Drawing Thanks

This weekend and I went to my sister, and ’s wedding. It was such a joy to celebrate them both. I designed the flowers and foliage for the name tags and table markers for the dinner and had a lovely experience finding ways to incorporate the natural foliage of both BC and Iran. I was happy with how they turned out, and so was the bride (which is the most important). I was very fulfilled and grateful to provide this small cog to the very large, complicated, and beautiful machine that was their grand wedding!

I’m super grateful for for accompanying me to the wedding and being a comfort and strength through the misgendering, social anxiety, and body dysmorphia that I experience at large social gatherings of folks I don’t see too often. The “here’s what you missed on Glee” that catches family up to where I’m at is long, intimidating, and vulnerable to share. Crowds are so much easier when my hand finds Faune’s. On that note, I received incredible news the night of the wedding that I have been accepted for gender-affirming care! It’s all turning out great for the Neff kids!

Can’t wait to see how the wedding photos turn out. Love ya, , and ! What a special weekend! 💜✨🫂

The Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge Art Studio Tour will soon be upon us! Save the dates—May 9th and 10th. I’m so excited to open up the Raymond House studio to visitors once again. I’ve expanded the portrait feature wall in the studio to accommodate the 250+ illustrations from the residency so far. It now extends along the length of the room!

Swipe through the illustrations shared to see some of the incredible artists I have met in Maple Ridge during my artist residency. Many of them will even have their doors open for guests too! It’s going to be a fun weekend! Don’t miss it!

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