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A Desk of One's Own

Art Rediscovered

Autumnal Vibes

Cardboard Hill

Hello Spring

New Year, Clean Slate

New Year, New Possibilities

Nothing Special

Reflections, Intentions, and Thank Yous

So Long, 2022

Thoughts on Being a Quiet & Calm Artist in a Loud & Aggressive World 



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  Hello there. I’m Angela, a freelance artist and illustrator who creates calm art for a busy world using traditional, analog mediums. I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and currently live in the Pacific Northwest of the United States with my husband and our many plants. My writings are on a variety of subjects, ranging from art, creativity, books, spirituality, and a smattering of other things in between. I also have a series called "A Capsule Kitchen," which features simple, budget-friendly, vegan recipes.  If you would like to see my art and illustration work,  I invite you to have a look at my portfolio , or browse my shop . Please contact me via the contact form on the main page  if you are interested in working with me, or licensing my art. Links for all my offerings can be found here .   Thank you so much for stopping by!
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