That said, my bright-eyed dreams of being a California girl inspire my art from every angle. As a professional photographer I can't bring palm trees and warm sunsets to Virginia in January, but I can let those things play a role in my artwork.

I tend to favor a mix of pastel and bright colors reminiscent of southern California and the 1960s, wildflowers that might have been found in a hippie's flower crown, and lettering that has a little bit of fun to keep it whimsical.

In my head, I'm a coastal girl with salty hair and sun-kissed skin. In reality, I live hours from the ocean and I'm pretty damn pale.

Hi, I'm Alicia.