Hey it's me, Hope! I'm a wife to Dustin and mama to Dawson. I love every avenue of creativity I can find in this beautiful world.

In middle school my grandma noticed my affinity for the arts and started giving me lessons in painting. We made oil paintings together and I will always cherish this time together and the technical foundation it gave me as an artist.

Fast forward to college and I was faced with having to choose a major. I tried out a few, but ultimately came to choose Art. Choosing Art as a major was a leap of faith as there's no clear roadmap for where that leads. I loved taking every art course I could get my hands on and ended up with a triple emphasis major consisting of graphic design, fine arts, and art history.

Throughout my time as a student in both high school and college, I had the opportunity to create a wide range of art to grow my skillset. I explored oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting as well as drawing, sculpture, photography, and web design.

I love art for fun, but I also needed to make a career out of it and found a job as an Art Director at Staples Promotional Products after graduating from college. I've been able to flex my creative muscles in this space and grow as an artist in marketing, communication, and web design.

As a full-time working mama, it can be hard to find extra time to create, but I'm still able to find pockets of creative time. I enjoy a few freelance projects as they come - poster and program design, cookie art, and custom paintings. I also create paintings of special family memories.

This summer, I took on my biggest side project yet and illustrated a children's book! This was a wonderful project to both sharpen my skills and push me in new ways. Now, what to make next?

Interested in working with me on a custom project? Let's get in touch! Reach out at hopekramer95@gmail.com.