Approachable Whimsy
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Apparel, stationery, original art, and more!
Pour a cup of coffee and come in and browse a while.
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It is vital to collect joy and share it.
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Spring Surprises
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
The Swan
Did you too see it, drifting, all night, on the black river?
Did you see it in the morning, rising into the silvery air –
An armful of white blossoms,
A perfect commotion of silk and linen as it leaned
into the bondage of its wings; a snowbank, a bank of lilies,
Biting the air with its black beak?
Did you hear it, fluting and whistling
A shrill dark music – like the rain pelting the trees – like a waterfall
Knifing down the black ledges?
And did you see it, finally, just under the clouds –
A white cross Streaming across the sky, its feet
Like black leaves, its wings Like the stretching light of the river?
And did you feel it, in your heart, how it pertained to everything?
And have you too finally figured out what beauty is for?
And have you changed your life?
– Mary Oliver
This t-shirt feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
I’m currently accepting commissions for one of a kind hand painted pet art, whimsical portraits of your beloved animal family and friends. Each is hand drawn and hand painted with high quality acrylic paints and collage materials and infused with a lot of animal love.
How it works:
Share your favorite picture(s) of your animal friend, answer some questions about their personality, what they love(d) and a few questions about your style and interests.
I’ll share initial thoughts on style for approval.
Final painting will be sent within 2-3 weeks of order.
Celebrate spring with this curated collection of fresh designs to grow your whimsy & joy!
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or Honduras
Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
This is an extra-thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable - unisex garment-dyed heavyweight, made of 100% ring-spun cotton.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras
The Swan
Did you too see it, drifting, all night, on the black river?
Did you see it in the morning, rising into the silvery air –
An armful of white blossoms,
A perfect commotion of silk and linen as it leaned
into the bondage of its wings; a snowbank, a bank of lilies,
Biting the air with its black beak?
Did you hear it, fluting and whistling
A shrill dark music – like the rain pelting the trees – like a waterfall
Knifing down the black ledges?
And did you see it, finally, just under the clouds –
A white cross Streaming across the sky, its feet
Like black leaves, its wings Like the stretching light of the river?
And did you feel it, in your heart, how it pertained to everything?
And have you too finally figured out what beauty is for?
And have you changed your life?
– Mary Oliver
Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper.
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan
I see your beautiful heart.
• Material: 14.77 oz/yd² (350 g/m²) paperboard
• Size: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Product weight: 0.39 oz (11 g)
• Toner-based printing
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
Birds connect us to magic. They FLY! They are nature’s whimsy personified. Silly and majestic. Magical and practical in one feathered little body making our feathered friends the perfect subject for a whimsical garland to delight our space.
This kit contains paper patterns to print and templates of birds to cut out and trace onto the printed sheets.
Product is delivered as a 27-page printable PDF. The purchase of this document constitutes a personal use licence. It is not intended for distribution, transmission, or resale.
Unexpected Animal Portraits
Animal art that feels like… art.
A little quirky, a little earnest, sometimes silly. Bold colors and big personalities.
Animals kind of being animals, kind of being people.
Art that Speaks
I love words. I don’t feel like my art is complete without them.
I make the art I need to see, I want to experience. In colors I love, with shapes and materials I love.
I like to mix old and new. Real and imaginary. serious and silly.
I’m reminded every day that art is a gift. It’s intentional magic and oh! it matters.
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Imagination
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Wild Early September
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Fetching Crow - Red
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Full of Dreams
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Incomprehensibly Beautiful
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Keep Growing
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No Fear
