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Chelsea *Sparks* Weiss,
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MagpieMobiles & ChelseaSparks
Many people know me as Chelsea Sparks, which actually is my business name. I came up with the name because I like the sparks that fly when creativity strikes!! My "real" name is Chelsea Weiss. I opened the doors to Art Collective on Jan 9th, 2019 after a successful Pop Up Shop in November & December of 2018. I created a unique boutique in historic Downtown Frederick that offers one-of-a-kind handmade goods, original artwork and mixed media workshops with the most fabulous of artists. You can read about them on this page below. I am proud to have Bette Brody, my Artner & Manager at my side in this endeavor. Bette joined me in June of 2020 to help me run Art Collective. My path has been a winding one. My schooling was in Graphic & Interior Design. I’ve dabbIed in Event Design & Planning. I now call myself a mixed media artist. My favorite creations are my steam-punk inspired mobiles. Over the last 11 years, I’ve been trying out many different techniques and areas of art & making. I like to make things that have many layers and some aspect of sparkle or shine to them. While I love a crisp and new aesthetic in art styles, in my own work I prefer things that are weathered, look as though they have lived a life already and tell a story. Chelsea has been an Art Collective Artist since...well she created it. |
Bette A. Brody, artner & manager
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Bette's Creations®
Bette is a self-taught mixed media artist specializing in handcrafted journals/books, paper design, mixed media, & unique jewelry. Retired from the corporate world, she is now a full-time artist. Bette’s passion is creating in all aspects of her life; finding the beauty in everyday surroundings. Bette is a woman who finds meaning and purpose by expressing herself through art. She is open to many different art forms which has given her a broad perspective on the arts allowing her to mix different art forms together. This can be seen in many of her works. Bette has a special fondness for all things rusty & vintage and often incorporate these into her art. Combining found objects/antiques, paper, and metal in her artwork gives it a unique appeal. Bette paints, collages, metal smiths, weaves and felts. She loves learning new ways to create art. Find her at www.bettescreations.com or www.instagram.com/bettescreations/ Bette has been an Art Collective Artist since November 2018. How and when did you get started with your craft? Probably around 2009. Artway opened up in Damascus. I stopped in to see what kind of store it was. I met the owner Wilma Yost and two artists. One specializing in PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and another working with polymer clay. I fell in love with PMC and ended up buying a kiln. Due to my love of book/journals I found another way to use polymer clay - Journal covers. What do you enjoy most about your art? Diversity. I'm always moving on to new and different techniques. What would you tell an artist just starting on their journey? Just start, don't be afraid and go for it! Who are some artists and makers that inspire you? Miro, Picasso, Donna Downey, Tracey Verdugo, Lisa Boardwine What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working? Playing Pickleball! |
CL Porter
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10/27/2023 If you've come into the shop and had the opportunity to meet my mom, CL Porter, I want to let you know my mom passed away very unexpectedly on Monday night (October, 23, 2023). If you were fortunate enough to have come in the first weekend of the month, you likely were greeted by her. She loved to talk with everyone and share about her creations and all the other artists’ work. And she probably made you laugh or at least smile because she had a wonderful sense of play and humor. Her enthusiasm and joy were contagious. If you were lucky enough to have purchased one of the hand-painted hearts or anything other fun item she made, please cherish it. A lot of love went into anything she made. She was a loving, generous woman. My mom was one of my best friends. We spoke everyday on the phone. We shared our creative worlds with much gusto. It was what bonded us together so tightly. I am so fortunate to have had such a relationship with her. She really was one-of-a-kind and will be missed everyday. Brokenhearted, Chelsea Secondhand Lioness (bio before passing)CL Porter is an active real estate broker for forty-six years with a passion for art in many forms for as long as she can remember. Following in Grandma Moses footsteps, at 80 years of age she is a multi media artist, currently working in fabric art. She is inspired by color, texture and the challenge and possibility of incorporating thrifted, upcycled and found items into her art. She is also inspired by the creativity of the wonderful community of artists her daughter, Chelsea has introduced into her life.
