NYC ARTIST DATABASE
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Amber Brewer (AmbrewArt) is an illustrator based out of NY. Her work is inspired by nature, animals, and curiosity of the world around us using lots of colors and different mediums! Her favorites are gouache paint, digital (using procreate), watercolor, acrylic paint, stained glass and polymer clay. She sells her work online and at markets and is also the co-founder of Goldleaf Art Collective, where she curates collaborative projects amongst illustrators/artists.
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Angel Wing Syndrome is a small brand based in NYC, with nostalgic designs inspired by a love for angelic motifs, roses, and old school gothic lolita. Handmade from a mix of new and upcycled materials, each piece is created to add a unique and elegant touch to every angel's wardrobe.
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Welcome! I’m opening up a virtual hospital for healing hurt souls! And I need your to help to take care of our patients! Angel's Ward is a whimsical hospital employed with angelic nurses that specialize in curing mysterious emotionally induced ailments with the power of care! With a purchase of an Angels Ward sticker sheets, nurse or angel's ward blessing you can join us on our mission and help treat all of our virtual patients! Let's all heal the world together at the Angel's Ward!
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Ash Made Me is a small artist business located in Brooklyn, New York. From planner stickers to handmade jewelry and beaded accessories, Ash makes whimsical goods for the young at heart. Ash is a queer, disabled, Black Filipina creator. Their dream is to share their love for stars and birds with the world, and to help eclectic individuals build an ethereal look of their own ⭐️⭐️
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Baeyani was created by Momo Manalang, a queer Filipino-American bead and fiber artist based in Queens, NY. Her shop name marries the Tagalog words, "Babae" (Woman) and "Bayani" (Hero), paying homage to the Filipino political prisoners she integrated with between 2019 - 2020. Partial proceeds from her beaded earrings contribute to Malaya Movement's Palayain Campaign, a fund designated for the immediate and long-term needs of Filipino political prisoners and their families.
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Bamcomixs is an independent Mom and Pop art shop specializing in designing traditional and digital artworks that celebrate Pop Culture and its many fandoms. Bamcomixs is comprised of husband and wife artists duo OCArtworks and Fabicreates. Bamcomixs had been officially active in the comic convention and art vendor scene since 2021 celebrating the fandom and all things pop culture with their artwork!
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Hi, I’m Jenny but I go as Plum online! I'm a Chinese-American NYC-based artist who never grew out of the anime and manga phase. I love games like Genshin Impact and shoujo series so I started making merch I love, such as stickers, prints, and acrylic charms. I thought making art of these fandoms would bring joy to others as they have for me.
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I’m Yin, a Queens-based illustrator, designer, and fanartist! I love all things dreamy, bubbly, and soft, and my artwork is based off of my favorite video game and anime franchises. My focus is to create merchandise that can bring a small reminder of fandom into everyday life, such as small ita bags, tote bags, jewelry, wallets, keychains, pins, and stationery!
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Connie Kwok (cookiiecats) is a NYC based queer Canto-American illustrator/animator. Connie loves drawing animals and is fascinated with nostalgia and sequential narrative. He enjoys dynamic compositions and wishes to incorporate more experimental multimedia approaches in their art.
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Hi I'm Era! I'm a Taiwanese American designer who draws a lot of inspiration from my culture and loves to create colorful and whimsical objects that bring joy to people's lives. I make everything from accessories to art and photography prints using techniques such as laser cutting, 3D printing, digital illustration and film!
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fruitycircus is an illustrator, comic artist, and merch artist based in NY. they're super passionate about the technology they had growing up, so their art and merch are usually based on the aesthetics, fandom culture, and nostalgia of that era. or so they say, this all may be an excuse to draw whatever guy of the month they want.
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I’m Kyle, an Latino Indigenous storyteller who, with my wife, created Gambito — a colorful, cryptid-inspired character. Through Gambito and his friends, we share imaginative stories and create vibrant art and merchandise that celebrate adventure, friendship, and a curiosity in the paranormal and the world beyond
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Rena is an animator and illustrator with a deep passion for participating in artist alleys. At conventions, she specialises in selling fan-made merchandise featuring VTubers and VOCALOID singers, with plans to expand into other themes in the future. When it comes to original work, Rena draws inspiration from punk and heavy metal scenes, often depicting girls with a bold, rebellious aesthetic. As she prepares to graduate from university, Rena is also gearing up to break into the animation industry.
