Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, I moved to California 5 years ago and have been creating art locally with my dog in Sausalito, CA.

The idea of Stapleton Handmade. was created back in 2022 when I left my corporate sales job and decided to revisit my inherent desire to create art. I’m mostly self-taught across mediums like: painting, graphic design, woodworking, stained glass, with a few studio classes taken here and there. From my knowledge and experience gained over the years, I’ve started to mix together different mediums to create items unique to Stapleton Handmade.

The dream here is to become a tiny part of your home, a conversation piece, a beautiful addition of character to your everyday life. I believe that life could always use a bit more color and soul - can we finally move away from Millennial gray-ing our homes, once and for all? **speaking as a millennial :)

While there are already made projects available for purchase in my shop, my favorite part of making art is bringing another’s vision to life, blending your ideas with my own to make one of a kind pieces. Take a look at my gallery to see past projects that are a collaboration of someone else’s vision and my artistic ability. If you have an idea in mind, let’s chat about how we can come together and create something that’s unique and beautiful for your home!

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