Losing her son to cancer in 2018, she made memory hearts for his Celebration of Life and continues to make hearts as a way to heal her own. She is currently making textile art in the form of Boho Jellyfish pins, cuff bracelets and fabric amulets using upcycled fabric, yarn, bits and bobs and beads. CL has been with Art Collective since the beginning, January 2019. |
Sarah Norris
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PiHole Designs
By day, I look for patterns in data as a biostatistician. By night, weekend, and the occasional day off, I make patterns with plant-based epoxy resin, stone, and metal. My jewelry is bold in shape and color and reflects my love of mid-century geometric designs. I‘ve studied metalsmithing at the Delaplaine Arts Center and participated in Artomatic @ Frederick in 2016. A portion of all my sales are donated to Heartly House (http://www.heartlyhouse.org/) which provides comprehensive services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, rape/sexual assault and child abuse. You can find Sarah online at pihole.etsy.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/piholedesigns/ Sarah has been an Art Collective Artist since November 2018. |
Donna Quesada
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Wildflowers Studio
Donna Quesada is a local landscape and ceramic artist who is a Maryland native. She has lived and worked in Frederick over the last 25 years, and received her arts education from the local talented art community. Her work is inspired by the regional wildlife, culture, and landscape through the changing seasons. It is featured in her watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings and in the past 8 years she has included printmaking and the ceramic arts. She finds that her exploration of different art forms has expanded her artistic vision. Currently, She lives in Mt. Airy Maryland and is a resident artist at The Griffin Arts Center in Frederick and at Gallery East in Adamstown. See more of Donna's work here. Donna has been an Art Collective Artist since May 2019. |
Rachael Fureman
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Round Hill Workshop
Rachael is a Maryland-based artist who specializes in stained glass. With an associates degree in graphic design and a bachelors degree in fine art, Rachael merges her skills to create her own patterns and then brings them to life! Her work ranges from traditional to fun and quirky and everything in between. Other passions of Rachael’s include mixed media collage, watercolor and all kinds of recycled/upcycled projects. With the help of her husband, Jared (who works in wood and metal), there is no limit to creativity! Website: Round Hill Workshop Instagram: @RoundhillWorkshop Rachael joined Art Collective in August 2022. |
Lindsay Elizabeth
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Lindsay Elizabeth Art
Born and raised in Frederick, MD, I specialize in watercolor and acrylic art to vibrantly style your home. I pursued the dream of becoming an artist and connecting with others through creativity when I became a middle school art teacher ten years ago. My career started in the classroom and quickly evolved into becoming a working artist and educator. I wouldn’t change either profession for the world and can’t imagine one without the other. I enjoy sharing art processes, techniques, and styles with others as much as I love creating the work itself. My work continues to evolve with every collection. I am constantly redefining my creative process and experimenting with unique representations of my favorite subject matter. My sometimes unrealistic color combinations inspired by trending color palettes and detailed dancing lines are characteristic of my style. Every mark, every layer, and every “oops” is intentional. Be sure to look close. I sincerely enjoy getting to know my collectors, so please reach out! You can find me on Instagram @LindsayElizabethArt and Lindsay Elizabeth Art. Lindsay has been an Art Collective Artist since June 2019. |
Iryna Okunieva
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Raw Blossom
Raw Blossom is a woman owned and operated small business, located right outside of country's capital, in the beautiful picturesque Lake Linganore, Maryland. I believe that proper self care routine can heal not only our bodies, but our minds too. And all that could be done without harming our planet! My soap is always made from scratch using cold process method. It is Palm oil free, plant based, and all natural. All of my Raw Blossom products are always handmade in small batches, so I can ensure the highest quality! I absolutely enjoy creating every single product and hope you will love it just as much! Iryna has been an Art Collective Artist since November 2021. |
Lisa Scarbath
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Pieceful Designs Mosaics
