• Heading towards November and I’ve been thinking more about my little shop. Normally I ramp up my cards and calendars 〰️ (particularly for wholesale) but this year I’m sticking to smaller quantities that go directly to the customer. Calendars and holiday cards will be ready next month ✨ ____________________ I still offer prints and tea towels for wholesale and I was planning on adding back my calendars... but I’ve been dealing with how I want to responsibly package my items 🌿 Last year I switched over to compostable sleeves, soon to learn that they only really work if you are able to dispose of them at an industrial compost facility. ____________________ Limiting my use of plastic while still protecting paper goods AND having them viewable to the customer is a real dilemma. ____________________ I’m going to start out by trying some glassine sleeves 〰️ they are fully biodegradable and semi-transparent. Selling these in stores or at a pop-up can be a challenge, since the art is not 100% viewable when packaged. Sooo I’m mulling over the idea of having a “tester” unpackaged item for each design. Will be beta testing this at a few pop-ups 🤞🏻 ____________________ Anyway, this ended up being a very long-winded post about my thoughts on sustainable packaging in the stationery industry. I’ve had this chat a few times with fellow artists 〰️ so I know I’m not alone. If you’re interested in this or having been trying out how to fix this issue, I’d love to hear your suggestions! For now, back to design work 🖤
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    Heading towards November and I’ve been thinking more about my little shop. Normally I ramp up my cards and calendars 〰️ (particularly for wholesale) but this year I’m sticking to smaller quantities that go directly to the customer. Calendars and holiday cards will be ready next month ✨ ____________________ I still offer prints and tea towels for wholesale and I was planning on adding back my calendars... but I’ve been dealing with how I want to responsibly package my items 🌿 Last year I switched over to compostable sleeves, soon to learn that they only really work if you are able to dispose of them at an industrial compost facility. ____________________ Limiting my use of plastic while still protecting paper goods AND having them viewable to the customer is a real dilemma. ____________________ I’m going to start out by trying some glassine sleeves 〰️ they are fully biodegradable and semi-transparent. Selling these in stores or at a pop-up can be a challenge, since the art is not 100% viewable when packaged. Sooo I’m mulling over the idea of having a “tester” unpackaged item for each design. Will be beta testing this at a few pop-ups 🤞🏻 ____________________ Anyway, this ended up being a very long-winded post about my thoughts on sustainable packaging in the stationery industry. I’ve had this chat a few times with fellow artists 〰️ so I know I’m not alone. If you’re interested in this or having been trying out how to fix this issue, I’d love to hear your suggestions! For now, back to design work 🖤
  • When I was little I used to have an existential crisis on the reg. I never really wanted to grow older 〰️ I remember once having a “nightmare” about being in the 5th grade when I was “only” in the 3rd grade... yea that happened 🙈 ____________________ I was always worried about life passing me by 〰️ missing certain chances or being “too old” to do something... and of course, if that really was the case, then I’d never have the chance to do x, y or z. ____________________ But as time’s gone on, I realize that life doesn’t “end” at any certain age 〰️ things just change 〰️ your identity strengthens and evolves, possibilities you never thought could happen, happen, more opportunities arise (if you want them), and those little things in life become more and more ✨ ____________________ I’m in a completely different place than I thought I would have been, but it’s so much better. 34 I’m so ready for you ✨ ____________________ Pictured above is my mom (hi mom) and I when I was just a little bop 💛
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    When I was little I used to have an existential crisis on the reg. I never really wanted to grow older 〰️ I remember once having a “nightmare” about being in the 5th grade when I was “only” in the 3rd grade... yea that happened 🙈 ____________________ I was always worried about life passing me by 〰️ missing certain chances or being “too old” to do something... and of course, if that really was the case, then I’d never have the chance to do x, y or z. ____________________ But as time’s gone on, I realize that life doesn’t “end” at any certain age 〰️ things just change 〰️ your identity strengthens and evolves, possibilities you never thought could happen, happen, more opportunities arise (if you want them), and those little things in life become more and more ✨ ____________________ I’m in a completely different place than I thought I would have been, but it’s so much better. 34 I’m so ready for you ✨ ____________________ Pictured above is my mom (hi mom) and I when I was just a little bop 💛
  • I’ve been drawing up a storm for a new retainer client and I have zero complaints ✨ ____________________ You know where this new and wonderful client found me? From my illustrations on Creative Market ⚡️ It just goes to show that your next dream client can come from the most unexpected places ✨ ____________________ I don’t tend to talk about this much, but I do offer retainer services ✨ Looking for design and/or illustration services on an ongoing basis? Send me over a DM and let’s chat! I’d love to see if we’re a good fit for your project needs 🖤
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    I’ve been drawing up a storm for a new retainer client and I have zero complaints ✨ ____________________ You know where this new and wonderful client found me? From my illustrations on Creative Market ⚡️ It just goes to show that your next dream client can come from the most unexpected places ✨ ____________________ I don’t tend to talk about this much, but I do offer retainer services ✨ Looking for design and/or illustration services on an ongoing basis? Send me over a DM and let’s chat! I’d love to see if we’re a good fit for your project needs 🖤
  • You can do a lot in a short period of time 〰️ you can grow, shift, and change for the better ✨ ____________________ Even if it doesn’t seem like it. ____________________ Think back on where you were this time last year 〰️ what has happened, what have you achieved, how have you grown? If you aren’t where you thought you’d be, what can you do today to spark that growth?
