Erin Droese Designs Journal

This journal is a little delayed, but Erin Droese Designs is celebrating 3 years! Three years of existing on Instagram, sharing my paintings with all of you, and intentionally growing and building a community that fosters compassion and gratitude for creation. I think it's important to reflect - on the good times, accomplishments, small moments, and even the challenges. So, I pulled together this 3 year recap to honor how far we've come and get excited about where we are going. For starters - how did Erin Droese Designs get started?  As a kid I loved drawing. Drawing clothes, specifically....

Personally, April was a good month. Easter, time with friends, lots of sunshine and time outdoors, and new artwork released into the world! After pulling this recap together and reflecting on the month, I'm incredibly grateful for this Erin Droese Designs community. A place where I get to play with color and design, have an idea and then execute it, and share it with each of you. Whether you realize it or not, all of you are my collaborators. I'm thinking of time spent with my friends, what my mom would like in her living room, what would be a...

I'll be honest - this winter and first quarter of 2021 was hard. Not for one reason in particular; it just felt hard. Maybe it did for you, too? I found my motivation to create was lacking. Partial creative block, partial not having enough time. But more recently, I've found that these coastal scenes have started bringing me out of that funk. The gorgeous NC weather we've been having, the promise of summer, and the easy accessibility that my sketchbook and watercolors give me. Inspiration from past summers spent on NC beaches, as well as our trip to California last...

Y'all - November FLEW by! While the month flew by, each day was mostly spent at home. And for some reason - even though we have been in this semi-quarantine since March - it was such a sweet month to be home. We cleaned out part of our attic, bed side tables, the pantry, refreshed our bed with new sheets and comforter, decorated for Christmas! It was a month that felt like it was all about preparing our home and our hearts for the coming season, and just savoring the quiet moments. My favorite times this month have been watching...