out of misery

list created by keri smith
(from her *free* artist's survival kit)

i'm a recovering designer of mass production.
i used to be in fashion for years + years.
i came out of it jaded + feeling quite uncreative.
not that i'm dissing the industry or the trade,
it's just that i got lost in it. BIG time.
i started pink mist industry as an outlet
to get back in touch with that creative side,
if it still existed.
i discovered that embroidering cards by hand
(take a looooong time + hurt my fingers)
has been very therapeutic.
it's tactile, personal, intimate.
makes me feel like an artist again
(w/ its misery + all).
luckily, i have this list to remind me
how NOT to fall back into the dark side.
ultimately, it's not about what i DO,
but who i AM as an artist.
i'm back.

new in shop!

i'm launching my new 2010 early spring collection!
(also introducing the latest valentine's day cards)

it includes a lot of sweet, romantic, nostalgic pieces.
to help me achieve the desired effect,
i've incorporated some watercolor.
yes, they're individually hand-painted -
in addition to the hand-embroidery.
it is a tedious process but i absolutely LOVE doing it.
every stitch + every stroke is made with great care, i promise ;)

buddy typewriter

i love this vintage typewriter -

it's the BUDDY L EASY-WRITER TYPEWRITER 200.
(found at industrial relic - now sold!)
it's like a cute lil toy that actually works!!
i don't have the space to actually own one
so here's my space-saving version :)

creepy cool *hair embroidery*

just came across these *hair embroideries*
by laura normadin.

they are a bit creepy
but i can't help but think they're super cool.
i like that it's a bit twisted ;)

sensitive thugs, y'all need hugs...

i was just informed that my card,
"sensitive thugs, y'all need hugs..."
was featured on the graphicfetish blog.
pretty cool :)
* card on sale @ my etsy shop *

- check it out -