A peek inside my sketchbook — my favorite place. I think you’ll love it too.

What begins in my sketchbook often grows into something more — from custom hand-painted murals to illustration to surface patterns. May it inspire what we could create together.

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View fullsize ✨I had not made a digital pattern in what felt like forever and this felt so good! I very much want this in a long flowing dress. Swipe through for a usual color way rabbit hole. ✨All these along with some fun coordinates are available on @spoonflo
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View fullsize ✨Forever imaging the power of paint in spaces! ✨How sweet would this bold floral botanical mural be for a modern restaurant space or outdoor public park / community gathering space? Or also a pool wall omg. ✨Dm me or email me at mikaela@mikaelaka
View fullsize 🌷I guess I’m on a flower vase kick now? But this time make it super abstract. [Bay Area illustrator, bold abstract shapes, botanical florals, paper cut look, Berkeley mural artist inspiration] #abstractbotanical #muralinspiration
View fullsize ✨BEFORE AND AFTER SWIPE ✨I will forever be amazed by the power of paint in transforming a space and how you feel in it. ✨Check out my recent posts in my feed to see all the process and inspo that went into this small but mighty exterior residentia
View fullsize 🌼Some bold, happy, weird and wonky flowers + a background color rabbit hole for your Monday morning feed.
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View fullsize ☀️Being from the Bay Area I usually prefer a 60 degrees and foggy day but then when the sun comes out it’s so exciting to go out without a sweater and or wear shorts for once. ☁️Then once it’s cold again I think how nice it would be if
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View fullsize ✨This last week-ish I’ve been at high holiday services for the Jewish new year Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. One of my favorite things about any Jewish religious service is the singing and chanting. It is an INCREDIBLY meditative and calming au