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Heartsie Studios was founded by Samantha, a Chinese American based in NYC, who was inspired to blend her unique aesthetic and Asian culture with practicality. The brand creates kawaii-style designs crafted to bring joy to your everyday life. At the heart of our brand are our lovable characters - Choco, Mochi, and Pepper - who feature across our playful and practical range of stationery and lifestyle items. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your belongings or add some fun to your daily routine, Heartsie Studios is here to sprinkle a little extra cuteness into your world!
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HUNIPYON is a NJ based brand & illustrator specializing in making art that makes you smile ʚ♡ɞ i am chara (he/it/xe), a 19 year old autistic and disabled illustrator and designer. i create work that is near and dear to my heart, especially regarding nostalgia and bright colors. i love to create pieces based off of media that is important to me as well.
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Cute handmade stationary, pins, prints, stickers, and more!
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Hiya! I'm Jupiter, a NJ/NYC based artist who loves illustrating fanart and fashion, often combining the two together! I work both digitally and traditionally with gouache paints, and majority of my merchandise is handmade in my studio. I primarily illustrate video game characters from RPGs, visual novels, and horror.
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kroyo arts was a labor of love for me. i make crochet plushies, kandi, and cute little accessories inspired by anime and soft pastel vibes. everything here is handmade, calm, and colorful, the kind of pieces that feel comforting to carry around. thanks for supporting small creators and slow-made art!
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Hi! We're Jacey and Smila <3 We're a lesbian couple tending the lesbian garden with sapphic art by sapphic artists. Lala & Co. aims to create art that helps express the lesbian story and opens everyone to a wonderful and welcoming experience. We sell original art prints and zines with multiple printmaking mediums, stickers, keychains, handmade jewelry, handmade clothing, crochet items
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I'm an independent artist who loves to pay homage to my Asian-American upbringing! I love to reimagine Chinese culture in a new and cute way through a variety of art mediums. The goal of my work is to find the joy and nostalgia that still shines through all the complications of being third culture. Currently, I sell art prints, posters, stickers, magnets, and more! My primary mediums are digital illustration, graphic design, risograph printing, and blockprinting.
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MICHIUMS is a Ringo-Eisner award-nominated and award winning comic artist whose work has appeared in a variety of comic anthologies! When not making comics or merch, you can find them drinking far too much coffee and wrangling their washi-tape stealing cat. Their work focuses on queer themes, folklores and retellings, and finding little sparks of hope in the dark.
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I'm a digital artist that focuses on artwork inspired by shibuya punk/y2k aesthetics as well as fantasy and cyberpunk artwork. I also work as a background artist.
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11/29/2025 - 11/29 GOJO Figure Drawing PROMO FANstage.nyc 12/5/2025 - Cosplay Figure Drawing 12/19/2025 - Cosplay Figure Drawing
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Evelyn Brabant is a NYC-based, award winning, mixed media illustrator originally from Northern Virginia. Her portfolio includes a digital archive focused on vintage-themed fashion illustration and sapphic love, hoping to carve out a spot for queer representation in older media genres
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taiwanese-american queer artist based in NYC ᯓ★ i love making art that's bright, saturated, crazy violent magical girls, and a bit freaky with its lesbianism! currently working on a variety of projects, including but not limited to, making keychains, prints, original visual novels, and mini comics. >:)
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Madi (aka Prartzel) is an NYC based illustrator, cartoonist, and concept designer. She specializes in fantasy-based work, including TTRPG character design. Need your character drawn? Madi offers commissions that are perfect for any TTRPG player looking for some artwork, or anyone who just wants artwork of any character.
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Hi there! I’m Rainy Cacti, a comics artist and illustrator. I draw all things wholesome and want to make things that give the reader the warm and fuzzies. From romance to comedy, it’s full of joy, especially queer and neurodiverse joy. I’m also a big nerd for wholesome manga, anime, comics, and dramas! :D
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s.cicart is a part-time artist based in New Jersey. She enjoys representing the cute side of things in their art. With the use of bold lineart and simple shading, s.cicart hopes to invoke the feeling of cuteness and overall excitement when people come across her work. With hints of Japanese culture showcased within their merchandise, you can find tote bags, keychains and phone charms, stickers and sticker sheets, prints, and bookmarks at their events and online etsy shop!
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Strego Ro’s Genesium is a small business run by transmasc artist, Sparrow DeRosa. With an emphasis on theming and whimsy, Sparrow brings a theatrical dark fantasy vibe to the art world with his unique crochet toys, fidgets, sculptures and his digital illustrations. He prides himself on the extensive lore and theming of the shop and having options for nearly every price point and keeping his art accessible to as many people as possible.
