ABOUT US
Starving Artists is a maker-owned online shop in Guttenberg, Iowa. We are a trio of native Iowa artists sharing our passion for creating through custom orders. We hope our work delights and captivates our customers. Our philosophy is purposefully made, carefully curated.
Our inventory is constantly evolving as we grow as artists. Some of the little wonders you may find include:
Our inventory is constantly evolving as we grow as artists. Some of the little wonders you may find include:
- Petite succulents planted in driftwood and vintage vessels
- Hand-painted signs purchased in-store or made to order,
- Snarky cross stitchery purchased in-store or made to order,
- Soft and colorful felted wool orbs,
- Delicate paper flower garlands,
- Ink washes on bone, painted rocks, notecards, metal stamp jewelry and letterpress,
- Whimsical dream catchers
- One-of-a-kind designs
- Essential art supplies
- Feline fancies
OUR STORY
Starving Artists was established in 2017 by business partners Emily Sadewasser, Stephanie Svoboda and Molly Moser. Sadewasser holds a B.A. in photography with a minor in art history. She is employed full time as the director of the Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce. Svoboda earned an associate’s degree in graphic design and has worked with clients in 27 states and with brands such as Target, Kohl’s, CBS and so many more. Svoboda is also a LuLaRoe consultant. Moser graduated with a B.A. in studio art, a minor in business and a certificate in museum studies and currently works as a writer for The Guttenberg Press and as the gallery and studio manager at Guttenberg Gallery & Creativity Center. Between the three business partners there are six cats, one dog and a baby. All three are wannabe stay-at-home cat moms, binge-watchers, connoisseurs of snacks and adult beverages, travel addicts loving small-town life along the Mississippi River.