Eyes of Faith

 
 

Abstract and Mixed Media Art, Prints and cards inspired by my journey with Autism

Derrick Freeman is a self-taught artist diagnosed with Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired verbal and non-verbal communication. By age two, he was completely non-verbal and was unable to learn and use language like most children his age. By age three, art became his only form of communication. He learned to express his perceptions of life and everyday living through his drawings and artwork. Each piece of art tells the story of his journey with Autism. Derrick has exhibited his artwork at the Tennessee Governor’s Mansion, Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University, the Tennessee Disability Mega Conference and the Frist Museum of Art. Most recently, he was the featured artist at Ernie Els Center for Excellence in Jupiter, Florida. In addition, he has been the recipient of several awards for his community advocacy work for the Autism community including: the Ann & Steve Bailey Artist Grant, the Arc of the Mid-South’s Outstanding Artist and Performer Award and the Future Horizons Inc’s Dr. Temple Grandin Award for Outstanding Success.

 

Pippili Tea Company

 
 

Organic chai concentrate

Pippili Tea Company specializes in liquid chai concentrates with a bold, spicy flavor and minimal sweetness – made in Knoxville, TN using organic ingredients. Our purpose is to offer delicious and healthier chai beverages, while educating people about its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. We strive to touch people’s lives by offering a “chai moment” to destress and recharge, at home or on your next adventure! We also do our best to be good to our beloved city and planet, composting byproducts and minimizing waste through our bottle buy-back program and upcycling partnership with KnoxFill.

 

Greer Miceli Design

 
 

Graphic designer, illustrator, and painter

Greer Miceli is a graphic designer from Knoxville, TN. In April 2020, she received a BFA in Graphic Design from Auburn University. While in school, she found a way to blend graphic design with her love for fine art and makes this a hallmark in all of her pieces. Today, Greer continues to freelance for graphic design, illustration, and traditional painting.

 

Jessica Burleson Art

 
 

Paintings exploring the exploitation of femininity and nature

Jessica is a Panamanian-American artist that found her first love of art within Panamanian culture & nature. Influenced by the abundant flora and fauna found in the Panama Rainforests, her creations find a connection with in femininity and nature. Delicate feminine elements of the traditional handmade headdresses & garments worn in Panamanian folk dancing can also be found in her work.

The consumption of divine femininity, nature & art is her inspiration in creating. Conceptually exploring the exploitation of femininity & nature; thus injecting and stripping sanctity and power. Her works are both material and delicate with savory textures. Composing impossibly thick, icing like, touch worthy feminine floral elements. A visual delicacy you can only hope to resist the temptation to touch.

 

KnoxFill

 
 

I make sustainable living simple through refills!

KnoxFill makes sustainable living simple. We offer refillable personal care and household goods using the milkman model - customers receive full containers and return their empties to be cleaned and refilled. It's a zero waste, circular shop on the local scale. We also curate other low waste, sustainable and local goods for our customers.

 

Deer View Design Company

 
 

Small batch handmade jewelry, cross stitch and embroidered goods

Born and raised in Sevierville, Tennessee and moved to Knoxville about 4 years ago and LOVE being here. I was given a $35 gift card and set out to build a business out if it. So I went to a craft store and purchased a jewelry making kit and 2 years later I have turned it into my passion and my job. I just love making things that make people happy. Whether it's earrings to make a woman feel more confident in a pair of new earrings or the faces of someone getting a personalized cross stitch gift.

 

Knox Flair Signs

Hand painted signs for businesses and individuals

I create custom signs for all surfaces and purposes with a specialty in high quality hand painted signs. Since 2015, I've worked with clients on a wide range of projects from designing and fabricating original branding for them to enlarging preexisting logos for placement on the sides of buildings. From prominent marquee features to temporary seasonal window splash to old sign restoration, my work runs the gamut from big and small with the common thread running through all them being the attention to detail and first class materials.

 

Brandon Woods Art

 
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Sculptural paintings

I create sculptural paintings which engage with science and mathematics. I was born and raised in Knoxville. I attended MTSU for my BFA (painting and sculpture) and SCAD in Savannah, GA for my MFA in Painting. I am represented in Knoxville by Pivot Point Gallery. Please also visit me in my studio in the Broadway Studios & Gallery complex! Contact me through my website or any of the other links provided to arrange a time to meet me there.

 

1127 N Broadway, Studio C8

Knoxville, TN, 37919

Heritage Held Photography

 
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Creative Portraits

My name is Ashley, and I use creative photography to declare my client's beauty and strength. I believe every human is art and I believe they have a story to tell. It is my most sincere desire to walk alongside my clients and create imagery that makes the invisible of their heart, visible. You deserve images that artfully celebrate your truest self!

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Jocelyn Morin Metalsmithing

Hand fabricated sterling silver jewelry

I began Metalsmithing in 2014 after taking a class at University of Vermont. I worked as an apprentice under my teacher shortly following and my primarily focus was on wax casting and carving. When I moved to Portland, Oregon in late 2015 I built a home studio and began shifting my focus toward fabrication and stone setting. I love making big, bold statement jewelry reminiscent of traditional southwest design but with an Art Deco flair.

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Hippie Hollar

 
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Mixed media sculpture using paints, clays, and materials foraged from the woods of East Tennessee

Using traditional materials alongside sticks, leaves, and fungi found in the woods of East TN, I create sculptures and decor that reflect my taste for whimsy and love of the place I call home. With a particular focus on the weird and fantastical, my works include octopus/snowman hybrids, spindly-armed pumpkins with toothy grins, and wind chimes comprised of all sorts of bits and baubles. My sculptures make great conversation pieces and fit right into "weird Appalachia" aesthetic.

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SOULSKY

 
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We make casual/athleisure clothing for everyday people

SOULSKY is an e-commerce lifestyle apparel brand creating casual & athleisure wear for everyday people. SOULSKY is on a mission to create clothing that helps people look and feel amazing, so they can pursue their dreams in comfort and with confidence.

Each design, on every product, was created with love and great attention to detail. And it's our greatest hope that you feel that when you purchase one of our items.

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SoKno Woodworking

 
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wooden earrings, cutting boards, magnetic bottle openers, and other wooden items

SoKno Woodworking is a family owned and operated small business in South Knoxville specializing in handmade wooden earrings, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, magnetic bottle openers, etc. made from a variety of domestic and exotic lumber. Tennessee themed earrings and cutting boards are made from trees that grew in Tennessee and the Appalachian Region. Exotic woods are sustainably sourced from from Central/South America, Africa, and Asia. All of the products are the natural color of the wood and hand crafted less than 3 miles away from Downtown Knoxville; they are uniquely made with Tennessee customers and tourist in mind.

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