CIAO! I'm Chelsea! I'm a messy artist, the founder of Sketchy Notions, an art retreat host, a published author (x3) and art instructor! I'm a Southern California native that studied art at the University of Texas at Austin. My emphasis was in printmaking and bookmaking. While at school I started writing and illustrating my own children's books. I was also lucky enough to study abroad in Tuscany one summer, which led to many more adventures...
On the day of my graduation from UT, I hopped back on a plane and headed back to my Tuscan home, Castiglion Fiorentino. I spent about 2 years there learning Italian, washing dishes, wrangling hordes of college students, being a nanny for a sweet Italian family and even studying tattooing.
This blog is where I share my travels, sketchbooks, new shop additions and behind the scenes peeks at my art lessons and custom creations.
Have a question? Send me an email! chelsea(at)sketchynotions(dot)com
Hey Chelsea, i LOVE your website and your books.
ReplyDeleteThey inspire me alot! And you inspire me alot.
Thanks anon! Wish I knew who you were so I could thank you properly for such sweet things :)
Deletea kindred heart ... i adore you already :) xo
ReplyDeleteHi Chelsea, I just found your website through B.You (byourownblog.blogspot.com). I am your newest follower. You are so very talented, and I love your artwork and children's books. I see you are from Cali and you went to UT. I am from TX and now live in So. Cal. ;) Glad I found your awesome blog! You're so very talented!
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You're so sweet Natalee! Nice to see another Texas/Cali lover around the blogosphere! I'm so happy you've decided to follow along :)
DeleteHi Chelsea! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Your artwork is beautiful. :) I'm now following your blog and your Instagram!
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