Spotlights

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Kristen Fisher! Kristen was born and raised in NEPA and currently resides in Plains with her husband and children. Kristen is a self-employed business coach and youth soccer volunteer. In her spare time she owns and operates 6 Fish Pottery, a small batch pottery studio.  Kristen always loved creating. From sewing and crocheting to drawing and cake decorating, she’s always been immersed in a creative outlet. In 2020, Kristen…

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Ryan Sotelo! Originally from Shickshinny, Ryan currently manages Barre-Bones Paranormal, a NEPA-based paranormal page that shares their findings on the history of hauntings in the area. Ryan is also a travel photographer and drone pilot.  The work that the Barre-Bones groups does can be summed up in 3 words: abandoned, haunted, and history. They showcase paranormal stories from NEPA while also giving insight into local history, legends, and lore.…

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Kyle Hoo! Kyle is a multimedia interdisciplinary artist and Scranton resident who was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. In 2010, he moved to Pennsylvania to attend Kutztown University where he majored in Photography and Time-Based Experimental Media.  His creative journey began in high school, where the classes Kyle took allowed him to explore various creative outlets. After receiving awards and exhibitions in local galleries in Milford, PA,…

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Carina Havenstrite from Alpacas of Windy Haven Farm! Carina is a mother, wife, and owner of an alpaca farm. Located in Covington Township, Alpacas of Windy Haven Farm offers a variety of 100% USA made and sourced alpaca products, including socks, hats, and gloves. Additionally, they offer seasonal farm visits and even on-site events such as yoga and painting. Recently, the animals have been making it to community events…

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Ashlee Harry! Born and raised in NEPA, Ashlee Harry is a creative writer with 3 self-published books under her belt. Growing up, her love for reading blossomed into an interest in writing. At age 11, she wrote her autobiography in big purple font before it was lost to the world (remember to hit save!), but that wouldn’t be her last time writing her story. In 11th grade, she submitted…

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Brendan Brisk! Brendan is an artist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist out of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Brendan has been an artist for as long as they could remember, but more recently, they started to embrace their identity. Brendan is a self-taught musician, but the internet has given them resources to hone their craft.  In 2016, they saw the release of their debut album, Astral Counterfeit: a solo excursion that explores funk,…

Every Sunday, we turn the spotlight on some great creatives. This week, we have Snowy Peak Design Co.! Scranton native Marisa Liza Pell always had a penchant for the moving image, architectural beauty, and intuition & energy. Marisa left the area to attend Dickinson College where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts (Photography). She then moved to Boston and earned a Master’s Degree in Film, New Media and Video Production. After 9 months of jobs in her field falling through, she ended…

Every Sunday, NEPA Creative turns the spotlight on some awesome creatives. This week, we have Jason Thomas from Marc’s Tattooing! Living in West Wyoming, but working in Pittston, Jason has been tattooing for the past 8 years. Art has always been a focus of his life, and he finds it humbling that he gets to do what he loves as a career. He’s an LGBTQA+ artist who expresses himself on the human body with pigmented inks and tattoo machines. His artistry is expressed…

Every Sunday, NEPA Creative turns the spotlight on some awesome creatives. This week, we have Judy Holland of Broken UP Mosaics! Based in Waverly, PA, Broken UP creates eco-friendly, custom mosaic portraits from upcycled vintage china and knick-knacks. Judy creates each piece from a customer’s favorite photo and asks details about that person’s life to create easter eggs in each portrait. She shares her studio with two canine assistants who finally learned to stop flinching whenever she purposefully breaks a plate.  A self-proclaimed…