isn't that a great name? we think so! meet sara selepouchin, master behind the brand, girls can tell (remember, we told you were going to start doing some vendor spotlights?). she's also happens to be a uva grad from the architectural school... which makes sense with her structural drawings that take apart and dissect the pieces!
girls can tell is a new brand for us, so if you haven't seen her work, here are a few of her pieces (be sure to take note of the Rotunda card... this girl want to UVa, remember!!):
how did you get into what you are doing?
Growing up, I wanted to be an architect, so I took mechanical drawing classes all through school, eventually attending architecture school at the University of Virginia. After working in the field for a few years for several firms, I realized that I needed to use more of my creative brain than I was drawing structural roof details and things, so I began drawing + screenprinting as a hobby, and selling this work online. After a brief stint working for Etsy.com, I finally became one of the self-supporting artists I'd long admired, and took the plunge to be a full time artist in early 2009.
what is the story behind your brand's name?
It's just the name of the album I was listening to most when I began printing as a hobby. (I still think it's a great album, from the band Spoon.)
what is your favorite item from your line?
I love tea towels, and my favorite design really varies from season to season. The beer glassware design is always a favorite, though.
where do you get your inspiration?
Everywhere. I'm always thinking about what could be a good illustration for the line, and I'm constantly on the lookout for new items that would be a great addition and make super gifts.
who is your favorite artist?
Oh, gosh, this is hard. I'm friends with so many talented people, I could never pick just one or two!
tell us something about yourself we wouldn't otherwise know?
We love local craft beer so much that my fiance + I are getting married at a brewery outside of our home city of Philadelphia this November!
what is the best piece of advice you've ever received?
Take all business advice with a grain of salt.
if you weren't making cards, what would you be doing?
Maybe in another life I'd be a cake decorator?
thanks for chatting with us, sara!! she's got a little shop in South Philly, so if you're in the area, stop by (currently by appointment only):
