The Story Behind Yours Truly Co.

As a little girl, I could always be found with colored pencils, a paintbrush, and a sketchbook in hand. I was the young girl that wanted arts and crafts birthday parties over the typical sleepover, the daughter that would beg her parents for that weekend art class, and the student who would doodle in her notebooks during math class. I am the woman that is always drawn towards anything creative. Growing up in a small town in the Catskill Mountains in N.Y. provided me plenty of room to play, explore, and dream. I was lucky to have very supportive parents of my passion for the arts. After moving with my family to Connecticut for my last years of high school, I decided to further my education at the Hartford Art School. I debated on what I would major in as I loved illustration, but worried that it wouldn't encompass all of my passions. I decided to receive my BFA in Visual Communications Design(otherwise known as graphic design); along with minors in Photography and Art History. This major allowed me to explore not only illustration, but photography, typography, and all other aspects that come with good design. After college, I worked for several different companies, brands, and non-profits, while exploring other outlets for my art. I began taking fashion illustration classes from one of my favorite illustrators, Katie Rodgers. Shortly after, one of my best friends got engaged, and this is when Yours Truly Co. began to take shape. I had just begun to get back into my love of illustration and watercolors when I had the idea to illustrate their proposal for a Bridal Shower gift. It was more of a hit than I could have ever imagined! Everyone was curious as to what medium I used and how they could get one. I didn't think that much about it, but after having family, friends, and other clients approach me, I began to see a market for my designs. This is when Yours Truly Co. was born!  

Yours Truly Co. crafts thoughtful illustrations, watercolor prints, and stationery as gifts, for your home, or to celebrate special occasions. Transforming your cherished moments into a beautifully designed, thoughtful gift will capture your memories for a lifetime.