Adobe invited me to attend one of their Design Community Summits and I had the opportunity to extend my trip and soak up some of the beauty and art within the city of San Francisco. I hope these photos can inspire you as well…

Welcome to the Real Businesses, Reimagined series where I am exploring redesigning the logos and branding of local gems to show their potential and give them a loving shoutout. Learn more about Jitterbug Sweets…

March’s highlights included multiple Adobe events, working with the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce, creating new artwork for personal projects, and being featured on StickerGiant’s blog…

February’s highlights included spending a week in Mexico, making it into an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, collaborating with local businesses, and wrapping up my first two branding projects of the year…

Highlights of our 2025 trip included lots of walking, soaking in all of the art, eating and drinking, and enjoying a handful of AirBnb experiences including a hike at Hierve El Agua…

After recently being named “Best New Pop Up” by Chicago Reader, it’s only fitting that Pierogi Papi’s logo is getting a glow up as bold as their pierogi offerings. Dive into learning a little bit more about Max Glassman, the chef behind Pierogi Papi, and our work together…

January’s highlights included reflecting on 2024 artist trades, working on two branding projects, spending a week in Tampa with friends, sketching new ideas for potential stickers and collaborations, and participating in the Faire Winter Market…

As we say goodbye to 2024, I am taking some extra time to round up some highlights from the year and appreciate the life that I’ve been building for myself…

December’s highlights included being selected for the She Was An Inspiration Contest, sharing a blog post about my journey into aviation, doing end-of-year business tasks, spending time with family and friends, and painting more…

Eight years ago, I started selling souvenirs at a small airport in Peoria, Illinois. Today, my products can be found in the 4th busiest airport in the US.

This journey has been anything but straightforward—filled with small wins, countless hours of behind-the-scenes work, and lessons in perseverance. Join me as I reflect on the milestones, challenges, and the process of turning big dreams into reality…