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Learn about the symbolism, history and my special spin on the intention behind the hydrangea.

Have I mentioned I can have a dirty mind? I think it’s healthy and it’s definitely fun. Also, I grew up in a town that is famously known as the "strip club capital of the United States," so there may have been some outside influences helping along my sex positive vibes. My collection called “PDX Love” explores many aspects of my city, but I have to admit, this one represents the spiciest side of our town. This fabulous pin-up girl is wearing her retro striped socks, sitting a

This one makes me chuckle because of the many ways you could take it. And please, if you’re taking this the hot and bothered way—rock this shirt! But, once I pull my mind out of the gutter (where it’s quite comfortable), I’m faced with the reason I really created it. I cry—a lot...

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Pop off Portland! The blossoming trees are coming online and it’s giving me life despite the violent sneezing and wildly changing weather. I love spring. I’ve always loved spring; the whole city loves spring. Portland is famously known for our beautiful cherry blossoms (our downtown waterfront proves it), shorts and sandals with hoodies when it is still WAY too cold, and hitting the parks, bars, and streets of Portland en masse just because a few sun rays hit our faces. If yo

You know what? I don’t like to tell people about what I’ve accomplished creatively—it’s awkward. I’ve had a philosophy for a long time about my creativity and artwork: “I do this for me, because it makes me feel happy and fills me up. As long as I like what I make, that’s all that matters to me.” This is true; this is enough for me and has always been, and I hope it always will be. There are times when life is too full or too messy and the creativity stops because it’s surviv

I recently created a painting dedicated to my ancestors, a profound acknowledgment of the shoulders I stand upon. On one side of my family, our roots trace back to the native tribes in the Sierra Madres. The ancestor who made the journey to the United States left behind a treasure: a memoir. When I first received it, I wasn't interested in understanding it. I was focused on the present, on my own becoming . But as I grow older, and as I look back at my own life's experiences,

After a particularly traumatic season in my life, I intuitively started reserving one weekend day to simply leave town and find nature. I am incredibly lucky to live in a place surrounded by beautiful trees, rushing waterfalls, and seemingly endless trails. These journeys became my vital medicine; they were less about "getting to the summit" and more about getting into the quiet, green current of the world. I know not everyone has these vast natural resources, or the time an

Throughout my life, I've navigated a series of subtle and sometimes jarring changes. Like many of us, those events have stuck with me, forging the human I am today. I'm genuinely grateful for who I am , for the experiences I've had, and for the profound lessons I've learned, and continue to learn, as I embrace the wisdom and grace of aging . But when you're caught in the middle of a storm or feel like you're falling apart, the experience can feel frantic. You struggle to know

Hey friends! I released a new video a little bit ago [Click Here] where we dive into coloring a wild rose complete with shading tips, ancient symbolism, and a bit of thorny sass . Proceed with WILD ABANDON! The Power of the Wild Rose: Not a Florist’s Fantasy Roses are incredibly rich with meaning, but in this session, we are honoring the ancient, rugged, unapologetic wild rose that lives in all of us. This flower symbolizes vitality and survival —a hardy, disease-resist

Welcome to the Damsel of Design workroom! I just released a new video [Click Here] where we dive into coloring a daffodil complete with...

Hi, I’m Rosa, and I’m excited to welcome you to the Damsel of Design workroom! Here, I’ll be sharing my artwork, inspiration, products,...