Artistry is a home
for all things creative.
Everything Designers
Our background is a blend of fine art, creative writing, visual design, digital communications, and composition; in addition to marketing, interpersonal communications, and creative analysis. That diverse mix is reflected in our work. One client called us “everything designers;” another called us “designer’s designers.” We endeavor to live up to both monikers.
Who We Are
Allison Stevens
Artist | Designer | Web Designer
Owner | Creative Director
Background:
BS in Communications from New York University
BA in Studio Art from Hunter College, New York, NY
Studio Courses at the Art Students League, New York, NY
While she is well-versed in digital graphic design and web design, Allison also creates pieces without a computer, using instead oil paints, watercolors, charcoal & other analog media.
Caylin Capra-Thomas
Copy Editor | Communications Specialist
Background:
BA in English from University of Vermont
MFA in Creative Writing from University of Montana
Caylin is also the author of two chapbooks, and her poetry and nonfiction have appeared in numerous literary journals, including New England Review, Crazyhorse, Willow Springs, Ninth Letter, The Journal, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of residencies, fellowships, and awards from the Vermont Studio Center, the Studios of Key West, and the Louisville Literary Arts Association. Caylin is also currently pursuing her PhD in English and creative writing at University of Missouri.
Magdalene Kelner
Graphic Designer | 2D Animator
Background:
BFA in Animation, Minor in Sequential Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design
As you can tell from her bio image, Maggie’s animations bring a playful sense of style to the table! You can also see a sampling of her animations on the website we created for Leigh Perry and the book covers she’s designed for Toni.
Our Studio Pawsonnel
Our pups are our devoted companions in and outside the workshop. They boost our morale, remind us to stretch when we’ve been sitting too long, and help stimulate our creativity. A few years ago, we lost our original studio pups, Aberdeen and William. But they will forever be considered our beloved Barker-in-Chief and President of Morale, respectively. We will also dearly miss Bear Dog, our first and only Freelance Fetch Specialist.
Meet our current four legged pawsonnel:
Maisie
Executive Directfur of the Welcoming Committee
Background : Over six years of people-herding, snuggling, and upside down napping.
Apollo
Maisie’s Intern & Chief of Cardboard Box Recycling
Background : Three years frisbee watching (but not catching), empty cardboard box dismantling, and dog toy researching.
Frankie
Caylin’s Pawsonnel-in-Training
Background : Years of big planning, ambitious goal-setting, and music accompaniment.
Sharing & Giving
Giving back is an integral part of who we are. A portion of our proceeds are regularly contributed to several organizations near and dear to our hearts.
Center for Independent Living (Former Board Member)
High School High Tech (Part of the CILNCF)
Project YouthBuild
Collie Health Foundation
Humane Society of the US
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
New Horizons Service Dogs
Doctors Without Borders