#passiontopaid

[sustainableabcs]

A for Awareness. 

The first step to changing habits is being aware of your current ones. What are you consuming and how does it affect the environment? What are some single use things that you throw away every day? Even if you use them once and then recycle them. What are the alternatives? Can you put reusable totes in your car instead of using grocery bags? Can you bring your own coffee mug instead of using a disposable one? 

Take action: Make a list of things that collect in your garbage and recycling such as water bottles, plastic grocery bags, carry out boxes, etc. Brainstorm ways you can substitute them. 

[xletterstomyself]

I’m going to be launching a new hand lettering project very soon called “Letter to Myself”. 

The whole idea around this project are phrases that I would tell my younger self having the knowledge and experience I have now. I’m sure we’ve all had moments where we thought “I wish I could tell younger me that. Then I wouldn’t be in this mess.” 

Stay tuned for these fun prints coming up! 

[goodtype]

Hey everyone! Many of you probably already know the brilliantly talented and spunky @homsweethom! For those of you who don't know her, we are pleased to introduce to you Lauren Hom! The creative genius behind so many amazing projects like the weekly lettering prompts #HOMwork, the incredible online class #PassionToPaid and her brilliant gluten filled project #FlourCrowns, to name a few. • Lauren is a designer, lettering artist, marketing aficionado and sometimes muralist based in Detroit (formerly New York & Los Angeles). • Lauren taught some of our very first ever lettering workshops back in the day. And she was also one of our Goodtype artist collaborators on the exclusive “Making Art & Breaking Hearts” print. And now we are proud to announce that she is one of our featured artists in our soon-to-be-released Goodtype Book: The Art of Lettering! So we've asked her to guest curate our feed for the next couple of days. She is going to share with us the artists and the work that inspires her. Catch her interview in our new book releasing July 10th. Being published by @rizzolibooks! You're also invited to the launch event in NYC at the Rizzoli Bookstore on Friday, July 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM! #homsweethom #strengthinletters #goodtype #lettering #handlettering #type #typography #art #design #illustration #graphicdesign #nyc #rizzoli #rizzolibooks (at Detroit, Michigan)

[drawntotoronto]

Sketching today at HTO park on the waterfront. . . . #drawntotoronto #toronto #yyz #lakeontario #sketch #drawing #penandink #handlettering #typography #beach #torontoartists #illustration #illustrationoftheday #artist #sketchbook #artjournal #passiontopaid

[thecactusbean]

Sending this little stamp on its way to hopefully win me a scholarship from the amazing @homsweethom for her #passiontopaid class 👌 I am still trying to kickstart my freelance career and especially now I have to rely on it much more than I was planning/expecting to, especially since I just graduated from university a year ago 🙈 I already had my eye on this great class to finally streamline my ideas into one strong project that would help my portfolio (and would also get me to finish my own website because i will finally have more to show for). But also help me reignite the creative spirits, develop my skills and give me the confidence and expertise on how to tackle bigger self driven projects 🤞😎 This scholarship would mean so much to me! I desperately need to show that I have skills even though I did not have many jobs/clients yet 🤓 #p2psummer2020 #stampdesign #stampillustration #stamplettering #vintagestamp #vintagehandlettering #retrostamp #letteringillustration #retroillustration #procreateillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgFPgRBjLd/?igshid=15q5ng7e8sgfd

[thirtyonewomen]

A change in direction

During the last week of December I had my last call with Lauren Hom and there's a change in direction with how I'll be continuing my project.

Originally I wanted to draw women who've had an impact on my life. While it's ok to do this as a stand alone project, I could see people - or other women getting jealous.

After talking nearly two hours with lauren, my direction has switched to continue to draw the series with people in Snapchat filters. I'll be sharing through this blog, (with a title change) and sharing through my social media outlets.

The difficult thing I'm running into is having the space to set up my drawings (as I'd like to record them and also share on YouTube).

One thing I am considering is pitting everything away in the garage and only keep out the tools that I will use. It's interesting to see how this project is taking its own twists and turns.

[thankingaround]

Prague, Czech Republic.

Click here to see how it was made!

