Dick Larsen
After studying at the Art Center College Of Design and gaining forty plus years of art experience, Dick Larsen has been able to capture the personality of every pet he paints. Dick has been with The Cotton Company for several years and has become a "go-to artist" for Wake Forest Residents and their pets. He is able to do commissions and works from photos of your beloved pets. His detailed paintings are beautiful reflections of his artistic expertise and the pet's persona. They make excellent gifts and are adored by everyone!
After studying at the Art Center College Of Design and gaining forty plus years of art experience, Dick Larsen has been able to capture the personality of every pet he paints. Dick has been with The Cotton Company for several years and has become a "go-to artist" for Wake Forest Residents and their pets. He is able to do commissions and works from photos of your beloved pets. His detailed paintings are beautiful reflections of his artistic expertise and the pet's persona. They make excellent gifts and are adored by everyone!
Joshua The Jeweler
Hi, I’m Joshua the Jeweler, and I make handmade jewelry for handmade people. I’m a native of the Triangle and graduated from the Professional Crafts Jewelry program at Haywood Community College in 2014. I specialize in hand forging and fabrication and have a selection of unique items including forged copper and silver bracelets, coin rings, spoon rings, crosses, puzzle necklaces, flower pendants, and more. Stop by my working studio at the Cotton company for personalized stamped jewelry and custom orders made on the spot. Sizing and limited repairs available on a case by case basis. Got an idea for a one-of-a-kind piece? I might just be able to help with that. I hope to see you soon!
Hi, I’m Joshua the Jeweler, and I make handmade jewelry for handmade people. I’m a native of the Triangle and graduated from the Professional Crafts Jewelry program at Haywood Community College in 2014. I specialize in hand forging and fabrication and have a selection of unique items including forged copper and silver bracelets, coin rings, spoon rings, crosses, puzzle necklaces, flower pendants, and more. Stop by my working studio at the Cotton company for personalized stamped jewelry and custom orders made on the spot. Sizing and limited repairs available on a case by case basis. Got an idea for a one-of-a-kind piece? I might just be able to help with that. I hope to see you soon!
Diana Hrabosky
I started teaching myself to draw in 2009 from books written by accomplished artists, first with graphite pencils, and then with colored pencils. In 2015 acrylic painting self-instruction began, again using books. But this time, abstract was the style of interest which created a lovely balance with the realism of my colored pencil work. Experimenting with media or subject-matter, whether with pencil or paint, is ongoing and exciting. Creating art can be mesmerizing, with each medium having its own unique challenges, techniques, and feel. Even different brands of paint and colored pencils behave differently on paper and canvas. My former career in Administrative and Human Resource Management has proven helpful in the necessary but too-consuming administrative side of my art business. The creative side is much more fun! My other passion is social partner dancing, including Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Folk Waltz, Slow Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, C&W Two-step, as well as Salsa, Latin, and other ballroom dances. Besides dancing as much as possible, hundreds of hours have been spent volunteering, hosting dances, teaching, and recruiting and helping new dancers. I do commission work of all kinds, including landscapes and animals. Please let me know what special piece of art I can make for you!
I started teaching myself to draw in 2009 from books written by accomplished artists, first with graphite pencils, and then with colored pencils. In 2015 acrylic painting self-instruction began, again using books. But this time, abstract was the style of interest which created a lovely balance with the realism of my colored pencil work. Experimenting with media or subject-matter, whether with pencil or paint, is ongoing and exciting. Creating art can be mesmerizing, with each medium having its own unique challenges, techniques, and feel. Even different brands of paint and colored pencils behave differently on paper and canvas. My former career in Administrative and Human Resource Management has proven helpful in the necessary but too-consuming administrative side of my art business. The creative side is much more fun! My other passion is social partner dancing, including Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Folk Waltz, Slow Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, C&W Two-step, as well as Salsa, Latin, and other ballroom dances. Besides dancing as much as possible, hundreds of hours have been spent volunteering, hosting dances, teaching, and recruiting and helping new dancers. I do commission work of all kinds, including landscapes and animals. Please let me know what special piece of art I can make for you!
Carolina Clover provides embroidery and monogramming for customers that include community organizations such as clubs, fraternities, and sororities; local small and large businesses, such as Chick-Fil-A, Home Depot, and Code Ninjas; school cheer and sports teams; and individuals for items such as jackets, saddle pads, etc.
The boutique also offers an inventory of blank items to be embroidered, like women’s clothing, Charles River rain jackets, hats, shirts, etc.
The company was founded in 2013, and began as a booth at The Cotton Company, eventually growing into a stand-alone boutique to meet the local demand for embroidery. They wanted to establish something that would allow them to become more involved in the community while teaching their children the ideals of entrepreneurship.
The boutique also offers an inventory of blank items to be embroidered, like women’s clothing, Charles River rain jackets, hats, shirts, etc.
The company was founded in 2013, and began as a booth at The Cotton Company, eventually growing into a stand-alone boutique to meet the local demand for embroidery. They wanted to establish something that would allow them to become more involved in the community while teaching their children the ideals of entrepreneurship.