About Us
Black Cat Arts was started in 2020 by Haley Puskas & Keith Butcher in Bridgeport, Ohio. Their art style is Mixed Media. They love to work with clay, resin & wire. They incorporate crystals, flowers, moss, glitter, charms & other oddities into their pieces. They especially love making unique & sometimes quirky wearable art. “The passion & drive that we embody, helped to make this all happen! We pour our heart & soul into every piece that we make. This is only the beginning for us!”
Our Mission
Black Cat Arts wants to encourage positivity & creativity. Each product that is handmade, is made with good intentions & energy. Just like the black cat, we want to bring a little bit of magic, mystery & curiosity to your life! We strive make & sell products that will bring joy as well as a sense of wonder.
The Inspiration
(Haley) When my grandmother passed away in July of 2020, I found a light in that darkness. I was inspired by the want to preserve my grandmother’s funeral flowers & found epoxy resin. My grandmother & I would always talk about how I needed an outlet for my creativity, but where I’m from, in a small town in Ohio, it’s hard to come by creative things to do. I think if she were alive today, she would be so proud of me & my small business.
The name “Black Cat Arts” was also inspired by our black cat, Obsidian. Obsidian is named after black obsidian stone which is very powerful & protects against negativity. Our baby, Obsidian, inspires us everyday & we want to shed light on black cats who have a bad rep & are turned away often times for being “evil” or “unlucky” when they are so loving & unique. Every black cat we have met has had the best personality. Black cats are definitely different, but they are also sentient beings that possess a little bit of magic!
About the Artists
Hi! My name is Haley, I’m from a small town in Ohio. I am a lover of cats, photography, art, crystals & all things spooky! I’ve always considered myself to be a little “weird” & different. I’ve always had creativity flowing through me, but could never draw, paint, or basically put anything on a piece of paper that I was content with. I found my fire & purpose through resin art, candle making, crystal healing & tarot. I started making resin art & candles, in 2020. I picked up pretty quick & had time to do so because of the quarantine. I plan to keep pushing myself to make even better & even more unique things as time goes on. As for tarot, I’ve been reading them for 7 years now. From a young age, I was interested in tarot, witchcraft & the occult. I never took the dive in until a dear friend gifted me my first tarot deck (it was all over from there). Obsessed with memorizing every card’s symbol & meaning, I’ve been able to predict many things for many people. This tool has helped me find my purpose in life in ways that I couldn’t do myself. I’ve found my true calling & spiritual path through the beautiful tool, tarot. With “Black Cat Arts”, I want to make things that will make people happy, to help others find their purpose in life, & to spark creativity in like-minded individuals that I cross paths with.
Hi! My name is Keith Butcher. I’m from a small town in West Virginia. Growing up, I was an adventurous & creative kid. I’m always looking for new artistic avenues to explore! I’m a musician & have been playing guitar for over 10 years now. Music is definitely my life. When I’m not making or playing music, I’m enjoying nature, playing video games, or finding new hobbies. I’ve always wanted to create & leave a mark on this world in some way or another & creating things for people to enjoy is one of my favorite things to do.