AFC Custom Designs ~ Style & Profile

In 2000, I was living in Atlanta, GA working for corporate America and developed thyroid cancer. I left the cubicle world to focus on my health and in 2002 I bought my first heat press and set forth to make a life for myself making art while working in my PJs. Jammeland, as I like to call it. In 2018, after going back to school in my forties, I graduated top of my class with a Business Marketing Management Degree. I began doing Pride festivals to showcase my artistry which supports my fellow queer community. I am rooted in old school customer service and desire to cultivate one-on-one connections that leave everyone feeling happy and valued. I make art that feeds my spirit and circulates the love within my heart; a love that will forever remain authentic and true.

I personally enjoy playing and learning with any and all art mediums. Art is my therapy and the space that I hold for healing and loving intention. I first began playing with sublimation printing and began to imprint my spiritually inspired artwork onto tiles, mugs, metal, wood, canvases, acrylic and anything else I could print on. I then branched out into vinyl cutting to upgrade my t-shirt designs. The summer before the pandemic I taught myself how to tie dye and have grown majorly addicted to making one-of-a-kind wearable art. Ice dyeing was a game changer for me because the process turns everything into a beautiful watercolor with so much vast space for exploration. Reverse Tie Dye starts with a dark textile where the dark color that is not tied is removed and then additional colors are added. The results are by far some of my most favorite creations. I love making designs and mixing colors that emote my love for what makes this world of Creation so special. Art has the power to make the world feel hugged. To do what we love is the greatest blessing. 

I live with an awareness that each one of us is a work of art. I am inspired by anyone who lives within the creative expressionism of their authentic self. Each one of us has a magical gift of truth and authenticity to develop in our lifetimes. I am grateful to share my gift within this platform. I inspire to color my life and the lives of others while raising the energetic roof with my creations. I inspire to help other inspiring artists expand their artistry and help them make product that showcases their gift. I plan to expand my online store to showcase these artists and provide them a platform to sell their creations. I inspire to develop more one-on-one connections with wonderful people who desire to add more color and unique expressionism within their lives. I inspire to support and give back to our beautiful queer community that makes the colors of this world truly radiate. I inspire to cultivate a safe space that supports and encourages inclusivity and love for all walks of life. Hatred and cruelty however, are not welcome in my space. We have the flex capacity as human beings to offer up more than hatefulness. Only Love lives here…