About the Artist
Hi, I'm Samantha, also known as Celesse. I began drawing as soon as I was old enough to pick up a pencil and I never stopped!
In recent years I have found a passion for nostalgic themes from bygone times, ranging from vintage-styled illustrations to old fashioned logos with country charm. I endeavor to incorporate these warm feelings of nostalgia into my art in a way that everyone can enjoy.
I'm a disabled artist afflicted with chronic arthritis that makes movement difficult and I live with daily pain, so I work from home and rely solely on my art to earn a living. When I started my career I began with freelance, but after a few years I discovered a passion for graphic design and product creation, so I eventually decided I wanted to make my own line of merchandise.
I started out with a small print-on-demand shop, which I ran for several years until I had earned enough money to begin investing in getting my own merchandise produced. I then learned the ins and outs of everything related to running your own business, including product research and design, branding, website coding, customer service, working with manufacturers and even shipping and handling. It's a difficult but very rewarding experience!
I've been creating artwork all my life and offering quality items made with my work for over 15 years now! My art has always been a labor of love and it makes me thrilled that so many people enjoy the things I create.