Meet our current lineup of artists here and stop into the shop to see their work in person!
We will rotate artists every 3 months, so if you are looking to be a part of The Artful Elephant, don’t worry, your chance will come! Please email lynchburg@scrappyelephant.com to learn more about selling your work at the shop.
Appalachian Hippie
I’m Melissa a handmade jewelry maker. I enjoy beading hoop earrings and making earrings to match everyone’s style & statement pieces. I am I’m regularly showing off my booth at the Lyhpunkrockfleamarket in Lynchburg which is where my inspiration to start my business came from. I enjoy being part of art communities, doing art trades & making new vendor friends. I try to keep some sustainability & will reuse lots of materials & make my own business cards & earring cards which I reuse. Most if not all my displays are thrifted or bought off marketplace for sustainably.
Fiber Fairie
Fibre Faerie is a self taught fiber artist specializing in crochet, cross stitch & embroidery. She loves the challenge of taking on the occasional custom order or recreating her favorite comfort makes on repeat. You can find & shop her work at the LYH Punk Rock Flea Market.
Stephen Kissel
Stephen Kissel is an illustrator, cartoonist, and educator in Lynchburg, VA. He enjoys creating a variety of illustrations, comics, and character design for clients and also works as an arts educator in the local community. When not making things, he might be found searching for the perfect bagel, buying too many books, or spending time with his wife, daughter and pets. He also works as the Director of Outreach at the Academy Center of the Arts.
Macree Workman
Hi! I’m Macree, a mixed media artist, art teacher, and proud cat dad to two (mostly) sweet baby angels.
About the gnomes:
These guys started as a way to save a pile of trash-destined felt and to teach myself how to use a sewing machine. They are very unlike my other artwork, which is typically very meticulous and detailed. These things are goofy. There’s no pattern. No forethought. Just a jar of buttons, questionable sewing skills, and vibes. They are a nice break from my own self imposed rules for art. Each gnome is made from reused fabric and stuffed with the scraps in hopes to give old materials a new life.
Please consider adopting one of these odd little friends! Treat them kindly, those seams are doing their best. They were never made to be perfect, just loved <3
Lilly McSweeney
Lilly is an aspiring goblin who loves all things shiny, colorful, and feel-good. She is a passionate storyteller, and loves to incorporate nostalgia and nature imagery into her designs. When not sprawled on the floor doing crafts, she can be found up in a tree, in a bookshop, or hanging out with her cat while watching Hermitcraft.
