Ever wish you had my writing on a tote bag? You can get these "Let Hope Rise" tote bags at EPAmade.com right now!
My lettering is being screen printed onto t-shirts and baby onesies for sale at EPAmade just in time for Mother's Day! All proceeds go to supporting young mothers in East Palo Alto.
It was really thrilling to see my writing turned into a silk screen to use for printing. I really wanted to help with the printing but alas, could not manage my schedule properly. I love seeing all of the different colors that they used. It's amazing how a design originally done in black can be transformed into such vibrant color!
My friend Ayaka is one of the creators of a social enterprise called TLMade (as in Tenderloin Made, as in the district of San Francisco were many impoverished people live) where they work with local artists to create jobs and artistic goods. She is also on the board of New Creation Home and has been trying to bring a similar venture down to East Palo Alto. For their fundraiser, Ayaka worked with some of the girls and New Creation Home to make candles and asked if I would donate my calligraphy skills for the labels. I was happy to oblige.
It was pretty cool to see my writing on the label for a real product!