Arts Are the Answer, Puyallup, WA
Raymond Belt is a leather craftsman whose work blends traditional technique with mythic inspiration. Every piece is hand-dyed and hand-stitched, emphasizing durability, function, and artistry. His work includes purses, totes, wallets, sporrans, hip bags, arm bands, arm braces, and armor-inspired forms—often featuring Celtic motifs and occasional dragon imagery. Each piece is designed to be worn, used, and to carry story over time.
Lynda Belt is a printmaker and mixed-media artist whose work explores pattern, nature, and layered meaning. Using gelli-plate printmaking, she creates botanical prints and handmade cards building depth through texture and repetition. Her prints invite close looking, revealing hidden details and connections beneath the surface sometimes using embossing, Celtic knot drawings and symbols and more.