meet the artists
Artisans Parade is an eclectic group of artisans, ranging from painters to jewelers to mosaics, potters, textiles and more. Each artist has their individual art careers involving national juried exhibitions, award recipients, and recognition of their talents in many venues.
Mary Daugherty
Mary uses color, contrast, texture, unique designs, and the additions of buttons and trinkets to create one of a kind handbags that are suited to special occasions or every day use.
Michael Land
Michael Land Photography specializes in images of workboats, blue crabs, scenic wetlands - places and traditions that define the Chesapeake Bay and make it truly a unique national treasure.
Liz Martinez
Liz incorporates her love of vibrant colors with fused glass in order to create functional art. Her selection of fused glass includes serving platters, bowls and sculpture.
Quirk-n-Bach
Quirk-n-Bach Pottery creates simple, funtional, stoneware pots and now produce a wide range of both stoneware and earthenware vessels and tiles. All pieces are hand made and glazed with original glazes.
Debra Raithel
Me…and my Soapbox has been making soap, bath products and sundries since 2001. My goal is to make pampering products for the whole family to enjoy! They are made with the finest ingredients available to me.
Lucinda Cole Semans
Cindy creates pieces that have movement, energy and emotion. She uses paper, paint, and incorporates wood, glass and other interesting materials into her compositions.
Isabel VandenBerg
Isabel's work features an eclectic collection of contemporary hand-crafted jewelry inspired by nature. She designs and makes every piece using natural gemstones, sterling silver, fine silver and 24 karat gold.
Cindy Sweet Wells
Cindy is a decorative painter, whose intricate patterns and designs are inspired by her extensive exposure to European fine arts and crafts. Her creations are beautifully embellished and textured.