Artists ~ Carolina Arentsen ~ Providence

Artist’s name: Carolina Arentsen
Business name: Hint Studio
Location: The work is in several shops in Providence. Lola, Paloma, Runcible Spoon and Green Envy in Newport..also Shift Boutique in Hyannis.
Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/hintstudiostore?ref=ss_profile 
Website: http://www.hintstudio.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ #!/HintStudioShop
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/carentsen

1. Tell us about your work: I have a variety of artwork. I make paintings and illustrations in different styles, jewelry.

2. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter? I was always drawn to it.

3. Where do you draw your inspiration? Right now, recycling, and also a certain meditative vision I suppose.

4. What’s your favorite item to make? I make parts to use in jewelry from things most people never thought to make things with.

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5. What’s your best seller? Jewelry made with recycled materials. It solves the mining metals issue, saves products to be reused.

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6. How long have you been in Rhode Island? Since 1987, when I attended RISD

7. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island? I like the community, though it always changes, it is small and easy to jump around in a reasonable time. Also, the buildings are beautiful.

8. Please include anything else you’d like to add: My posters of historical buildings in Rhode Island are now being sold at "Picture This"

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