I have frequented a number of Artists’ Alleys in my time both in Texas and Michigan and the consistent thing I have noticed is that some of my interests were a bit too niche to sit within the zeitgeist of other contemporary convention attendees. As the adage goes, “if you don’t see what you want, make it yourself” and that is exactly what I set out to do initially with March Hare Design’s Charm Shoppe.

I wanted merchandise that captured the feeling I got in my formative years, but formatted into a genre that more modern individuals would get behind. During my 2nd year of Grad School I became infatuated with the laser cutting and engraving table, taking scraps of Acrylic from other projects and turning them into charms and earrings. This spiraled into illustrating and coloring the pieces from Rhino Linework into Illustrator products. I am currently still working on these charm collections to be taken to other conventions, art markets, and fairs, with several collections already done in Rhino, ready to be colored and revamped in Illustrator.

This is a creative exercise in both business management and technical skill because no one wants to buy a charm or piece of art that doesn’t adequately capture the spirit of the franchise of character. Below are a few collection pictures that when clicked will take you to their pages in the Charm Shoppe. Enjoy!