Creators
Kendrick Mast
Kendrick’s passion for art has been lifelong, shaped by his upbringing in a military family and experiences across the USA and the Far East. After five years in the U.S. Air Force, he returned to South Carolina to pursue his artistic path.
His work blends contemporary commentary with the rich aesthetics of medieval fantasy, creating powerful visual narratives. Now active in the Savannah arts community, Kendrick continues to push boundaries, inspire creativity, and contribute to the world of sequential art and illustration.
Debora Oden
Debora Oden is a visual artist and educator whose work explores the intersections of printmaking, design, and storytelling. With a career spanning fine arts and creative direction, she is known for blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches to create compelling narratives in two- and three-dimensional forms. Debora has exhibited her work nationally and internationally, and pieces are held in private and institutional collections.
As an educator, she has dedicated much of her career to mentoring emerging artists and designers, fostering creativity, and encouraging experimentation while maintaining a strong commitment to craft and concept. Her teaching emphasizes the value of process, collaboration, and cultural context in shaping impactful visual communication.
Debora’s practice reflects her deep interest in the relationship between image, material, and meaning, whether through collaborative projects, gallery exhibitions, or community-based initiatives. She continues to inspire through her ability to merge artistic expression with purpose, making her a respected voice in academic and creative circles.
Kaylee Hettenbaugh
Kaylee Hettenbaugh is a Tybee Island artist where the tides and creativity flow together. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), he brings a rare blend of skill and passion to her work, merging art with coastal traditions.
Her signature practice is Gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing. Once used by fishermen to document their catches, Gyotaku captures every detail of a fish’s form. Kaylee applies sumi ink to the actual catch, presses it onto handmade paper or fabric, then enhances it with delicate color. Each print preserves both the accuracy of the fish and the spirit of the waters it came from, making her work a striking record of marine life and culture.
Macey Rewis
I'm Macey Rewis, the self-taught artist behind Salted Souls. I've lived in Savannah, Georgia my whole life, always fishing and shrimping with my father. Spending those days on the water is what truly shaped my love for nature and connected me to its vast wildlife.
Through my watercolor and acrylic paintings, I aim to capture the small details of coastal living. Details that resonate with me and ultimately connect with others' love for the area.
I strongly believe in contributing to the health of our oceans as well. Since 2022, I have donated a percentage of my art sales to nonprofit organizations that remove harmful waste from the water.
When I'm not painting or fishing, I’m usually in over my head working on another house project! Being creative in all aspects of my life is what fulfills this Salted Soul!
You can find my work on my website, at The Tybee Art Gallery on Tybee Island, Ga, or at one of my exclusive pop-up shows in the surrounding area.
April Hall
April Hall is a third-generation Savannah artist whose work reflects the vibrant spirit of the Lowcountry. Inspired by her grandmother, she nurtured her passion for art from an early age and went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art & Design.
Her paintings are born from a deep connection to southern sunsets, each one alive with color and meaning. Using acrylic paints, April transforms blank canvases into bold, joyful images that celebrate both the beauty of nature and the rhythms of everyday life. Her art is defined by expressive color, movement, and a sense of celebration that resonates with those who encounter her work.
Through her work, April shares her vision of creativity, connection, and Southern beauty, inviting her community to experience the light, joy, and inspiration that fuel her art.
Jessica Leigh Lebos
Jessica Leigh Lebos writes with a keen eye for the interesting folks, enchanting places, and the sweet, sometimes quirky connections that weave them together. A coast-to-coast veteran of the alt-weekly journalism world—from the San Francisco Bay Area all the way to Savannah, Georgia—Jessica has earned the respect of her community and peers alike, snagging multiple humor awards from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists along the way.
Her latest collection of essays, The Camellia Thief & Other Tales, launched in 2023, continues the journey begun in her 2018 regional bestseller, Savannah Sideways. Both books offer a fresh, witty, and heartfelt look at Savannah—the city she’s called home since moving South.
You can find more of Jessica’s musings and storytelling magic at savannahsideways.com.