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I'm Erica Ilene from Urban Daisies

A little about me...

I grew up in a small beach town in Los Angles county that often finds it's way as a backdrop to many movies, most recently: La La Land.  I spent almost every Saturday at the local fabric shop, which was walking distance from my home. I was mesmerized by the variety of patterns and colors, and learned to sew at a very young age. My love for patterns and colors grew through my childhood and in addition to sewing, and painting.  

- I have a Bachelors of Science in Computer graphics.  It was originally supposed to be a Bachelors of Art, but the computer graphic classes put my degree in the science category.

- I taught my Computer Graphics II class in college.- I studied typography under a professor in college that was a master in traditional calligraphy and typography. 

 - I live amongst creatures of the teenager variety:  A witty son, that likes to throw around humor anywhere he can, and my side kick daughter that sees everything through rose colored glasses.

- I have guitar playing husband, that makes more noise than anyone else in the family.

- Added to the mix around the house, are a few four legged critters of the feline kind to remind us how awesome naps are.- Though I no longer live in my hometown, I still live in Southern California.  

- I love rain.  It rarely rains in Southern California.  The weather forecast usually says: abundant sunshine, brilliant sunshine, or plenty of sunshine.  Is there really a difference?

- I keep a stash of art supplies, iPad pro, and a laptop in a handy brief case to grab and go when teenage activities take me away from my home studio.

 - I study typography and fonts every chance I get.  I have a library of typography books all dated prior to the early 1900s in my drop box so I can study type styles on my iPhone everywhere I go.