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ABOUT TERRA LUNA

Welcome to Terra Luna, a place where creativity and craftsmanship come together.

Meet Jim and Kelly, whose shared passion for creativity has ignited a world of artistic expression in their home.

Our spotlight shines on Kelly and her latest craft—a Victorian-inspired collection of spun cotton creatures. She has taken a special interest in holiday-themed figurines inspired by her love for antique postcards and decorations. Each handcrafted one-of-a-kind critter tells a unique story, celebrating the spirit of Halloween, Christmas, and other holidays in a delightful, vintage-inspired way.

Down in the studio, Jim finds solace at the potter's wheel, shaping formless clay into intricate ceramics that reflect the beauty of nature in Pre-Celtic culture, and stone carvings. In the back room of the studio stands a reliable kiln, where Jim fires his ceramics transforming them into durable works of art.

Next to Jim's pottery corner, Kelly works at her lampworking station, delicately creating glass beads. Her creations resonate with vibrant colors and intricate patterns, capturing the essence of her experiences and emotions.

Venturing upstairs, we enter the space of Jim's abstract oil paintings. Here, he draws inspiration from the ancient Pre-Celtic along with his ceramics. His canvases come alive with rich textures and bold brushstrokes, inviting viewers on a journey through ancient mark-making.

Together, their home becomes an oasis of creativity and love.

We welcome you to step into the universe of spun cotton tales, pottery wonders, and oil-painted canvases - a space where creativity knows no limits, and the beauty of art is shared with love.

MEET THE ARTIST BEHIND TERRA LUNA'S SPUN COTTON CRITTERS

KELLY GALLAGHER

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own nature into his pictures.”
— Henry Ward Beecher

“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.”

- Abraham Maslow

My passion for antique holiday decorations, such as pine cone snowmen, bobble-headed bunnies, mischievous ghouls, and adorable elves lead me to create my spun cotton ornaments. These little Victorian-era curiosities have a long history that started in Germany over 150 years ago. Cotton fibers were “spun” onto wire armatures one thin layer at a time to create the form. Paint and an odd assortment of extra materials finish these miniature sculptures. When starting an ornament, I go into my studio and start to “play,” by tapping into my childhood memories and my love for nature and fantasy. I love to create Anthropomorphic creatures like my mushroom critters which use a wide variety of media, such as cotton fibers, crepe paper, wire, and paint.

As an art teacher for over thirty years, my goal was to instill a love for creating art in my students by sharing my art-making techniques and encouraging the students to develop their own twist on art. I am passionate about putting my twist on this folk-art form. It is my true desire that when one invests in my spun cotton artwork it fills them with joy and the knowledge that my cotton critters, like the Victorian ornaments from the past, will become cultural artifacts for future generations.

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