I can't quite believe the Lauren Catris brand has reached 10 YEARS! Where has the time gone?! It's been one helluva journey, and I'll be honest with you, it hasn't been an easy one. Far from it. But, I'm glad I didn't give up when all those times felt like I should. No matter how many times I'd hit rock bottom, something positive would happen, as if it was a sign from something bigger telling me to keep going.I've always known I was put on this earth to be creative, but sometimes our doubts and insecurities' voice shouts louder than that knowing. Is it self sabotage? Our comfort zone? Whatever it is, these 10 years have taught me to fight past...
A fellow creative in fashion commissioned me to produce a bespoke scarf for her Aunties 60th birthday, which for me is a big compliment! Her Aunty is an abstract artist, who's work is very different to my style and approach to art, which instantly made me question my own ability. But I couldn't resist the challenge. I started by having a look at her lovely work, and picking out a piece that most appealed to me, this piece being: I liked the layered, unusual detailed shapes, along with it's simplistic colour way.As my customer is a follower of my work, she had noticed my more recent designs which involved a combination of feminine, delicate watercolours along with bold geometric shapes....
It's nearly Easter, already!?
Christmas really doesn't seem that long ago, but with a 15% discount on all products, hopefully this'll be a good enough excuse to treat yourself this Spring!
And another excuse for me to play around with my logo :).