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As the next part of my MATS class, I'll be designing some bolt fabric. I've been wanting to try my hand at fabric for awhile now, and this mini assignment to get me ready for the big one was me really excited!

The prompt was to just draw lots and lots of pasta and Pyrex--with paint, pens, pencils, ink smudges, whatever. Just observe with reference images or the real thing and draw, draw, draw.
Honestly, it was really nice just to let go and play with these. It's been awhile since I've spent this much focused time just messing around with simple objects and approaching it in different ways, and it was really good for me. The subject material has a great vintage vibe and it was really easy to visualize how some of these sketches can eventually turn into a finished design in some great retro colors!
I plan on continuing more of the same over the next couple of days, but here's a start to my pasta and Pyrex explorations!

When I was a toddler, I climbed up on my grandma's ottoman, threw my arms in the air, and confidently and joyfully proclaimed to no one in particular, "I am ME!"⠀
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Me, with the premie-baby skinny arms and legs. Me, wearing too-big clothes and probably rocking the '90s frilly white socks. Me, with barely any hair still and a bow clipped to what little there was so people wouldn't think I was a boy. ⠀
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I don't know exactly why I felt the need to yell out "I am ME!" at that moment in my life, but I like knowing there was a time I was completely, absolutely 100% confident about who I was, no matter what anybody else thought about me.⠀
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I'm going to be honest here and say that doesn't happen very often, especially these days. Recently, whether it's with my art or just life in general, there's been an awful lot more of "what am I even DOING?" and "who am I even supposed to BE?"⠀
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In those moments, it's good to remember that story and trust that somehow my toddler self knew what she was talking about. That God made me ME on purpose, and no matter what that looks like to other people, it's enough that He knows exactly who I am and loves me anyway.⠀
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Today's the last day I'm taking on custom work until Fall!

I can sit here at my desk making up visual stories of my own all day, but often the best stories come from you.

Working with people like you to bring your story to life in new ways is always a joy. Some days that looks like illustrating a family portrait in celebration of an anniversary or other milestone, and others it's taking your favorite quote and creating a custom-designed print from it so you can see it every day and be reminded of who you are.

Whatever your story, I'd love to be part of bringing it to the forefront in your life right now.

Swipe through to see some examples of family and friends portraits, quotes and other custom pieces I've done in the past.
DM me or click the link in my bio to learn more and find out how we can make your custom project happen!

Drawing outside is nice. I highly recommend it.⠀
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That's all.

I love working with people to tell and celebrate their stories in unique ways with custom artwork. I'd love for you to be one of those people!⠀
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My summer schedule is filling up, and I only have 2 spots left for custom work until Fall. If you're interested in a Family & Friends Portrait, a Custom Quote Print, or a True Beauty Portrait, now's the time to talk to me about it!⠀
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I won't be taking on any more custom work after June 2nd, so jump on it! (If you’re already in discussion with me about your custom project, don’t worry! I’ll be fully following through with all current quotes and projects until they’re complete.)⠀
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Comment or DM me to ask any questions, or learn more about working with me by clicking the link in my bio!⠀

Sometimes things are just going to be hard, but the only way out is through.

I had fun playing with watercolors and a brush pen today at my local coffee shop. It's good to get out sometimes. ☕️

There's nothing quite like the cheerfulness of a blue sky and sun through palm leaves.

"Four gray walls, and four gray towers ⠀
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And the silent isle imbowers ⠀ The Lady of Shalott. "⠀
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-Alfred, Lord Tennyson⠀
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I love getting inspiration in the from of library reference books! This piece from a book on Gustav Klimt instantly made me with of Anne of Green Gables and the Lady of Shalott. I've been really loving the new series "Anne with an E," and how much it dives right in to Anne's imagination and the ways she sees the world. Just beautiful. ⠀
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Also, Gustav Klimt knows how to do hair, and it's worth studying. Just sayin'.

There is so much beauty in the world if you're paying attention.

More outside sketches, this time at a table. Drawing Peter in Kensington Gardens was so fun yesterday, I thought I'd do Tiger Lily today.

It was so lovely with the sun creating dapples on the table (swipe to see those!), and I had fun incorporating leaves, too!