New Parakeet Pattern

Can't help it, I love drawing birds. Parakeets are such social little birds- it is so much fun and even amusing to watch them flutter around. They are the inspiration for this Floral Parakeet pattern, fresh off the drawing board. 

Dreaming Of Wallpaper

Would love to see my Dandelion pattern as wallpaper! 

Pillow Party

I am always drawn to bright and pattern filled pillows. These beauties are the perfect way to add some color to your life. Available at Society6 here and are 20% off until Midnight tonight! Free international shipping too. 

New Work- Bug Collection

When I visit a natural history museum, I am most drawn to their insect and butterfly displays. I would love to have a display case in my living room but am also creeped out by the bugs at the same time! So I decided to solve this problem and create a bug illustration that I could live with in my own home. Available for purchase here.

Cellphone Case Sale

Good morning! Does your cellphone need a makeover? My cases are 20% off today, ending tonight. Plus, who doesn't love free shipping. This is my Bug Collection design available here. 

New Minted Competition

Another thing that I love designing for is stationery. Over the years I have created wedding invitations, baby shower paper goods and more for friends but have always dreamed of doing it professionally. When I saw that Minted is hosting a Graduation Challenge, I was excited to work on some designs. Here is my Blooming Graduation, vote for it here!

Mini & Me Available on Spoonflower

To celebrate the upcoming arriving of the first baby in my life, I have created this "Mini & Me" collection, available here. As a designer with a picky eye, it has been so hard for me to find boy patterns that I loved so I decided to create my own. I feel very thankful to have a mother with insane sewing skills who will be hard at work making bibs and blankets with these patterns. Updates soon!

Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest

It was so hard not to post more photos of my recent trip but here are some of my favorites! 

The Secession Building designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich

Highlight of my time in Vienna, watching a horse show at the Spanish Riding School.

We stayed in Bratislava for the night. The capital was actually really charming!

Budapest was so beautiful. I loved wandering the streets of the old Jewish Quarter during the day or at night. That area has great Ruinbars. 

The pattern work at the Kazinczy Street Synagogue was so detailed, really inspiring.

New "Jungle Paradise" Print Available at Society6

You don't have to be on vacation to feel like you're on one. This Jungle Paradise print encompasses the feeling of relaxing on the beach underneath the shade of a big palm tree. Available here.

Art Institute of Chicago

I had a chance to explore the Art Institute of Chicago last week on a quiet day. 

The museum wasn't packed at all and I found myself alone in many areas (which I love!) 

Here are some pictures that I took, playing with chiaroscuro. High contrast black and 

white photos are my fav.

New Stationery

So excited to receive my new personalized stationery set in the mail. I love sending random 

snail mail hellos and these beauties will do the job. The back of each card has my favorite 

Parrot Paradise pattern for a modern jungle vibe.

Week In Pictures

Can't help it, I'm constantly taking photos all the time. Here are some of my favorite snapshots 

from the past week of exploring Chicago. 

Baha'i Temple

I was really excited when a friend visiting Chicago suggested that we check out the Baha'i Temple to view its gorgeous architecture. Driving up to the building, I was awestruck with how beautiful and unexpected it looks. I loved the contrast of the white stone against the intense blue sky that day. They have a great information center, I'm surprised with how little I knew about Baha'i faith.

This a model of the building! 

Radish Experiment

Last summer after my move to Chicago, I started making regular trips to farmers markets and was awe struck with the different varieties of radishes. They are so vibrant and come in beautiful shades of purple, red and pink. Not to mention that they are delicious and pleasantly bitter. I noticed while cleaning them, their dye would wash away in the sink. So I decided to experiment and created splatter swatches that I can scan and use as texture in my artwork. Here is the result. 

The spring weather has inspired more abstract and painterly patterns! Available at Society6 here. Plus, until April 18th, all home decor goods are 20% off!

FIELD MUSEUM, CHICAGO

This weekend I wandered endlessly at the Field Museum, picking up random animal facts along the way. Here are some of my favorite pics. 

TAIWAN

Here are some of my favorite moments from my recent vacation to Taiwan.