Meet Jess, who mixes Pittsburgh and pop culture creating fun art, stickers and more. As she says, "there's something for all yinz!" Read on to learn about her story and her brand, happy lil canvases.
MAKER
Jess Schweitzer, happy lil canvases
NEIGHBORHOOD
Brookline
WHAT'S YOUR BRAND'S STORY?
happy lil canvases is Pittsburgh random core! Pittsburgh random art! silly Pittsburgh! gay pittsburgh! happy lil canvases is fun because it's unserious and silly.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND AND THE STORY BEHIND WHY YOU STARTED?
I've been an artist since I was a kid, doodling all the time, illustrating my own books, and taking up art classes in high school and college. My art felt like a fun outlet for my creativity and i finally found my niche audience - yinzers! I've had so much fun connecting with the Pittsburgh community through my art.
WHAT ONE PRODUCT DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AND WHY?
The Pittsburgh staples sticker has so many Pittsburgh fun staples within it! Can you spot them all?
IN THREE WORDS, WHY DO YOU LOVE PITTSBURGH?
grit, authenticity, friendliness
HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU?
instagram!