How would you describe your style?

Lacelit first began with delicate, lace-like geometrics and freehand watercolor patterns. And while these elements are still infused in my work, I have since discovered a love of illustration and hand lettering that complements a passion for uplifting sentiments and affirmations. Lacelit is all about sending intentionality through the post and keeping the art of letter writing alive and well.

Are there any artists/designers that you particularly look up to?

I have long been inspired by the work of Lindsay Eller, Lisa Solomon and Genevieve Santos. Each of these light-makers awakens a truthfulness that deepens and brightens the world around them in meaningful ways. 

My hope is to be part of the same movement by creating gentle starting points for meaningful connection through pen and paper and sentence-strings.

What do you feel makes your work unique and truly your own? 

I have always loved the imperfect symmetry that comes with working freehand. I love lines that aren’t quite straight and imagery that isn’t perfectly symmetrical. When I want to include a particular element multiple times in a design, I draw and paint it multiple times so that no two elements are the same. Refraining from copy/paste stamping effects creates a truly hand-drawn aesthetic.

What's the coolest artistic tip you've ever received?

Do not depend on trends to guide your creativity. When you keep your head down with your eyes on your own paper, you’ll produce more meaningful work and allow yourself to explore and grow your own unique style. Results may not be as immediate as trends seem to be, but it is with organic growth that skills and vision develop and become strong.

Any special item you'll be releasing or sale you'll be doing at the fair that we should tell people about?

My new fall collection of greeting cards will make its Pasadena debut along with the new 2017 calendars--one of Lacelit’s annual best sellers. And in celebration of the coming winter festivities, I’ll be featuring some limited edition hand-painted holiday ornaments.

Where can we learn more about you?   

lacelit.com

Instagram: @lacelit

Twitter: @lacelitwonder

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Meet Coldwarer Canyon Provision.

Coldwater Canyon Provisions hand crafts jams, jellies, pickles, relishes & chutneys using family, heirloom and unique recipes, with the finest California pesticide-free or Certified Organic produce sourced from family farms. Products are always all Vegan, gluten free, and use Kosher ingredients.

"When we prepare our jams and jellies, we enjoy letting the fruit speak for itself.  We only rarely add spices or herbs to our jams, jellies and marmalades, after all, California produce is awesome!  We find the best California produce we can find at the farmers markets so we let the fruit sing, rather than covering it up with other ingredients.   Perhaps you could describe our style as "California rustic??"  Or maybe or style is "Good Old Grandma's??"  

Coldwater Canyon Provisions is based in North Hollywood run by Rondo Mieczkowski who grew up in the Midwest. His Polish family canned just about everything they could.  The company was born after Rondo’s Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam won Best In Show for all jams and jellies at the California State Fair.

"Most of the recipes I use are originally my Grandma's, who lived up on farms in Poland, Canada and Michigan.  Again, if you have a wonderful batch of fresh raspberries or peaches, no need to gild them up with other flavors....let the fruit taste be clear."

Coldwater Canyon Provisions has won a National Good Food Award medal and been featured in various media including Bon Appetit and "Top Ten L.A. Artisan Food Makers," L.A. Weekly and "20 LA Food Artisans You Need To Know," Zagat.com 

"Now our pickles and chutneys (also Grandma's recipes) are where we excel with spices added to the fruit and or vegetables.  We also feature "old school" kinds of pickles, like Pickled Watermelon Rind and Bread and Butter Pickles, things that families regularly used to can and put up, but you can't find nowadays in grocery stores."

"We take advantage of California and its ability to grow such a variety of produce.  Our fruit is only from California including growers we have found who grow mangos, guavas, jalapenos and the Baba Raspberry, a variety that is native to Southern California, discovered in the mountains in 1979.  We continually are learning and finding out new varieties and passing on the successes to our customers."

SHOP Coldwater Canyon Provisions at our upcoming Jackalope Art & Craft Fair at Central Park in Pasadena CA on April 25th & 26th from 11:00am to 6:00pm.