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Portrait of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez done a few months back during my mentorship with @illusdept. A portrait of someone who seems to have accomplished so much in their young life already, someone who seeks the truth with honour and grace. Shout out from Canada 🇨🇦 . “You don’t have to be perfect, but you have to be 100% committed.” - AOC Thanks again to @illusdept for allowing me to “show up” and realize it’s not about perfection but commitment. 🌟 . . #portraitillustration #aocportraits #politicalportrait #editorialportrait #editorialillustration #womenwhodraw #womenwhodeawsomen #illusdept #freelancecommissions #ptbomakers #lovefortheboro (at Peterborough, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CivKGOIp7aZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Day 31. Work in progress of my kitchen counter. Not quite resolved yet. Posting it anyway. :) . . #wip #dothe100dayproject #100dayproject #kitchenillustration #antiquekitchen https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYLJ5yp6l1/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Day 31. This old house. . . #illustratedinteriors #roomportrait #thisoldhome #dothe100dayproject #100dayproject #homeantiquehome (at Peterborough, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbVOxI2LE5y/?utm_medium=tumblr

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An oldy but a goody. Been thinking lately of how much I love to draw interiors. How a room can transform a mood or highlight a special event, or maybe it’s simple piece of furniture that makes us smile. . Do you remember being in a room that just made you smile or feel something? . . #interiordesign #illustration #interiorillustration #interiordecor #room #canadianillustrator https://www.instagram.com/p/CYeTTUBgAEg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A small window into my life… right now reading to my little one is a big part of the day. A restful time where we can both just be in our own little world without distractions. . To download this desktop or phone wallpaper for free please go to the link in my blog “Mary Young Feature.” . . @itsmaryyoung #editorialillustration #illustration #momlife #readingwithkids #restandrelaxation #readandrelax #parentmagazine #alottasmacks (at Peterborough, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtM2VlAeo8/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Friday. Here’s to the weekend and some needed rest time 🌲 🌲 🌲 . Second in series about intentional resting currently featured on @itsmaryyoung blog, the self love club 🤍. . Read the article, check out the blog and download some art before you intentionally throw your phone in the fire this weekend. 🔥 . . #itsmaryyoung #editorialillustration #rest #bonfire #winterscene #camping #illustration #alottasmacks #outdoormagazine (at Peterborough, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlayUIrI0m/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Potential colour palette for Spanish Romance pattern. . Thoughts? . . #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesign #lullabypatterns #illustration #homedecor #pillowcovers #smackerelli (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRE_RE3N52_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Spanish Romance Pattern inspired by classical guitarist Liona Boyd. 🎵 💃🏻 🌺. . My mother always had the record player going when we were little. The Beatles (everything) to sing along to, for play, Grieg’s “In the hall of the Mountain King” (was both fun and terrifying)… and then for bed she would always play Liona Boyd’s classical guitar renditions. The opening song was “Spanish Romance” and it has always stayed with me. (Note: the original composer is still unknown but believed to be Fernando Sor - for anyone who wants a deep music dive…). . We now play this for our little 🍑 every night as part of her bedtime routine. ✨ . I also highly recommend Boyd’s rendition of “Gymnopédie No. 1” for anyone wanting to lull a little one to sleep. 🎶 . . . #lullabypatterns #smackerelli #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatterncommunity #illustrationfriday #babysleep #songsforbabies #kidspatterns #homedecor #styleathome #spd #spoonflower (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQi-kJ8NUn7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Snippet from my next lullaby-inspired pattern. . #lullabypatterns #lionaboydmusic #surfacepatterndesigncommunity #textiledesign #smackerelli #songandpatterns https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQhBpeQnAhe/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Here they are! The Hush-a-bye lullaby pattern trio on muslin cotton swaddles. 🐎 🍃 🦋 🌸 . Stay tuned for my next lullaby-inspired pattern…. ♥️ . #surfacepatterndesign #patternlicensing #artlicensing #colourandpattern #lullabypatterns #alottasmacks #smackerelli #swaddleblanket #babyshowergift #patterndesign (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQZGfNOtm8H/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A little onesie for a little pattern. Which shade do you prefer? . #onesiedesign #patterndesign #printandpattern #artlicensing #baby #surfacedesign #lullabypatterns #alottasmacks #smackerelli (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP33uYZNC3b/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sweet little blender pattern to finish off this little lullaby. 🦋 . . #patterndesign #blenderpattern #fabricdesign #patterncollection #birdsandbutterflies #alottasmacks #smackerelli #lullabypatterns (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1QUPlN-ma/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Onesie! . Okay, moving on to the next pattern after this 😝 . Would you dress your little one in black? 🖤 . . #onesies #textiledesign #textiledesigner #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesigner #alottasmacks #cutebabyclothes (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPlTCsENdph/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Another pillow perhaps? . #patterndesign #textiledesign #surfacepatterndesign #patternlicensing #springfabric #illustration #alottasmacks #spoonflower (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPbB5futsXk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This little pattern on a swaddle? Also this is not my hand. In no way do I have time to 💅. Although I don’t really remember making time to do it before the baby 👎. . I still manage to brush my teeth at least twice a day so I feel like I’m🤘. . . #newmom #newmomlife #patterndesign #textiledesign #surfacepatterndesign #alottasmacks #colourandpattern #patternlicensing #illustration #swaddleblanket #fabricdesign (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYUAEyNfq9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A little purple perhaps? . (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPI0OqEN8kV/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Secondary pattern to compliment the pretty little horses 🐴 🍃 . What do you think: small print vs large print? I’m thinking this would look beautiful on a swaddle. (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPIzEeptL6Z/?utm_medium=tumblr