Handmade Original Works of Art By:

Alison & Tom
Palasciano

Fluid Colors Silk Art is a creative venture born out of the shared passion and artistic spirit of Alison and Tom Palasciano. Alison has always been intrigued by the process of making things by hand. She grew up in Florida, where she began painting at a young age. Later, she learned to sew after being inspired by a fashion design class in high school and wanting to refashion her wardrobe. After college, she was drawn to the creative side of things and spent over a decade working in Marketing and
Advertising in San Francisco and Oakland. In 2017, Alison’s creative spirit found a new expression when she relocated to San Diego and met her now-husband, Tom.
Tom was born in Brooklyn, New York, but has lived in San Diego since 1998. As a child growing up in New York, he was surrounded by a melting pot of culture. He was influenced by the graffitied streets and subways, the many art galleries of Soho, and the wonderful museums of Brooklyn and New York City.
After his first elementary school art class, he developed a passion for painting and drawing. He took woodworking classes at the local community center and continued studying art through college. He experimented with all different styles and mediums and gravitated towards abstract geometric patterns. As he grew into adulthood, he was fascinated with three-dimensional perspectives and experimented with sculpting and wood carving.
In 2019, Alison and Tom started a new life in Poway. They both shared a passion for art and decided to take a class in the ancient technique of water marbling. They instantly fell in love with the meditative process of creating intricate designs on the water’s surface, finding it a therapeutic escape. They became hooked and began marbling on silk and later expanded to cotton, wood, leather, paper, and even terracotta.
Alison and Tom are passionate about sharing this art form with their community and helping others to find a sense of awe on the marbling tray!

Ann Mitchell

Ann Mitchell is an experienced glass artist constantly working to create new art pieces, “For me the process of creating art forms from a flowing, hot bit of molten glass opens my creativity to the fullest.” Ann has a BA from UMKC University and post-graduate workshops in glass. She has been a guest artist in the US Virgin Islands working in front of Island guests using recycled glass. “I like to incorporate images from my love of nature. My hobbies include diving and hiking to gather inspiration for my art work”

Helen Monroe

Helen Munroe is the artist/owner of HB Jewelry and Glass Design and a retired teacher from the Poway Unified School District. She started making jewelry almost 20 years ago and become a certified instructor (and artist) in Precious Metal Clay (primarily fine silver and bronze). Then, Helen discovered the shimmer of dichroic glass and the beauty of fused glass. You cannot beat the light and color in glass! Now, she makes dichroic glass art and fused glass as well as art jewelry using semi precious gemstones, dichroic glass and silver. Her glasswork includes various home décor including plates, dishes, night lights, plant stakes, sun catchers and ornaments.
Besides the Poway Artisan Boardwalk her work can be found at the Spanish Village Art Center in Studio 34B and Studio 25 as well as the 2Create Gallery in Ramona. She also teaches precious metal clay jewelry at the Ramona Art Center. Her website is www.hbglassdesign and she can also be found on Etsy: www.etsy.com/hbjewelrydesign and Instagram www.instagram.com/hbjewelrydesign/

Jimmy Young

Jimmy Young is an art photographer. He is a man of inspiration. He is able to capture a moment in time with an unedited image that symbolizes a poem without words. When you see Jimmy around our market be sure to ask the stories of his art. You will leave with your heart full and be inspired to create or do what makes you feel happiest.

Jessica Johnson Creations

Jessica Johnson is the current president of PACG. She mainly draws with alcohol based markers and paints with acrylics. Her style leans to escapism with a mix of bright colors, nature, and fantasy. Jessica grew up learning how to draw by copying what she saw in pokemon books and how to's on DVD's such as Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.

Outside of the art life she is being a mom to 4 young children and 1 dog with her husband and high school sweetheart. She also enjoys early morning hikes and being a nerd playing various video games, board games, and TCG's.

LorraineGilbert

Lorraine Gilbert was born and raised in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
Summer days found me exploring and understanding nature; in the fall, I marveled at
the transformation of the summer greens into spectacular colors. Winter snows were a
fascinating source of frozen beauty. I rejoiced as spring evolved with all the innocence
of a newborn. As a child of the country, I learned to respect Mother Nature ecological system. I spent many hours experiencing the ever-changing beauty and eternal power of the serene peacefulness of the mountains, the excitement of the babbling brook, the anger of the brewing storms, and the tranquility of fog.
I have always enjoyed drawing and painting. Over the years, it was often an escape: a time to rejuvenate and step back to look at life objectively, without the emotions of the day. Unhappiness and fear would fade as my pencil or brush would transport me to another time and place. The joys of playing with my children would be expressed in sand drawings or ink on newspaper as I told them stories. As we traveled about the world following my military husband, I would create paintings of "home" whenever I was missing my roots. If I did not have a kitchen window, I would paint one on the wall!
Hopefully, you will feel the serenity worked into my art pieces, as I am not alone in
creating them; my Spirit Guides are ever present with their guidance. My goal is to
weave peace and tranquility into my work, replicating the presence of the Earths forces.

Ray Eatons Wood Shop

Ray and Betsy have been life partners since 1976 and woodworking partners since 2020. Ray, a self-taught woodworker, skillfully crafts all their products, while Betsy is the creative mind and the organizational force behind their endeavors. She also photographs all the products for social media and their website.

Ray Eaton's Woodshop's journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic when they joined a Facebook group called "Shop My Porch." This platform allowed crafters to showcase and sell their products, offering contactless payments and pickup. Their venture began with the hand-turning of yo-yos, marking the starting point of their small woodworking business.

