"My primary focus is on my art sketches such as portraits. However, that is not the only thing. I also create one of a kind hair accessories. I got started in grade 11 when my teacher told me that I had great potential as an artist. After that, I started focusing all my spare time into drawing and it become a great passion. As for the hair accessories, it started when I was creating a cosplay costume, and I could not find the hair piece that I wanted, so I decided I would do it myself, and I had a lot of fun doing it, so I decided to just carrying on doing so."

"The thing I have the most fun creating is some of my all time favorite characters from various TV shows and Movies. I love doing my own rendition of them, and how they appear to me. With my drawings, I really don't follow a theme. Most the time, it is just what I feel like drawing that day or if I am watching a movie, I will pick a significant object or person. With my hair pieces, most of them are based on the sea and sea critters, like mermaids!"

"I have an art room in my house, that is solely dedicated to my work, that my wonderful husband made for me instead of making himself a man cave! It was quite the surprise! Most of the time, I will be watching TV or a movie while working on a piece, However, I like to mix it up from time to time, and listen to some music."

"The most difficult part of the process for me is almost the whole thing. I am such an OCD perfectionist, that if the small detail isn't correct I will sit there for hours fixing it til it is to my liking. ​"

Stephanie's work can be bought online at her Etsy shop. Meet her at The ARtisan Fair on May 5th, 10 - 2 at 90 Hunter St East in Peterborough!

WHenn asked what she has the most fun creating, Hayley says, "I love wire wrapping, and I am still perfecting my ability. My favorite item to work on are wire masks." The jewellery Hayley makes is "uniquely pagan and spiritual". "No pagan is the same as another pagan, and as such I try to make pieces that call to anyone." Hayley crafts all of her items at home. "Each piece is crafted with love and intent, and charged by the moon."

Most of the time when working at home, Hayley has music on. it could be an upbeat playlist, or a soothing nature sounds playlist. When asked where she gets her inspiration, Hayley says, "My path and different views inspire me. Nature and the celestial bodies move me."

For Hayley, the most difficult part of the process is running out of specific pieces. 
Her Beltane mask won an artisan contest at an event, and is her all-time favourite item that she has created. 

Alicia creates one of a kind wire wrapped stone jewellery. The tree of life pendant is her signature peice. Her love for creating is what motivated her to start her own business. She started making wire jewellery after she graduated from high school. "I have always been an artsy person and once I started wire wrapping I couldn't stop." 

​She has the most fun creating her stone tree of life pendants. "No two are alike and I can twist the branches to reflect a certain message."

When note creating, Alicia works full time as an administrative assistant within the Ontario Public Service. The theme she pursues in her work is nature. "The tree theme and leaf earrings scream tree lover. The tree of life also has a special meaning in almost every culture."

When asked what the most difficult part of the process is, Alicia says, "Trying not to jab yourself or have wire flying everywhere." 

"I am always expanding my texhniques and trying to learn new things. Everything I make is one of a kind and made with love."

You can buy Alicia's work from her Etsy shop at etsy.ca/shop/AliciasDesignsCA 
​And, meet her on May 5th at The Artisan Fair, 10am - 2 pm (90 Hunter St East in Peterborough)!

Workng from home, Anne focusses on uplifting and humorous creations. When asked where she gets her inspiration, Anne says, "All around me in God’s beautiful creation!" She also says, "I am addicted to sock knitting! As each pair comes off the needles, I immediately cast on another pair! There is nothing better than cozy hand-knitted socks to caress your feet!"

When asked how she occupies her mind while working, Anne says, "When knitting a complicated pattern, my attention must be strong, so then I like to be in silence. At other times, I like to have silence which allows my mind to travel and find inspiration and ideas. I am always at least a few projects ahead of what is being manipulated in my fingers. At other times, I listen to classic music. Mozart and Bach are my favourite composers. Recently I have also been listening to audio books from the library. "

As a creator of beaded bracelets, necklaces, earrings and bookmarks, Beth Gibson says "I have always loved beads and beautiful things. Creating jewelry allows me to share my passion with others and help make the world a better place to live in, one lovely creation at a time. Since each piece is hand crafted, they are wearable art."

Beth has the most fun creating earrings. "The earrings probably are the most versatile piece, they have the most variety. Some are long, some are short. I'm always experimenting with the materials." When not creating, Beth says she plays in two different concert bands, raises a houseful of teenagers, and works on some quilts she hopes to sell.

Beth usually works at her kitchen table, working "with natural materials, glass, pearls, semi precious beads. To bring a little bit of nature up close and personal." She also works in silence to have as little distraction as possible. The most difficult part of the process, Beth says, is "assembling the finished product. Sometimes the links are quite tiny. It takes a steady hand to coordinate."

"When my necklaces and bracelets are on display in the bright sunlight, they really sparkle. When people walk by, it's hard not to notice. And say how beautiful they look." Each piece is unique and Beth does do custom orders.

You can meet her at The Artisan Fair on May 5th at 90 Hunter St East, between 10 and 2. You can also see her work at the Toronto Art Crawl, Hamilton Supercrawl, Ancaster Fairgrounds, Milton Spring Show and Craft fair, Lakeshore Mardi Gras festival, and the Apothecary Muse.