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About the Artisans

A visitor to the Renaissance Market will find an incredible variety of handmade art and craft items for sale. Click on a link below to learn more about the market artisans and their work.

Glass Craft
Jewelry
Leatherwork
Miscellaneous/Whimsical
Needle Work

Photography
Prints/Paintings/Drawings
Sculpture
Textiles/Woven Items



Glass Craft
This That and Whatever
Dichroic Glass Jewelry, Silverware Jewelry, Stain Glass stepping stones and windchimes

Robert M. Peterson and Donna S. Peterson
(512) 835-6337
dpeterson@mcgriff.com

License: October 2008

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Jewelry
BBB's Designs
Strung bead jewelry, painting and drawing, sewn goods

Beatriz Fonseca
(512) 835-6337
bety196619660@hotmail.com
I am a kindergarten teacher and mother of two trying to make money working from home. I was born in Mexico so my work has the beautiful combination of the colors from this country. Come and see the fantastic items I am selling.

License: September 2008

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The Beaded Tortoise
Jewelry

Christina Falise
(512) 825-5046

License: October 2008

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Beadornment
Jewelry- wire wrapped and beaded, fused glass

Mona and Danny Prater
(512) 450-1167
beadornment@hotmail.com
Danny and Mona have been creating jewelry for about 10 years. Influenced by Mona's Fine Arts degree in Painting, Danny's study of bead making with the Indians of Ecuador and a love of rare and wonderful materials, the work has undergone a variety of transformations. Today the jewelry varies from understated strands of a single type stone mixed with Bali silver to unique and complex multi strand necklaces made from a blend of glass, sterling and gemstones.

License: September 2008

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Bora
Beaded Jewelry

Jessica Lee
(512) 743-7609
nadriofaustin@yahoo.com
I've been making jewelry since 2002. I like to work with natural stone because of their unique colors and healing properties

License: October 2008

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Designs by Dona
Beaded, wire, clay and leather jewelry, leather handbags

Dona Brooks
(512) 300-0285
engbrook@austin.rr.com
I've been making jewelry since 2000. I did leather work when I was in high school and college and started doing it again about a year ago. I have a large selection of leather bracelets, including beaded bracelets. I also have hand sewn leather purses, dog collars and earrings, more is coming.

License: September 2008

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Elementals
Precious metal and gemstone jewelry

Kat Allison
gems23rd@aol.com
(512) 323-9313
Too many stones, too little time. Quality materials and craftsmanship; designs that are causal and elegant produce a product of maximum wear ability: jeans to silk, office to dinner.

License: August 2008

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E Street Jewelry
Jewelry

Valerie Eff
estreetjewelry@sbcglobal.net

License: October 2008

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Genesis Jewelry Company  
Handmade rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, belt buckles, etc.

Randy Eckels
(512) 442-9819
27 year vet of the market. One hell of a nice guy (just ask me!)

License September 2008

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Joyous Jewelry  
Sllversmithed and semi-precious stones and beads on sterling sliver chain. Limited strung bead jewelry.

Jennie Bennett

txjennie@mail.com
My philosophy is to feature beautiful stones and keep the designs simple and elegant. I began as a jeweler full time in 1995 and have sold at the art shows in Wisconsin, Colorado and all over Texas.

License: September 2008

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Keith Hillus  
Sterling silver jewelry and gold filled jewelry with semi precious stones.

Keith Hillius
keithishere711@hotmail.com
Have made handmade jewelry since the early seventies. 20 years licensed by the city and county of San Francisco California for art in public places.
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Mystical Jewelry  
Beaded jewelry, fused glass and dichotic glass jewelry


(512) 627-3922
myscal@austin.rr.com
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Catherine Rinehart  
Bead, crystal jewelry - bracelets, necklaces, toe rings

Catherine Rinehart
(210) 945-3199
ccrbloom@yahoo.com
I am just beginning my creative efforts trying to make a little extra money. My friend Adrianna and I are creating beaded jewelry for the pleasure of clients.
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Spiritual Stones Jewelry  
Beautiful beaded jewelry

Cindy Adams and Claire Williams
(512) 453-3385
spirtualstones@grandecom.net
Cindy and Claire started making handmade jewelry 2 years ago using natural stone beads. We emphasize the healing properties and meanings of the stones. Our new direction is larger stones.
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Leatherwork
Earth Crafts and Collectibles  
Leather, woodwork, silver jewelry, hemp jewelry

Mark McPhearson
(512) 458-2845
earthcrafts@realtime.net
I am a veteran of the United States marine Corp disabled on active duty October 1978. I have been making a living with my art for 23 years. I have go leather and art on every continent. My leather has been in the movies, on the Grand Ole Opera, and stages all around the world.

