Jessica Steponaitis, Artist

04/20/2026

04/16/2026

Smelt
15.5" x 8"
Traditional rug hooking
Handcrafted Original design
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04/15/2026

This is the lovely Milo.
Okay, it's a portrait of Milo.
Commissioned for an extra special birthday gift.
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04/04/2026

Fair Winds and Following Seas

A red fishing boat heads out to sea in search of lobster. Seagulls hover over the boat looking for scraps and a collection of buoys hangs in the foreground.

This handcrafted scene is mounted on a piece of natural driftwood, washed ashore, once part of a working lobster trap.

You can find this piece, along with more of my work, at Seabright Art Gallery in beautiful Seabright, Nova Scotia. ❤️

03/31/2026

Atlantic Silverside Study
9.5" x 5.75"
Rug hooking mounted on driftwood
Handcrafted original art

The Atlantic Silverside, also known as Spearing, is found in great numbers along the Atlantic Coast of North America. Due to their small size (2"- 6" long) this beautiful fish makes a tasty treat for many larger fish, sea birds and marine creatures. 🩵

03/24/2026

Introducing the official poster release for the 36th annual Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival featuring this year's artist rug ho**er Laura Kenney, Artist!
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https://www.nsfolkartfestival.com/

02/12/2026

An Atlantic Silverside study

Painting with wool using the craft of traditional rug hooking; strips of handcut wool fabric and yarn hooked onto linen one loop at a time.
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02/12/2026

Stock up on rug hooking supplies in Dartmouth Crossing this weekend! ❤️❤️❤️
Creative Ewe Rug Hooking Supplies

Just a reminder Frosty February is quickly approaching! Friday February 13th 4-8pm and Saturday February 14th 9-2pm at the Hampton Inn, Dartmouth Crossing. Fingers crossed Mother Nature blesses us with promising weather. My shop will be closed Saturday the 14th however the shop will be back open Sunday the 15th from 10-4.

01/28/2026

Weldon has been round the block a few times... he's a keeper of deep sea secrets and a bit of a prankster.

35.5" x 14"
Traditional rug hooking on driftwood
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01/15/2026

Making Waves
11.5" x 12.5"

Traditional rug hooking on natural driftwood
Reclaimed and new wool.
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