Story Shop Boutique
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Open Saturday, October 24, 9:30am-5:30pm at Libbey Park Fountain
Christy Hunter
Story Shop Coordinator
Christy Hunter is a local Ojai intuitive mixed-media artist. Her creative process explores healing, self-discovery, and joy. She draws inspiration from nature, personal growth, and the experiences that shape us.
For more than 13 years, Christy has been a stay-at-home and homeschooling mom, a journey that has encouraged growth, reflection, and healing. Along the way, she discovered intuitive mixed media art, a practice that brings clarity, authenticity, and happiness into her life.
Guided by intuition and trust in the creative process, Christy creates layered, expressive work that invites reflection and connection. Through her art, she hopes to inspire others to reconnect with their own inner voice and create from the heart.
Little Muse Designs
Anthe Wosczyna of Little Muse Designs creates intricate beadwoven jewelry which depicts the mandala, the Sanskrit word for circle, community and connection.
Her distinctive jewelry is created by weaving tiny Japanese glass beads one at a time.
Educated at Art Center College of Design, Loyola and UCLA, Anthe uses her acquired skills to create her original designs.
Each piece is handcrafted in her studio at the foot of mountains in Sierra Madre, CA, a beautiful area which is the source of inspiration for her designs.
Anthe's creative life is buoyed by the loving support of her partner, as well as her friends and family. They spark her creativity and add much joy to her process.
LOBO Real
Tamara is an Ojai-based artist, psychologist, trauma therapist and yoga instructor who bridges the worlds of mental wellness and visual storytelling. Through her paintings of vivid dreams and fantastic animals, she creates safe, transformative spaces aimed at healing the human soul. Guided by her creative vision and her loyal companion, Lobo, Tamara’s art serves as a therapeutic bridge, transforming subconscious pain into vibrant landscapes of hope, resilience, and deep emotional peace.
Ren D'Angelo
Ren D'Angelo is a lifelong artist who draws inspiration from the beautiful Ojai Valley he grew up loving. In 2021, he took a landscape painting class featuring gouache; an opaque, water-activated paint. Although he never imagined himself painting landscapes, he quickly fell in love with both the medium and the subject. Today, Ren has painted dozens of gouache landscape paintings, and enjoys painting en plein air around the Ojai Valley and surrounding areas. He has taught several classes that have allowed him to share his love for the medium and help inspire others to pick up a brush and either try something new, or enjoy playing with like-minded artists.
To learn more about Ren, shop his collections, and stay up to date on upcoming classes and exhibits, take a look at his LinkTree: linktr.ee/rennbirdd.
Cheerful Coyote
Cheerful Coyote is a small crochet business made up of a mother and daughter duo. They sell custom crochet pieces as well as crochet patterns for those who know how to crochet. They are greatly inspired by animals and nature. Each piece they create is one of a kind and is filled with love!
There is something so special about creating art with your hands and seeing the joy it brings to those who receive it! Sharing handmade art of all kinds is just one way of spreading light and love!
terry m sharp
Terry Sharp moved to Ojai 15 years ago and got himself a wood lathe. Ever since then he has been making wooden bowls. He only uses wood from trees that have already fallen or had to be cut down, giving his pieces a beautifully rustic look. Once he has secured wood from a community member or a tree cutting service, he repays them with bowls from the wood they gave him-a remembrance of the lost tree.
Firestick Pottery
Firestick Pottery offers a wide variety of services whether you're a monthly member, a student, or work elsewhere and just glaze and fire in our kilns. Firestick's 1,000 square foot studio and spacious grounds provide everything you need…including gallery space for artists' to sell their work.
Amanda Colbeck
Much of what I create reflects the nature that inspires me. Plants, and especially flowers, remind me of the delicate strength that is being alive. We can see in a flower the most gentle, subtle beauty - effortless it appears in its bloomed space. We often, however, forget the work that went in - the true effort, the persistence during adversity, and the sincere grit that is required to bloom. Botanicals are a reminder of what we have in us. The plant/flowers’ persistence amongst frost, flooding, and excessive heat is just a reminder of our own resilience. The flood of today does not need to dictate the growth of years to come. Instead, it can support it; it can hinder it; but above all, it will impact it - and how becomes part of the process. Ceramics is that for me - through all the uncertainty, troubleshooting, failures, and successes. It’s a reminder of what is possible and an opportunity to practice patience in the process (that is life).
Be Wyld Child
Be Wyld Child, a small-batch natural perfume and beauty brand handcrafted in downtown Ojai. Its emerging Wylder collection is rooted in the scents and spirit of place and features a natural scent catalogue that's been collected over the last four years. Through story and scent, BWC explores the wild, tender places where memory, nature, and wonder meet. We believe natural essences can help connect us to something bigger and help bring us home to the wonder within.
Robyn Cass
Southern California artist Robyn Cass has been painting and crafting for as long as she can remember, but a request to paint a friend’s shoes launched her creative signature. Inspired by the spirit of the ’60s, she turned them into wearable art, sparking a passion she continues today.
Her hand-painted designs now span Doc Martens, saddle shoes, Vans, Converse, and more. Drawing from the ’50s–’70s, Robyn blends music, culture, and nostalgia into each piece, balancing client vision with her own storytelling style. Known for durability as well as beauty, she’s worn her own creations for years without fading or peeling.
