A Little About the Maker
Hello, I'm Amanda!
I've always said I do a little bit of everything, and that's probably the best way to describe me! I love to draw, design, make things with my hands, and learn just about anything that catches my interest. I've never been very good at sticking to one creative pursuit. Why choose just one when there are so many wonderful things to try?
I often say that God made me to make things, and I really believe He did. I've been creating for as long as I can remember. There's something wonderful about an idea popping into my head and then figuring out how in the world to make it happen. Sometimes that means picking up a pencil, sometimes it's opening Illustrator, and sometimes it means learning an entirely new skill because apparently I needed another hobby!
Where It All Began
Some of my favorite childhood memories involve a simple wooden art desk my parents gave me. It had a flat tabletop, two little chairs, and an art bag filled with supplies. I would sit there for hours drawing, completely content to make whatever came to mind.
I still have that art bag and one of the chairs today!
Art wasn't something I was particularly encouraged to pursue in school, but that never took away my love for creating. Over the past 11 years, I've spent countless hours teaching myself both traditional and digital art, experimenting, making mistakes, and learning along the way.
There's still so much I want to learn, and I think that's part of what makes creating so much fun. There's always another idea waiting around the corner!
A Little Old-Fashioned, A Little Whimsical
I've always had a soft spot for things with a little character. Beautiful old lettering, vintage posters, playful illustrations, interesting textures, and patterns that make you want to stop and look a little closer.
I'm especially drawn to art and design from the early to mid-1900s, although inspiration has a funny way of showing up just about anywhere. A walk outside, an old book cover, a piece of fabric, or a particularly lovely typeface can send me down an entirely new creative rabbit hole.
I love mixing those influences with my own ideas, combining traditional techniques with digital tools, and seeing what happens. Sometimes it works beautifully. Sometimes I learn what not to do. Either way, there's usually something worth discovering!
Made with a Little Extra Love
I'm a gift giver at heart. There's something so wonderful about finding just the right thing for someone, something that makes their eyes light up because it feels like it was made just for them.
That's how I approach my creative work, too.
Whether I'm designing a logo, creating an illustration, or making something by hand, I care about the little details. Sometimes probably a bit too much! But I want what I create to feel thoughtful, personal, and full of character.
More than anything, I hope my work brings a little joy into someone's day. And when I'm creating something especially for you, I want you to know that your ideas, your story, and the things that make you you matter to me.
Have Something in Mind?
I'd love to hear what you're dreaming up! Whether you have a project in mind, a question about my work, or just want to say hello, my inbox is always open.
Who knows? We might just make something wonderful together!