Business Name
Ashcrafted Imagery
What neighborhood do you live in?
Pleasant Hills
Tell us the story about your brand. Why is it the best?
As a therapist, I understand the importance of a space that matches your moods, vibes, dreams, desires, and style. I create art woven with humor and whimsy made to boost dopamine and lighten the mood of spaces in homes and offices. My brand is colorful, vibrant, humorous, whimsical, and sometimes trendy.. well, it's millennial trendy!
What is your background? How did it lead you to starting your brand?
Five years ago I decided that my long days spent as a trauma therapist were not balanced out by only bubble baths and meditation. I got a cheap set of watercolors and spent a year taking private illustration lessons. I honed my craft further through workshops and by joining the Western Pennsylvania Illustrators Society. The dichotomy between sitting with so much pain during the day and creating colorful vibrant works of art on evenings and weekends has been one of great significance for my wellbeing. Both are rewarding, challenging, and deeply stunning in what they produce. I started my brand when friends and family were begging me to put my designs on holiday cards. Years later, I am selling at markets and in brick and mortar stores. Its truly a gift to be able to make my coping skill into a business.
What one product do we need to know about and why?
What a Time to Be a Vibe prints are humorous and colorful. They are an awesome addition to a gallery wall, office, or classroom. My friends who are therapists love to hang this series behind them for their virtual session!
In three words, why do you love Pittsburgh?
Friendly, compassionate, humorous
How can people find out more about you?
The best place to find my latest work is on Instagram at ashcraftedimagery. You can shop at www.ashcratedartwork.com/shop