Artist alley

Artist Alley is a region of the Origins Game Fair Exhibition Hall showcasing the talents of industry professionals and up-and-coming artists alike. Artists will be present to talk about their pieces, sell their work, or even put together commissions on the spot for you to take home!

Art of Kellianne Stakenas

Specializing in pencil and pen, Kellianne Stakenas loves creating dragons and fantasy artwork! She has also illustrated card art for expansions of the game "Dominion" by Rio Grande Games.

Alchemy Art

I create enamel pin collections that range from intricate, deluxe collector pieces to smaller, everyday wearables. My work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and pop culture, where I reinterpret familiar stories and characters through stylized designs. Many of my collections are built as connected series, allowing each piece to contribute to a larger narrative.
I place a strong emphasis on quality and craftsmanship throughout the production process, from initial concept to final product. My goal is to create wearable art that resonates - pieces that people can display, collect, or carry with them as a form of personal expression.

Ancient Innovations

I am a craftsman and former gallery owner with over fifteen years of experience teaching drawing and painting. My work blends traditional craftsmanship with fantasy storytelling, creating functional artifacts inspired by mythology, tabletop gaming, and medieval design.
Each piece begins as an original design and is brought to life through engraved wood and leather using modern laser technology combined with traditional hand assembly. I create durable, heirloom-quality items such as refillable journals, RPG player trackers, travel games, and engraved leather wall scrolls.
My work focuses on depth, texture, and storytelling—objects designed to feel like artifacts from a fantasy world while remaining practical for everyday use.

Arcadian Chain

My passion for chainmail began with the creation of a full shirt for myself to wear at Renaissance festivals and geeky conventions. Who knew that it would be the start of a wonderful business that is now over 10 years old? That shirt was the first weave that I learned: European 4-in-1. It’s the weave that most people picture when they think of chainmail. Since then, I’ve learned dozens of other weaves and have enjoyed incorporating all kinds of different colors, patterns, and metals into the pieces I make. I am always impressed how the same weave can look completely different depending on which colors are used and how they are arranged. My products include bracelets, dice bags, earrings, pendants, keychains, fidget toys, ornaments, and simple clothing pieces. I enjoy making my chainmail, but the best part of my business is to see the excitement and joy that my products bring to so many people. I love having a job that brings me to so many fun conventions. Origins was the first gaming convention I ever attended long before starting my chainmail business. So, it has a special place in my heart.

Ars Invicta: Art of Charles Urbach

20 Years of Art at Origins!
Color pencil illustrator, Charles Urbach returns with artwork and exclusive gaming accessories featuring his one of a kind work. In 2006, Charles arrived in the Origins Art Show with his independent art and illustrations for Warlord: Saga of the Storm and Legend of the Five Rings. In the 2 decades since, his work has grown to include many major gaming and entertainment franchises, covers for best-selling science fiction & fantasy authors, and 9 covers for Origins Game Fair itself - 2 program books and 7 authors' anthologies. Charles was the first illustrator to depict the mascot Crit for Origins and taught classes as part of programming for many years. It's an honor to be back in the Artist Alley to celebrate 20 years of creativity, fellowship, and great gaming with the convention community that was there at the start of his tabletop gaming adventure.

Artistic Realms

Artistic realms will be representing the works of Of Dragons and Daydreams, and Fledgling Familiars. We make hand sculpted familiars and "little guys" for you to take home. Some with clips to wear in your hair, and others with articulate doll spine to wrap around your person! We also specialize in custom watercolor/graphite art pieces that feature fantasy creatures and characters. All original works are 100% unique, and made with blood, sweat and love.

ArtisXan LLC

ArtisXan LLC is a small business based in Wisconsin. Xan finds inspiration for their art in nature and they are a big lover of cozy games. As a queer disabled artist and gamer, all of Xan's products have a focus on accessibility. Their Ita Water Bottle Bags and Fully Customizable Ita Bags in particular are perfect for conventions!

Catawampus Press

Catawampus Press is the creative production of Heather Filtz, a professional printmaker and illustrator out of Ithaca, NY. Creating strange and wonderful goods, her works are inspired by creeping folktales, the adventure of fantasy RPGs, and a bit of pop culture chaos. Having exhibited her work at various conventions and showcases across the country, she hopes to continue to connect with others within the lived-in worlds she has created.

Comfort Kingdom

Shana, known as Shottsy is an award winning fantasy artist, with training in animation and design. In 2024 She and her husband created “comfort Kingdom” when their highly expressive weighted plush went viral and blew up on Kickstarter. Now they are here sharing their creations and hoping to help make the world a little more comforting with their whimsical art and plush characters.

