newcreatioNZ - contemporary art and craft by Jocelyn Friis

Joselyn Friis is the lady behind newcreatioNZ on ArtFire.com.  She says, "I have always enjoyed the creative process. Be it paint, photography or craft.
I grew up in South Africa, surrounded by nature, with all the sounds and smells that go with it. My family and I moved to New Zealand in 1996. My senses are awestruck when confronted with the bright green pastures, deep green bush and vivid blue oceans.
These colours are reflected in my art. No matter how I start a painting, I am always drawn to the vibrant colours I see in my world. I enjoy capturing the beauty of nature on camera too, especially things close up that are usually hidden from view. In fact, I just plain love creating....anything. I love to try new things."  You can also find newcreatioNZ online at http://jocelynfriisart.blogspot.com/, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter. Below are a few of my favorite items from her shop.   
And there's a lot more where these beauties come from!  Be sure to check out everything in this shop!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Located in beautiful Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Inlet Images offers a variety of unique color, black & white and toned digital photographs available in standard sized prints. All of these original, fine art prints were created by photographer Bill Barber.
The gallery hosts many genres of photography, from landscapes to wildlife photography of birds and woodland creatures. These durable prints will be the perfect addition to any room in your house. Find Inlet Images online at http://www.inletimages.com/, http://inletimages.blogspot.com/, Facebook, and Twitter.

Be sure to stop in and see all the wonderful photos available at Inlet Images on ArtFire.com!
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Vance Studios- fine art and photography

Vance Studios opened on ArtFire.com 5-1-09, and her studio categories include architectural prints, beach, floral prints, sunrise prints, train, boat, car prints, food, poster prints, and collections.  She's got a bit of something for everyone!  Her biography reads: "I've also been the crafty one on my family. I inherited my fine art abilities from my maternal grandmother, and my "vision" of developing ideas from my father. Together, they (sometimes a dangerous combination!) cause me to stretch beyond my 'craft comfort zone.'
I graduated from college with a BA in interior design and jumped feet first into my new career as a commercial interior architect. With great devotion and a gene of perfectionism, I worked long hours leaving no time for my own art. Since then, the economy tanked out and I've suffered two layoffs and decided to remove myself from the architecture field. I'm now a Contracts Administrator, which has nothing to do with my degree and college training. With more stable and reliable hours (but a longer 60 mile commute!) I am able to give myself an escape into my own little world of art!
I am currently located outside of Washington, DC, in northern Virginia. Each of my smaller fine art and photography pieces are printed in-house, matted, and sealed in an archival poly-sleeve so that I am able to ensure the best quality. For larger pieces, I work with a trusted printer to ensure the same level of quality-control. Every ink line, stroke of paint, and shutter of the camera relays a pART of me, to which I would only entrust the best."

Her customers absolutely rave about her work, saying "Your oustanding photo arrived today!!!!!!!!!!! I just adore it!!!!!!!! Magnificent work! Many thanks to you and keep it up!", "Oh Christine!!!! Thank you so much for your photos! The color saturation is AMAZING!! Your note cards---pulease! I love them! I thank you for your original drawings. What a great talent you have--be proud, C! I will ONLY come to you for ALL my photo needs :)", "OH VANCE I ADORE YOUR CALENDARS! YOUR PHOTOS ARE SO SPECTACULAR! BRILLIANT! SUPERB! AMAZING! NOW I GET TO GAZE AT YOUR PHOTOS EVEN WHILE I'M AT WORK ;) THANK YOU FOR THE SAMPLER PHOTO!-LOVE IT!", and "Goodness Vance! Your notecards are just brilliant!! You cannot find such true and saturated color like you have! Off-The-Hook--Beautiful!! Then, you included one of my all-time favorite photos! I have stared at the Cherry Blossom photos for hours :)"

Vance Studios can also be found on blogspot and Twitter.  Below is a sample of some of her beautiful work.  Be sure to stop by and see what her customers are so excited about!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters

Nightmaiden rides the Crazy Train

Nightmaiden opened on ArtFire.com 11-19-08 and offers Awareness Items, Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Chakra Series, Element Series, Mobius Chains, Rosary Bracelets, Photography, and Home Decor.

Her Studio Announcement reads: "Welcome to NightMaiden Designs.
SPOOKTACULAR SALE - 20% OFF EVERYTHING ALL OCTOBER!
Now accepting Amazon Payments as well as Paypal!
Thank you for stopping by. I have a wide array of pretties for you to drool over.
I welcome custom requests, just send me a message to inquire about any custom design. Please see my policies for more information."

Her biography states: "I was taught to always let your imagination run. Never hide the gifts and talents that you were given. I grew up with the love of photography and creating jewelry.
All of this began when I tried to save money on my wedding by creating all the jewelry myself. From there NightMaiden Designs was born. As I grew along with the business, I took a path less traveled. I began creating items with a metaphysical theme. Items that by using stones and gems that come from the earth and putting them into a creation that utilizes their true and natural properties.
As far as I go, I am Irish and have a love of all living creatures. I am an avid animal rescuer and took that passion to my job. I was a vet tech until I got married.
I also have a passion for awareness causes. I support many causes and even create awareness pieces so that others can show their support.
**Click on the link at the side to visit my Facebook page, become a fan and get inside information on upcoming projects, sneak peeks to items before listing, special promos and coupon codes just for fans."

Nightmaiden can also be found on Facebook, blogspot, and MySpace.  Below is a sample of what can be found in her shop.  Be sure to pay her a visit and see all she has to offer!

-Michelle of CreativeCritters