Robyn credits her daughter, her toughest critic and biggest supporter, along with friends and the memory of her sister for fueling her journey. Her work can be found at Poppies Art and Gifts in Ojai, and she shares new designs on Instagram at @handpaintedbyrobyn805.
805 Body Art
Andi started her body art business in 2009, but has been drawing and painting since she was old enough to hold a brush. She enjoys connecting with people and bringing their imaginations to life. Co-creation is the most inspiring part of the gig and pushes her to develop her talent, expand her ideas and skill sets, and improve her portfolio with every customer and guest. She hopes that the people she touches feel the love she shares in the experience. Andi moved to Ventura County and became 805 Body Art in 2014. She found her home in Downtown Ojai in 2022.
Eco Shumaker
Ventura California based ceramist, Eco Shumaker, has been honing her skills in ceramics since 2018. Originally a mixed media painter, Eco merges her 14 years of painting skills, 21 years of fashion design and life experience, bringing about a perfect union of skills and creativity to her new found love of clay.
Eco’s evolution into clay allows her to introduce another medium to this new found union and extend the range of her talent. Her use of clay allows her to challenge the boundaries of art, telling new stories by exploring the depths of 3D concepts in her compositions.
Cindy Style Jewelry
What started as a walk on the beach picking up shells with little holes in them while on tour in the Gulf of Mexico in 1995, has evolved into one of her most favorite pastimes along with singing and playing guitar. She began making necklaces for friends with shells she picked up on the beach. She made beaded designs and sold them to friends and neighbors, but mostly gave them away as presents. About 10 years ago her husband found a saw on the side of the road, fixed it up, brought it home and taught her to use it, launching her lapidary adventures. Shortly thereafter she went to Quartzite, AZ, where for the first time, she bought rough and beautiful semi precious gemstones for bargain prices. Without too much investment she was able to practice and learn a new skill. Her fascination with cutting rocks, shaping them and wrapping them into all kinds of shapes and sizes continues to grow. The work is very satisfying and solitary but the selling is fun and social, a perfect combination that suits her just right~!
Annalite Paints
I create glass art that captures light in a way that to my eye, feels magical. I began this glass painting adventure last year and I am grateful to have the joy of sharing my art in galleries, at community events, and commissioned by people who are drawn to the magic of color and light. I was initially Inspired by the beauty of stained glass and I love bringing a modern and personal touch to this art form.
For me, painting on glass is more than just an artistic process; it’s a reflection of my inner world and a connection to something greater. With over 30+ years of experience as an artist and owner of a presentation design business, I’ve always had a passion for creativity and detail. When I discovered glass painting, it felt like the perfect way to explore the interplay of light, color, intuition and emotion.
I use semi-transparent paints to craft a wide range of imagery and styles. The materials I use include illuminated round glass discs, framed panels and just about any other type of glass material that I can paint on. Lately I've been
fascinated by sea creatures and have produced several pieces that reflect this passion.
My hope is that my creations bring a sense of inspiration, harmony, and wonder to those who experience them, and maybe a little bit of light into their lives.
Solstitched Art
I was born and raised in the beautiful Ojai Valley, I have been a homeschooling Mama for over 13 years and I love spending my spare time creating intricate and tedious forms of art like bead weaving, cross stitch, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, weaving, wool painting, sculpting with polymer clay and much more!! My art is inspired by nature, nostalgia and things that spark joy.
Red Poppy
Stephen & Jamie Cowan are former small business owners in Ojai. Since retiring, they decided to do arts & crafts. Stephen enjoys making tie dye clothing & birdhouses, while Jamie enjoys sewing & beading. You can often find them at an arts & crafts show displaying their handcrafted items.
Sunrise
Via Lola
Hello! I’m Cat Craig, an artist living in the beautiful town of Ojai, California. At 29 years old, I’ve been sharing my art with the world for the past three years, although it has been a deeply personal practice for me since I was seven. Art has always been a form of therapy, helping me process and heal from childhood and young adult experiences.
In every piece I create, you’ll find a source of light—whether it’s the glow of a moon or the warmth of the sun. My art spans multiple styles, but I’m particularly drawn to landscapes. I work in a range of media, including digital art, ink, oil pastel, and watercolor, and I love experimenting with different modalities.
Mother Nature is a huge influence on my work. I take inspiration from the many National Parks I’ve explored and the adventures I’ve had—whether hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, or trail running. These experiences fuel the stories I tell through my art.
Sharing my inner world with the outside world has been a journey of growth and courage, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to connect with others through my work. I live with my wonderful husband, Shea, our playful husky, River Goose, and two sweet cats, Nemo and Pumpkin Patch.
Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me and my artistic journey!
Martin Sosa
Martin Sosa, owner of Lokull, is a freelance graphic designer and proud Ojai local. His creations are fueled by Ojai's enchanting allure. Every apparel item and tote bag in his collection is meticulously designed and screen printed at his home, capturing Ojai's essence. He thrives on innovative design elements that may catch your eye - the delightful surprises that prompt a second look. Martin personally crafted a handy pocket map of Ojai, financed through advertisements for local businesses. Feel free to grab one when you visit! It reveals fascinating stories of our historic town and introduces all to hidden gems among the array of local businesses.
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