{"id":3676,"date":"2017-10-17T14:43:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T20:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=3676"},"modified":"2017-10-17T14:43:17","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T20:43:17","slug":"designer-feature-camille-robinson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/designer-feature-camille-robinson","title":{"rendered":"Designer Feature: Camille Robinson"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Camille<\/p>\n

We\u2019re delighted to feature Camille Robinson, an endlessly creative designer and business owner (based right here in Seattle!) Skilled in hand lettering and a true master of all things typography, Camille has inspired couples and party hosts alike with her stunning invitation collection. From birthday parties and engagement celebrations to corporate events and weddings, her varied designs have beautifully set the stage for events of all kind. Today, she\u2019s here to share a bit more about her journey, her business, and a few of her favorite things.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Can you share a favorite design from your\u00a0<\/b>collection? What was the creative process like?<\/b><\/h3>\n

My favorite invitation right now is the <\/span>Rustic Citrus<\/span><\/a> design. I love to draw and I thought doing a soft and elegant floral border around a modern geometric shape really captures the wedding trend at the moment. Also, by adding oranges and using some colored backgrounds, I think it captures a large range of events and decor that might come along with the event!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Camille<\/p>\n

Can you share a bit more about your journey as an artist? How you got started to where you are now?<\/b><\/h3>\n

As long as I can remember, I\u2019ve loved drawing, painting, and creating. I took art classes all my life and in high school, I even got into the IB Art Class as a senior. I loved it and thought maybe I wanted to pursue an art career.<\/span><\/p>\n

When my twin sister and I both got into the University of Washington together, we were also in the same sorority, in the same bedroom, and sharing the same bunk bed (we\u2019re close, ok?!) As a way to give us some space, my parents said, \u201cyou guys should have different majors!\u201d Four years later, I graduated from the Business School with a degree in Marketing and Sales and spent the next six years chasing numerous jobs and not finding what I was passionate about. My sister, on the other hand, graduated from the design program and since that day, I was jealous of her career. She was designing everyday, meeting new clients, taking risks, and learning how to be a kick-ass graphic artist and photographer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three years ago, I told myself enough was enough and I started working toward my dream job. I self taught myself Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, followed other artists, practiced designing with friends and family, and eventually started getting some momentum. So here I am today, owning my own invitation and event stationery studio, designing everyday, and living out my passion like I knew I should have many years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Camille<\/p>\n

What is the best advice you have ever received?<\/b><\/h3>\n

“Don\u2019t compare your Chapter 1 to someone else\u2019s Chapter 22.” It\u2019s hard not to get bogged down by the immense talent in this industry so you have to remember that one day you will be at your own Chapter 22.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Favorites<\/b><\/h3>\n