Designed by Hand.
Made with Intention.
Fin & Gill began at the intersection of art and water.
Founded by artist and fly-fishing enthusiast Melanie, the brand was born from a fascination with the intricate patterns, movement, and color found in fish species across freshwater and saltwater environments.
What started as sketch work inspired by days spent near rivers evolved into functional objects designed to live both as art and everyday ritual.
Every Fin & Gill candle begins the same way , with an inspiration and a drawing.
No stock artwork.
No mass production.
Just observation, illustration, and craftsmanship.
Meet the Artist
Fin & Gill is a small, woman-owned business built entirely by hand.
Melanie personally illustrates every species featured on each vessel and pours every candle in small batches in the USA.
From initial concept to final pour, each piece moves through the same hands — ensuring consistency, quality, and intention at every step.
This direct connection between artist and object is what makes Fin & Gill different.
You’re not purchasing a candle.
You’re collecting a piece of artwork designed to be used, enjoyed, and kept.
What Makes Fin & Gill Different
Hand-Drawn Artwork
Original species illustrations created by hand.
Small Batch Production
Each candle is poured by hand in limited quantities.
Woman Owned
Independent craftsmanship from design to fulfillment.
Brand Philosophy
Objects Worth Keeping
We believe the things we bring into our homes should last.
Fin & Gill vessels are intentionally designed as dual-purpose glassware, transitioning from candle to functional object long after the flame is gone.
A whiskey glass.
A bar tumbler.
A desk companion.
A reminder of time spent near the water.
This philosophy reflects a slower, more intentional approach to design. One rooted in craftsmanship rather than consumption.
Small Batch by Design
Fin & Gill will always remain intentionally small.
Production is limited so that quality, artistry, and hands-on craftsmanship are never compromised.
Every candle represents hours of drawing, pouring, finishing, and care — created to feel at home in elevated boutiques, thoughtful gift shops, and spaces where design matters.