DREAM.

darlings,

for those of you who are used to reading my blog here at blogspot, I just wanted to say a quick hello and share this video, featuring the "making of" the DREAM screen print.

You can buy your own copy of the limited edition DREAM print here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VisionCity

To all of you who subscribe to this blog, I am in the process of figuring out the tumblr subscription process.... I have not forgotten about you!

As a reminder, my new blog link is:

http://www.lettersfromvisioncity.tumblr.com

enjoy the video! xo.

I've moved to tumblr!

hello lovelies:)

For those of you who read this blog on a regular... great news! I've moved to tumblr! I have prepared a brand new blogging set up to blog my little heart out! lol

Come on over to the new Letters from Vision City blog!

http://www.lettersfromvisioncity.tumblr.com

see ya there!

LAUNCH DAY!

good morning lovelies.

well darlings, as promised ... today is the day! I now present to you all the first ever limited edition screen print art collection, "BORN FOR THIS". (click promo video above)

You can get your own signed and numbered copy at the VISION CITY ART SHOP: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VisionCity

I have also prepared a campaign booklet, where you can view the full collection like a magazine... enjoy. xo

Open publication

OH YA! and big surprise for all the visionaries who read my blog.... I HAVE A NEW BLOG!!!! After today you can now enjoy my new and improved blog on tumblr!check it out: http://lettersfromvisioncity.tumblr.com/

hours away from now...

darlings.

.....as you all know tomorrow is my launch day for my first screen print art collection!

I am beyond excited about it! .... mostly because I hope and believe that these pieces will bring inspiration to the people who choose to embrace them. In my own home I have surrounded myself with things that inspire me, wether is be a brilliant quote hand written on a crumpled piece of paper, a half finished painting hanging in my kitchen, a photo of a family member, an experimental textured canvas piece leaning against a shelf.... these things somehow speak to me and encourage me to create everyday. They remind me to lighten up and enjoy my work. They remind me to play.

On the eve of my launch I want to say that everyone of you who read this blog and are inspired by it... you are the ones who inspire me. I may not know you personally but knowing you are reading this inspires me.

The above photo is a tiny sneak peak into the collection launch tomorrow. Until then, good night:) xo.

6 days left till launch!

6 days darlings! ahhhh!

Tuesday November 15th!

I just picked up the "BORN FOR THIS" screen print collection on monday at my printer and I am thrilled with the prints! I was super excited to find out one of my art hero's Sheperd Fairey (the artist behind the "OBEY" poster series and fashion label) also prints at the same place! The prints are limited edition of only 50 per design! I will fill you all in shortly with info on how you can get your own print or maybe buy one for a christmas present??? :) just sayin...lol

the countdown is officially on!

XO.

p.s. I have a surprise for you all that I will release later this week that I think you will all enjoy!

until then, my lips are sealed!

and so it begins...my love.

hello beauties.

tonight I write to you all with a smile on my face...

As many of you now know I am about to launch my first ever screen print art collection "BORN FOR THIS" and if no one else ever saw them, I'd still be smiling. Why, you ask? Because the concepts and messages represented in this collection have been inside of me for years and have finally bubbled up over the surface in the form of art prints, and its like I've just given birth to a baby. deep eh? yes, it is:)

Now, I do not want to just flat out show them to you before the launch date... (even though I would like to... but that would kinda defeat the purpose of a launch date...lol) but I will give you a little insight into my thought process. You see, I was not really intending to launch a "collection"... or even any prints at all. However, after a series of doodles in my sketch book that began to tie together and form messages, I thought.... "hey, this would be kinda cool on a wall in a creative studio or something...".... and so, it began. A little idea to maybe print out one or two message driven art prints, turned into a 12 piece collection. My only governing thought while making these was... "what would inspire me?"... "what would I put up in my design office? or frame and put up on the wall in my living room?". Messages surround us everywhere we go, but I wanted to be intentional about what I surround myself with. I want to be inspired every day to grow, to take chances, to laugh... to be light hearted.

Now, since I am making you all wait for the release date...

NOV. 15

I at least wanted to wet your appetite and show some photos of unexpected messages, inspiring places and textures that helped shape the collection.

enjoy. xo

NYC Fashion Week...

hey there beauties;)

here is a great vid from fashion week in New York.... I mean obviously the fashion is stunning and the beauty is...well, next level, but the thing I notice is that this vid is all about the models. Its like watching the life of a model during fashion week. I must admit I had to giggle when I saw the faces of many of the models and how bored they looked! lol... what can I say girls... in fashion its all about the "hurry up and wait" syndrome.... its like waiting around all day to be told to move at the time people ask you to... in the way you are told to.... models are chameleons and they must be ready to play a new role at every show... and honestly I think it takes a lot of patience to be in this world and be fresh faced for every client. To all the models reading this blog, you are not just a beautiful face and a body, you are a special person and one of a kind.

