A lot of my work starts in a sketchbook.

That's where ideas breathe before they become anything.

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There's something about that early stage that I love.

No pressure, no plan.

Just following a feeling to see where it goes.

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I'm drawn to whimsy, coziness, illustration, and art that tells a story.

Work that invites you in and rewards you for looking closer.

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I want my pieces to feel like a world you could step into.

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The unexpected is always welcome.

Some of the best things show up uninvited.

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Creating makes me feel alive.

It's as simple as that.

- Maria Scalf -