Busy! That’s the word to sum up the year for The Melting EmPOURium. Artist and owner Crystal Roser is very grateful for all the opportunities she had in 2024 to make and sell her art, and she is looking forward to 2025 being even busier for growing her business and creating.
Crystal is a local mixed media artist. Her studio, The Melting EmPOURium, is located on the 2nd floor of The National Transit Building’s annex on Seneca Street in Oil City.
At her studio, Roser creates one-of-a-kind art using mediums such as acrylics, alcohol inks and epoxy resin. Some of her most popular art includes abstract pour paintings, handmade jewelry, vinyl record clocks, stools, wooden coasters, ornaments, tumblers and glassware.
In fact, her colorful wine glasses have become so popular that she has been creating as many as possible to sell. She even made an order of 80 to be sold at Deer Creek Winery locations. This amazing commission gave Crystal the chance to master her skills. The glasses can also be purchased at Transit Art Gallery and Gifts, located in Oil City, or by placing a custom order directly with Crystal. Following customer requests, Crystal has also begun creating her art on other pieces of glass, such as shot glasses and stemless wine glasses.
Crystal’s other art pieces can also be found at Porch Music Store/Artist’s Attic in Franklin, where she has acrylic pour painted jewelry and vinyl record stools for sale.
Some amazing highlights of 2024 for The Melting EmPOURium include the Whimsical Wonders event that occurred in June which showcased the entire collection of Crystal’s art at Transit Art Gallery and Gifts.
Crystal was also selected to display her art in an exhibit called “Peace by Piece” in Meadville at Hatch Hollow gallery, an exhibit focused on art to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival. Crystal entered three pieces of pour painted vinyl record art: a stool, a clock and a melted vinyl bowl.
In the fall came Shop Small Saturday and Artist Sunday. Crystal was up in her studio, giving a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating her art. Many people have shown interest in learning how she creates her pieces, and she loves teaching others and looks forward to instructing classes this year.
A big leap in followers on Facebook has helped The Melting EmPOURium with an online presence. Crystal credits this to her many friends and fellow artists who have shown her great support. Because of shared posts and almost 700 followers, The Melting EmPOURium has made sales in different states across the country and even internationally. Last year was the best year of sales so far for this small art business.
Looking to 2025
Starting in February, new products will be available such as clothing with Crystal’s art printed on it.
A big leap for Crystal and The Melting EmPOURium will be her acceptance and participation into the ACRE program. This amazing enrichment program will give Crystal opportunities to grow and learn as a creative entrepreneur which will help her business tremendously.
