I’m Joe Rosshirt, illustrator, animator, and adjunct professor (at the Maine College of Art) living and working in Portland, Maine. I have been freelancing under the name FortHouse Studios for over ten years with a strong focus on advertising and children’s media. I love to ski, play squash, drink craft beer, eat good food, and I’m passionate about ‘Making Happy Happen’. I also co-host a visual arts podcast called Thumbnail where we talk about everything art and how to be a professional artist.
Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery
Posted by Elmer & Holly Savage & filed under .
What started as a young couple’s dream to sustainably farm their family’s land and bring people out to enjoy its beauty, has blossomed into a flourishing agritourism based business focused on providing guests with an entire experience.
Since the establishment of the vineyard in 2002, Elmer and Holly Savage have strived to highlight Maine and all the flavors it holds. Remaining a small, award winning, artisan winery has ensured that their wines are sourced from their own, hand harvested fruits, primarily grapes. In 2017, the Savages continued their commitment to good environmental practices by installing a 32kw solar array on their 1790’s barn, making them 100% solar powered.
Emma B. Garcelon | Woodnote Studio
Posted by Emma Garcelon & filed under .
Emma is a mixed media painter and printmaker based in Portland, Maine.
Oterra Designs
Posted by Erin O'Toole & filed under .
Erin O’Toole founded Oterra Designs with a vision of creating unique, expressive, and high performing gear for the climbing community. Erin worked for many years as a product designer and developer in the outdoor industry where she honed her technical skills and fed her creativity on the side by making personalized chalk bags and buckets for friends. As these gifts started to be seen around crags, gyms and over social media, she was overwhelmed with responses of ‘why don’t you sell these?!’ And as time went on, Erin felt more and more drawn to the craft of making gear that went beyond its function and into the realm of a usable piece of art. She is inspired by all of the diverse environments around us, and is committed to producing sustainably and doing her part to protect the planet. Based in southern Maine, Erin is an avid rock climber and mountain runner with an intense passion for all things wild.
Joyous Silks LLC
Posted by Susan Selden & filed under .
In 2012 I took an Art Quilt Workshop at Haystack Mountain Craft School where I was introduced to the magic of dyeing fabric. Living in Maine, commuting to Boston every day as a paralegal, the magic of taking a piece of fabric and creating a design or adding color changed my life, and I took every opportunity to participate in workshops dealing with shibori (Japanese shape resist) and dyeing. In 2016 I decided to dye full time, quite my job, took as many workshops from artists I admired and started to sell my creations at farmers markets and craft fairs. My training has been from amazing dyers/artists from around the world: Irit Dulman, Catherine Ellis, Sharon Sorken, Elin Nobel, Carter Smith, Ana Lisa Hedstrom, and others.
My inspiration comes from nature, reflections on water, and the amazing life of leaves and flowers.
Dirt Wood Brass
Posted by Dirt Haehnel & filed under .
Dirt Wood Brass is dedicated to creating beautiful, elegant and hand crafted home decor to complement your home’s aesthetic.
Meet Dirt Haehnel, owner and maker
Every Dirt Wood Brass product is one-of-a-kind and handcrafted to order in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Like a finger print, the hardwood grain makes every piece an individual. With this in mind, every product is numbered and signed before delivery.
Sheepscot River Pottery
Posted by Rylan Okie & filed under .
Sheepscot River Pottery was started in 1974 out of the back of a pickup truck and is now a second-generation family-owned and operated business. Known for the original Maine Island pattern, it is one of the last hand-thrown pottery studios in the Midcoast region. Our pottery is handcrafted and hand-painted in-house long-tenured artisans. The patterns recall the beauty and uniqueness that is Maine, bringing beauty and joy to homes near and far. Our pottery delivers both form and function and is made to withstand everyday use. It is microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe. We hope that our one-of-a-kind pottery brings smiles to those who love Maine.
Autumn Designs
Posted by Autumn Hampshire & filed under .
I grew up in beautiful York, ME and always loved art. In high school I discovered jewelry making and knew that was what I wanted to do for a career. After high school a desire for traveling and learning lead me to an apprenticeship in New Mexico. After a couple years of gaining that wonderful experience I returned home to Maine where I missed family and the ocean. I decided to further my education by getting my graduate gemologist diploma through GIA. I have worked as a jeweler and as a salesperson at a handful of local jewelry stores which was also very educational in so many different ways. I am inspired by all the natural beauty around me, and by all of the blessings in life.
Maine Needham Company
Posted by Gerard & Malaika Picard & filed under .
Premier crafters of Maine’s iconic potato candy since 2019
Needhams are a uniquely Maine candy first created in the early 1870’s. Traditionally, they have a coconut and potato filling and are covered in dark chocolate. We cherish this 150-year-old tradition and are proud to make it our mission to preserve, revitalize and expand it for future generations.
We’re Gerard and Malaika. In the spring of 2019, we purchased the Maine Needham company and moved its operations to our hometown of Saco, Maine, where we’ve lived and raised our family for over three decades.
We’ve worked hard to build a business that is known for high quality products, superior service and uncompromising integrity. We value our customers and work hard to make sure each one feels like they are our only customer.
John’s Chip Off The Old Block
Posted by John Nichols & filed under .
I’ve been working with wood for over 50 years and have been making specialty items for over a decade. My father taught me the trade and he continues to inspire me in his passing. The wood’s unique grain, color, and details inspire how I choose to accentuate it’s beauty. Wood is my passion and I love sharing its distinctive character with others.