License: October 2008

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Imagination Leather  
Leather goods, horse shoe nail jewelry, silver rings

Hans Flehge
(512) 237-3435
In business since 1976 and a license holder of the 23rd Street Artist's market. Most important shows:
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Pecan Street Festival
Kerrville Folk Festival
Now a regular vendor at Fredericksburg Trade Days, the 3rd weekend of every month.

License: September 2008

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Merchant Ship Collective
Leather goods, jewelry, pin-back buttons and much more!

Lisa Knorra

(512) 426-8927
info@merchant-ship.com

Specializing in leather cuffs and chokers.  Over 100 styles, for everyone from the discriminating rock star thru the trend setting fashionista. Styles for both men and women with an emphasis on women's styles and sizing. Sold in person by the designer at the 23rd street Artists Market most Thursdays thru Sundays. Also at First Thursdays on SoCo across from Gueros, First Fridays in San Antonio on South Alamo at Southtown Marketplace, and at Texas Rollerderby bouts. (TXRD.com) Wholesale inquiries welcome.

License: August 2008

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Miscellaneous/Whimsical
Artful Solutions  
Jewelry, beaded art, frames

Melissa Pelz
(512) 894-4763
artfulsolutions@earthlink.net
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Coleen's Hands On  
Jewelry, clothes, flip-flops, purses

Janet Coleen Nelson
handsonharmony@yahoo.com
My name is Coleen Nelson and I am a native Texas, actually I've been in Austin all of my life. I'm a singer/songwriter and we know what that means, I need something else to help me survive on. I make jewerly out of gem stones and beads out of silver and copper. I also make blouses out of sorongs of tapestry and couch scrapes... I make vests out of cotton.
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Enchanted Crafts  
Hemp, waxed linen, chainmail, leather crafts, wire and hemp wraps, crochet, earrings and more

Lee and Phillip Morgan
(512) 803-7514
enchantedcrafts@hotmail.com
We have both been making crafts since we were 13. we love our work we do custom orders.

License: September 2008

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LeeAnn Hay - Pixie  
Jewelry, hats, scarves, clay pendants and things

LeeAnn Hay - Pixie
faery@hotmail.com
I have been doing jewelry for 11 years, traveling and whole selling. Now I reside in Austin.
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Moglie Pogly's  
Sculpture, art paintings, painted bottles

Morgan-Brittany Timberlake
mogliepogly@yahoo.com
My name is Morgan-Brittany Timberlake. I love everybody and I enjoy my life. I am a happy person, I love God and I love art!
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Sally Hengst Artist  
Collage, mixed media mono prints (framed and unframed); post cards of same; and art on a stick

(512) 338-8998
hengst304@hotmail.com
Sally Hengst, a native Californian, moved to Texas many years ago. She enjoys the art of collage, primarily creating contemporary abstract pieces. Sally states "...I want to bring whimsy, color and diversity to the collector/viewer; I strongly believe in the quote of Bertolt Brecht: 'art should not be a mirror of reality but a hammer with which to shape a new reality...' and so I try."
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Scrap Crazie and Kisu Custom Jewelry  
Custom scrap books, greeting cards, custom jewelry and soaps

Kristina Ingersoll
(512) 358-4676
webmaster@scrapcrazie.net
I have always been a creative person. I enjoy creating jewelry and scrap books. I am also a published poet.
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Joe M. Green  
Woodworking and natural wood, ceramics, metal punching

Joe M. Green
(512) 241-1148
Have worked in retail stocking and inventory. Have been at market since about 1990. I like making things and learning new techniques and being creative. Have lived in Austin a long time. I am a graduate of CTSE and now work part -time at Jo Ann's.
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Marcia Loomis  
gift items, gift packaging, gift and shipping totes, wreaths, cards, holiday decorations, gift boxes, tags, ornaments, hats, scarves and totes

Marcia Loomis
(512) 291-2029
mhLoomis@austin.rr.com
I worked in art for display advertisements for the Statesman and various NYC ad agencies, then on to font creation for ads and cards.

License: November 2008

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Marblies  
Marble miniatures

Sid Oliveira
marblie@hotmail.com
A delightful collection of handmade figurines made with marbles and clay and hand painted.

