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Rhody Maker: Shirley Bell of Shirley Bell Designs

The Jamestown-based watercolor artist has been painting for thirty-five years and sells her work in gift shops throughout the country.

Amy Martin,

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Rhody Maker: Alisa Kelley of SeaAndStable

A Barrington-based crafter beachcombs for shells and turns them into pretty decor.

Amy Martin,

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Rhody Maker: Artist Michael Pekala Creates Rich Nature-Inspired Paintings on Fabric

The West Warwick-based painter also wrote a children’s book inspired by his young daughter and her love for animals.

Amy Martin,

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Rhody Maker: Artists Ana Flores and John Kotula Found Pandemic Creativity in Fowl Play

The two artists collaborated on a series of whimsical chicken art and inspired others to participate, too.

Casey Nilsson,

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Rhody Maker: Pam Maddox of Blooming Blossoms, a Sunny Flower Shop on the East Side of Providence

The shop offers myriad options for nature lovers, including well-designed bouquets, houseplants, cards and more.

Ashlyn Messier,

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Rhody Maker: Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Francois Luks Crafts Rhodeside Attractions for Charity

The fun notecards, featuring Ocean State-centric vignettes, benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital, where Luks serves as pediatric surgeon-in-chief and division chief of pediatric surgery.

Casey Nilsson,

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Rhody Maker: Olena Kagui of Oddity Cart

Kagui crafts earrings for every occasion, taking silly accessories seriously.

Amy Martin,

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Rhody Maker: Artist Toby Sisson Finds Meaning in Abstraction

The Providence-based abstract artist, whose recent work explores race and identity in America, revels in the gray areas.

Amy Martin,

Rhody Maker: Dwo Wen Chen of Three Wheel Studio

The potter, who draws inspiration from nature, opened his celebrated shop on Providence's Wickenden Street a decade ago.

Casey Nilsson,

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Rhody Maker: Painter Soraya Ghazi Lutes

The textile artist-turned-painter treats fruits and vegetables as holy objects, depicting them in an opulent, sanctified glow.

Casey Nilsson,