Artisans 2021

Collage
Vickie Jo Autumn Sage Folk Art Garden Studio
Vicki Jo assembles trash and purchased art materials into compositions that have messages of social and environmental concerns. Her subject matter is folk angels and various folk animals. vickiejofranks.com
Fabric
Lazy Sundae's
Lazy Sundae's is the latest creative outlet for Sundae Horn, a longtime Ocracoke resident and Ocrafolk Festival performer and volunteer. A love for sewing, quilting, and upcycling Ocracoke t-shirts and the Schooner Windfall's old sails led to her create Lazy Sundae's collection of tote bags, pillows, scarves, bibs, dolls, and bike seat covers.
M.O.'Riginals
Craft sewing.. lots of items. masks...machine embroidery.. aprons..Luggage tags are Maribeth's specialty (lots of fabric choices) oyster shell angels new this year!
Fiber
Rose Rast Studio & Taking Care of Buttons
Jennifer Rose's home base is the stunning islands of the Outer Banks. As a self-taught artist, her focus is primarily textiles, but her love for creating art transfers across mediums. Using hand embroidery she composes pieces of wearable art & accessories with vibrant colors & textures. instagram.com/roserast
Glass
Karen Casey Fused Glass Designs
Karen and Arlen create multi-colored fused glass art from jewelry to clocks, vases, mirrors, tables and more. We joke that if you can name it, then Karen made it and if you ask What is This? Arlen made it! Karencaseyfusedglassdesigns.com
Tangled Turtle
Rosalyn and Wendy make unique and whimsical glass art jewelry and functional items using the ancient art of lamp working. Their art can be seen in Oriental and New Bern at local galleries. villagegallerync.com
Jewelry
Kim's Kreations
Kim West's Bohemian Hand Crocheted and Beaded Jewelry is so versatile that it can go from the office to cocktails or jeans and a t-shirt, they are also waterproof and can be worn to the beach. With the beautiful colors they can be combined with other jewelry or worn alone. wkhwest@gmail.com
Soap
Milk Street Soap Co.
Milk Street Soap started in our sweet Ocracoke Island, NC kitchen to answer their own family's skin challenges. They are now a thriving family business that synergizes RADIANT skin and ECO-SUSTAINABLE handcrafting. Rich soaps & green living products for family, pet and home.
Warning: MAY BE HABIT FORMING!! milkstreetsoap.com
Leather
SUES Hand Painted Handbags by Sue Sweeney
Sue Sweeney is a handbag artist creating wearable art pieces on leather. She graduated with a BFA from the University of the Arts, and worked for many years designing mens/boys wear in the fashion industry in NYC, and illustrating for other companies. In 2011 she started painting handbags, starting with a 1950's old ladies clutch, and the line evolved from there. She loves painting bags and seeing women wear them! facebook.com/SueSweeneyArt. www.Instagram.com/sues_handbags
Milestone Bag Co.
Ethical and slow. That's how Milestone Bag Co thinks fashion should be. Since 2011 they have thoughtfully designed and created leather bags and accessories for the conscious individual. Fashion should be made well with a timeless nature that will last a lifetime. Celebrate life's milestones with Milestone Bag Co. milestonebagco.com
Mixed Media
Four Sisters Studio
Martha is a collage artist who draws her inspiration from the natural world, her travels far and wide, the words of many authors, and her intrigue with color and texture. Her collages, cards, and magnets can be found in various local, regional, and national galleries. MarthaJohnsonArt.etsy.com
Mossick & Co
With generational family ties to Ocracoke, Haley Willis has always loved spending time on the island and at the Ocrafolk Festival. Haley and her partner Nic Chittick have formed Mossick & Co, a moss and ocean based handmade are and woodworking business with foundations in sustainability and creativity.  instagram.com/mossickco
Painting
Charley Shipe
Originally from Virginia, Charley is a self taught artist that has lived on Ocracoke for 4 years now. She creates a variety of pen and ink drawings, paintings, and many hand painted signs that you see around the island. Her inspiration stems from all things authentic and fun, such as florals, retro colors and patterns, as well as tattoo flash. You can find her art online at @surecharley on Instagram, or in person in shops around the island!
Sonya Studio
Sonya Allen's acrylic paintings tell stories. From foxes stalking to fish gulping, the viewer is transported into nature. She has series of game animals, sea life, and playful pets. Each canvas is filled with vivid colors and realistic animals. Sonya Allen was an art teacher before moving to Ocracoke. www.sonyastudio.com
Elizabeth Aiken Art
Elizabeth is a 23-year-old artist from Atlanta, GA. She now lives on Ocracoke with her sweet puppy, Mildred. She graduated from the UNC - Chapel Hill in 2020 and loves to paint; expressing her love for the Outer Banks through her art and wants to share it with others! elizabethaiken.com
A Good Catch
Vicky likes to capture the character and essence of Hatteras island where she lives; working in loose, vibrant watercolors. With years of experience in houseware design in NYC, she uses her art to design onto fabric, creating functional, collectable housewares bringing the joy of the Outer Banks into peoples homes. agoodcatch.us
Other
Imperfectionz Art Studio
Mattie is a a Paper/ Polymer Clay Artist, who enjoys creating whimsical creative art for others to enjoy. etsy.me/2kPC2eD
Fairy Stitches
Carol is a multimedia artist, originally from Scotland. She began making owl brooches out of felt and fabric, ten years ago, when her son was tiny and so was her living space! She now make s many different little animals and objects including Christmas ornaments, art dolls, stuffed animals and more. m.facebook.com/thefairystitches
Photography
The Image Mill
Greg Mills has photographed Ocracoke Island and the Outer Banks for many years. Greg's studio, The IMAGE MILL delivers scenes of beauty with upscale gallery wraps, matted custom prints, framed archival photography and other creations for home and office or just because it moves you! theimagemill.com
Pottery
Millstone Pottery
Millstone Pottery specializes in functional and decorative designs that focus on exhibiting natural themes. Their pottery is unique and one of a kind. All pieces are handmade and the functional ceramics are dishwasher and microwave/oven safe. Designs stem from an affection for the local Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. millstonepotteryva.com
Wood
Vic and Ellen Berg
Known for their often whimsical carvings, the Vic & Ellen Berg offer a wide variety of carvings . eberg@outerbankswaterfowl.com
Windy Island Designs
The art of Windy Island Designs, inspired by our love of the wind and water, is an innovative process of combining hand carving and technology to create wood sculpture. The result is a vibrant stylized sculpture to be enjoyed as wall hangings, tabletop sculpture, drawer pulls and charcuterie or serving boards. Windyislanddesigns.com