Natural Resources 3 exhibit at Lift!

A few highlights from the Natural Resources 3 exhibit at Lift!:




Neighborwood by Chris Ryniak x Amanda Spayd.






Average Joe Schmoe by 64 Colors.




Average Joe Schmoe by Jason Limon.




Neighborwood by Jeremy Madl.

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New monsters by Amanda Louise Spayd

New monsters by Amanda Louise Spayd going on sale tomorrow.

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Endless squares

Doktor A posted some great photos from his trip to DragonCon:


Endless squares in the Hyatt.



Amanda Spayd with one of her cuddly monsters.


Circus Posterus Lizzie and Junior.

Two monsters by Amanda Louise Spayd

"Lizzie and Junior" customized by Amanda Louise Spayd for the Circus Posterus booth at DragonCon.



Monster for Amanda's show at OhNo!DOOM gallery.

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Monsters by Amanda Louise Spayd

Some of the cuddly, ghastly monsters Amanda Louise Spayd completed for her show at OhNo!DOOM gallery.

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Jurassic Amber Soap

Jurassic Amber Soap (with insect) by Mandi Louise:

This amber-colored bar has cracks, bubbles, and inclusions like real amber. It also features a (fake, of course) insect trapped inside. The scent is classic and gentlemanly - a bay rum heightened with bergamot and citrus, and grounded with bay leaves and labdanum. Just the kind of old-fashioned aftershave I imagine a turn of the century paleontologist would wear when presenting a large specimen such as this to his colleagues.

On sale for $6 in her Etsy shop.

Relatedly, here's a shout-out for reader Chelsea's handmade bear-shaped and rose-scented soaps.

*Previously: See more of my Etsy picks here.

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