Skylanders

While at my previous job I got to work on a few really cool projects. One of the franchises that I worked on the most was Skylanders. Below is the special edition easter packaging that I worked on. It was fun playing with shapes and getting to create packaging to look like an Easter Egg. I'll post more Skylanders projects I worked on over time.

Busy....

It's been awhile since my last post. I've been busy getting some freelance work!  About 2 years ago I actually worked for Disney Consumer Products for 5 and half years. I had a lot of fun working there and really learned a lot, but sadly without really wanting too I had to leave for financial reasons.  I kept in touch with the friends I made while there and when I started freelancing I thought I would see if they needed any help and was able to get some work :).

I'm really happy to be able to work on Disney properties again, it's been too long and I really did miss it. Hopefully once everything is done and out in the market I can share some of the work that I will be doing and have done for them. :) 

I do have plans though to make some more design patterns and have been sketching away for new ideas. I'm showing just a few ideas that hopefully I can get to in a few weeks and hopefully have a few new bags  that you all can purchase ;).

On the Instagram bandwagon

Part of getting my art out into the world is not easy but I know a big part of it is being on social media. Follow me on Instagram @erh_designs to see what new projects are on the way! And if you purchase any of my products please take a picture of yourself with them and tag them #erh_designs!

new design on the way

Patterns and Society6

It's taken me awhile to wrap my head around the idea that I have to come up with design ideas myself instead of someone giving me work to do. I thought about it for awhile and though my friend Claudia I learned about Society6. It's a website where artists can post their artwork and have it immediately available for sale as a variety of products, without giving up control of their rights. Well I jumped right into it and started my own shop! I've got 6 patterns up right now that are placed on a variety of products. There are more designs and product to come. Take a look at some of the work and maybe purchase a few items. GO TO MY SHOP :)

Teachers Pet

Lemonade Tote

Citrus Blend Tote

The Perfect Pear Tote

Strawberry Treat Tote

Watermelon Love Tote

Sketch of the Day

Now that I'm at home watching baby girl and trying to stay creative I've decided that I would try and sketch as much as I can get in. Todays sketch reflects how I'm working on my business cards....a screaming baby on my bouncing knee, my other hand working, a large cup of coffee and my dog asleep...like always. Sometimes I wish I could sleep like Bella doggie.

A New Chapter

After several years working as designer at corporate and design firms I've finally come around to being a freelance designer. Now, I never thought I would be a freelancer but things in your life changes your view and my new baby girl has done that for me. After weighing out options of child care, gas money, and everything else in my life it didn't make sense for me to go back to work. So now here I am venturing out into the world of stay at home mommy and at home freelancer. I'm open to whatever comes my way! It's exciting and frightening at the same time.