Our Local Artisans & Artists

Since 2015, Matt has been promoting himself on the local Syracuse art scene, appearing at many of the local spots and pop culture events. 

In 2020, he joined an artist anthology called Robot Dream and contributed his first piece of published sequential art called “The Loop”. This started his current run of working in comics. 

Currently Matt is the main artist on an upcoming indy comic and has also provided cover B of “Quintara Stone #1”

His other credits include:

Advent Dark #1 (variant cover)
Icepick #4 (variant cover)
Deprived #1 (cover)
Bulletproof (cover- YA novel)
Ruins of the Galaxy (sci fi novel, first editions)

My name is Amanda Hence and I’m the Founder of Decaf Candles. I’d like to tell you a little bit about myself and my company. Decaf Candles was established in April of 2021 and it’s been a whirlwind experience since then.  I enjoy collecting vintage/unique coffee mugs and tea cups and wanted to give them a new life, so Decaf Candles was born!

We take pride in using all natural ingredients for our candles. We use 100% all natural soy wax and high quality fragrance oils. There’s absolutely no need to worry about any harsh toxins in your home when burning a Decaf Candle. They’re safe for everyone, including your fur babies.  I feel so incredibly blessed and thankful for all my customers! I honestly pour my heart and soul into every candle and I greatly appreciate all of the love and support.

I have been a licensed massage therapist since 1996. A graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Massage. Trained in Craniosacral (Upledger), Reiki 1,2, and 3, Aromatherapy (Aromahead), Meridian Massage (Cindy Black), Herbalism (Northeast School of Botanical Medicine), and Flower Essence Therapy (Delta Gardens). 

My passions are plants and healing. I am an animist and believe that the lack of connection to all of the beauty and depth of the life around us causes a lot of disconnect in ourselves. All of my sessions are custom suited to what your current needs are. Modalities can be blended when appropriate. I Specialize in Flower Essence Consultations (With PET Therapy), Swedish Massage, Prenatal, Custom Energy Work, Salt Stone Massage. Herbal Poultice Massage. 

 Nicole Marie Visconti writes poetry, short stories, and children’s books. She also publishes various subject, low content books. She published her first poetry book when she was 26. She lives in Upstate New York. She began writing poetry when she was 12. Her love for writing has never wavered through her many years of diverse jobs. Aside from being a writer, she is also a talented photographer, small business owner, and art teacher.