So last week I got the most crazy idea that I would compile a list of 100 artists @ Etsy and I immediately set to work.
I wanted to write a few words about the “why” & “how” of the affair, but I realized nobody would actually care, so to keep things simple let’s just say that I have discovered many great and talented artists through Etsy, and it is getting more and more difficult each day to browse through their shops since there is no way to tag or organize your favorites into categories on the site and I figured a “memo” or “post-it” article would be of great use, not just for me or for people already familiar with Etsy, but also for people who would like to discover new artists but do not have the time to extensively browse the internet or Etsy for that matter….
I chose for the moment to limit myself to painters, illustrators and mixed-media artists so you will not find here ceramists, sculptors, artists who create dolls, etc… (those will come later).
The list is derived from my favorites and it is organized in alphabetical order by the name of the shops. Feel free to comment and add any artist that you particularly like. This list is only a small introduction to the world of Art on Etsy.
Also please note that I use Firefox and have put a lot of “ ” to format this post, but I have absolutely no idea as to how Internet Explorer will deal with that…
All works and images here are © copyright of their respective creators and owners.
a fanciful twist :: vanessa valencia



















bee’s knees industries :: cate anevski


bee’s knees studio :: erica vess














clip joint canary :: john hankiewicz




















double parlour :: ernie + cassandra velasco






eggmanstudios :: michelle knowlen













girlvsworld :: annie wilkinson




























































my folk lover :: catherine campbell.








