BlogHide Resteemsliz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoBranding: Modern MarketingLogo design for a marketing agency Think about your brand as a whole when designing a logo. How can elements extend to a cohesive look? For this logo, the simplistic starburst lines were a…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoArtist Reading RecommendationsPursuing a creative life is draining, demanding, and a never-ending struggle — that makes it sound so awful — but despite all the hard work, it is the most fulfilling, the only way for me. It is…liz-creates (40)in life • 7 years agoHandlettering: Be FearlessDon’t let fear control you. When you live your life in fear, you are giving fear the power to affect you. Think about it this way: If you live a fear-filled life, you may be safer overall, but…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoHandlettering: PassionCelebrate today and honor your passion. Your passion is the manifestation of the love for yourself.liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoThey Tried to Bury Us: Illustration GIF AnimationThey tried to bury us. But they didn’t know we were seeds. Mexican Proverb This proverb holds a lot of meaning for me. It is so important not to let anyone, anything get you down. Find something…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoCollageWho wouldn’t want to look this sexy? The presence of highly sexual imagery constantly bombards us. Why do we put such a high value on sex? How is it affecting the way we interact with each other…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoGraphic Illustration: AvocadosThe Millennial obsession with avocados has become a hot topic of discussion among non-millennials. They can’t seem to understand our love of the superfood. Our consumption of avocado toast has even…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoDrawing: HourglassIt feels like there’s not enough time in a day, in a week, in a lifetime, to accomplish everything I want do. But I keep progressing forward, finishing a little bit of this project and then some of…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoLogo Design: HighBrowLogo for a high-end weed dispensary (outtakes) My favorite aspect of this design the utilization a universally recognized symbol, the asterisk (*), as a simplified marijuana leafliz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoPet Portrait: Ralph and GeorgeRalph and George, Corgis My favorite part of drawing dog portraits is seeing the surprise and joy of the recipient. I drew this for my best friend, Jenny. She doesn’t own a dog, but has an…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoBlack History: Outside the BoxBlack History Outside the Box / Presentation Design: Cover Image, Technology and Innovation, Business, Music, Religion Collages created for a presentation for a African American lifestyle media…liz-creates (40)in life • 7 years agoHandlettering: Comparingliz-creates (40)in life • 7 years agoHandlettering: Deep BreathsResisting change is normal. Don’t let your resistance discourage you. It is human to fight change. Let yourself slide, be forgiving of yourself. As long as you’re still committed to continue…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoLogo Design: Duane WreckingLogotype for a historical demolition company, Duane Wrecking Always remember that you are creating a logo for your client - manifesting your client’s vision. As a young designer, this was…liz-creates (40)in life • 7 years agoSmoky Sweet Potato Burgers with Crispy Zuchini ChipsI absolutely LOVE cooking with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. I discovered them last spring and I can’t get enough of them! I always have at least one can in my pantry. Their smoky flavor adds…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoCollageI’ve been collaging since I was in middle school. I used to cover my binders for school in collages of celebrities, pop culture, shoes, makeup. Looking back now, I find those things trivial. I have…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoA Pop-Up Experience Under the SeaFreeform and Popsugar partnered together to create The Mermaid Museum as a marketing tactic to create buzz for Freeform's upcoming new series, Sirens. Located in the heart of Hollywood, the pop-up…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoGraphic Illustration: CookingI am so grateful for my love of cooking — it keeps me well fed, it keeps me healthy, it keeps me busy. I find meal prep to be meditative, the repetitive process of cutting up the vegetables. Then I…liz-creates (40)in art • 7 years agoCollage: Being the Ultimate Party Girl Takes WorkBeing the ultimate party girl takes work. Don’t let down your inner diva: This weekend, be sure to practice, practice, practice! I’m trying a new method for collage art. I am titling my pieces by…liz-creates (40)in life • 7 years agoHandlettering: Always ImprovingAt the beginning of this year, I made a bunch of resolutions to achieve. For the past two years, setting my intentions has helped me make major improvements in many aspects of my life. This first…