[abcsofparenthood]

Opinions are like assholes right? Everybody’s got ‘em and a lot of the time they stink, especially when it comes to parenting. 🤔 If you’re anything like me, parenting will occupy your mind a majority of the time. How to get your child to obey? How to not feel overwhelmed by it all? How the hell to make time slow down so you don’t feel so damn old? 👵🏻 Parenting can turn into an obsession, but ya know what, it’s (probably) all going to be ok. Why do I think that? Because in those quiet moments, when I can observe my kids playing and smiling or learning something new, that’s when time slows down, when I don’t feel so overwhelmed, and I’m not worrying about behavior for once. That’s when I know my kids are happy and healthy and loved. ❤️ And those opinions? They don’t matter one bit. . . . #handlettering #handdrawn #lettering #ligaturecollective #strengthinletters #letteringdaily #typism #typefyre #handdrawntype #thedailytype #calligraphy #illustration #goodtype #typegang #50words #typography #showusyourtype #passiontopaid #parenting #parenthood #momlife #motherhood #abcsofparenting #momtruths #scarymommy #tombowusa #typespire #letteringart #instamom #tyxca https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu89BcljTQX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h7ghwgyvswri

[quitethecharacters-blog]

Here comes Bubbalicious!

Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Where we met: A Coruña, Spain

The first member of the Justice League trifecta is none other than Bubbalicious! I lived with this dude for 4 out of 6 months in A Coruña so I can say with confidence that he’s an absolute gem! Bubbalicious is most likely found in the kitchen whipping up his latest delicious concoction whilst us mere commoners drool on the sidelines. When he’s not cooking up a storm, he is packing up for his next adventure or cheering on his fave football club Athletico de Madrid (eff Real Madrid amirite?!). However, no matter what team he’s supporting you know he’ll always rep his hometown squad, the Nebraska Cornhuskers! Will miss this guy and his dad-like ways. You da best Bubs, until we meet again!

[letteredtrails]

Ever see those signs at camping sites that say “Do not feed bears”? I’ve always wondered who those signs were for. Would anyone actually think feeding a bear is a good idea? I thought I’d do one of these from the bear’s perspective instead.

[bitterbeginningsco]

Quality over quantity

[sustainableabcs]

Z for Zero Waste. 

Cut down that waste! There are so many cool, non-disposable options these days. There are reusable straws, water bottles, grocery totes, produce bags, cotton pads for removing makeup, Diva cups, the list goes on and on. Take a good hard look at what you throw away, and google an alternative. Wild Minimalist has got you!

Take action: Put your phone down and put those tote bags in the back of your car, like you’ve been meaning to. 

[gee-thanks]

(or shorter/straighter/etc.) Usually right after your hair cut — #geethanks guess it will look better in a few months...

[mirroredmantras]

Hello! I feel like I should introduce myself and my project. My name is Donna and I like to draw letters. It started with pointed pen modern calligraphy and I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of hand lettering ever since. I started this project while taking the #passiontopaid project with @homsweethom. During this time I started to do a few changes to my life. I started going to the gym, eating moderately better (heh, kind of not really), and started focusing more on personal growth and development. I started to realize after going to the gym for a while that I didn’t like standing in view of the mirror during the various classes I took. I wasn’t pleased with what I saw and despite trying be healthy and change things about my life it was still hard to not think poorly of myself. So, I thought of this concept and Mirrored Mantras was born. Hand lettered phrases I could say to myself to boost my self-esteem and help change my internal narrative. Everyone has their own things they struggle with and I hope these kind words can help. Please follow and stick around!

[drawntotoronto]

Quick time lapse of some inking on my Trinity Bellwoods sketch. . . . #trinitybellwoods #penandink #drawing #wip #timelapse #timelapseart #illustration #illustrationoftheday #creative #art #toronto #yyz #the6ix #citylife #passiontopaid #passionproject #handlettering #sketchbook #artistjournal #park #parksandrec #torontoparks

[matthewvargasart]

Does ordering in a coffee shop ever intimidate you? Have you ever struggled with pronouncing drinks or understanding strange terms like ‘upside down’ or ‘red eye’? Well, you’re in good company and this design series will help answer your questions. Introducing #howtoorderbougiecoffee