Happy International Women's Day!

Here's to the courageous, resilient, and compassionate women who inspire and empower other women every day. I am lucky to be surrounded by incredible women who show me what it means to be fearless and strong despite adversity and challenges. I think one of the best things about being a woman is the bonds that we share with other women - many of the women I know are fierce advocates and supporters for each other. 

I hope we can take this day to celebrate the women who courageously live out their truths and dreams, despite the challenges set before them. 

Here's to women everywhere. Happy International Women's Day! 

love yourself, feed yourself

When I finished this illustration, part of me wanted to write a long and extensive post about the struggles of body image and complicated relationship many people (especially young women) have with food. But I realized as started writing a few drafts that the reason I made this piece was because I am happy - so I want to just leave it at that. I'm doing so much better now. Love your body and feed your body! 

2018 - chasing a creative life

I like to think that there's a moment once the clock strikes midnight and we let go of all our struggles and heartaches of the past year, and start looking forward. What are your unshakeable dreams? What kind of person do you want to be? What do you love? 

I have never for one second, ever regretted deciding to chase a creative life. Working as a emerging artist is a struggle - I spend a lot of late nights drawing and churning out ideas when most people are out with their friends. I pore over expense spreadsheets for my print sales on my lunch breaks and sometimes I'm squeezing minutes out of my day to meet my own deadlines. 

But it's amazing. And fun and challenging and surprising. It feeds the soul. I hope to any other creatives out there who are just starting out - I am struggling out here with you and sending encouraging thoughts! Happy 2018.