helping makers and doers stand out & flourish with strategic beauty that inspires devotion in a world of mass production & cheap copycats

A graphic designer & artist

Hey, I'm Caris

I'm a nature-obsessed creative (if that's not obvious), with a strong passion for creating designs and art that inspires unwavering devotion in my clients' audience and customers.

I have a lot of interests, but my greatest desire is to see traditional crafts, skills, and experiences preserved and uplifted in spite of the growing presence of short attention spans and mass-produced items made to be thrown away. I have a deep passion for what I do and, with every project, I aim to not only create impactful, converting works that my clients love but also to make each client feel uplifted and rejuvenated for the rest of their journey as a business owner.

Your new brand landscaper

Rhododendron

symbolizes:
wealth, passion, & abundance

Rhododendron Pentantheran

you found

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My Expertise

The gardens I've fostered

Beauty on Repeat

Brand
Design

Brand
strategy

Illustration

Pattern Design

Web Design

Your Storefront

Digital &
Traditional

Inspire Devotion

KNOW YOUR voice

How I help you

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Flourish & Thrive

In a world where small business owners need to handle every facet of their business to succeed, I'm here to alleviate that stress. I help you and your business flourish with confidence by creating a solid foundation for your business and leveraging strategy-backed design and art to create beautiful end results that convert, so you can spend less time wearing the CEO and marketing gloves and more time wearing the creative gloves (a win-win!)

So how do you know if we're a good fit? Well, if you're a dedicated maker or doer striving to make your vision real, I'm the one for you. 

Ready to invest in yourself and your business? Inquire now, and let's embark on this creative journey together.

Rhododendron

symbolizes:
wealth, passion, & abundance

Rhododendron Pentantheran

you found

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Flourish& Thrive

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Butterfly Bush

symbolizes:
rebirth, new beginnings, transformations

Buddleja davidii

you found

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from Branding to web to illustration

Cultivated Beauty

Recent Projects

The Healing Threshold

Find healing through christ

The Healing Threshold is a northern Ohio-based Christian counseling group for women recovering from sexual abuse. Their goal is to bring healing and restoration to survivors, empowering them to find hope, renewal, and a sense of purpose through faith in Christ. 

This project was deeply inspired by the journey to healing after deep trauma. The color palette captures a sense of hope and patience.

Aesthetic: Airy, warm, sunny, inviting, introspective, Patient

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Mourning Dove

Garden Center of Nostalgia

Mourning Dove is a Massachusetts-based garden center inspired by childhood summers spent in New England. The branding captures this nostalgic vibe with rustic hand-drawn elements and a color palette that echoes the feeling of lush New England gardens overgrown with native flora with warm summer sun glowing through overhead tree canopies. 

Aesthetic: Airy, Nostalgic, Rustic, Summery, Bright

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Spring Flowers Pattern

THE BREEZE OF SPRING

Illustrated as a brand pattern for Bridget Marie Design Co, these patterns were inspired by her love of nature and spring flowers. 

The patterns were hand illustrated in order to capture the texture of the desired style and the organic movement of new blooms.

Aesthetic: Classic, Sophisticated, Floral, Calm

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Something to help you bloom

a little freebie for you

Let's Create
Something Beautiful

and inspire devotion