a sneak peek at new dreams!

it's really kind of crazy when you realize a dream you've been aching for, but burying because it just seems too BIG! i've always dreamed of having my art on gorgeous fabrics for dresses, home decor and children's clothing, but it just seemed impossible!

growing up, i remember having this toy that you could lay paper over image plates and rub a pencil stick on top to create a rubbing of different outfits. i created, i think, every outfit possible! and i always wished i could make my own!

then in high school i took an incredible sewing class! i dreamed of being a fashion designer. but i had no patience for sewing or following patterns...although i loved coming up with ideas for clothing and fabrics!

i actually made my own sun-dress! and when i didn't finish it during class in time for my family's vacation, i finished sewing the dress by hand during the entire car ride down to disney world... talk about having a vision!

then in west africa a few years ago, i designed all of these clothes (like the wrap-skirt above) and had them made by a seamstress out of my favorite fabrics that I'd found in the markets! 

envisioning clothing and fabrics together is just something i've always loved! this dream has been bubbling up again and after an incredibly inspiring conversation with louise and beth, i created this dream board because i so want to see my paintings on fabric! 

i included each piece of my dream and what has helped it bloom! 

for ages, i've been in love with the art of catalina estrada! and when i saw her art on fabric, my dream of having my own paintings on fabric just blossomed! 

then a few months ago, i watched an episode of iconoclasts with ed ruscha and stella mccartney. she was interested in using his art on fabric for her outfits...and my dream grew even BIGGER! 

now i've hung my dream board in my studio, so i don't rebury this dream! and i am so excited to finally move forward with it all!