Lisa is a mixed media mosaic artist from Ellicott City. She enjoys creating art pieces with whimsical patterns using stained glass, tiles, broken dishes and found objects. Lisa brings new life to furniture, making them functional works of art. At Art Collective she specializes in making steam-punk and sparkly blue crabs and other sea creatures. Working for years as an attorney and professor, she is thrilled to now be focused on creating art and finding joy piece by piece! Lisa’s work can also be found in stores in Sykesville, Cambridge and Ocean City, MD. You can find her online at PiecefulDesignsMosaics and on Facebook and Instagram. Lisa has been an Art Collective Artist since January 2020. How and when did you get started with your craft? 2018 I created my first mosaic at a small craft store and was instantly obsessed. I have always enjoyed crafts and learned how to make traditional stained glass work more than 20 years earlier, but the comparative freedom of mosaics appealed to me. What do you enjoy most about your art? Two things – the stories and the problem solving. I use a variety of materials. The stories behind the found objects I upcycle are intriguing, and I also try to create new stories using bits and pieces to make a new image that gives the viewer something different to see each time they look at my work. In using so many different kinds of tesserae (pieces of the mosaic), I am constantly having to figure out solutions to technical issues such as how to cut or what adhesive to use in addition to the regular questions of designing a work of art. What would you tell an artist just starting on their journey? Art is subjective. Learn from existing art and artists, practice and listen to advice of others, but not too much. Most importantly, listen to yourself. If you love what you make and you’re proud of it, go with it! Learn from your mistakes and improve, and don’t let anyone else’s opinion stop you. Who are some artists and makers that inspire you? There are so many! Learning about the art world in general and specifically mosaics is relatively new to me, so I am just soaking in everything I can and trying to figure out who my favorites are. What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working? Spending time with my family, reading and being by the water. |
Doug Guthier
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TurtleDown Making Custom Wands since 2017.
It started as a fun project to do on a lathe. Although woodworking has been my one true hobby since a high school shop class, I hadn't had a good reason to go back to the lathe. When my daughter wanted a Harry Potter birthday party, making a wand for each of the guests was a perfect excuse. I started turning and never turned back. As I made more wands, I continued to experiment with more turning techniques. I expanded the types of woods that I used, from the common woods like Cherry and Maple, to the more exotic like Colobolo and African Mahogany. I also started to introduce other elements into the wands like acrylic and resin, and added detail work like carving, painting, and wood burning. Over the next year or so, I continued to create wands....without really having a use for them. While small they were starting to pile up. Then the scourge of Covid 19 struck, and I had a lot more time at home to work on my wands. All of the sudden I was inundated with wands. It was time to do something with them. I started an Etsy site during the shutdown period, but the market for wands is....crowded to say the least. While they say the wand chooses the wizard, I find most wizards like to choose their wands in person, weighing it in their hands. TurtleDown wands have been at Art Collective since October 2020. What do you enjoy most about your art? I really enjoy trying new things, be it trying out new types of wood, or incorporating new types of materials into my wands. First it was resin, which is still a mainstay in my wands. Later I tried adding in leather embellishments, and metals as well. Copper and aluminum in particular as they are soft enough to turn. I'm always on the lookout for new things to add into my wands, and can manage to find inspiration in the most unexpected of places. I'm always itching to try out those ideas when they hit. What would you tell an artist just starting on their journey? Don't be afraid to fail. Not everything will work out, but don't let it discourage you, at least not for too long. Things can fail dramatically when you have a wood wand spinning at 1800 rpm, but keep the inspiration, and move on to the next piece. Who are some artists and makers that inspire you? I enjoy watching woodworking videos on YouTube. While usually it's traditional woodworking, I will often see them use techniques and tools that I haven't considered using before, and can apply to the wand making. My current favorite channels are I Like to Make Things, Build This Fix That, and 731 Woodworks. What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working? I enjoy playing computer games(PC in particular). I also enjoy doing puzzles. The Ravensburger Disney puzzles are my favorite type to do. I enjoy reading Sci Fi, but never seem to do it consistently. I'll get into reading kicks and read several books in a row, and then stop reading for long periods. |
Malika Green |
Malika Rachelle Designs
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I studied steelband music in college, worked as a music teacher and administrator, and considered a PhD in Trinidad, where I met a master jeweler seeking an apprentice. I fell in love with the combination of design, tactility and science. As I repaired fine jewelry in that old-fashioned workshop in Port of Spain, I absorbed knowledge like a sponge and found joy as never before. So I changed my life. Now I work silver, gold, copper, bronze, slowly with fire and hammer to create unique shapes inspired by the waters and nature of my new tropical home. After taking a class at the Baltimore Jewelry Center with instructor Shana Kroiz I am now in love with the process of wax carving and sculpting.
