In this episode Heather interviews Emely Varosky, illustrator, graphic designer, and writer.
Tune-in to hear their conversation on:
"The first day I drew that cat…" - Developing her illustration style with a little inspiration from her cats.
"My left hand is a supporting character." - Emely shares how she works as an artist and the tools of the trade to create and promote her work.
"Draw every day." - How a sketch book gift from her husband reignited her passion for drawing and helped her put in the hours.
Connect with Emely
Website - https://emvarodesigns.com/
Instagram -@em_varo
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/emvaro
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emely-varosky-371258115/
Emely Varosky
Emely Varosky is an illustrator + graphic designer + writer.
+ Optimist
+ Drinker of coffee
+ Mama (of 5 cats)
+ Stepmom (of 2 humans)
+ Wife (of 1 human) (as you might expect)
Her art is inspired by all of the above. Cats, family and positive messages come whimsically to life though her cute cartoon style. Her illustrations — digital, watercolor, or ink — can be found in her Etsy shop and on mugs, purses, notebooks and more at Society6 and Zazzle.
She's been a layout designer at The Herald News in Fall River since graduating from Lasell College in 2010, and has earned several awards for her graphic design work from the New England Newspaper & Press Association.
As a stepmom and an artist, she writes a weekly blog — about art stuff every other week, and stepmomming stuff the weeks in between. Her writing also includes a fantasy novel called "Trythian" that's on her website, and she's planning to "someday" get published.
She views art as a medium to find positivity in everyday life — Positivity that encourages you to love the little things. To find new adventures (even if that just means snuggling on the couch with fluffy socks and your cats). To do whatever it is you've been meaning to get around to "someday."
Mavens Do It Better original theme music composed by Jesse Case with voice over by Julia Francis.