How would you describe your lettering and illustration style?
My work is line-work rendered in brush & ink, with a whimsical/wonky look. There’s nothing I love more than perfectly imperfect letterforms. I almost exclusively work in india ink or gouache on watercolor paper.
Who do you draw inspiration from?
From so many people! Instagram is one of my favorite ways to be inspired quickly, but I love looking through books as well. My favorite letterers are almost always painters. Maira Kalman is far & away my favorite, for her use of honesty, whimsy, and color. Oliver Jeffers is a favorite letterer of mine, for his ability to bring elegance to letters made with crayons (among many other things).
How do you think paper influences your work?
I LOVE paper. I think to be an artist who makes anything for print, loving paper is a requirement. Materials make a huge difference for me, as I do everything with brush & paper (rather than on a computer or iPad). Each brush makes a different mark on a different texture of paper, so having the right combination is important. I prefer the thickest, most textured cotton paper I can get my hands on.