one girl's graphics

03/10/2026

In 2014, I had the esteem honor of meeting a woman whom would come to be one of my dearest friends. In learning more about her, her global travels and advocacy in the arts, I discovered her father for the first time. Thaddeus needs no further introduction — in Pittsburgh he is already a legend in his own right. I was so enamored by their story I curated a design feature about them for a magazine I served as a , and for in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Please, if you are not already familiar with enjoy this read and how proud he is of all of his children. I will forever cherish sharing in conversation with him. Recognizing his voice out in public, no doubt with Khari Mosley close by, and taking a moment to say hello.

One of my most prized memories was when I attended an afternoon course he held at the Carnegie Museums : embodying the sounds of his favorite Jazz collections and him talking us through drawing freehand whatever we felt—now one of my favorite grounding practices.

Each time I would see him, he would remember me as a friend to his globe-trotting daughter. Over the decade I knew him, I was in such awe he would proudly continue, in his obvious strength, to dance with hand-sculpting them into what I compare respectively to the mighty flamingo.

In Pittsburgh, it is a fun survey to spot his works in the most inobvious of spaces. But, during the pandemic, I think one of the first times I genuinely felt joy was when I turned on SNL to try to laugh and spotted his works in the opening credits at Rockefeller Center, still standing, from an exhibition in NYC earlier that fall.

Thaddeus it is an honor to have known you. To get to know your children and to witness you get the recognitions you deserved long before they arrived. Thank you for everything you have contributed to how I hold space in my heart for Pittsburgh. Your perseverance and passion for the arts are not lost on me. Thank you for remembering me out in the wild of your very full life.

Thank you for inviting me in to your studio to develop this piece with you. Apologies to you and your family for misspelling of your honorable name.

02/27/2026

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12/26/2025

https://cityofpittsburgh.macaronikid.com/articles/691bd5ffe5c2f52a7c65f71e/a-creative-aunts-twist-on-living-analogue-lets-discover-together

Built on many pillars of her creative career portfolio, Jenifer Schweitzer, launched an artist-called-to-action brand spruce & adorn™ (advocating fo…

08/22/2025

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On my way to go visit I spied in his convertible with his hairless blowing in the wind almost raving a hawk to frick park

hours before chaos recently ensued, I visited a peaceful washington mall and learned more about at the National Museum of African American Hostory & Culture

My thread of connection with Hurricane Katrina to Jose Andre’s spearheaded the development of

One of my sweet soccer players sent me the last pic out of nowhere today. It’s a beautiful thing to be thought of 💚

08/13/2025

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Life has changed. Mission remains

— a design firm whose focus telling powerful stories, dynamic environments and creating engaging & equitable brand culture.



folding back in to our roots
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The og’s carryon 💚 :

03/31/2025

reflection post : it was the beginning of my design times when the technology of paper was demystified + today it was awesome to catch up with this never aging paper king


Today I was a kid in a — print designers — dream! Thanks for the re-introduction to todays paper options

When I got my very first cell phone, the newly accessible tool was a necessity for work, eons ago. I was a young ; ) somethin’ and I could only have a 'life' amidst press checks if I had one. Often had to sleep by my phone for press checks in unfathomable times of the night. This was a time when watching the signatures of a publication would pass by the four color paint-by-dot machine would have to be ever so slightly corrected, per column, in the cmyk to the proof before it-on the


To this I attribute my refined 'appeal' for sensory experiences, turning the page, complimenting detail and and passion for working with layering color on the

Today the print process is more digitized 🥲 the quality is there - paper is still its number one teammate supporting the

When I earned my 'Visual Communications with a specialty in Specialized Technology Degree' (it because I was in the first classes of graphic designers being classically trained + trained on the computer with applications like Quark Express, file transferring on floppy's + Zips, and kerning with a keyboard arrow buttons.

Luckily, my first job wanted me classically trained and spent time investing in tuning these skill sets. This experience contributed to my being a full service designer today. And now, in visits like todays, I really enjoy reflecting in all the aspects of the craftsmanship to which my standards have been developed.

— a design firm whose focus telling powerful stories, dynamic environments and creating engaging & equitable brand culture.

03/26/2025

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03/14/2025

moon.
(partial) total lunar eclipse.
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03/14/2025

03/05/2025

Bookends of Butler Street micro business district - spruce & adorn™ life styled with intention™ ( on 36th) and sneha_collective + wellness ( on 54th) are taking the weds. night before to usher out the darkest night of the season and invite our two communities to come together for a social off-social event

Wednesday, March 5th 4-7 | Sneha Wellness Collective | 5432 Butler Street | Lawrenceville Pa 15201    

Flow with us in when is visiting for a pop-up bringing , and like our signature scensory lotion candle and social impact lines. Sneha will be hosting their space to introduce you to their embodied wellness services and yoga class schedules

and are the just two of the components that weave together a bond between the two missions of these locally, woman founded businesses. binduandbody onegirlsgraphics

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spruce & adorn™ : an artist-called-to-action boutique where mindfulness, music and home decor make up the environment—of small batch goods—flowing in good vibes, great intentions and functionality. Visit in person to see how your support flows the energy of love back into the world.

sneha : Loving-Kindness, True Community, and Real Healing for your Spiritual Liberation. We are elated to announce a new holistic business---Sneha Yoga & Wellness Collective! Sneha (snee-ha) means loving-kindness; it is derived from the Sanskrit word for affection in Hinduism as well as the Buddhist concept. As our world becomes more divided, we aim to inspire change by practicing loving-kindness as a cultivated state of mind as well as a model for our business practices. We offer an extensive selection of wellness services and classes that promote loving-kindness, true community and real healing.

please join us 💚 — #412

02/28/2025

so grateful for an energizing and invigorating morning with hosting brave advocatr for a conversation themed

so grateful for the invitation to reflect in - what mask are you wearing?

now to for economic blackout friday

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