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〰️illustrator + animator + rug artist in LA
➿RUG COMMISSIONS OPEN (link below!)
➰formerly @ titmouse, netflix, nbc, dwtv, buzzfeed + nick

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10/10 recommend leaving a digital super 8 camera out at your party for everyone to use throughout the night 🎥

@campsnapcamera

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Much to say about July and August, but all I’ll say about them here is this: I feel more loved, more awestruck by the natural world, and less afraid of life’s unknowns than I have in some time. And although it’s sometimes challenging to be geographically dispersed, I’m grateful to have friends and family all around this beautiful country.

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chatted with guys about their real feeling about hair loss

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July adventures!

My mission for my Crafty Chica business has been to share creativity through positivity. It’s the best feeling to make a living by connecting with people all over the world through art, entrepreneurship, advocacy. All while still staying true to family and close friends. ❤️‍🔥

To think I started this journey 25 years ago. I had NO idea where it would take me, all I knew was I didn’t want to live a clocking-in life. I wanted stories and lots of memories and to meet other hyper-creatives. It took, and still takes, sacrifices to make it all come together, but I’m here for it! 🙌🏽

In one of these photos, I’m wearing a ring from my dad, and another from my mom. It’s become routine. Right before I step on stage, board a plane, or even just going to get coffee, I rub my finger across the backs of the gold bands for comfort. I wish I could tell them in person about all the places I’ve been. I always wanted to them to be proud of me. Then again I feel like they are with me and they already know.

Anyway, July was a blast! I spent a lot of it in Los Angeles and met up with friends, then worked on two separate campaigns with @TikTok. DeAngelo’s birthday, our Amor Collective photo shoot, TV segments, learned how to throw clay on a wheel, Maya’s visit home. I made the viral Krispy Kreme donut trend, had a cousin craft night. You should see how thick my junk journal is now! EXCITED FOR AUGUST! Ok, gotta go clean out the garage, have a great week!

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it’s my boot scootin’ bday!!!! i’m so thankful (and terrible at line dancing) 💘

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I love you Los Angeles you gave me everything❣️

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FYC event for RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18. #fyc2026

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in spite of the many many horrors, etc. etc.

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winter

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Like, you know, whatever…

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too messy to be stressy (jk I’m both)

photos by my love @dvalbs

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Post op life✨🌳🎨🌹💘

#friends #thegetty #la #valentinesday #february

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