about the artists

cassandra pence ostermeier hails from illinois and currently lives right smack in the center of the state with her supportive and rugged husband and their two wild boys. up until a couple of years ago, cassandra reported to duty at lrs web solutions to provide her creative & leadership abilities as a developer & project manager.

tired of the same ol' same ol', cassandra then took a giant leap of faith, quit her job and set out on an adventure of her dreams...

as the main artist for urban sassafras, cassandra brings a unique mix of rustic style and glamour to her shop.  you can find handmade decor, photography, paintings, refurbished furniture and more.  she will always welcome you with a warm cup of coffee and a chat if you have the time.

other featured artists:

erin alice gray from alice art. erin's mixed media pieces flaunt feelings of peace, joy & whimsy. most of her work features vintage jewelry, broken watches and old book pages.

anne logue. as a ceramics artist who draws inspiration from nature, anne builds mugs & vases that feature sea turtles, butterflies, owls and more.

penny zimmerman-wills from pearl's vintage goods. as a vintage lover & collector, penny re-purposes architectural remnants into useful works of art.

patrick russell. a photographer and designer who helps add a little masculinity to our little shop. patrick designs t-shirts, watches and more for men.

kyle looby from fickle fox designs. what can't kyle do? this girl up-cycles clothing, makes candles, jewelry, wall art and more.

margot hammers. street photographer and brave, adventurous soul.



interested in displaying your work?

urban sassafras is always looking for talented artists that can bring something new and exciting to the shop!  if you are interested in displaying your work at urban sassafras please download the application and return to 104 north 6th st, springfield, il 62701.  applications are reviewed every 6 months and the artist has the option of paying rent or working in the shop.  questions?  contact us here.


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