Artis Handcrafted, created and owned by Jay Artis, was featured in the November issue of Richmond (Va) Magazine. 

Jay Artis decided to try candle-making as a hobby when he became tired of overspending on brand-name candles. After some trial and error, he found a winning formula and launched his business a few years later. His hand-poured soy wax candles use cotton wicks and come in classic and seasonal luxury scents. A customer favorite is Energy, an aromatherapy candle with notes of orange, lemon, bergamot, citrus and ginger. “My candles have minimal soot and an even burn with a long burning time,” Artis says. “Customers tell me all the time how good the candles smell and to keep up the good work.” artishandcrafted.com

Artis Handcrafted is currently running a special of purchasing two of the 8 oz candles for $25, usually $15 each. Free shipping is available for orders over $50.

Jay is the son of Ruby Diane Artis, grandson of Herman and Ruby Henry Dixon, and great-grandson of Iman and Madella (Fitzgerald) Henry. Great-great grandson of David and Martha (Logan) Henry and Ned and Rebecca (White) Fitzgerald. The great-great-great-grandson of Tom and Moaning Fitzgerald.