What’s New
I need time
Yes, I know you are scared. It’s ok. But look back. There is a lifetime of being afraid. It has kept you safe, buy you have not experienced all that you’ve wanted. You have missed out. Plain & simple. I can’t always be in the place of giving. I need to take, take time I … Read more
Sweets Designs; How I created my first Surface Pattern Design Collection
VPH Design Part Three: My Surface Pattern Design Guide. I love Christmas. I love the lights and shiny ornaments when they hang on the tree. I love it so much that I have had a little pink Christmas tree in my studio forever. I keep it up all year and it has my favorite ornaments … Read more
White Allyship Resources
Download this pdf, compiled by the Tacoma Urban League Text below: Below are ways to strengthen White allyship or challenge unhelpful thought patterns that distance White folx from their responsibility to challenge white supremacy. This is not an all-encompassing list or the “right way” to be an ally. It is an actionable resource for White … Read more
Black Lives Matter!
2020 could very well be the year we finally decide that white supremacy and fascism get their asses kicked out of our country. This website is a safe space for Everyone, except Fascists. Love, support, and real talk is welcome here! White people, use me as a resource. I have been actively working on deconstructing … Read more
Asking for Help; Admitting I Needed to Learn the Industry
VPH Design Part Two: My Surface Pattern Design Guide. Along with my retirement plan, I have been studying and following people on social media that encourage investment in one’s self. What does that mean? For me, it means put some money into your interests and self. So, I watched someone online for about six months … Read more
She is…
She is a very pretty girl. I think her life is perfect. But, it is not. She carries pain and wounds unseen by us. Disappointment sits beside her, gently whispering, “It doesn’t matter. It will never happen.” And she listens. She listens too much. And her heart breaks every day with every broken promise. So, … Read more
Process
Why is it so hard to care about doing art everyday? ‘Cause I’m tired.
Daily Inspiration
Thanks, Janice Arnold.