About

In 2021, I made the decision to move across the country alone. Although I loved my studio apartment, its muted tones and lack of vibrancy left me feeling uninspired. I longed for a space that brought me joy, so I decided to improve my surroundings with the art I had created. Drawing inspiration from the vivid palette of the Emma Amos Color Odyssey exhibit, I filled my home with bold, energetic colors that sparked character into every corner.

What followed was an all-consuming journey; I relentlessly went through an obsessive period of creation. I woke to black coffee and art supplies, drawing early in the morning to very late into the night. I made art all day while listening to deep-dive history, crime and horror podcasts. For months I was fueled by this strange need to create and during this period, I created many colorful and eclectic illustrations.

I started sharing some of artwork on my IG: @katyasthoughts, and after an enthusiastic response inquiring about physical prints, I realized I could sell them.

I want my products to bring color, vibrancy and joy to your home. Your orders are shipped with effort and care; the compostable shipping materials secure your items and keep them safe as they make their journey with thousands of packages.

 

My printing process

• Linocut Prints: I draw my project directly on linoleum and cut using a sharp knife. I roll water-based ink on the lino and then lay and press the paper to make a manual print.
• Digital Art Prints: I start by drawing a design on my tablet using the Procreate app. I draw the entire thing by hand and create several versions of it in different colors. I then download each version as a digital file. From there, I print the digital images to physical prints using premium presentation matte paper and nontoxic ink. I then sign and number the prints.
• Traditional Art Prints: I start by drawing a design on Strathmore paper with nontoxic, archival and acid-free ink. Depending on the design, I may paint before I draw. I then scan the illustration and upload it as a digital file. I then enhance the color saturation and contrast using photoshop so that the image matches the original illustration as closely as possible. I then print the digital image to a physical print using premium Presentation matte paper and nontoxic ink. I then sign and number the print. Some prints have two dates on them. The printed or ink date is the year the illustration was created. The date in pencil is the date the illustration was printed.