59 hours of art in 24 minutes: Watch these cards come to life
I illustrate on an iPad using a program called Procreate. It’s way more accessible than oil paints and canvases – which used to be my primary mode before I was paralyzed.
I am thankful every single day for the ease that the iPad now affords me to still create gorgeous art!
Illustrating this way also makes it much more seamless to go from the art to the printed cards (we used to do the designs with paint and then scan them in to digitize them – which was a nightmare trying to adjust the colors to match the original).
For a while now, I’ve been wanting to create a video showing the timelapses of me drawing a whole collection and pair it with a playlist that you can play as you write cards.
I hope that you enjoy watching this art come to life. Some cards come to me quickly, other cards take a loooong time to figure out what I want them to say or how to get the illustrations “right.”
You may disagree with where I took a drawing! There is no “right” or “perfect” solution for art. It’s not a science, it’s an art! :D
That’s the nerve-wracking thing about being an artist. In a world that is filled with seemingly perfect things (like manufactured iPhones), it’s scary to put out art that perhaps will have people wishing it would somehow be different. (We sometimes get comments about the lettering, for example, being too small on some cards.)
However, that’s art. It’s impossible to make a piece of art that everyone is going to love, and yet – I try. 😅 I’m a people pleaser, and I try to make it as good as it can be so that you enjoy looking at the designs and are excited to send them to your loved ones, and they are proud to display them in their space. But at a certain point, I just have to stop finessing and stressing and release it to the world.
I hope this video sort of meditative to watch. And it might be good music to listen to as you send cards to people. 🙂
Thank you for sharing your beautiful process of creation. You have started my day with hope and a new perspective. Looking forward to the Spring collection.
I enjoyed watching your video and look forward to receiving my first order.
It was a joy to watch the video, a glimpse into your process of creating these cards. You are amazing in so many ways, your art is like a visualization of the essence of your amazingness. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for a peek at your creative process that allows the card to come alive. There are so many choices that you can make and it’s fascinating to see where and how changes in shape, depth and color make a difference in your work. One challenge is bringing your vision to life so that we can grasp what we see and have our vision of it come to life, too.
Happiness and success shared is delight doubled. Thank you for letting everyone share your joy. And reap the benefits, that we can shared again, and again…..we celebrate YOU and the whole team
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Artwork speaks a thousand words and my own words complete the letter
I have 8 siblings, dozens of nieces and nephews, friends and cousins. Writing and staying connected brings me joy but finding the perfect artwork that speaks to that person is equally as important. I always go through the stack of cards and find the one that connects to me and the person I'm sending the note to before writing my note. It's the message on the cover and the message inside; both are important. Keep the cards coming!
Truly the essentials! The Essential 16 is such a great, well-rounded card pack and a lovely addition to my growing collection. I’ve already sent most of them out, which says a lot about how useful this assortment is! I’ll need to order another pack soon. Perfect for keeping thoughtful cards on hand whenever you want to send a little love.
The perfect card! I love the fact that the artwork and cover sentiment can be used for birthday, thank you, friendship, etc. I especially like being able to personalize the card with my own message. I'm giving this one to a special friend for her birthday. Thank you, Tiny & Snail!
These cards are EXACTLY what I've been looking for!
These cards are EXACTLY what I've been looking for! The artwork on every card is gorgeous and meaningful, and I love being able to personalize each card by putting my own message inside. I've been struggling for years to find a store-bought card that I actually like, but there will be no more generic, mass-produced cards for me. Thank you, Tiny & Snail. I'm so glad I found you!
The colorful array of flowers is heartwarming and inviting, cradling a comforting sentiment appropriate for good friends and lovers. A treat for the senses.
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful process of creation. You have started my day with hope and a new perspective. Looking forward to the Spring collection.
I enjoyed watching your video and look forward to receiving my first order.
It was a joy to watch the video, a glimpse into your process of creating these cards. You are amazing in so many ways, your art is like a visualization of the essence of your amazingness. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for a peek at your creative process that allows the card to come alive. There are so many choices that you can make and it’s fascinating to see where and how changes in shape, depth and color make a difference in your work. One challenge is bringing your vision to life so that we can grasp what we see and have our vision of it come to life, too.
Happiness and success shared is delight doubled. Thank you for letting everyone share your joy. And reap the benefits, that we can shared again, and again…..we celebrate YOU and the whole team
!!!!