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SungMunHei is an independent artist based in New York, having graduated from School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Animation, they center on emotional storytelling that speak to queer and AAPI experiences. They are an illustrator, character designer, storyboarder, and graphic designer, creating both original and fan work. They are currently focusing on developing the original webcomic <snakeskin>
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Hi! I'm Mary Ann, a Korean-American illustrator based in Brooklyn. My art features whimsical little ghost scenes designed to illicit a sense of joy, nostalgia, and exploration. I create art prints, stickers, washi tape, and bookmarks, as well as hand-crafted miniature clay decor and accessories. I hope you'll enjoy the heartfelt charms that little ghosts can bring.
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Tiramaesu is a sticker and stationery shop inspired by the charm of Japanese kawaii culture, animals, and daily life! Founded and designed by solo NJ artist Mae Lua, each product is crafted with care to bring a little extra joy to your day. From stickers and memo pads to accessories that brighten up your space, Tiramaesu is a destination for stationery lovers and fans of the kawaii aesthetic who appreciate fun and playful pieces that add personality to any surface!
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Olivia Fields is an illustrator + printmaker based in Brooklyn, NY whose work focuses on cute, stylish, and vibrant printed matter ranging from posters and zines, to shirts and tote designs that she risograph and screen prints by hand. Her drawings are delicate, playing with shapes and forms that intersect and entangle one another tenderly. She has self published and printed a variety of zines and merchandise, with common subjects including autobio, fashion, and transcendence.
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Usurpent (Any Pronouns) is a freelance artist from New York. Their works focus on interpersonal relationships and desperately trying to navigate them while also figuring out their identity. Their works tend to focus around their persona, Usu. Outside of their personal works and projects they enjoy creating artwork for media they enjoy including: One Piece, Cookie Fun Kingdom, Honkai: Star Rail, Pokemon.
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Winged Creature is a Queens based multi-media artist specializing in drawing, printmaking, jewelry-making and leatherwork. Pieces span from gothic to cute & colorful, or a combination of both. Winged Creature is largely inspired by art history, fashion, vampires, and retro anime.
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Started by two sisters, Zoë and Zoya, ZoTo & Co is a handmade art, stationary, and home decor shop that celebrates being cheeky and playful! Inspired by their Chinese heritage, a love for food, and a need for cute things, their colorful items are designed to spark joy in those who delight in whimsy.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Amber Brewer (AmbrewArt) is an illustrator based out of NY. Her work is inspired by nature, animals, and curiosity of the world around us using lots of colors and different mediums! Her favorites are gouache paint, digital (using procreate), watercolor, acrylic paint, stained glass and polymer clay. She sells her work online and at markets and is also the co-founder of Goldleaf Art Collective, where she curates collaborative projects amongst illustrators/artists.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Angel Wing Syndrome is a small brand based in NYC, with nostalgic designs inspired by a love for angelic motifs, roses, and old school gothic lolita. Handmade from a mix of new and upcycled materials, each piece is created to add a unique and elegant touch to every angel's wardrobe.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Welcome! I’m opening up a virtual hospital for healing hurt souls! And I need your to help to take care of our patients! Angel's Ward is a whimsical hospital employed with angelic nurses that specialize in curing mysterious emotionally induced ailments with the power of care! With a purchase of an Angels Ward sticker sheets, nurse or angel's ward blessing you can join us on our mission and help treat all of our virtual patients! Let's all heal the world together at the Angel's Ward!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Ash Made Me is a small artist business located in Brooklyn, New York. From planner stickers to handmade jewelry and beaded accessories, Ash makes whimsical goods for the young at heart. Ash is a queer, disabled, Black Filipina creator. Their dream is to share their love for stars and birds with the world, and to help eclectic individuals build an ethereal look of their own ⭐️⭐️
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The Art Locker
Baeyani was created by Momo Manalang, a queer Filipino-American bead and fiber artist based in Queens, NY. Her shop name marries the Tagalog words, "Babae" (Woman) and "Bayani" (Hero), paying homage to the Filipino political prisoners she integrated with between 2019 - 2020. Partial proceeds from her beaded earrings contribute to Malaya Movement's Palayain Campaign, a fund designated for the immediate and long-term needs of Filipino political prisoners and their families.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Bamcomixs is an independent Mom and Pop art shop specializing in designing traditional and digital artworks that celebrate Pop Culture and its many fandoms. Bamcomixs is comprised of husband and wife artists duo OCArtworks and Fabicreates. Bamcomixs had been officially active in the comic convention and art vendor scene since 2021 celebrating the fandom and all things pop culture with their artwork!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Hi, I’m Jenny but I go as Plum online! I'm a Chinese-American NYC-based artist who never grew out of the anime and manga phase. I love games like Genshin Impact and shoujo series so I started making merch I love, such as stickers, prints, and acrylic charms. I thought making art of these fandoms would bring joy to others as they have for me.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
