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FLORAL CAT by NEMS

What’s good family, just wanted to share my new FLORAL CAT digital drawing, I created on ipad using Procreate and instruction from Cat Coquillette on Skillshare. One of my favorite teachers on Skillshare, Cat makes the process easy to follow and offers a lot dope insight and details. I finished this one the other night after 5-6 days working on the piece mostly late nights just adding on. Definitely feeling the final results!

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Digital drawing of FLORAL CAT by Nems for Universal Article

Process video clip of Digital drawing process of a Floral Cat.

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Spreading the Energy, The Meaning & Sketches behind Uni's Opportunity Pin

Image of dot journal Black Book open wide, showing dated sketches of ideas and concepts for the enamel pin.

Image of blue cutting board with Blackbook Journal open wide with pen sketches of the doorway pin idea.

Peace! I want to take time to share some of my sketches I drew that went into the Doorway of Opportunity Enamel Pin. The process has felt like forever because I overthink shit constantly.

The overall design and layout of the graphic was nailed early on but I sketched out various forms of the doorway throughout the process. After forcing myself to pick a direction to build upon, I opted to go with a classic, round door shape. All other elements kind of fell into place afterwards.

Another important factor for me was the pin size. I kept it small so it could be pinched on top of flat embroidery or clean on a crown eyelet.

A close up shot of New York Yankees 1999 World Series patch with the Universal Article Doorway of Opportunity Enamel Pin over it. On the side of a Navy baseball hat.

Screen shot of Adobe Illustrator interface with Doorway Of Opportunity graphic in different colors like Golds & Purple.

After sketch mode, I move it to Illustrator and get it ready for production. This process also allows me to play with different color options plus layouts. There were many options, so many, that I plan to release other goods / mediums with the graphic! The Opportunity pin concept breaks down as follows:

Learn and Grow:

Embrace opportunity to learn new skills and push beyond your comfort zone. All opportunities have expiration dates, and failing to seize them can result in missing out on potential spiritual, personal & or career growth.

Finally, Pay It Forward:

Returning the opportunity energy is equally important! After all, opportunities come with a network of people and goodwill that is connected to them.

Thank You in advance! You can see more images or buy the Opportunity pin here!

A gold tinted hue image of the Doorway of Opportunity Enamel Pin by Universal Article. The pin is a graphic of a doorway with round top with a set of stairs leading into the starry night with half moon.

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Color Dye Suede Dad Hats by Universal Article

Treated Suede Dad Hats Process by Universal Article

A project long in the works that I finally get to share. Repurposed to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. 100% Real Suede + Spraypaint Treated. Part of Collection 1. Limited, One-of-One Hat Pieces. Available Now. Enjoy!

Universal Article Background Hat Splatter

Universal Article Suede Dat Hats Paint Splatter Collection

Universal Dad Hats with Spraypaint Splatter Collection

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Universal Article New Platform

The creative workspace is a beloved space. The magic + the work.

Excited to finally get this new UA website off the ground. Today, Universal Article is my platform, that personal tipping point to establish a moment in my career that I call my own. Dropping mostly unique Hats but layering it with artwork prints and connecting my other platforms. No drop dates, no seasonal collections, just dropping unique styles.

Peace! Never Ending Miracles & Styles! 2023!

Universal Article Design Workspace Table