On your own:
Format your own design 20.25” x 29.25” design and send it to me to be printed and sold.
With a little help from a friend (me):
Have a design, small drawing, or piece of art that you think may be a good fit? Send it my way. I’ll send over 2 options for your approval before it gets printed. Pay can be negotiated either up front license or percentage of sales.