I’m Yin, a Queens-based illustrator, designer, and fanartist! I love all things dreamy, bubbly, and soft, and my artwork is based off of my favorite video game and anime franchises. My focus is to create merchandise that can bring a small reminder of fandom into everyday life, such as small ita bags, tote bags, jewelry, wallets, keychains, pins, and stationery!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Connie Kwok (cookiiecats) is a NYC based queer Canto-American illustrator/animator. Connie loves drawing animals and is fascinated with nostalgia and sequential narrative. He enjoys dynamic compositions and wishes to incorporate more experimental multimedia approaches in their art.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Hi I'm Era! I'm a Taiwanese American designer who draws a lot of inspiration from my culture and loves to create colorful and whimsical objects that bring joy to people's lives. I make everything from accessories to art and photography prints using techniques such as laser cutting, 3D printing, digital illustration and film!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
fruitycircus is an illustrator, comic artist, and merch artist based in NY. they're super passionate about the technology they had growing up, so their art and merch are usually based on the aesthetics, fandom culture, and nostalgia of that era. or so they say, this all may be an excuse to draw whatever guy of the month they want.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
I’m Kyle, an Latino Indigenous storyteller who, with my wife, created Gambito — a colorful, cryptid-inspired character. Through Gambito and his friends, we share imaginative stories and create vibrant art and merchandise that celebrate adventure, friendship, and a curiosity in the paranormal and the world beyond
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Rena is an animator and illustrator with a deep passion for participating in artist alleys. At conventions, she specialises in selling fan-made merchandise featuring VTubers and VOCALOID singers, with plans to expand into other themes in the future. When it comes to original work, Rena draws inspiration from punk and heavy metal scenes, often depicting girls with a bold, rebellious aesthetic. As she prepares to graduate from university, Rena is also gearing up to break into the animation industry.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Heartsie Studios was founded by Samantha, a Chinese American based in NYC, who was inspired to blend her unique aesthetic and Asian culture with practicality. The brand creates kawaii-style designs crafted to bring joy to your everyday life. At the heart of our brand are our lovable characters - Choco, Mochi, and Pepper - who feature across our playful and practical range of stationery and lifestyle items. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your belongings or add some fun to your daily routine, Heartsie Studios is here to sprinkle a little extra cuteness into your world!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
HUNIPYON is a NJ based brand & illustrator specializing in making art that makes you smile ʚ♡ɞ i am chara (he/it/xe), a 19 year old autistic and disabled illustrator and designer. i create work that is near and dear to my heart, especially regarding nostalgia and bright colors. i love to create pieces based off of media that is important to me as well.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Cute handmade stationary, pins, prints, stickers, and more!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Hiya! I'm Jupiter, a NJ/NYC based artist who loves illustrating fanart and fashion, often combining the two together! I work both digitally and traditionally with gouache paints, and majority of my merchandise is handmade in my studio. I primarily illustrate video game characters from RPGs, visual novels, and horror.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
kroyo arts was a labor of love for me. i make crochet plushies, kandi, and cute little accessories inspired by anime and soft pastel vibes. everything here is handmade, calm, and colorful, the kind of pieces that feel comforting to carry around. thanks for supporting small creators and slow-made art!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Hi! We're Jacey and Smila <3 We're a lesbian couple tending the lesbian garden with sapphic art by sapphic artists. Lala & Co. aims to create art that helps express the lesbian story and opens everyone to a wonderful and welcoming experience. We sell original art prints and zines with multiple printmaking mediums, stickers, keychains, handmade jewelry, handmade clothing, crochet items
EVENTS
The Art Locker
I'm an independent artist who loves to pay homage to my Asian-American upbringing! I love to reimagine Chinese culture in a new and cute way through a variety of art mediums. The goal of my work is to find the joy and nostalgia that still shines through all the complications of being third culture. Currently, I sell art prints, posters, stickers, magnets, and more! My primary mediums are digital illustration, graphic design, risograph printing, and blockprinting.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
MICHIUMS is a Ringo-Eisner award-nominated and award winning comic artist whose work has appeared in a variety of comic anthologies! When not making comics or merch, you can find them drinking far too much coffee and wrangling their washi-tape stealing cat. Their work focuses on queer themes, folklores and retellings, and finding little sparks of hope in the dark.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
I'm a digital artist that focuses on artwork inspired by shibuya punk/y2k aesthetics as well as fantasy and cyberpunk artwork. I also work as a background artist.
