River City Oddities

08/29/2026

See ya there! 🦋✨

Elysian Gallery & Café invites you to "Beyond the Rainbow", a juried exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ artists and their creative voices. The show opens today, August 29, with an opening celebration from 6-9PM and will run through September in honor of Alton’s Pride Month.

They’re open late throughout the week and are always happy to host meetings, small gatherings, and community groups in their welcoming space. Keep an eye out for upcoming events, including literary nights, music open mic nights, game nights, and artist meet‑ups. They look forward to seeing you and continuing to build a vibrant, inclusive arts community in Alton.

08/29/2026

It’s no secret that if I think I can fit a butterfly wing in it, I’m sure gonna try 😂 I love how these lil’ strappy keychains turned out! I think I may keep them in my regular rotation, and my workshop assistant does too 🐈💖

08/27/2026

FINALLY! 🦋✨

Grafton Art Gallery got some love with a HUGE dome and jewelry restock! Go checkout what’s new from myself and 50+ other local and regional artists this weekend! 🖼️💖

08/27/2026

🥲❤️

08/23/2026

Just @ me next time

08/22/2026

Eeee! Look at the sweet little cuties 🥹💖 Who doesn’t love bees and tiny things?!

I’m finishing up some prep work today so I can share the love with Grafton Art Gallery tomorrow. I can’t wait to show you what’s in this restock!

08/20/2026

Would you believe me if I told you these were all butterfly and moth wings?! 🦋✨

I LOVE the patterns on this new drop of earrings I just finished! Nature is a true artist, man 💖 As always, these wings were 100% sustainably sourced and cruelty free- and the butterfly ID is on the back!

08/19/2026

All gas, no brakes 🦋✨

My workshop is a literal revolving door at all times- Everything I make is always a multi-step process, never a one and done. That’s half the fun though! 💖 Enjoy my newest pins, and stay tuned to see what they turn into!

08/18/2026

Wow wow wow 🥹❤️ You guys have really been showing RCO the love these past two weeks at Elysian Gallery & Café ! I am SO thankful, y’all are the absolute best!

If I’m being honest, I’m having a little trouble keeping up with making stuff lately…and that’s all thanks to you! It’s a good problem to have, but still a problem 😂😅 I promise I’m working as hard and fast as I can, and I appreciate everyone’s love and patience! You know what they say…good things take time! 🦋✨

08/13/2026

Got bones? 🦴✨

A little something new I whipped up over the weekend- What do we think? Yay or nay?! 🦋