Garden Sunshine poppy illustration; © Charm Design Studio

Garden Sunshine

Merging pen and watercolor illustration, these original floral designs are like having pieces of freshly picked garden sunshine all year round. © Charm Design Studio, LLC....

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A Little Bit Crunchy pickle tote bag; © Charm Design Studio

A Little Bit Crunchy

Eating real, unprocessed foods has become more than a niche market, it's a lifestyle for a large and rapidly growing portion of the population. This set of original drawings and text is a fun and eye-catching way to share one's crunchy sense of humor and...

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Geometric Lattice repeating surface pattern design; © Charm Design Studio

Geometric Lattice

Intricate geometric patterns overlap into a beautiful lattice design. Watercolor textures complement the linear shapes. The negative shape contrasted with the variegated color alludes to batik fabric dye inspirations. Each repeated pattern comes in a set of four color-coordinating styles in 8 different color sets....

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Conflict Management and Resolution logo for Brand Yourself; © Jacquelyn Arends

Conflict Management and Resolution

After years of traditional litigation, the founder of Conflict Management and Resolution started CMR as an alternative to conflict management for those for whom the legal process wasn't well suited. In partnering on designing the logo identity, the idea surfaced of using the logo to illustrate...

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Hop & Barrel Brewing Company; business card for Brand Yourself, © Jacquelyn Arends

Hop & Barrel Brewing Company

Hop and Barrel Brewing Company is a craft brewery and tap room located in downtown Hudson, Wisconsin. They had a concept for a fun environment and signature colors that came together to evoke their very own 'hoppy place.'...

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Paintbrush On White; © Pixelumina

Paint Brushes on White

Aged paintbrushes on white background, this image is neutral enough to be used in conjunction with text as well as used for website sliders, post images, and printed materials....

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Glossary of Jewelry Material Terminology blog post image © Jacquelyn Arends

Glossary of Jewelry Material Terminology

To get started with jewelry making, it’s useful knowing the composition of your materials. Different materials need different care and handling. Additionally, things like metal allergies and material safety are factors as well. This image served as the header image on my blog for a...

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