“Leopard and orange is one of my favorite combinations- in fashion and in home. I wanted to incorporate that combination in an illustration of a girl who looks modern, but could also be right out of another era.”
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graduate of Syracuse University, she studied textiles, art, and fashion, finding illustration the most compelling. Specifically, she adores the funky, clever and playful illustrations found in children’s books such as Roald Dahl, as well as artists who capture color in vibrant, expressive ways. Distinct in her own color choices, her paintbrush most often finds itself streaking saturated shades of deep indigos and peony pinks across the page, layering reds and yellows amidst the pastels. When not poised at her own easel, afternoons are often spent thumbing through fashion magazines, or meandering art galleries, always her inspiration notebook in hand. “[My goals with my work] are simply to keep painting, and to keep feeling inspired,” she says. “I love to paint for my family, my friends. It’s such a wonderful gift to give.”
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“I like when product designers take the time to make something that is highly functional also very beautiful. The definition of that principle is the Francis Francis espresso machine. For some reason I have an affinity for colorful appliances- kitchenaid mixers, Aga stoves, and I love to paint them.” premiere issue
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