Finches & Ferns

"Inspired by independent films and celestial bodies, Moonrise Candle Co. started as a hobby before becoming a father and son candle company in 2015.  Original hand-drawn illustrations and simple fragrance combinations emphasize a minimal design in aesthetic and function. We encourage sustainability through repurposing our jars and by offering jar wax refills in biodegradable packaging for our Astral Collection.  Moonrise is now represented by the hard work of Alexander, Paul, and Gabriel, and we continue to imagine new ways candles and fragrance help you feel your space through intention and feeling. Our candles are available in many shops and boutiques around the central Pennsylvania area as well as from our studio...in Harrisburg." (Bio statement sent from Alexander) 

"Elizabeth Allen has retired after forty years as a middle school teacher, but she continues to offer her fair share of advice, insight, and guidance to friends, colleagues, and feisty women everywhere." (Excerpt from back cover of book) 

"Jessica Jacobs specializes in controlled-watercolor and ink, with an emphasis on naturalism and realism.  She moved to Wellsville, PA with her family in October 2020. Originally from Milford, PA in the Pocono Mountains.

Jessica began creating art, with a matriarchy of artists before her.  She began with plein art oil classes as a child of 7 years, with her mother.  Her love of painting and biology began a journey into watercolor nature studies.  She decided that watercolor was her medium during the pregnancy of her son, Julius, in 2013.  Entomology, nature, botany, and food are her inspiration; the little things in nature, that often go unnoticed, or only exist for a fleeting moment.  The breathe of life on a mushroom, salamander or moth's wings, a delicious treat made by caring hands.  The symbolic relationship between the forest and mankind.

Jessica has served the community of Northern York County and abroad, by designing logos and websites for local businesses; she designed the Northern York Fire Rescue station #15's new Pickleman mascot, that can be seen on their hose trucks in Dillsburg, PA.  She was nominated and won Harrisburg Magazine's simply the art category, for Best Watercolor Artist in 2022. You can find her art at local markets and pop-up expos in the central PA area." (Statement and information provided by artist.)

Debra Hoyt is the owner of Debra Hoyt Fine Art LLC and is a watercolor artist and photographer. Debra's artwork and photography are largely influenced by the beauty and majesty of nature and have been featured on Tourism Central Australia and Wildlife Photographic websites, as well as many other social media platforms. She is also an iStock by Getty Images contributor.

Though Debra's career path was not in the art field, her love for it has always been in her heart. Once retired, she pursued her passion for art full-time. (Statement and information provided by artist.)

My business catchphrase is "Moments in Time -- Memories Forever." I have seen it many times over where a piece of my artwork or a photograph has jogged a person's memory of a specific moment and their emotions flood in. That's when it becomes very personal for them and so rewarding for me. (Statement provided by artist.) 

Eastern Woodlands Collection 

This original, handcrafted botanical jewelry was the beginning of Metalledwith. In the first few days of Spring, as the leaf buds open, the tiny leaves are collected from trees and preserved. The pendant bezels are handcrafted and the botanicals are resin cast to preserve their quality. There is an emphasis on native trees in the “eastern woodlands” line, as flora defines a sense of place. Made in and from Pennsylvania. (Excerpt from provided artist's page) 

Richelle Dourte is a certified naturalist with a background in environmental science. She is largely self-taught in metalworking and draws inspiration from nature. Richelle creates Metalledwith jewelry, which incorporates organic elements into handcrafted metalwork. Richelle is a chapter-juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. She is also a member of the Carlisle Arts Learning Center, the Cumberland County Historical Society, the Perry County Council of the Arts, the Boiling Springs Civic Association and the Manada Conservancy. In her off-time, Richelle enjoys walks in the woods, homesteading and fixing up her old house with her designer husband. (Excerpt from provided artist's page)

"I love to create with the natural elements, crystals, and the wire to make the Earth Beat pendants.  Connecting them with the person that deserves to have them to assist in the healing process or just awaken the spirit to higher frequencies.

May your journey be filled with Love and Peace."

Bill

Denise Bowermaster is the sole member of The Sage's Den LLC and began creating jewelry pieces using gemstone and crystal beads, sterling silver, and other materials under the registered name DSB Creations. 

Handcrafted copper jewelry that promotes texture as a key element in design with its hammered metal and patinas. Artist Louis Liu includes gemstones in many of his unisex jewelry pieces. 

A stone cutter and jewelry designer that has been working at his craft since he was eighteen years old. Shahid goes back and forth between India and Virginia to bring his ideas to life in silver and stone.