Malika Rachelle Designs has been described as aquatic, organic, jazzy with antique inspirations. Each piece is like a performance of a music cover revamped a million times making each performance it's own nuanced experience. It’s jazz - evolving yet familiar and influenced by different memories from my cultural and genetic DNA. As no two performances are the same so too with jewelry - each wax-carved and wax-sculpted piece is unique in its nuance of shape and texture, even when the aggregate is the same. I just joined Art Collective Frederick in 2023 and am happy to a part of such an inspiring group of artists. How and when did you get started with your craft? I was always crafty or “artsy fartsy” according to my sister when I was in elementary and high school. I would make jewelry out of found objects around the house and wear it to school. Fast forward to college and when I was finishing my masters degree in Steeldrum Performance, I needed to fulfill a 3 credit requirement within the Visual and Performing Arts Department that was outside my major. Metalsmithing sounded like a fun class. Once we learned how to solder and basically play with fire I was hooked. I initially worked with brass and copper and created artistic designs meant to portray my musical instrument, the steeldrum. In 2019 I relocated to Trinidad and Tobago to further my steeldrum studies. In addition to that I apprenticed with a jeweler and eventually worked as a bench jeweler for almost two years. During the first COVID shutdown Malika Rachelle Designs was born, and I delivered orders to homes. When I returned to the US I started classes at the Baltimore Jewelry Center and enjoyed classes there that helped me develop my process further. I love the process of wax carving and sculpting and lost wax casting. I now have a studio in Baltimore where I can play and create anytime! What do you enjoy most about your art? I love that there is too much to learn! I will never get bored with learning skills and processes to create wearable art. Metalsmithing is very broad as well. Maybe one day I’ll get into making silverware or eyeglasses! Who knows. The creative outcomes are endless. What would you tell an artist just starting on their journey? Let the art guide you. Try to forget about what’s trending and keep challenging yourself to learn new skills when you can. A big part of staying self-motivated is also looking for inspiration. Go to art shows, museums and arts focused events. When you find other artisans living similarly to you, hold on to them or connect with them however you can. Those people will be very important anytime you start to doubt yourself. Never be afraid to ask for advice too. We are all out here trying to live our purpose in a world that does not prioritize that mindset. Finally, HAVE FUN! Who are some artists and makers that inspire you? My mentor, Robert Mouttet in Trinidad who was extremely generous with this knowledge. Baltimore based jewelry artist Shana Kroiz, who is also a mentor, taught the wax carving class I took at the Baltimore Jewelry Center. The late Leroy Clark, Trinidadian visual artist who created his own form of hieroglyphics and inspired a whole generation of young caribbean artists. Joyce J. Smith visual and bead artist whose work is both powerful and personal. Anyone who’s work is just out the box to the point where they must be studied lol What is your favorite thing to do when you are not working? I like to be outside! I need sun. I like long walks. I love finding great music to check out and enjoy an adult steel band class that I teach during the week. I also love traveling and long drives to some new place I’ve never been. |
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Address141 A N. Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701 |
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