License: October 2008

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Windwalkers Trading Co.  
Lava Bracelets

Roderick Fraser
(512) 508-3182
phayaocondotel@yahoo.com
Patent pending lava bracelets designed by myself; based upon the lava lamp principle.
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Needle Work
Dianna Esaveli  
Crochet

Dianna Esaveli
(512)2286897
I grew up here in Austin, and have always enjoyed the arts. Crochet has become a hobby of mine.
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Guitar City Knits  
Knitted items for fun, function, and fashion

Sarah Stollak
(512) 740-4622
guitarcityknits@gmail.com
Guitar City Knits is the culmination of 10 years experience knitting. Sarah Stollak considers herself a traditional folk artist coming from a history of knitting in her family and the generations of women before her. Sarah is passionate and dedicated to her craft as evidenced by her high-quality, creative products as well as her knitting tattoo. Singer/songwriter/guitarist of the band Millenary she wants to rock and roll all night, and knit every day.
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Mara Kitsch Express  
crochet hats; macrame, strung bead, wire jewelry and object d' art

Candia "Mara" Lee

candia@earthlink.net

Creative bent since early childhood. Sold hippie love beads in high school and crochet and sewn tops in college. After careers teaching and in publication services, I am again enjoying making pretty things.
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Samantha A. Rogers  
Knitwear and embroidered fabric accessories

Samantha Ann Rogers Handmade
(512) 385-3168
sarhandmade@gmail.com
I started knitting in junior high when I became interested in designing and making my own clothing. My mom taught me how to knit and my aunt taught me how to sew. Since then I have come up with my own designs and patterns and 2005-2006 will be my first year selling. I thank the Renaissance Market for having me.
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Photography
Joshua Cheatham and Erick Nelson
Photographs

Joshua Cheatham and Erick Nelson
joshuacheatham@yahoo.com
(973) 769-0071
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Chirstina Falise Photography
Photography

Chirstina Falise

License: October 2008

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Kate McCoy Photography
Photography, photo collages, prints

Kate McCoy
kate_mccoy@mae.com
I have lived in Austin almost my entire life and hope to never leave! Photography has interested me since I was young and I continue to learn more everday. Most of my work is Austin specifc because it't full of photo opportunities. Hope you like it as much as I enjoy creating it!
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jjworldstudio
Photography

Jennifer Murdock and Joseph Worth
jjworldstudio@gmail.com
(512) 680-4018
jjworldstudio is a photography / design company based in Austin Texas. Co-founders Joseph Worth and Jennifer Murdock have studied and traveled all over the world. "We are excited about our new start in the Lone Star State. We are committed to supplying the best possible products and services for our clients as well as distinguished, one of a kind experiences. Join us in creating some new fresh and positive images for you and those around you."

License: October 2008

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Photos Ayala
Photo cards

Mariana and Alex Ayala
photosayala@yahoo.com
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Rick Taylor
Photography, frames,canes, hats, t-shirts

Rick's Photo Picks
earthgrabber@yahoo.com
(512) 913-8742
I have been taking photos in Austin for 30 years. I've worked as a photographer on 6th street selling Polaroid and shooting local musicians, weddings, photo collages for nightclubs on 6th Street and West Campus. I've shot parties for fraternities and sororities. My favorites to photograph are sunsets, sunrises and local landmarks. I started making canes for myself because of my bad knees and designing my own hats because people ask me about my own hats. Keep Austin Weird.
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Katrina Van Oosten
Multi-media, paper-making and photography

O.G.
johnnykat4@yahoo.com
(562) 858-6450
I have been an avid photographer and artist for over 10 years. My love of art and photography began at a very early age with my mother's influence. I do cutom work for weddings, quienceras, birthdays, graduations and all special events.
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Prints, Paintings and Drawings
Blue Angel Designs  
Orignial designed concert posters

  • Lived in Austin since 1969
  • Worked at Daily Bread in front of AWHQ
  • Worked at Peoples' Free Clinic
  • Sold the Rag in the 70's
  • Was on the very 1st drag vendors
  • Lived at Campus Guild Owns Inner Sanctum Records
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Dennis and Cindy Bigbee
Paintings


License: January 2008
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Caricatures by Dave
11 X 14 Caricatures

David Brito
brito6162@yahoo.com
(512) 662-9513
A retired counselor with a Master of Arts from West Texas A&M in counseling. Bilingual people person interested in volunteer coummunity service.

