This is Andrea's Typepad Profile.
Join Typepad and start following Andrea's activity
Join Now!
Already a member? Sign In
Andrea
Philadelphia
Graphic/Textile designer who not so secretly loves to paint, make jewelry & take photographs.
Interests: graphic design, illustration, textile design, crafts, jewelry, photography, neon colors, classic rock, succulents, wild geometric patterns
Recent Activity
Image
Along with my little notebooks I've been working on revamping some awesome vintage pieces. It's been a lot of fun digging through local flea markets to find treasures to make new. I'm thinking I want to add axes to the mix too. Check out the rest over in my shop. Continue reading
Posted Aug 28, 2015 at Song & Dance
Image
After a summer of planning, experimenting, drawing, painting, researching, slowly producing, photographing, editing and writing listings I finally have a whole slew of new items up in my shop in preparation for Philly's Art Star Bazaar this fall. I'm really excited for all of my new items, but I've had... Continue reading
Posted Aug 27, 2015 at Song & Dance
Image
As I continue to paint my little watercolor crystals I've learned that I need to embrace letting go of my originals and sharing them with the world. That being said I've just posted a handful of original paintings to my Etsy shop with more to come! If you buy an... Continue reading
Posted Jun 16, 2015 at Song & Dance
Image
I've had lots of opportunity to play with different lettering techniques for all sorts of projects lately so I thought I would share some of them here! Hoping to see my hand lettered designs on some t shirt graphics in the next year or so out on the market. Fingers... Continue reading
Posted Aug 6, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
So many new prints just went live in the shop! These are just a few of what's avaible. Loving how the crystal paintings are looking on the vellum. Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
This spring Spell Designs held and contest for artists to submit their illustrations for a tote they like to make for Australia's music fest season. As some of you may already know I chose to participate and woke up this morning to discover I was one of the finalists! I... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
If a picture is worth a thousand words do two pictures combined into one make two thousand words? I've been experimenting a lot with the capabilities of my camera. Particularly the below double exposure technique. I'm so in love with what I've shot and this is just a little preview.... Continue reading
Posted Feb 7, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
Not my line but it is my lettering and photo of San Fran! Who else is living in the northeast and having a snow day today? I want to go sledding. Also here Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
I am so honored to discover my little Etsy shop was chosen as one of Diane Hu's (data scientist at Etsy HQ ) favorite shops featured in an article for Refinery 29 on Monday! Just want to send along a big thanks to Diane for the love and to Refinery... Continue reading
Posted Jan 29, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
If you know anything about me or follow me on Instagram you probably already know I have a plant obsession. That means you also know I am not so great at keeping them alive (but I'm getting better! See my growing avocado here). However, while brainstorming diy Christmas gift ideas... Continue reading
Posted Jan 13, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
I think this one in some what self explanitory. I love this photo I took at Griffith Observatory on vacation a few years ago. Notice the tiny Hollywood sign on the bottom right. Glad I could put it to some good use. also here Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
Another fun lock up I made super late last night in anticipation of a snow day today and guess what, my prayers were answered! Hope everyone in the Northeast is staying warm and/or freezing their butts off but having a great time outside in the snow. Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
It's been a while. A long while. This summer and fall have been somewhat trying for me on a personal level and I've had some changes in my life (with more to come I'm sure) but I have to say that finally after what seemed to be like a lifetime... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2014 at Song & Dance
Image
After several inquiries on instagram/vine/ect. I've finally put up my existing collection of crystal paintings I've made over on Etsy. Lucky for me I don't have much of a social life so I plan to make more over the weekend! Yay! I've also decided to accept cutsom specimen painting inquiries,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 24, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
While looking for some references on the market I accidentally stumbled across this print of mine at Macy's (it's extra fun when that happens). They made a few tweaks to the original print and I think it fits the INC. "lady" perfectly! Fun fact about this print- it's one of... Continue reading
Posted Aug 16, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
Discovered one of my many soft ikat prints at Walmart recently. Something I really love about this dress is that it is a part of a line that helps support women who own their own small businesses all over the world, it's called Empowering Women Together. It's such a great... Continue reading
Posted Aug 9, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
Found this lovely feather print at Belk the other day. I actually thought it was a different feather print first. I love the way they colored it. It almost seems like an abstract/no print from a distance. Continue reading
Posted Aug 2, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
I've finally posted the rest of my letterpress cards up in the shop! Yay! I really enjoyed working on the concepts for these and I also love the way they all look hanging on my wall together. I've been working on a few new return address stamps as well! I'm... Continue reading
Posted Aug 1, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
Today I discovered that one of my prints was in last months Seventeen Magazine! Pretty awesome to see my little tropical print from Target out in the world like this! Thanks for the feature Seventeen! If you love it, you can buy it right here. Related articles found prints Continue reading
Posted Jul 30, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
So far this summer in Pennsylvania has been hot... hot and muggy. It's gross. but last week we had a little break from the high temperatures and humidity and I was actually able to wear something other than cutoffs and tanks (not that there's anything wrong with that!). I was... Continue reading
Posted Jul 29, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
Stumbled upon this cute dress and shirt over at Bloomingdale's the other day! Super excited about these two. I actually almost didn't realize it was my print, but it is! Thinking I may have to buy the shirt. Happy weekend! Find the dress here, and the shirt here. Continue reading
Posted Jul 19, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
Another way of saying carpe diem. Live it up folks and don't take anything for granted! Sometimes we all need a little extra something to remind us of that. I know I do. Original image by me found here Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
I know it's a little after the fact but how was your holiday weekend? Mine was pretty great, aside from not having a 4 day weekend. We took our dog Jake to the beach for the first time and it was pretty great! Living on the East Coast I've discovered... Continue reading
Posted Jul 11, 2013 at Song & Dance
Image
Up up and away! Original image by me found here Continue reading
Posted Jul 10, 2013 at Song & Dance