Ray's interest in woodworking dates back to his middle school days when his woodshop teacher introduced him to the wood lathe, sparking his enduring love for turning wood. Starting with a simple wood bowl, he gradually progressed to crafting intricate candlesticks, delicate bud vases, and finely detailed pens, pencils, and peg dolls over the years.

During the 1980s, as they strolled along the boardwalk near the Hamburger Factory, they were captivated by the stunning artistic creations, including works by glass blowers, painters, jewelry makers, potters, and fellow woodworkers. They often dreamed of joining a group like the Poway Arts and Craft Guild (PACG), never realizing that they would become valued members of this community of talented artisans three decades later.

Astrid Mussi

Astrid Mussi was born in Grenoble, France. She studied Photography and Audiovisual Arts at the University of Lyon where she developed a passion for long exposures and worked on that subject for many years, using photography and video. She earned her Master’s Degree and moved to Brussels. There she studied Comic Strips and Illustration along with Art History at the School of Fine Arts. Her photographic, video and installation work were displayed at personal and collective exhibitions.

In 2011, she moved to San Diego, California, with her husband and two children. She needed to start from scratch and knew that her path had to involve physical materials. She started exploring paper cutouts and embroidery. Today, Astrid Mussi works from her home in Poway where she combines paper, threads, fabrics and acrylic to bring to life her artistic vision.

Bill's Treasure's
of Wood

Bill Stevener is a graduate of the USAF Academy (Spirit of ’76!) and has always dabbled in wood projects (simple shelves and tables, mostly). After retiring from the USAF his interest in wood projects grew. He started making wall decorations and other small items after watching YouTube videos – a great teacher!

Bill bought his first table saw and a few other small power tools (orbital sander, router, etc) in early 2022 and started making better projects, or Treasures as he calls them!

Bill likes making traditional items like flags: US (and other countries by request), blue- and red-line flags, and can do customized engraving: Land of the free… Thanks to the brave! Bill has learned to make a variety of cutting boards, from small mini-boards for fruit to larger boards for full-size briskets. Ask him sometime about the difference between end-edge- and face-grain boards.

Bill also uses a laser to engrave coasters and signs for moms and dads, as well as funny sayings. Intriguing wooden puzzles, challenge coin holders, kitchen conversion charts, Lord’s Prayer plaques, and table pieces are among his other treasures. He tries to have something new and unique at each craft show – stop by and say Hello! some time.

Chris Castberg

Chris Castberg, affectionately known as "Casper," is a dedicated ceramics artist and educator based in Ramona, California. His pottery journey began during his senior year at Ramona High School, where he first discovered the art of wheel-throwing. Under the mentorship of Professor Jeff Irwin at Grossmont College, his passion for ceramics flourished, leading him to pursue it both as a craft and a profession.

Professionally, Chris has been teaching in the Social Sciences for over two decades. Currently, he imparts knowledge in Government and Economics to seniors. Additionally, Chris teaches Ceramics at Liberty Charter High School. His dual role as an educator and artist allows him to inspire the next generation of ceramicists, sharing his love for clay and the transformative process of pottery.

All of Chris' ceramic pieces bear the signature "Casper," a tribute to his childhood nickname. His work is characterized by a blend of functionality and artistic expression, aiming to create pieces that are both beautiful and practical.

To explore his creations and learn more about his work, visit his official website at www.casperpottery.com.

HayCo Studio

Hayley Colleen is a self-taught polymer clay artist and the owner of HayCo Studio, which offers handmade jewelry and gifts. She is a big fan of flowers, color, cottage core, and bohemian styles, and this is what fuels the inspiration for her work. Her love of fashion and design combines well with her meticulous attention to detail, as she strives to deliver unique, long-lasting pieces that empower her customers to wear their personal style with confidence. You can browse her work on Etsy here or see her comprehensive portfolio here. When she is not making art, she loves being outside, traveling, and hanging out with her cat, Zoey.

Kristi's Custom
Candles

Kristi from Custom Candles creates handmade candles, each one in a unique refurbished holder. Her collection includes candles ready to be displayed for the holiday season, candles in wine glasses, a clan of gnomes, and many more.

Kristi started making candles in the 1960s as a hobby while pursuing a dance career. She took a break to get married, have 3 kids, start her dance studio, which she ran for 36 years, re-visited making them in the 1990s, and got hooked again about 10 years ago. She retired from her dance career and now devotes her time to creating candles and having fun at craft markets. Memory Candles are her favorite things to make because she can preserve something meaningful for her customers with a candle. She also loves making vintage teacup candles, wine glasses, mugs, and ice candles.

Jan Narrin

My gourd career started in 1992. I had been on a trip to Arizona and stopped at an art gallery. What I saw there changed my life. It was a display of amazing gourds by premier gourd artist, Robert Rivera. A year later I decided that's what I wanted to do. There was no one I could find in San Diego who was working with gourds so I was forced to figure it all out myself. Once I found Welburn Gourd Farm I was on my way. Doug Welburn was so helpful with teaching me how to clean and cut the gourds, and how to choose the right ones. From there it was just choosing the method I would use for my designs. I'm not a painter so I ended up with the wood burner and I've never used anything else. I'm drawn to all things in Nature. I love finding beautiful or unusual things on my hikes that I can use in my artwork. After all these years, they're still my passion.