Well, today marks a year with my little business. At this point, I have more ideas and design “to-do lists” than ever, and boy do I need an outlet. So here we are, with a website that will contain my ideas, projects, services, and the new online shop for Merryn Williams Designs! Oh, and this blog.

I started MWD in August of 2018 as a way to funnel all of my artwork outside of classes. I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember and have been giving art as gifts, but had never really thought of it as a business; it was just for fun, and nothing else. When I finally took the step to join Etsy on 8.9.18, I was quickly in love with being able to share my work with others in this new way, and it continues to be one of my biggest joys. What started with a single greeting card in my shop has grown to more cards, vinyl stickers, custom work, prints and now fabrics. Thank you, thank you, thank you for supporting me!!

With this new move from Etsy to a website, I’ve decided to re-brand a little. You’ll notice it in my colors, fonts, slogan, and logo. It’s a little brighter now, to match what I do. Not sure what I was thinking then, but a grey logo doesn’t work with watercolor. No ma’am.

I went with a serif font, mostly in all caps, which contrasts nicely with the more fluid forms in my work. Its a base that doesn’t distract from the work. The mauve came about because of my new love for dustier versions of my favorite colors; watercolor has a tendency to mix once on the paper, and always dries lighter than when first applied. This mauve is just one of the happy accidents I’ve ended up with before, and it’s grown on me. Its soft and a little desaturated.

*** Sidebar: my new sneakers are this color too. Practiced self restraint and did NOT buy a mauve sweatshirt last week before I left Martha’s Vineyard. Very proud of myself.

So to say the least, I’m excited. So, so excited. Check back every now and again to learn about new products and releases, and to read my weekly Monday blog post.

Thank you all again for the support, and for joining me on this new journey!

-M