Hope Collective started from a desire to share my art with others. I originally started selling my jewelry primarily, and it has evolved into selling prints, embroidery, other accessories, and stationery. I love to create a variety of art, so Hope Collective was a natural step forward.

My family has been so supportive and encouraging, and my loved ones push me to continue and not give up. Being an artist is hard work, but I couldn't imagine not creating.

The first person outside of my family to truly support my art was a man named Mr. Brent who encouraged me to sell my jewelry in his flower/gift shop while I was still in highschool (over 10 years ago). He has since passed away, but his kind support of my business will always stay with me.

Hope Collective is my side job, apart from my full-time job, so it presents its challenges. I know though that hard work pays off, and I keep working at it! Creating with my hands is my passion. I run the shop solely on my own - I design, create, photograph, list, package, and ship all of Hope Collective's products. I truly hope they are enjoyed!