MEET THE CREATORS

CAITLYN MELTON

  • 2026 + Media Arts

  • Caitlyn Creates

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    I hope to make people feel joy when they see what I have created~ I love each and every product I have made, as I have poured all my energy and love into each one, so I hope that they bring smiles to a lot of faces!

RACHEL GULCZINSKI

  • 2026 + Biological Sciences

  • Mellow Crochet

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    “Being able to create something in a physical sense from my imagination is extremely rewarding to me. I love pushing myself and working through trial and error to create something I love. While I enjoy my art, I also love giving homemade gifts and one of the most fulfilling moments is watching someone’s face light up when I give them their product.”

DELANY KRAL

  • 2027 + Mathematics

  • DK Photography

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    I want to share my love of capturing every moment. The best feeling someone can have is thinking about an important time in their life and knowing that they can look back at pictures to remember.

RACHAEL LANNING

  • 2026 + History

  • Bare Bones Bracelets

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    What has been most rewarding in this creative process is seeing my designs turn from something that kept me busy, to pieces that will be worn by others. There is something special about doing what you love for other people, and I am so excited to give my art to other people who can appreciate it!

CAROLINE MCNEALEY

  • 2024 + Criminal Justice

  • N/A

  • Coming Soon

MARY STAFFORD

  • 2025 + Visual Communications

  • The Delicat Collection

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    I hope that people find that one piece of jewelry that feels like it was made for them, like they have to have it. This whole thing started because of my love for beach glass, so I hope people feel that when they look at my jewelry. I want my jewelry to be as special as the glass it features.

CATALINA MORONES

  • 2026 + Civil Engineering

  • Catalina’s Crochet

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    The most rewarding part was when I started to learn to crochet as well as get quicker at crocheting and more advanced in the things I was able to make.

AJAH ROBINSON

  • 2027 + Biological Science

  • Lostsol

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    I want people to feel creativity and confidence in what they want to do and who they want to be. I want supporters to be inspired to be uniquely them.

SHELBY THOMAS

  • 2027 + Marine Science

  • The.Imperfectionist.st

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    I started painting during COVID-19 when I had a lot of time and energy that wasn’t being used. It was a great outlet for me to let some creativity flow. It’s been really rewarding to start painting for others while also discovering my own personal style. I started painting for others as birthday gifts, and I quickly fell in love with the reactions I would get when my friends and family got their paintings. It is so incredibly rewarding when I see others light up when they finally see something that was made specifically for them.

TAYLOR BENSON

  • 2025 + Psychology

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    Ultimately, I hope to aid in people’s self-expression through representation of music or various other hobbies. I want people to know that I take pride in my designs and I hope that my artistry is appreciated.

MADISON KELLY

  • 2026 + Chemistry

  • Hats by Madison

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    I have loved being able to design something and see it come to life! I think the most rewarding part is seeing people’s faces when they see my hats, and their excitement about the product and the possibilities!

CAROLINE GREEN

  • 2027 + Nursing

  • Has your art or business impacted your experience as a student? How has your campus impacted your journey in any way?

    My art has made me a much busier student than I would be without it. Most of my art takes a lot of time and effort and I love the challenge. My campus has helped me by giving me so many more opportunities to sell to people

MACAYLA UPRIGHT

  • PhD Student: Environmental Health Sciences

  • Lady Biologist Designs

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    Taking a lot of little things, like charms or beads, and seeing how I can combine them to make a beautiful bracelet or set of earrings is so cool to me! There’s so many things available and literally endless possibilities for things you can make and I have barely scratched the surface.

JHANVI PARVATHANENI

  • 2024 + Biological Sciences with a minor in Business Administration

  • Brows by Jhanvi

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    The most rewarding part of my creative process has been having returning clients come back to me for their eyebrows and forging a friendship with them. I love being able to hear about their lives at their appointments and get to know my clients a bit better as they return.

KAT WYANDT & KANA QUINN

  • 2025 + Science & Exercise Science

  • Mixes on Main

  • Mixes on Main was started by two roommates with a love for cooking and an interest in entrepreneurship. This concept was originally a part of an entrepreneurship class on the development of small businesses in Columbia and at Soda City for 3 years.

WILLA JONES

  • 2026 + Marketing & Entrepreneurship

  • N/A

  • Has your art or business impacted your experience as a student? How has your campus impacted your journey in any way?

    Having jewelry as my outlet makes my life as a student much less stressful. Being able to get away from studying or homework by focusing all of my energy into creating something makes for something of an escape for me, and makes my student experience all the better.

SAVANNAH MASON

  • 2026 + Studio Art

  • Sav x Stickers

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    As many times as I have said, positivity is at the forefront of my business. College and life as a whole can be hard and I would love to share a sense of positivity, especially to those who might need it. Some of my stickers were just made for fun but some are good reminders that I hope someone can look at and feel better about their day, situation, etc. I think it is really important to spread love and positivity to everyone, whether you think they need it or not!

KYLIE MEARS

  • 2025 + Marketing & Management

  • Baked by Ky

  • Which part of your creative process has been the most rewarding, or challenging to you?

    The most rewarding part of the creative process is seeing how my choices bring joy to others. I love seeing how my work behind the scenes translates to other people's positive experiences.

LYDIA HILL

  • Graduate Student: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

  • ArtbyLydiah

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    I often express my difficult emotions in my work, which I hope I can help others relate to and process. With my manipulation of color, I hope others can learn to think differently about what they see around them. Overall I’m expressing myself and I want people to simply see me, perhaps in ways I can’t show or put into words.

FLORA FADGYAS

  • 2025 + Biological Sciences with a minor in Social Work

  • What message or emotion do you hope to share with people through your art or business?

    I hope my art serves as a gentle reminder for others to take a break from the monotony of their daily routines, as it does for me. I hope it inspires people to create a healthier balance between work and leisure, whether it be exploring new places, trying new activities, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the world around them.