License: October 2008

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Moebius Trip Creations
Original artwork and prints of said artwork. Small containers and boxes decorated with polymer clay, fiber, wire and other materials.


(512) 903-9751
I am a lifelong artist / craftsman, originally from San Francisco, CA. Making things and drawing are my purpose in life. For work on paper, I tend toward realism and detail. With other media I am more freeform/experimental.

License: October 2008

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Natasha Mylius
Oils, originals and limited edition reproductions

Nataha Mylius
 
Impressionistic oil paintings, originals and limited edition reproductions

License: September 2008

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Walter S. Falk III - in memory  
Acrylic paintings

(361) 727-9933
Original acrylic paintings done with brushes and knives on canvas board.
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SpaceMammal
Paintings and prints, photographs, stenciled clothing (mostly shirts), refridgerator magnets and stickers.

Trent Stock
trentstock@spacemammal.com
(512) 317-6411
My goal is to pass on my inspiration to others, to map out my art and visit the places my art travels. I use a vast multitude of media (whatever is lyin' around, really). I title, sign and date all of my work. Exposure and Appreciation.

License: September 2008

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Subliminal Phoenix
T-shirts, silk screen, photography, painting, pen-ink drawings, strung bead jewelry , pendants.

Parker
parker@subliminalphoenix.com
(512) 825-4532
I am a man of many talents.
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Charles
Drawings and Paintings

Charles Tunstall
crtart57@yahoo.com
(803) 459-5172
I paint in a style I call cajun flair. Embellisehd, individualized, elegant, pleasing to the eye; yet stunning and well composed paintings. I was born in new Iberia hence I say I am 5/4 Cajun. A painting begins it's life with the customer then goes home with them and becomes a part of their life.

License: September 2008

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Sculpture
Alaniz Sculpture  
Clay, Bronze Sculpture

Reynaldo Alaniz
(512) 836-5252
alanizr@mac.com
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Marblies  
Marble miniatures

Sid and Deborah Oliveira
marblie@hotmail.com
A delightful collection of handmade figurines made with marbles and clay and hand painted.

License: October 2008

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Southwest Modern Artistary  
Pre-Hispanic modern art. Necklaces, tailsmans, amulets, weavings.

James C. Romero
(512) 832-8043
jcrisromero@yahoo.com
James "Rattle Snake" Romero was born and raised on a "Navajo" reservation in Crownpoint, New Mexico. He has always been intriqued with the arts. Romero produces mixed media art, necklaces, weavings, sculputurs with multi-cultural influences. Unique and original.
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Textiles
32/5 Bags and Accessories  
One of a kind bags, wallets, clutch purses

Nella Casson
(512) 496-9509
nella75@hotmail.com
Nella followed her heart to Texas, where she found the southern sun amid rock and roll suited her just fine. She set up a small studio and began to sew; making handbags and wallets with a fun sense of style,. Stop by and say hi to this Canadian bag designer.
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Gina Pina
Hand made quilts and guilted accessories, zipper pouches, charms and photographs.

(512) 633-4254
gingut@gmail.com
Gina Pina is a native Texasn and has been sewing and crafting since childhood. Utilizing her skills learned from working in the fabic industry and managing a large machine embodery operation she stiches up one of kind heirloom quality quilts and other accessories on her vintage Singer sewing machine.

License: October 2008

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Tyson Taylor Productions  
Custom hand printed shirts

Tyson Taylor
(361) 510-2337
olasdetejas@hotmail.com
Street art inspired artwork, designs, shirts, photography coming from the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico City and Corpus Christi
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Fast packs  
Handbags

Lenee Alexander
fastpacks@hotmail.com
(512)788-1025
 
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Hippie JuJu Magic (look for Hippie Ju Ju Magic HipShop)  
cool hippie stuff since 1989. Tie dye, jewelry, wall hangings

(512) 718-5084
jujumeeker@aol.com
Renaissance Market vendor since 1989.

License: September 2008

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Not Fade Away Tie Dyes  
 

by the Space Cowboy
 
I was the first one to do tie dyed tour shirts for the Grateful Dead, 1985, Arlo Guthrey, Hot Tuna, and The Band. I learned the basic tie dyes on " The Farm" in Tennessee summer tour and then made my own designs.
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Willow's Pillows  
 Handmade, original design decorative pillows

Sharon Colson
(512) 947-6654
I have worked with all types of fabric in creative fiber arts. My speciality is decorative pillows for the home or office as well as seasonal pillows.
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