#instatidechallenge

"Well behaved women seldom make history" ~Laurel Thatcher Ulrich #instatidechallenge amazing makeup @kitsapglam (at Sarah Lopez Photography)

It's dark when I get up in the morning at 6:10 AM so documenting my routine is tough. For Day 2 of the #InstaTideChallenge here's a little illustration of the constants of my routine instead. No caffeine for me. 😄Tea and phone time are most mornings and nearly every weekday my dog, Nellie, and I head out for a 2 mile walk around our neighborhood along the lake. I enjoy breakfast with my husband and make his lunch while we chat and watch shows on TV. Then I head up to my office to get started at 8:00. Nothing glamorous or too crazy here. We like relaxing mornings with no rushing to enjoy our warm beverages and each other's company. 💕

The last day of #instatidechallenge and it is to highlight a fellow creative entrepreneur. For me, that would have to be @shepaintsandwrites - someone who is so positive and encouraging and definitely embodies #communityovercompetition. The picture here is of her watercolours - totally lovely - which she sent over and which I wrote on. 😁

For today's @risingtidesociety #InstaTideChallenge, I'd like to share the work of @gratefulheartshop My great friend and co-worker, Leigh Anne, has developed her own business making handmade home and wedding décor to encourage, inspire, and praise God. Her calligraphy and products are truly beautiful and you can tell that she pours her heart into every piece. I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight and support her business as a relatively new entrepreneur. You should check out her shop! Gratefulheartshop.com #communityovercompetition

If you're in the Atlanta area, check out @pawsatlanta this weekend! This is the last weekend of "BARKTOBER" and you can adopt any furry friend, with lots of goodies! You'll also get a chance to win an 8x10 family portrait with your newly adopted pet from me—@himisscupcake! Who or what is your inspiration? My dog, Lucky has been my inspiration through my journey as an artist and I believe that there is nothing more beautiful than the unconditional bond between a pet and their owner. This is why I draw pet portraits—to celebrate the love of animals. #InstaTideChallenge #meettheartist #lifeofanartist #illustrationoftheday #dogselfie #dogportrait #petportrait (at PAWS Atlanta)

I can't share just one friend's account today, so let's make this a #followfriday! These are a few of my favorite accounts to follow, and the girls are the sweetest 💕 @elisaannecalligraphy @brittanytxyz @silbiaro @coppolacreative @rachel.b.photo @katiedessinphoto @bellebodas | Go check them out! You won't regret it 😊 Also, these #mums were supposed to be gold but turned out this beautiful pink shade! #instatidechallenge #followstagram #fridayfeatured #featuredfriday

Not only is it ✨💕🎈FriYay🎈💕✨ but YayMom @addyeb_art gave our creator @addyejoyfantastic major love! Thank you, Miss A! 😘💕💜#Repost @addyeb_art with @repostapp ・・・ For today's #instatidechallenge, I'm sharing more of the #CreativesIFollow and love. First up is @addyejoyfantastic, my cousin/Big Sis and the creator of incredibly phresh tees and @yay9. There are only 2 people I go to for graphic design work and she's one of them. I've known her since I was 6 and my first memory of her is seeing her drive up to my aunt's house in her 4x4 Tracker-I remember being excited because her tire cover on the back had #Prince's symbol on it...and I immediately fell in love with her. I suddenly felt less alone, like my awkward Black girl weirdness and love for Prince & rock n roll was normal. She was the first visual artist I'd ever actually met and she continues to be one of my favorites. My dream life would include us and her sister @djcrystalclear living within walking distance of each other and sharing a studio where we create and share dope sh*t with the world together. She's brilliant, one of those innovative visionaries who are ahead of their time, and I'm excited to what's on the horizon for Yay 9!. Check out her work, hire her, follow her process. She's dope. 💜 you, cuzzo! Thanks for helping me be ok with being me + showing me how to live art & life as That Chick ™ #communityovercompetition #yay #yay9 #cute #kawaii #kids #brand #yaymagic #girlpower #design #graphicdesigner #blackgirlmagic #inspiration