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    You can do a lot in a short period of time 〰️ you can grow, shift, and change for the better ✨ ____________________ Even if it doesn’t seem like it. ____________________ Think back on where you were this time last year 〰️ what has happened, what have you achieved, how have you grown? If you aren’t where you thought you’d be, what can you do today to spark that growth?
  • Moody colors and feels on the first day that truly feels like fall 🌫✨ AND new branding on the way for amazing photographer @lorrainedaley ✨ ____________________ Sneak peek of her monogram design that translates perfectly into a super chic pattern ⚡️
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    Moody colors and feels on the first day that truly feels like fall 🌫✨ AND new branding on the way for amazing photographer @lorrainedaley ✨ ____________________ Sneak peek of her monogram design that translates perfectly into a super chic pattern ⚡️
  • Happy Birthday to the one who’s willing to live life differently and dream up a future that’s all our own 🖤 ____________________ I can’t wait to see what these next years bring ✨
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    Happy Birthday to the one who’s willing to live life differently and dream up a future that’s all our own 🖤 ____________________ I can’t wait to see what these next years bring ✨
  • A recent logomark that wasn’t the right fit 〰️ but is still so loved with its simple line-work and hand-drawn feel representing both exterior and inner beauty ✨ ____________________ Figured I’d pull her out of the archives and give her a little spotlight here 💃🏽✨
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    A recent logomark that wasn’t the right fit 〰️ but is still so loved with its simple line-work and hand-drawn feel representing both exterior and inner beauty ✨ ____________________ Figured I’d pull her out of the archives and give her a little spotlight here 💃🏽✨
  • First full day back from our CA road trip and I’m moving a mile a minute to catch up on all the things 〰️ currently feeling burnt out from one day back, I’m reminding myself there’s always time tomorrow. ____________________ Taking the rest of the evening easy with some tacos (Tuesday), cat cuddling, and looking at photos from the trip ✨
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    First full day back from our CA road trip and I’m moving a mile a minute to catch up on all the things 〰️ currently feeling burnt out from one day back, I’m reminding myself there’s always time tomorrow. ____________________ Taking the rest of the evening easy with some tacos (Tuesday), cat cuddling, and looking at photos from the trip ✨
  • This week so far has been a whirlwind of wrapping things up before our trip, and well, getting everything together for the trip itself 〰️ this is nowhere near a complaint, just the necessary steps towards an amazing week (at least for me that is 😂) 〰️ I love the feeling of heading somewhere new and stepping away from the day-to-day ✨ ____________________ More than ever, I’ve felt the pull towards needing this break and re-energizing myself through and through. ____________________ Will be sharing photos as we go 〰️ will be taking recs along the way ✨ ____________________ Photo above from last years big trip at my most favorite @airbnb yet. If you find yourself in Mallorca 〰️ let me know, I’ll send you the details ✨
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    This week so far has been a whirlwind of wrapping things up before our trip, and well, getting everything together for the trip itself 〰️ this is nowhere near a complaint, just the necessary steps towards an amazing week (at least for me that is 😂) 〰️ I love the feeling of heading somewhere new and stepping away from the day-to-day ✨ ____________________ More than ever, I’ve felt the pull towards needing this break and re-energizing myself through and through. ____________________ Will be sharing photos as we go 〰️ will be taking recs along the way ✨ ____________________ Photo above from last years big trip at my most favorite @airbnb yet. If you find yourself in Mallorca 〰️ let me know, I’ll send you the details ✨
  • Vibrant and yet soft brand colors for @kchowstudios ✨ There have been times where finding the right colors for a brand takes me an entire day 〰️ and no that’s not an exaggeration 😬 BUT there are projects when the colors just click into place without a second-guess (and yep, this I one of those projects!) ✨ ____________________ The reason for this? Effective brand strategy 〰️ deep diving into your brand is such an important step in the branding process ✨ It allows for a powerful brand that speaks to your story and to your audience ✨ ____________________ Now, each project is different, and there may be times that it does in fact take the entire day to find the perfect brand colors 〰️ even with that crucial first step 〰️ but as long as you work on your strategy first, you’ll cultivate that powerful brand you’re proud of ✨
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    Vibrant and yet soft brand colors for @kchowstudios ✨ There have been times where finding the right colors for a brand takes me an entire day 〰️ and no that’s not an exaggeration 😬 BUT there are projects when the colors just click into place without a second-guess (and yep, this I one of those projects!) ✨ ____________________ The reason for this? Effective brand strategy 〰️ deep diving into your brand is such an important step in the branding process ✨ It allows for a powerful brand that speaks to your story and to your audience ✨ ____________________ Now, each project is different, and there may be times that it does in fact take the entire day to find the perfect brand colors 〰️ even with that crucial first step 〰️ but as long as you work on your strategy first, you’ll cultivate that powerful brand you’re proud of ✨