Enjoy the vid ladies. xo.

vintage & reinvention.

darlings,

its no secret that I have a love for vintage shops and markets. Its like a playland for me to find something that inspires me to reinvent it and incorporate it into my life. So when I came across these shots of Brooklyns flea markets on the tuula vintage blog, I had to stop and day dream for a moment...:) These photos make me want to take a detour while on tour and somehow have a stop over in New York for a day.... and walk through the markets with the hubby in tow. Chris and I love to wander through antique and vintage shops in search of hidden gems. These are the things reinventions are made of. xo.

photos courtesy of:

http://tuulavintage.blogspot.com/

"BORN FOR THIS" Screen Print Collection Promo Video!

enjoy darlings! 18 days and counting!!! xo.

BIG NEWS from Vision City!

darlings.

I can't hold it in any longer!!! Something HUGE has been brewing over here at Vision City! As you all know I am a graphic designer & photographer working within music & fashion... but lately I've had the urge to try a different project... one that is not commissioned, but where I am my own client. Where I put out something that is not about communicating a message from a client, but communicating something....well, from me:) .... to you.... All of you visionaries out there all over the world .... who read this blog religiously. You were on my mind.... and I thought "if I could say something to you, what would I say?"

and so, darlings... this is how my BIG NEWS that I am about to share came to be.... and now, (ahem!) without further adew... (drum roll please....lol) my BIG NEWS is.....

I AM LAUNCHING MY FIRST EVER LIMITED EDITION VISION CITY SCREEN PRINT COLLECTION, ENTITLED "BORN FOR THIS."

!!!!!!!!!

The collection will be 12 screen prints, sized at 11" x 14", printed on 100% recycled paper with archival inks. Each piece will be a limited edition of 50! Once they're gone, they're gone baby!

Now, you didn't think I was gonna show them right away did you? lol.... nah! Just for the fun of it, I will make you all wait just a little longer.... but one thing I will tell you is this.... the release day for the collection will be...

TUESDAY. NOV. 15

(mark your calendars!)

Sneak peaks & details to come, but for now lovelies.... sweet dreams. xo.

new feature!

hello beauties.

A few weeks ago I received an email from the Founder of Psalms 91:1 accessories, Sally Han.

She was emailing me to tell me I had been chosen as the newest "Get to know..." feature on the Psalms Newsletter. Here is the link so you can check it out!

http://www.psalms911accessories.com/newsletters/201110.html

I was totally honoured to be chosen. I have featured this accessory brand on the blog before, as I have a huge respect for the humanitarian nature of the company, not to mention they are brilliant at designing jewelry! Each piece is inspired by a story from the designers travels all over the world. Sally is always partnering with humanitarian efforts to help people who are less fortunate. Thank you Psalms team for featuring me. I am truly honoured. x.

For more info on Psalms 91:1 Accessories, check out their site:

http://www.psalms911accessories.com/

Behind the Scenes: Alyssa Danelle Fashion Shoot

hello darlings.

Two days ago I had the honour of shooting the first ever lookbook for "Alyssa Danelle", a young fashion label out of Southern California, featuring Designer/Sister duo, Christian and Destanie Reyna. They decided to first focus on scarves and later plan to develop into purses and clothing garments. These two girls are a young, brilliant and creative duo to look out for! They remind me of Mary Kate and Ashley, as far as their business sense and creative expression through fashion. And they also both just happen to be absolutely stunning, so I was thrilled they decided to model the pieces themselves. I am going through the shoot as we speak... but I thought I would share a few pics from the day taken on their iphones. Once the photos are ready I will give you all a sneak peak and fill you in on how you can be the first to get your hands on one of their creations! xo.

Artists inspire me.

Joel Bruyure from TFK

hello lovelies.

There is something about experiencing live music... being within spit radius of an artist who is pouring their heart out in front of an audience of people, with no fear or care of the possible response. That, my friend... is courage. I am inspired by music, better yet... I am inspired my music artists. As you look at these photos I shot on tour, you will see why. People say pictures say a thousand words.... in that case, I'll let the photos do the talkin'.

Enjoy. xo.

Trevor McNevan from TFK (www.ThousandFootKrutch.com)

Steve Augustine from TFK

Ty Dietzler from TFK

Jodi King (www.jodiking.com)

Band prank shenanigans...:)

Jonny Diaz (www.jonnydiaz.com)

Greg Sczebel (www.gregsczebel.com)

Zach from To Tell (www.totell.ca)

Jon Bauer (www.jonbauermusic.com)

the stage.

darlings,

If you don't already know him by now, allow me to introduce you to my rock star husband, Chris (aka Manafest). And no, I don't call him Manafest at home.... however I do call him Mana sometimes... which I must admit is kinda weird....lol

As mentioned before I was just on the Maple Noise tour with the band, so I thought I would share some shots I took on the last night of tour. Photographing live music never gets old to me.... give me some ear plugs (cause Im right beside the speakers) and Im good to go;) Enjoy.

p.s. In the photos you will also see the new stage banners I just designed... they are HUGE and look awesome on stage. Every night when the guys would open them up, the crowd would cheer.... so fun:) Nothing like a live crowd to give raw reaction... Big Shout out to all the fans who came out and rocked hard!

To get more info on the hubby, check out:

www.manafest.net

***Special shout out to Elizabeth, Mikayla, Shelby and Anna from Crystal Springs, Mississippi who wrote to me to tell me they love the blog:) so sweet! Im glad you girls are enjoying it!

xo.

(Travis our drummer's expression here is priceless...lol)

(check out the new stage banners!)