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Friday, July 29, 2016
The Word Fairy : Rest
Sometimes in the midst of creating and working and entrepreneuring, we get so caught up in the doing that we must remind ourselves to r.e.s.t.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Doodle No. 23 : You Are What You Say You Are
Most of us have encountered that person who attempts to define others (let's name him/her "The Definer"). Examples: when the subject of ethnicity comes up and they say "you don't look insert ethnicity here" as if they know what ALL the world's people look like (most all afro latinos know what I'm talking about here), or someone says that they're bisexual and 'The Definer' says, "ah, you're just gay". This doodle was inspired by the world's many "definers" - who, unbeknownst to them, don't have the power to define anyone, but themselves.
NOTE: While reading this back to myself, it struck me that it sounds like a personal experience post, but actually, it came from many posts I've read in my travels on Instagram - the place where I'm getting much of my inspiration from these days. :)
The Word Fairy : Be Ready
If you are working hard towards a goal, be ready for that moment / those moments when all your hard work pays off and you start to see the fruits of your labor. Be ready.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
The Word Fairy : Connect
This is a word that resonated with me today. Words sometimes change definitions and/or level of importance at different ages. This word is not flimsy. It's about trying to make meaningful, full bodied, positive, loving, uplifting, wonderful, genuine, long-lasting connections. You see, this is what tea does; makes one be still and ponder.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Monday, July 18, 2016
Doodle No. 21 : Happy Monday!
It's a new day, of a new week, to go tackle those goals + dreams! Happy goal diggin' and Happy Monday!
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The Word Fairy : Soar
Follow those dreams.
Become what you want to become.
Work for it.
It will take WORK.
How badly do you want it?
Let the work begin.
Feel your feelings.
Feel your disappointment.
Feel your frustration.
Feel the enjoyment.
Feel your passion.
Feel your highs and lows.
Keep at it.
Be jealous of no other woman.
Smile at their success.
They worked for what they have.
Let them inspire you to soar.
Now, get yours.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Doodle No. 19 : Afro Latina
Shout out to my loves who came all the way from NYC to visit me in the desert! They lit up more than the evening sky with fireworks! I haven't had that much fun in forever! Thank you doesn't even say how grateful I am for you inspirational, positive and happy beings! MWAH! xoxo
PS: this piece also nicely coincides with Cape Verde's Independence Day today! Shout out to all the Afro Latinos out there!
Happy Independence Day, Cape Verde!
Viva Cabo Verde y todas las personas de Cabo Verde en todo parte del mundo!!
Friday, July 1, 2016
Doodle No. 17 : Your Body Type Is Fab
Indeed it is and don't you ever forget it! Spit in the eyes of society's beauty standards!
Doodle No. 16 : You Owe It To Yourself To Understand Your Worth.
A self love thought to take you into your weekend!
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Doodle No. 15 : Her Stretch Marks Told...
So you don't have to turn your head to read, this drawing says: Her Stretch Marks Told But A Tidbit of Her Body's Divine Journey and Sister Strength. Happy Hump Day!
Doodle No. 14 : Feminism Typography
A pretty 'F' word, along with all it's derivatives...femme, feminine, feminist, fem. ;)
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Monday, June 20, 2016
GirlPower . Chloe and Halle
Look what I just discovered today. Their singing was more than enough, but then it turns out they play instruments too? Young + beautiful + talented beyond measure! No wonder 175K follower on Instagram.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
GirlPower : Amy Schumer + Anna Wintour
This'll kick your weekend off on the right foot. Enjoy the comical stylings of 2 powerful women who are brilliant at what they do! What can I say about Amy? The girl's comedic timing and delivery is just on point. Simply put, she's a comedic powerhouse! My comments reside with the icon that is Anna Wintour. Number 1) her arms...really? When she simply lifts them up, peep the muscles my friends, peep the muscles! Those arms were not created overnight, my dears! Number 2) when she dropped the mike, I fell on the floor! Number 3) she actually held her own on the funny meter. Whomever had the foresight to put these two together in a video - genious!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Doodle No. 12 : Darrow
This is 'Darrow'...just standing there...being all cute and surrounded in floral-zig-zag-o-licious-ness. Enjoy!
