January 18, 2016
My newest collection of greeting cards just launched! Each new card features my original hand paintings. I loved creating these designs with gouache and celebrating sweet sentiments with colorful blooms and shapes. You can shop all of these new cards here!
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August 13, 2015
When I first launched my paper goods collection, I primarily worked with ink and all of my cards were based on my own hand illustrations. This year I have begun to incorporate more painting into my work (read more about it here) and have really enjoyed the process of conceptualizing new design ideas that will be painted.
My preferred medium is gouache, a type of paint that is kind of like a cross between watercolor and acrylic. My paintings are pretty free flow - I don't plan out what I'm going to paint and just see where it takes me. With this new collection of cards, I tended to gravitate towards bright rainbow hues and lots of florals. You can shop the new collection here.