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By Dylan M.

Illustrator // Pattern Designer // Sewing Enthusiast

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An Old Sweater, A Ripe Peach, and How to Feel Better

I’m Dylan

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And this is a living collection of the best things: illustrated wrapping paper, hand-designed greeting cards, sewing machine stitches, and probably pictures of flowers and pizza. I hope you get inspired to take on a project, even if it's just going through your pens and throwing out the crap ones. Either way, welcome.

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  • Windsor Garden Blog Tour: DIY Quilted Coasters June 28, 2018
  • New York, New York (and beyond) May 2, 2018
  • 5 Lessons Learned Painting with Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin December 12, 2017
  • $10,000/hr December 5, 2017

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  • To all my lady friends near and far, whether we’re real life queen pals or digital kindred spirits, I couldn’t run a business and keep jumping for real big dreams without you! Truly truly ❤️ thank you thank you thank you. Wishing you waffles and girl power today (and everyday) 💃🏻💃🏼💃🏽💃🏾💃🏿
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  • Something cool and fun is coming. That’s all I can say. I’ve said too much.
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  • A lot of creatives have asked me how and how long it took me to find my style. Here is some bad news: you can’t just go in search of a style and in two weeks whip something up. I’ve compared it before to finding your partner; too much force sort of strangles things. The other bad news is your “style” isn’t a destination or stationary place, it’s an always evolving challenge and joy to uncover. Here is some good news: it comes to you while you’re working. With every scratch on the page and weird cat drawn over and over again. It comes from paying attention to what you’re drawn to in the world, and finding ways to put that strange and intimate combination into your work. This piece is from almost two years ago and remains one of my favorites of all time. It’s the first time my weird colors clicked for me, and when I started to recognize and become comfortable (probably the wrong word) with a common thread that was emerging in my work. I could read every book, watch every class, and observe every great piece of work, yet nothing happens until I pick up my pencil.
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  • Well hey! When did we last chat? One million years ago probably. I’ve been enjoying the company of visiting friends, finalizing my second fabric collection (just as Mazy starts to hit quilt shop shelves!), and wrapping up my first commission with Jennifer Nelson (phew!). I’ve been working hard to truly implement my word of 2019 “less”, and I’m happier for it. I will say though, without shame, that having less to share means I miss you guys more. It’s a tricky balance, the connection and the overstimulation. The encouragement and the comparison. So here’s an old piece that was recolored for new life, and an excuse to say hey to my friends. We’re in the second month of 2019 now, how is it going so far?
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  • IT HAS BEEN DONE! Three hours and fifty three minutes of painting, painting, painting. If you’re where I was last year, feeling like you spent a bunch of money on supplies and have no idea how to use them with JOY, this class will show you how to find what you love most about watercolor, gouache, and acryla gouache! You can find the link in my profile; if you’re new to Skillshare, that link will also give you two months fo free 🙌✨❤️👏🏼👩🏼‍🎨
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  • Windsor Garden Blog Tour: DIY Quilted Coasters June 28, 2018
  • New York, New York (and beyond) May 2, 2018
  • 5 Lessons Learned Painting with Helen Dardik and Carolyn Gavin December 12, 2017
  • $10,000/hr December 5, 2017

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