cindy tomczyk.

i've been meaning to post about cindy tomczyk for a few weeks now. let me tell you, my friends-- not only is her work fantastic (she creates both illustration and letterpress masterpieces), she's also a complete doll. i found a print that i loved when at her booth at renegade, but someone snagged it before i could. she didn't have any left, but told me she'd check her studio and provided her e-mail. when i went back to the fair the next day, she had the print that i wanted. she went to her studio that morning, and brought the final two she had left, hoping i'd come back. she's just an incredibly generous, zany and cool gal, and the exact type of person whose art you feel great about supporting.

also, i was excited to discover that cindy is having a studio party this friday in ravenswood. i'm hoping to stop by!

chicago renegade craft fair.

one of the best parts of living in the windy city is found in the constant activity and list of festivals happening each weekend. it's even a bit overwhelming at times; however, i've been getting excited for the chicago renegade craft fair, happening this saturday and sunday, for over a month now. it's going to be like walking through all of my favorite etsy stores in person! i'm hoping to find some christmas purchases in an effort to support handmade goods. are any of you chicagoans planning on making an appearance? if so, let me know and maybe we can meet up. xo.