oh my cavalier :: julianna swaney


orange willow :: wendy allegree




pepperminte :: caitlin marie shearer


pinkybrown2005 :: pinky brown inc


please be still :: jen renninger






















sunberst :: beth berst-gregory


swallowfield :: jennifer judd-mcgee






the black apple :: emily martin




















All works and images here are © copyright of their respective creators and owners.
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March 18, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Kathy
This is just a great list of artists. It was like a journey to another art world while scrolling through all these artists on your list.
Super, Great, awesome list,
Kathy
March 18, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Jennifer
Bravo…Bravo..Bravo…
This is a most excellent list and such fantastic artists you have included. I recognized some of them from my own personal favorites, but for the most part youhave introduced me to so many new artists. Kudos for taking the time to do this,
xoxo jen
March 18, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Allyson
Wow! What a great list. I would like to buy something from all of them. Excellent job compiling this list too.
March 18, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Jane
Thank you for introducing me to some of the
great artists I somehow missed on Etsy.
Terrific talent!
March 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Jessica
Wow! What a ton of work on your part… I feel very honored to be included with so many super talented artists.
Oh- and I agree… you introduced me to quite a few I haven’t heard of yet! Thanks so much!!
vol25
jess
March 18, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Scott Bulger Photography
This is really a great list you have compiled here. Very well done.
March 18, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Casie
Oh wow! What an amazing collection of wonderful artwork - I love it! I recognized a few but mostly this was a brand new and fresh look at what’s available on etsy. I’m bookmarking this for inspiration!
Thank you!
Casie
vintageimagemadness.etsy.com
March 18, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Elena
Thank you for such a good job and for sharing this with us all! I always amazed how many talented people are around me.
Thanks again,
Elena
March 18, 2008 at 2:43 pm
sarah
WOW, this is absolutely amazing. I want a print from all of them!!
March 18, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Mannybeads
What great choices…I rarely followup on my indiemail because there is so much…And So glad I did!!! Great selections
Manny
March 18, 2008 at 3:01 pm
urbanknit
great list, nice to see all of them in one place.
March 18, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Gabriella
I’m honor to be included in the list and I’m honored to be in the company of such an inspiring and diverse group of artists.
Thank you.
March 18, 2008 at 3:09 pm
lovestreams
Thanks for all your comments !
Yes, I too think I get too many mails from indiepublic but I felt this was a bit different since it is not only me promoting my blog.
I meant this list as a great inspirational tool for every one and I’m happy you feel that way too.
March 18, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Ixela
Great and wonderful selections!… I already knew many of these artists (already between my favourites), but many others I discoverd now!… thank you so much for sharing… I think I will always take a look at these useful list!
thanks a lot again
Alessandra
http://www.ixela.etsy.com
March 18, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Lily
I agree. I get 100’s of emails a day with even triple that in spam. Your’s stood out because this is the kind of blog that I enjoy and think is part of what Etsian Blogging should be about. Helping to promote one another, of course as well as what means something to you…relating to our business.
Thanking you,
Lily Wrey
http://www.TulipsTreasureBox.Etsy.com
March 18, 2008 at 3:29 pm
mimi
this is a wonderful list anne!
i’m flattered to be included with such talented folk. it is getting harder and harder to sift through all the artists on etsy and i thank you for sharing theses great find. i already heart many of them, but am glad to be introduced to more great artists
best,
michele
http://www.mimidoodles.etsy.com
http://www.michelebosak.com
March 18, 2008 at 3:30 pm
yael
thanks a million!!!! It is a WONDERFUL list!!!!
March 18, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Mandi
Wow, this is a gorgeous list! Thanks so much for sharing them with us. I need some more art for my bead studio, too
March 18, 2008 at 3:40 pm
murphy adams
Very nice collection of works, some of my favorites, too!
Thank you,
Murphy Adams
http://www.murphymae.etsy.com
March 18, 2008 at 3:46 pm
erin Stueber
Thank you so much for including me on this list. It must have been a ton of work, it’s so well done! I’m also honored to be included along so many talented people. You have a great blog, and I love the list! It’s definitely a new bookmark of mine.
xo
erin paisley
March 18, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Tascha
You did a wonderful job! BRAVO!
Thank you so much for including me with such a FABULOUS bunch of artist! I am honored
March 18, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Diane Duda
I’m so thrilled that you included me! You’ve certainly made my day and introduced me to some wonderful talent that I somehow had missed.
It all looks so pretty!
Thanks,
Di
March 18, 2008 at 3:59 pm
unefemme
Wow, it is really such and honor to be included in this list. You’ve done a wonderful job, and there’s so many artists here that I admire. What a great representation of etsy and all the talent that exists on there! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
Tiffany
March 18, 2008 at 4:08 pm
bee's knees studio
Yay, this looks so great! Thanks for including me in this list. I can’t wait to check out some of the Etsy sellers I haven’t seen before!
erica
March 18, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Niki
This is great thanks so much for sharing!
March 18, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Stephanie Dosreis
WOW! I love seeing new artists I would never normally find on Etsy (it’s SO SO big now!). I feel honored to be in this list! Thank you so much for all the time and hard work you put in.
March 18, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Rachel Austin
This is a terrific list - lots of artists I haven’t seen before! Thanks for including me as one of the etsy artists!
March 18, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Martha
And absolutely wonderful post - one of the best I’ve seen. Thank you for putting this together for us.
March 18, 2008 at 4:59 pm
annechovie
Kudos to you, Anne! Such an excellent job and I am very honored to be in the same group with the extremely talented artists you have featured. Thank you so very much for all of your time and effort and for promoting all these Etsy Fellows. I can’t wait to check out many of these artists’ sites I haven’t yet been introduced to.
March 18, 2008 at 5:09 pm
lovestreams
I am so happy with all your reactions ! It is very rewarding I must say…
March 18, 2008 at 5:15 pm
jen oaks
thank you for such an awesome list! and thanks for including me!
xo
March 18, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Vickie
I have to wonder how long you have been compiling this list. it is a breathtaking undertaking and i appreciate the work you have done. what a nice way to start my day! thanks!
Vickie
http://www.inmyheadstudios.etsy.com
March 18, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Liz Adams
Thank you so much for including me!
Great job!
March 18, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Annie Wilkinson
What an incredible list - I am so honored to be a part of it and thank you! What a great amount of talent there is on etsy - thanks also for introducing me to some new, fabulous art.
March 18, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Laurie Blau-Marshall
This is the most amazing thing! I could peruse this list for days. You are very generous to have done such a thing. I plan on putting a permanent link to this blog post in my link list as well as a general link to your blog and I would also like to talk about the list in a blog post. Please let me know if you object to any of that. I just want to share it with the world!
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Laurie
March 18, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Patricia
Makes me want to jump in to join Etsy!
What an inspiring 100 talented Etsy-ians and Thank-you for rallying to bring a terrific list!
patricia
pve design-
March 18, 2008 at 7:45 pm
cori
what a WONDERFUL list you have created here… congrats on a job well done.
March 18, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Shelagh
What a lot of work went into compiling this list! Wow. I have a lot of them on my faves lists already but am happy to have discovered a few new artists thanks to you!
Cheers xo
http://www.aliceinparis.etsy.com
March 18, 2008 at 8:04 pm
heather
thank you so much for including me!!! fabulous list - so thoughtful!!
March 18, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Joy
Wow! what amazing list, some were familar and some were brand new to me, new delights to feast on. Thank you for sharing them.
March 18, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Anne Webb
This is an incredibly generous thing for you to do for these wonderful artists. You have obviously put a lot of thought and consideration into his list.
Thank you for sharing it.
March 18, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Melissa Moss
Thanks so much for including me on this list. Such a lovely list!
March 18, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Claire
Excellente sélection ! Bravo et merci de nous faire découvrir leurs talents !
March 18, 2008 at 9:49 pm
studio mela
you are amazing! the list is not only well put together but it looks so professional! Love it! Infinite Hugs for all that work and for including me.
xoxo
March 18, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Anne P
Fantastic. So much work. I’m going to visit most of them.
March 18, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Naomi
What a wonderful idea!
I was amazed to find how many I already knew, and I was overjoyed to discover ones I didn’t know! You should do more of these if you ever get the time again, this was fantastic.
March 18, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Anne P
I went ahead and mentioned your blog and post on my blog. After all that work you’ve done, you should get some attention.
March 18, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Anne P
Oops. Here’s the blog: http://designgestures.blogspot.com/
March 18, 2008 at 10:37 pm
lovestreams
Thank you !
Feel free to link to the post or the blog, this is meant to be shared !
March 18, 2008 at 11:06 pm
lindsay
What a wonderful list! Thanks for introducing so many talented artists. Maybe you would like to have a peak at my shop as well.
I can’t wait to recommend this list to my friends!
http://www.lindsayart.etsy.com I’m a painter as well
March 18, 2008 at 11:22 pm
lovestreams
@ lindsay : yes I know your work, you are on my favorites too.
I have been preparing a post about “mushrooms” & art and I intend to include you…
March 18, 2008 at 11:36 pm