I honestly never thought of myself as a “creative person”. There were a few kids at my school who were really great artists. And I could never create the pieces they could.  So, to me, they were creative and I was not. 

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However, when it came time to decorate my first apartment, I got really excited.  I loved picking out every piece, painting the walls, and all the finishing touches. I really loved how it turned out. I loved being there.  And, I will never forget when a friend of mine saw it for the first time and said, “Wow, I had no idea you were this creative!”

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Me, creative? But she was right.  Creativity isn’t just tied to art. It’s everything. The outfits you wear, the food you prepare, the home you decorate…these are all things that stem from your creativity.  It was then that I really started investing in my creativity and it really helped me create a life that I am now living, happily. 

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Pixel Bash Designs, my company, started off as strictly Web & Graphic Design. As I began to really explore my creativity, however, my company started evolving more into creating fun, positive tangible products for people to add to their home, office, and daily lives.

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I knew I always wanted to create a business of my own. I never knew exactly what it would be or how I would do it, I just always fantasized about having a small business. What started out as a life coaching business has evolved into a graphic design company, where I actually get paid to draw (which still baffles me!). But, this is where my truth has lead me.  I never had the urge to draw for a living.  Like I said, I never really explored it because I didn’t think my creations were good enough to share. But once I became a mom and my child wanted me to draw Disney characters, I discovered a new layer to my passion. 

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I found myself drawing more and more, even when my children were sleeping. It was relaxing. It helped me quiet my mind.  When I was drawing, I noticed I wasn’t stressing out about the things I didn’t accomplish that day.  I wasn’t anxious. I noticed that when I sat down to draw, especially when the kids were sleeping, I was creating a small space of time, just for me. And that was priceless.  It was one of the first times that I started making time in my day to do something just for me.

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I started buying sketch books and materials to keep exploring.  Eventually, I started sharing my creations and now, like I said, it has become part of my business.  I had the hardest time calling myself an artist. In fact, I still use the term ‘doodler”. To me, it’s less serious and more fun, which is exactly the vibe I want my creations to have.  Whether it’s a doodle print, a book cover, a sticker design, or even sparkly glitter stickers, everything I now create for my ETSY Store brings me that peace, during its creation.  It is definitely more than a hobby.  It is a passion to create these things. The fact that other people buy them to add to their lives is a wonderful side effect!

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As far as an influencer, I honestly don’t have one.  I am mostly inspired by everyday life.  I am definitely inspired by quotes and inspiring words and I would say that whatever wise words inspire me is a direct reflection for what may be going on in my life, or perhaps something I encountered that day.

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It is an absolute joy when I share a creation and it speaks to others.  “I needed that reminder.” Those words truly make my heart and soul smile. As humans, we are wired to connect with one another. I used to connect with people through words and stories. My art has now offered another way in which I can connect with others. It’s both healing and vulnerable.  Even though being vulnerable is quite uncomfortable, it is also needed for love. And love is the best connector of all. 

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For anyone out there who has a gift within them, yet is too scared to share it or worse, explore it, I offer you this. Creativity is truly unique to you and it may also evolve as you evolve.  Example, when I was 5, my favorite food was Mac and Cheese.  I still love it but now, my palette is a little more refined.  We are made to evolve.  So, what seems like your way of creating today may look completely different tomorrow.  And that’s ok.  One day you may be wanting to create cupcakes and the next, pillows. 

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As a self-proclaimed multipassionista, my truth became clear once I started focusing on the feeling vs the bigger picture.  Keep being true to you and keep creating. You don’t need to make money off of your creations.  You don’t need to share them with the world, if you don’t want to.  However, you must create something, anything. Be vulnerable to try and “fail”.  A lot of us are so scared to fail that we miss the opportunity to succeed. 

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So, all in all, keep creating.  Keep healing.  Keep exploring.  Keep going, whatever that may look like to you. You make the rules and boundaries of your creativity.  The only this you must do, is just start.

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Bio:

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My name is Sarah I am lead designer and owner at Pixel Bash Designs. 

I am a wife, a mom, and poodle mom.  I love all things creative.  Baking and decorating cupcakes, doodling, and writing are my love languages.   My favorite time of day is early, early morning when everyone else is sleeping and I can enjoy a cup of black coffee and have a little “me time.”

I never thought I would be a web and graphic designer but here we are!  And it really all happened because I couldn’t find what I was looking for in a designer.  So, I created it.

I recently opened an ETSY Shop where I offer doodle prints, stickers, bookmarks, glitter stickers, hand drawn logos and more!  It’s been so fun to add new products and see where my creativity takes me. 

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