Monday, June 13, 2016
Doodle No. 11 : Bearded Boys Rule
My man crush Monday is this dude, who's rockin' both the cute afro and the beard. I've been crushin' on beards for months now, and apparently, it's still a thing (because, ya know, when it shows up in your work, it's a thing). Enjoy my [rare] drawing of a male. lol
Friday, June 10, 2016
Doodle No. 10 : Women Hold Up Half The Sky
To say that women hold up half the sky is to say that men hold up the other half. Which is also to say that we are equal, which we are not. Am I right? Even though women hold up way more than half the sky, I still like this quote.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Doodle No. 9 : Love Is: Mommy and Me Time
Drew a different version of this illustration - this time, the mommy-to-be got a beautiful afro. I do love an afro!
Doodle No. 8 : Girl Power
A hand letterer can never draw too many typestyles to have at her disposal!
Monday, June 6, 2016
Doodle No. 6 : Self-Love Inspo
Self-love is an absolute necessity in the modern world. NOTE: I said self-love; not arrogance, conceit or narcissism. *sticks tongue out*
Committment To Dreams = Rough + Amazing!
It's passion-filled + rewarding + fabulous + beautiful + challenging + painful + infinitely tough + struggle-filled 'round-the-clock work and so much more! It is also inexplicably amazing + awesome!
PS: if you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed that I deleted this pic, as well as the feminism graphic (see post below). I'm all about aesthetics and my eyes kept going to both these graphics and they seemed to be overpowering all the posts around them, so they had to go. Love the way they look on the blog tho. :)
PS: if you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed that I deleted this pic, as well as the feminism graphic (see post below). I'm all about aesthetics and my eyes kept going to both these graphics and they seemed to be overpowering all the posts around them, so they had to go. Love the way they look on the blog tho. :)
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
June Already!
Hello my friends! Time flies when you're strongly contemplating the direction of your art practice...so much thinking...sheesh! And now it's time to get on with it. Hope things are well with you all! On a bright note, summer is almost here!
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Happy Birthday Pisces!
Happy Birthday to all my fellow Pisceans! I don't know about you, but I celebrate my birthday all month long {even though my lucky number is 6}. Ha, ha!
Doodle No. 3 : Libraries Rock
This doodle combines various elements that I love - books, tiny houses, typography, girlie faces and my current infatuation with swirly swirls.
Friday, January 22, 2016
New Plush Doll . Barnaby The Bear
Here's the latest doll to join the Tracyvillager family of plush art. His name is Barnaby, Barnaby the sweet bear whose favorite accessory is his chunky scarf. He thinks it makes him look dapper. Who am I to disagree?
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Doodleville No. 1 - Love Is: Mommy and Me Time
One of my New Year's resolutions is to do much more drawing + doodling + typography and this drawing kicks of that resolution. Enjoy!
Happy New Year...Belated! :)
Friday, December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas To All
xoxo Tracy
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Shop My Studio For Last Minute Gifts
Attention last minute shoppers - my studio is open through the 23rd. :)
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Animal Plush Doll: Barley The Bunny
I've got to finish up embroidering her other ear and then she'll be moved to the stuffing station. Yay!
Monday, December 14, 2015
Animal Plush Doll: Eugenia The Cat
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Eugenia A. Broadbent III, This fashionable kitty is the latest plush I've created for the Tracyvillager Collection. She will ultimately be added to the shop, where she will be joined by a rabbit friend, a bear friend and probably other animal friendies that I'll conjure up, because what would Tracyville be without animals in the village.
Eugenia Bio:
1. her original name was Thomasina, but after googling spellings of her name this morning, I came upon another cat named Thomasina - from the 60's - that movies were based on - so I changed her name.
2. she has a penchant for the stuffed hearts that I make and requested that she be photographed with one.
3. she has a British accent though she was born in New York City to American parents, but she was educated and raised mostly in the UK.
4. she is a definite fashionista and you will see her many outfits in the near future.
5. she doesn't care for abbreviations of her name, or nicknames...unless you know her very well.
Hello Monday!
Perhaps I should say Hello Meownday! Details about this new, handmade, kitty doll later today.
Friday, December 11, 2015
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