The art of Wild Fur Jewelry
Jewelry is usually made from metal and stone. But across northern cultures, locally sourced natural materials have always played a role in adornment.Fur, bone, antler, and hide have been incorporated...
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Stories (aka blog posts) are written in-house by Vanessa Aegirsdottir and occasionally George Bahm.
The quiet power of earth pigment paintings
Most paint today is commercially manufactured in factories by machines. Uniform colors, standardized formulas, and pigments designed to look the same every time.But long before industrial paint existed, artists used...
Why handcrafted gifts still matter (especially now).
There’s a quiet shift happening in how people buy things. Instead of collecting more objects, people are becoming more selective about what they bring into their homes. Fewer things. Better...
What Painting Watercolours Taught Me About Debt, Boundaries, and Doing Things My Own Way
I spent most of last week elbow-deep in pigment and paperwork. The pigment was the fun part—minty green earth pigment from a batch I processed by hand, turned into tiny...
From the Earth, Through My Hands: How Pigments Became Paint
As an artist, I use my work to speak about identity. This narrative emerged for me after I left my ex-husband and began to remember who the fuck I was....
Too Cute to Die — The Podcast Is Here
This is a podcast about death, friendship, and forgetting what we were talking about. It’s called Too Cute to Die—and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
Vanessa Aegirsdottir Co. Is Closing Its Physical Store—Here’s What’s Next
The store is closing but the business is still going strong. Learn how we plan to continue serving our community locally and online.
Winter creativity from Summertime collecting
In this post, I share a bit about how I spend my winters and a little behind the scenes of exploring new mediums.
How to Wear Statement Earrings
Hey there, lovely souls! Vanessa Aegirsdottir here, ready to spill the tea on one of my absolute favorite topics: statement earrings! If you're anything like me, you know the transformative...
Crafting Success: Introducing 'Thanks, I Made It' – Your Blueprint for a Profitable Handmade Business
Do you dream of turning your creative passion into a profitable venture? Whether you're a budding artisan or a seasoned crafter, my brand new e-book, "Thanks, I Made It," is...
Celebrating Milestones and Looking Forward: Vanessa Aegirsdottir's Journey
As we step into the final quarter of the year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that my husband and co-founder, George, and I...
Understanding the Importance of Respecting Indigenous Concepts: Spirit Animals and Animal Totems
In a world that celebrates diversity and interconnectedness, it's crucial to appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped our planet. Indigenous cultures, in particular, hold a profound wisdom...