AEM Designs
You know by now I love when I find a great artist or designer that has mad talent! Meet Alexandra of AEM Designs. When I first spotted her Etsy shop, I instantly knew I wanted to share it with you. Unique pieces of art to add to your home. She sent me the state of Oklahoma for my home, but I really had an idea to share it with my son who is a major Oklahoma Sooner's fan! I took a sooner hat to the framers to pick the correct color of crimson. Nothing like framing the picture in the wrong red. And trust me, there is a wrong red when it comes to your school colors! It is a fabric mat and I just love it. We framed it with a wide mat so he can add memorabilia to the mat. I started it for him with a few OU dog tags I found local. When your deep in Jayhawk country, Sooner stuff is hard to find!
I know he doesn't read my blog, so I am safe to show you his gift! But if my daughter in law sees this, she better keep the secret!! Her watercolors are soft and feminine and I love them too. Such a talent to work with watercolors. I dabble in painting, and can be pretty crafty, but watercolor painting has always eluded me. She offers many state drawings, and I think they make a great piece for your home.
I asked her to share a few things with you and hope you like her as much as I do! Take it away Alexandra!
1. Where do you
draw inspiration from for your art?
I draw
inspiration from so many things. Most of my inspiration comes from observing.
Whether it be looking through magazines, blogs, or walking down the street I
find it every day. Last week I was sitting in sitting in Starbucks before work
and I saw this woman wearing the cutest pink stripped dress. Just seeing that
woman inspired me for this new fashion watercolor https://www.etsy.com/listing/169066395/fashion-watercolor?ref=shop_home_active.
I am in love with art and creativity so a cup of tea and some good music is
sometimes all I really need to get ideas moving.
I have
always created art as long as I can remember. I’ve had everything from acrylic
paintings, watercolors, charcoal pieces and pen illustrations saved up from
years and years ago. It has been something that I had done as a hobby for so
long and finally decided in May of this year (2013) to create AEM Designs. That
saying kept running through my head “if not now, then when”, so I took the
plunge and just went for it. My business started through social media, and
eventually I created other online platforms like my Etsy shop and website.
I was
surprised and felt so blessed at the positive response I got from people and
how fast my little business grew. One thing I love about owning and running AEM
Designs all on my own is that it is a learning process and every day is
different. There are hard days, busy days, and wonderful days but it is so much
fun and I without a doubt love every minute of it. Interacting with customers
and putting together a unique piece that they can hang in their home or give to
a loved one is such a wonderful and rewarding feeling.
I am a jeans a t shirt kind of girl. I have always been
fairly casual and love simple and laid back pieces. My style somewhat depends
on what I am doing, what mood I am in, or where I am going. Don’t get me wrong
I love dressing up for an occasion or just to go out for the weekend but
simple, comfy, and cute describes my personal style. Here is a link to my
fashion Pinterest board where you can see some pieces that I love: http://www.pinterest.com/aematthews/style/
This is a hard one. Lately a piece I really love is my
black and white fashion watercolor https://www.etsy.com/listing/156355557/fashion-watercolor?ref=shop_home_active
There is a photo of this when piece when I was
featured in the Dallas Morning News (http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/headlines/20130713-illustrator-alexandra-matthews-is-drawing-the-country-state-by-state.ece) in the summer and whenever I look at the
watercolor, it reminds me of that exciting time of my life. I also think
simplicity is so beautiful, and I am drawn to how simple and modern this
illustration is.
5. What are some of your favorite trends right now?
I don’t know if it’s just me but I have been seeing a
lot of green around; everything from emerald to army. I happen to love this
color and think that it is gorgeous for fall. To me fall is the time for
scarves, big sweaters, and boots which are a few of my favorite things to wear.
Thanks Alexandra! Make sure to follow her on all her social media too!
website - www.alexandramatthewsart.com
Facebook- www.facebook.com/AEMdesignsByAlex
Instagram- aematthews4
Pinterest- www.pinterest.com/aematthews/boards
Twitter - aematthews4
Alexandra has so graciously offered to my readers a 10% for the next week on anything in her shop! Just enter the code PUMPKIN at checkout! Start thinking of everyone on your Christmas list! You know I did, but don't tell him!
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