EVENTS
11/29/2025 - 11/29 GOJO Figure Drawing PROMO FANstage.nyc 12/5/2025 - Cosplay Figure Drawing 12/19/2025 - Cosplay Figure Drawing
The Art Locker
Evelyn Brabant is a NYC-based, award winning, mixed media illustrator originally from Northern Virginia. Her portfolio includes a digital archive focused on vintage-themed fashion illustration and sapphic love, hoping to carve out a spot for queer representation in older media genres
EVENTS
The Art Locker
taiwanese-american queer artist based in NYC ᯓ★ i love making art that's bright, saturated, crazy violent magical girls, and a bit freaky with its lesbianism! currently working on a variety of projects, including but not limited to, making keychains, prints, original visual novels, and mini comics. >:)
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Madi (aka Prartzel) is an NYC based illustrator, cartoonist, and concept designer. She specializes in fantasy-based work, including TTRPG character design. Need your character drawn? Madi offers commissions that are perfect for any TTRPG player looking for some artwork, or anyone who just wants artwork of any character.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Hi there! I’m Rainy Cacti, a comics artist and illustrator. I draw all things wholesome and want to make things that give the reader the warm and fuzzies. From romance to comedy, it’s full of joy, especially queer and neurodiverse joy. I’m also a big nerd for wholesome manga, anime, comics, and dramas! :D
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s.cicart is a part-time artist based in New Jersey. She enjoys representing the cute side of things in their art. With the use of bold lineart and simple shading, s.cicart hopes to invoke the feeling of cuteness and overall excitement when people come across her work. With hints of Japanese culture showcased within their merchandise, you can find tote bags, keychains and phone charms, stickers and sticker sheets, prints, and bookmarks at their events and online etsy shop!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Strego Ro’s Genesium is a small business run by transmasc artist, Sparrow DeRosa. With an emphasis on theming and whimsy, Sparrow brings a theatrical dark fantasy vibe to the art world with his unique crochet toys, fidgets, sculptures and his digital illustrations. He prides himself on the extensive lore and theming of the shop and having options for nearly every price point and keeping his art accessible to as many people as possible.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
SungMunHei is an independent artist based in New York, having graduated from School of Visual Arts with a BFA in Animation, they center on emotional storytelling that speak to queer and AAPI experiences. They are an illustrator, character designer, storyboarder, and graphic designer, creating both original and fan work. They are currently focusing on developing the original webcomic <snakeskin>
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Hi! I'm Mary Ann, a Korean-American illustrator based in Brooklyn. My art features whimsical little ghost scenes designed to illicit a sense of joy, nostalgia, and exploration. I create art prints, stickers, washi tape, and bookmarks, as well as hand-crafted miniature clay decor and accessories. I hope you'll enjoy the heartfelt charms that little ghosts can bring.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Tiramaesu is a sticker and stationery shop inspired by the charm of Japanese kawaii culture, animals, and daily life! Founded and designed by solo NJ artist Mae Lua, each product is crafted with care to bring a little extra joy to your day. From stickers and memo pads to accessories that brighten up your space, Tiramaesu is a destination for stationery lovers and fans of the kawaii aesthetic who appreciate fun and playful pieces that add personality to any surface!
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Olivia Fields is an illustrator + printmaker based in Brooklyn, NY whose work focuses on cute, stylish, and vibrant printed matter ranging from posters and zines, to shirts and tote designs that she risograph and screen prints by hand. Her drawings are delicate, playing with shapes and forms that intersect and entangle one another tenderly. She has self published and printed a variety of zines and merchandise, with common subjects including autobio, fashion, and transcendence.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Usurpent (Any Pronouns) is a freelance artist from New York. Their works focus on interpersonal relationships and desperately trying to navigate them while also figuring out their identity. Their works tend to focus around their persona, Usu. Outside of their personal works and projects they enjoy creating artwork for media they enjoy including: One Piece, Cookie Fun Kingdom, Honkai: Star Rail, Pokemon.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Winged Creature is a Queens based multi-media artist specializing in drawing, printmaking, jewelry-making and leatherwork. Pieces span from gothic to cute & colorful, or a combination of both. Winged Creature is largely inspired by art history, fashion, vampires, and retro anime.
EVENTS
The Art Locker
Started by two sisters, Zoë and Zoya, ZoTo & Co is a handmade art, stationary, and home decor shop that celebrates being cheeky and playful! Inspired by their Chinese heritage, a love for food, and a need for cute things, their colorful items are designed to spark joy in those who delight in whimsy.
EVENTS
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