Body positivity, mental health care, and even social activism brought to life
Disrupting the norm is Sam’s norm. Actually, it’s her artistic duty. When you look at her illustrations you’ll see it in the proportion sizing, the hairy legs, the mixed emotions—all the things we’re taught not to acknowledge.
The bright colors and youthful doodles carry messages that need to be heard by all ages: Body positivity, mental health care, and even social activism. But she hadn’t always been comfortable committing to her artistic identity. Like many illustrators and graphic designers, Sam’s digital art is rooted in her early childhood hobby: Sketching.
Sam was working in her first job post-graduation as a teacher when she confirmed that art held a bigger place in her life. She needed to think through ideas via doodles on Post-It notes and scratch paper.
Initially, she didn’t want to go back to school to get a second degree, but her creative spirit urged her. (And we know there’s no use arguing with the creative spirit.)
In this episode, you’ll learn how Sam’s faith in her art grew as she moved through a certificate program and into her second bachelor’s degree. You’ll learn of new digital design apps that take sketches from pencil to vector. If you’re really listening, you’ll hear how Sam’s devotion to challenge the status quo has led her throughout both her creative journey and personal life.
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