Dan English

I'm an artist and Illustrator from Upstate New York, working primarily in fantasy, sci-fi and imaginative realism. Art has been my full time career for the past two years, painting both digitally and traditionally in oils and acrylics. I’ve worked with clients in tabletop roleplaying games, card games, books, miniature games and more! I love all things nerdy, and on top of client work I do a ton of fan art and personal paintings.
This is my first Origins Game Fair - so stop by my booth and say hi!

Death Duck

DeathDuck is a watercolor artist whos paintings depict whimsey, epic beasts, and maybe a small amount of mischief.

Dream Vale Studios

Dream Vale Studios specializes in original designs featuring relaxed dragons, late afternoon mushrooms, and positive vibes to create a laid-back magical atmosphere. Collect from collectible enamel pins, game mats, and tabletop accessories at our cozy fantasy shop.

Ian Moss Creative

I'm a story-driven Fantasy & Surreal artist. I bring imagination to life! I specialize in digital and traditional drawing and painting. Much of my work is inspired by D&D, mythology, and epic tales.

Inspired Artistry

I am a self taught artist getting my start just before the pandemic. I used the time during lockdown to hone my skills and develop my own style. I mix high contrast and vibrant colors with texture and depth to create eye catching original paintings that truly “POP”

Jessy Cabrera

I like to tell stories with the art that I make. Fantastical characters from folklore and fantasy. Goblins, ghosts, and the heroes who battle them.

Eric Fortune

Eric Fortune is an award-winning illustrator and fine artist. He is based out of Columbus, Ohio. His work is ethereal and layered. Eric's work has been featured on the cover of prestigious art magazines such as Hi*Fructose and Beautiful Bizarre.

Andy Kehoe Art

I'm a painter that works both traditionally & digitally. I've been creating my own fantasy world for the past 20 years full of deep forests, starry skies and fantastical creatures. Also plenty of cats.

Krystaline Studio (items made by Atlas Faeryn)

I love making my little creatures called the Foodie Familiars. Each one is handmade from polymer clay and one of a kind, each developing their own personality in the process. They are fun to create, and bring people so much joy. They have gone to their new homes in offices, bookshelves, and table top gaming sets. I look forward to bringing many of them to Origins for adoption to their forever homes. Stop by and see who calls to you!

Lor Illustration

Hi, I’m Lor and I make illustrations, comics, and games. They feature a variety from game illustrations, Curvy Cryptids to fanart projects.

Maliveth

Maliveth is a coffee-fueled, Midwest-based fantasy artist with a love of cozy colors and tense scenes. She is inspired by art nouveau, storytelling, swords & magic.

Michael C. Hayes

Michael C. Hayes is a classically trained artist working exclusively in traditional media. He is selling prints, playmats, stickers, metal wallets and more in the fantasy and gaming genres.

Mighty Pie Creative Workshop

Mighty Pie Creative Workshop specializes in whimsical illustration, Stabomancy (the use of needle-felting magic to stab cute friends into existence from wool and needles), and delightfully terrible puns.

Paige the Gnome

My name is Paige. I make and sell TTRPG journals, spell jars, dice bags, and art prints. I am a professional graphic designer who loves to play D&D. During sessions I noticed myself and my friends digging through notes, character sheets, and handbooks looking for info and saw a need for an organized, compact, easy to use journal that could keep track of your character stats and session notes. I designed and printed a couple for my friends and it has grown from there! I now have several different configurations of journals to cover almost any player's style of note taking. I really enjoy creating these journals and especially enjoy hearing how useful they are to the people who purchase them. I take great pride in creating something that is not only beautiful but functional.

Richard Fierce

Richard Fierce is a fantasy author whose love of storytelling began in childhood and led him into publishing in 2007. Best known for writing dragon-filled adventures, epic quests, and immersive fantasy worlds, he has also co-founded the Acworth Book Festival in Georgia to connect authors and readers. A former Poet of the Year, Richard lives in Northwest Georgia with his family and a lively pack of pets, continuing to craft unforgettable stories of dragon riders, ancient prophecies, and sweeping adventure.

Stitchology Crafts

I create mixed media art, digital designs, and crafting kits inspired by saints, meaningful stories, and the beautifully strange edges of spirituality and imagination. You’ll find eclectic and eccentric figures, a touch of humor, and a bit of playful mischief.
Stitchology Crafts blends tradition and creativity, where contemplation often takes shape through art making. Find a finished piece to take home, or a kit that might just become your next favorite hobby.

Teaweltzer

Teaweltzer is an artist, dice goblin & big Critical Role fan. They love to create original and fanart works around, nature, TTRPG's, & DnD to sell as prints, stickers, and charms. They also sew various sized dice bags for all your dice housing needs- probably not related to how many character dice bags they have for themselves.