Super excited to announce that on May 28th I am included in a limited-run campaign for Fab Europe that will make my art available on cool, fun, lightweight watches! The above three designs will be available for one week only at eu.fab.com, or until they sell out (only ten of each design are being produced)! Make sure to head over to their site on the 28th to grab one before they are gone!
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p.s. sorry for the bummer quality image! the actual product is amazing though 
In an effort to keep you all updated on all my projects, I wanted to let you know that I just released a few more exclusive art prints with Urban Outfitters for stores as well as online! View them all here, and let me know what you think! More will be released in June and July, so don’t forget to check back here for updates! xx
I am slowly getting back into being diligent about this blog and all the weekly features I was doing before, like Mid-Week Music Mixes! It may not technically be “mid-week”, but that’s okay, because I would consider this a perfect mix for the weekend. I have been craving a summer house party lately. You know, where everybody comes over after a full day at the beach and just hangs out on the patio and listens to music and makes way too much noise and pisses off the neighbors. So good. Let’s hear it for the weekend! ENJOY! xx
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Well….it sure has been awhile. I have been completely overwhelmed by how amazing it is down here in Australia. It is my first visit, and like I mentioned in my past posts, I will be here for a couple months. Seriously, before I came I was struggling big time…unable to get out of a life slump. Know what I mean? Everything was frustrating me, my job, my apartment, and life situations that were completely out of my control. It felt like every power in the universe was working against me and my trip to Sydney. I even got a flat tire while I was trying to move everything into storage the morning of my flight here! Seriously?! But coming here has, thus far, been the greatest blessing ever. I don’t think I have ever felt pure joy more consistently in my life than I have in the past two weeks. For some reason taking a step away from my hectic life back in California has allowed me to more fully absorb the beauty around me. A fresh perspective really has made the most incredible difference. For any of you who may be considering a big life change, do it. I was pretty nervous about coming to the other side of the world all alone, but I just can’t explain the happiness it’s brought me. I think everybody needs to experience time alone every once in awhile to learn more about themselves and challenge themselves to be more confident, emotionally stronger, and open to learning new things.
Anyway, that was me on my soap box for a minute. Sorry for getting a little intense on you. I just wanted to share a little bit of what I have learned incase it inspires even just one of you to do whatever it is that you’ve had your sights set on for awhile now.
Cheers! xx
Sorry I am bombarding you all with posts today! Last one I swear. Alright, here’s the deal, in my Mid-Week Music Mix post I said I’ve put this blog on the back burner for a little…so here’s why. A million things in my life are in transition. I am leaving THIS Sunday for Sydney, Australia for a few months (I explained why in this post). But basically I have been going crazy these past two weeks organizing, cleaning and boxing up my apartment to put everything in storage while I am away. Secondly, I can’t take my dog (saddest thing ever), Sawyer, so I took him this past weekend to Portland so he can stay with my family while I am gone. Thirdly, my family is MOVING from Portland to Dallas the SAME day I am leaving for Australia (ummmm, hi craziest week of my life). Fourthly, I have been collaborating with Urban Outfitters this past month to release some exclusive limited edition prints this upcoming May, June, and July! I can’t tell you how excited I am about that! I will have two new prints available on the first of each month available in stores and online (links will posted here on my blog on the release dates).
As you can see, I’ve been quite the busy bee. So, with that being said, stay tuned for all the Urban Outfitters art updates and Australia adventures! I can’t wait to share ⚓
[ 01 california sunset / 02 sawyer on his way to portland / 03 dinner with this guy / 04 cloud view during my flight back from portland / 05 little illustration i did in honor of my upcoming travels / 06 concert with my ladies / 07 tennis with my little buddy / 08 evil eye nail art ]
I recently added a few more simple prints into my Deny Designs home goods shop! The above prints, as well as others, are available printed on cozy blankets, duvet covers, sheet sets, clocks, shower curtains, pillows and more! Check out all my products here!
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First off, holy heavens above! I’ve thrown this blog on the back-burner for the past week and a half. Sorrrrrrry! In my next “Life Lately” post I’ll explain why, but for right now, lets skip to the good stuff: MUSIC! I wanted to put together a “Drifter” mix because the weather is getting warmer and road trip season is fast approaching! This indie mix, with tracks by Fang Island, Neon Indian, and others, is best enjoyed with friends, sunshine and adventure. Enjoy! ☯
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I’ve been playing around with iconic hand symbols and how you can transform them from boring to fun! These are just little illustrator sketches for right now. I might do something awesome with them down the road, but for right now, they’re just going to hang out in my hard drive. xx
ART: Jen Mann + SPACE: Blood&Champagne + PLACE: Kevin Russ
Jen Mann is an artistic genius and color master. She paints large scale realistic portraits in the most perfectly vibrant and surreal colors. She replaces typical skin tones with bubblegum pinks and icy blues to create these mesmerizing pieces. Favorite thing about her? She makes her prints available to people, like me, who can’t afford to shell out thousands of dollars on all the art I want so badly! Check out her entire impressive portfolio here, or buy her prints here! For the space, I liked this photo of a modern twist on the traditional back woods cabin. The coziness of the neutrals and untreated wood floors mixed with the modern white walls and clean architectural lines is perfect. Lastly is this amazing place photo. I have previously featured Kevin Russ’ photography on a past ASP, but I felt like this wild horse photo just fit so perfectly with this weeks ASP so I brought him back! Double feature haha! Russ is currently living out of his car and traveling all around the southwest taking strikingly beautiful photos on his iPhone! Check out his Tumblr for more amazing photos.
And with that, enjoy your weekend! To everyone going to Coachella…I hate you. Haha just kidding, but I do wish it had worked out for me to go this year! So enjoy the music and heat for me! xx
IT’S TRUE! And I am freaking out so excited! This has been in the works for a looooong time, trying to figure everything out with work and my schedule, budgeting and perfect timing, and recently everything just came together in my favor! I really am feeling incredibly lucky that I am able to do my job from anywhere. I will still be working for Hurley, doing the same thing I do now, which is apparel graphics. I will even have the chance to work out of the Hurley Sydney offices a little bit! I can’t wait to just immerse myself in the culture and experience all the amazing things I have heard about the place. I am going to be there for three months, so I am putting everything into storage and just going with a suitcase. If any of you have recommendations for me as to things I should see or do while I am there, PLEASE let me know! I am leaving in just 2 short weeks. AUSSIES, LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! xx
