These ladies are totally killin' it with their creativity. These are some of my absolute favorite Instagram accounts to follow and I want to spread the word about these talented ladies in the creative field. Enjoy!
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The lease on my Kansas City apartment has expired, I've moved all my belongings to my brother's basement, and I just drove eight hours to Boulder, Colorado. My plan is to remain on the move between now and April 2017. My rough itinerary that includes five different cities in Colorado and then a jump over to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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When the Zulily gals reached out to me about debuting my art prints on their site, I was thrilled. I've been looking for methods of reaching a wider audience, and with hundreds of thousands of unique web visitors every day, this was the perfect opportunity for me.
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Moshery's founder and chief editor, Meredith Schneider, reached out to me with an array of in-depth questions about my creative process. It wasn't until we spoke that we realized we're both Kansas City residents! It was great to meet another KC-local entrepreneur who is absolutely killing it with her blog.
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Society6 just launched their new First Expressions #DormGoals lookbook and I had the opportunity to be one of the featured artists! They absolutely nailed their curated collection– it contains a mix of trending patterns, bold palettes and variety of motifs to match one-of-a-kind personalities. I'm so jazzed to be involved.
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I'm happiest in life when I'm either traveling or planning two trips ahead. Traveling is a huge part of my lifestyle and I actively attempt to keep my business moving along while I'm out of the studio. It's not always easy, but I've picked up some tips and tricks along the way.
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Sherry & John founded their DIY + home decor blog, Young House Love, in 2012 and today they have over a million and a half followers on social media. When I saw they they included a collection of my artwork in their latest blog post, I was absolutely thrilled.
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I've scored some pretty cool finds within the past month. Some of it's practical, some is pretty and some is kind. I'll be totally honest with you guys. I bought half this stuff impulsively after a few dark & stormies. No regrets.
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Paint, brushes and paper. When you strip everything else away, these are the three essentials for painting. I'm always asked what paints or papers I use to create my artwork, so I decided to share my art supply favorites.
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I was interviewed by Elen Turner, one of Pink Pangea's co-founders, about my recent travels to the Philippines. I discuss everything from the stunning hiking in remote locations to my overnight in a prison cell. (Spoiler: I survived.)
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After a month of procrastinating, I FINALLY wrapped up my travel blog about my time in Asia. It's a little choppy, but encompasses the day-by-day of how I spent six weeks abroad.
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I recently updated my shop with some lapel pins and in my explanation of why I created them, I cited some of the other microtrends that are starting to pop up in 2016. One thing led to another and I decided to expand upon my predictions. Enjoy!
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I recently had the opportunity to chat with The Unlimited Creative about my brand, my art background and my best advice for up-and-coming creatives. Check out the full interview here. In the meantime, check out the highlights.
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I believe personal projects are the key to a designer's sanity. It was due time to get back into some digital illustrations, so, in the spirit of spring, I decided to make a series of animals in love. The project was inspired by my brother and sister-in-law's bunnies, Tupelo & Chewy. The bunnies act more like an old married couple than honeymooners, but they're still clearly infatuated with one another. In my illustration, they're encircled with blooming flowers, trickling vines and butterflies.
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I was traveling through Vietnam when I got a notification on Instagram. My friend had tagged me in a photo of an HGTV magazine spread from their April issue. It took me a half a second to realize that my Watercolor Burst rug was one of the featured items! Since that issue, my sales of that design have skyrocketed. Thanks for the love, HGTV!
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I'm thrilled to be Tinselbox's featured artist this month! Tinselbox is a subscription service that sends out hand-curated gift boxes every month. I partnered up with them to celebrate Earth Day– their April box includes my "Treat Yo Self" reusable tote bag, printed locally in KC by screenprinting superstars Seen Merch. Their monthly packages are chock-full of artisanal goodies and surprises. In addition to my "Treat Yo Self" tote bag, this month's box included die cut seed boxes (chives, mint and tomatoes) + starter pots, a journal made from a repurposed library book, and Earth Day stationery. Definitely a good haul!
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Inspiration can come in some of the unlikeliest places. I was scrolling through one of my favorite blogs, Humans of New York, when I spotted Patricia and Howard, one charismatic couple. I couldn't decide what I liked more: their style or their story.
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