This is the first post in what I hope is going to turn into a regular behind-the-scenes-ish series about my designs. I want to peel back the layers and share where I started and where I finished. What my process is. How I come up with color palettes and where I find my resources. I hope you enjoy it and maybe even find it helpful for a project you work on someday. Two years ago, I started a little side endeavor called My Barking Life. The original goal was to connect people with shelter pets, but it very quickly evolved into a philanthropic effort.
I started creating original dog breed-themed wall art, then expanded my offerings to include custom pet portraits, and eventually added animal-themed merchandise that I sell on a couple of print-on-demand platforms. I donate a portion of the profits from every sale to organizations whose goals align with mine: to help animals in need. And I can honestly say it's been a long, strange—but beautiful—trip. I've met new people, made new friends (both human and animal), and learned a LOT about myself. I found my North Star and my purpose.
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