On Set With Volantte

As the Stylist and Production Assistant for Volantte Handbags, I played a crucial role in bringing the brand's vision to life. Working closely with the female designer, I provided valuable fashion advice and expertise in selecting outfits for the models in the photoshoot and commercial filming.

The concept behind Volantte Handbags was to create a unique, handmade designer bag that could be transformed effortlessly from day to night, travel to cocktails. The bags were made of high-quality leather pieces that could be reconfigured and connected in various ways to create different looks, providing versatility and style to the wearer.

During the production, I worked diligently to ensure that everything was coordinated to brand standards, including lighting, product placement, and model poses. I also carefully selected props and accessories to complement the bags and the overall aesthetic of the shoot.

The commercial filming and photoshoot were set up to launch Volantte's Kickstarter campaign, aimed at raising funds for the international project. Being part of this exciting project was an incredible experience, and I am proud to have contributed my skills and expertise to help bring this innovative brand to life.

Florals your way -Inktober

Inktober 2019

Inktober highlights scanned in here. Eventually, I am planning on taking some of these to photoshop to polish them up. Until then, enjoy some sketchbook Inktober pages.

The Mediator (INFP-A)

• Idealistic - you can depend on me to be optimistic. I believe most people are inherently good. They may be simply misunderstood, and that idea drives an incredibly resilient attitude in the face of hardship.

• Diplomatic - Mediators have limited interest in having power over others. Thus, I instead encourage working hard to ensure that every voice and perspective is heard.

• Flexible - For me, It is natural to be flexible and open-minded. It feels more reasonable to let go of a fixed path and instead be ready to adapt and overcome any possible obstacles.

• Creative - Mediators combine a visionary nature with open-mindedness to allow us to see things from unconventional perspectives. It’s no wonder that many Mediators are celebrated, poets and authors.

• Passionate - When something captures my imagination or beliefs, I go all in. I can dedicate all my time, energy, thoughts, and emotions to a project. My modesty can keep me from podiums, yet I am the first to lend a helping hand where it is needed.

• Dedicated - Others may give up when the going gets tough. Mediators, (especially Assertive ones, like myself) have the benefit of far-reaching vision to help them endure. Knowing what we are doing is meaningful, furnishes a sense of purpose and even courage when it comes to accomplishing a challenge. Mediators can be hard-working to a fault.

Save the Bees: using Honey while supporting Sustainability

Honey has proven health benefits, including improved heart health, wound healing, and improved blood antioxidants levels. When used in hair products, honey promotes hair growth as well as rehydrating and mending damaged strains.

Health conscience individuals tend to focus on rare tragedies in the honey industry, however, a productive bee colony makes more than enough honey. In fact, hive typically produces two to three times more honey than they need to survive the winter. When harvesting honey from a beehive, beekeepers try not to take anything the bees will miss. If necessary, beekeepers will feed bees sugar syrup in the autumn to compensate for the honey they've taken. But, they learn and adjust the amount they take to limit the substitutes needed. The bees are not killed off during this process for many reasons, one being it would end business if all your workers suddenly died. Another reason beekeepers protect their hives is to help farmers around the country. Every year millions of honey bees are transported around the country to help pollinate crops. The environment depends on the pollination that occurs when honey bees gather nectar. Bees pollinate $20 billion worth of U.S. crops each year, and approximately one-third of all food eaten by Americans is either directly or indirectly derived from honey bee pollination. Without the assistance of the honey bees, the States would stand to lose one-third of all harvests including almonds, broccoli, blueberries, cherries, apples, melons, and lettuce. In the summer months, the hives move to the Dakotas to produce most of their honey on sunflower fields. Large hives travel across the country to wherever they are needed to assist in pollinating from California, Washington, and Idaho to Texas, Florida and the New England area.

The main cause of bee death is not bad beekeepers, but harmful pesticides used on farmlands. These synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides are hurting the wildlife they come into contact with. There are organic substitutes of these products that won't harm bees but have been ignored by those not aware of the harm they are contributing. For those who are not beekeepers or farmers, it may seem like there is nothing you can do. However, combating misinformation and supporting locals is always beneficial. Beekeepers can make products from their hives including, soaps, lotions, and candles for sale. Supporting these keepers promotes pollination in your area which helps keeps your area green and growing. Additionally, you can support the honey bees by sponsoring a hive through the Honeybee Conservancy. They are focused on aiding the growth of the honeybee population and educating communities as well as future beekeepers.

thank you scientificamerican.com and thehoneybeeconservancy.org