a little about me…
Location: East Coast, USA (New England in her heart)
Known For: Mixing old elements with modern principles to create unique and original designs
Favorite Quote: “Remember: it’s the imperfections that make the charm” – Rebecca Moses, A Life of Style
Personal Philosophy: Strength in grace
Best Advice: Be true to your heart
Collects: Nostalgia
I have been journaling and writing stories since before I can remember. I used to fill composition books full of my thoughts and fears, my hopes and dreams, and auto-biographical stories. Only around the spring of 2009 did I start to incorporate art and writing. I wanted to combine my expressive writing journals and my inspiration visual journals and my art journals are the end result of that.
In 2004 I started a blog called the soul of hope, and shared with the word collage art and thoughts that were in my heart. I quickly gained a following and my blog grew and I started a greeting card company (Paper Relics), offered online journaling classes (Besottment) and opened my freelance graphic and web design business (Hope Wallace Design). A lot has happened since then! But I am still at it, creating every day in my work and personal life.
Now all new content, free and paid, is posted on my Patreon – I would love to see you over there!
Recent Articles
Baum-kuchen: Love of Analogue Stories, February 2022: The Charm of Vintage Photo Booths
Press
My artwork, greeting cards, and art journals have been featured in national magazines, design blogs and print publications over the years, including the following: