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FANTASY FANS
"As a 15-year-old kid in Australia, escaping
the heat and too many sisters, I discovered a
deep love of history and a reverence for fantasy
artists like Frank Frazetta, and later a favorite comic artist, Adam
Hughes," says Layout Artist Mark Mulgrew. He incorporates this
inspiration into a series of fantasy photography prints, canvases
and art books (starting at $5; mulgrewmark.com/new-products).
UNIQUE ADORNMENTS
Digital Artist and instructor Sonserae Leese was one of the
first women in computer graphics and has spent more than
25 years working in visual effects for Disney, Sony Pictures
and Nickelodeon. Now, she has returned to traditional
painting and drawing as well as jewelry design. You're
bound to find a unique gift, whether a print or a bracelet
(starting at $9), at etsy.com/shop/sonseraedesigns.
FROM BRAZIL WITH LOVE
Prop Designer Julia Moraes, who hails from Brazil,
infuses her creativity, passion and imagination into
a stationery company she co-owns with her mother.
"Every single compliment we get motivates us," she
says, "every smile on people's faces when they hold
our handmade books, tote bags and prints and see
our love for what we do." The sketchbooks ($7), pins
(starting at $13) and pouches ($20) make for perfect
stocking stuffers for family or colleagues; visit etsy.
com/shop/JuliaMoraesDesigns.
