Hello all,
So I guess this is my official 'introduce myself' post! I have been lurking around here for the past several days but I haven't had the chance to write a proper introduction. See, I am a mom of two - a 7 years old girl and a spunky 3 years old boy - so as you can imagine my life is hectic! Before I write further, below is my 'verification' photo with a lame photo of myself inserted. I meant to take a selfie with that Steemit signboard but somehow it wasn't happening.
Why ColoringIsHip?
Why do I use ColoringIsHip instead of my name as my ID? It's just a personal branding. I have been using this name for the past 6 years. It was inspired by my love for adult coloring and I was looking for a name to use on my Facebook page (this was way before adult coloring became trendy). I can't remember exactly why I chose this name though.
Where I Am From?
I am from Sarawak, Borneo the Land of the Headhunters! Yes! My ancestors were well-known for their head-hunting practices but that was in the past. Probably I would write about this topic in my future posts.
What Do I Do For A Living?
Most of my time is full occupied caring for my family but I am a part time stencil/portrait/coloring book artist. I take commission jobs doing portraits in stencil, watercolors, markers or pencils. I also published coloring books for grown-ups (more about that below).
Sample of my stencil portrait/artwork:
Sample of my pencil portrait:
My Coloring Books for Grown-Ups
I published my first coloring book in 2015. It is called Sarawak Tattoo Mandalas and it contains 15 beautifully illustrated mandalas inspired by Sarawak tribal tattoo motifs. You can purchase a digital copy (PDF) of this coloring book at Gumroad.
My second coloring book is called Be Encouraged! Motivational Adult Coloring Book. It contains 30 whimsical hand drawn original designs with short motivational quotes. This book is available on Amazon.
If you are interested to learn more about my art you can visit my website ColoringIsHip.
I guess that's it for now.
See ya!
Welcome to steem
Welcome to family :)
Welcome to Steemit.com
Welcome! Gave you a follow!
Thank you @davidmccauley . I have followed you too :)
Good to see you here! Gave you a follow. I'm new here myself and haven't gotten around to my introductory post quite yet, but I hope to enjoy the Steemit journey with you!
Hi Kay! Thanks for the follow. Yeah lets have fun together in Steemit :)
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That's a great intro Olivia! I will take the plunge soon too!
Yay! Go you!
Fabulous work! I did one of my big college papers on Borneo and the Dayak people. Pretty cool history and a beautiful land you have over there. I can't wait to see more of your art. I love the pencil works.
Thank you @rumdancer ! Wow you did a paper on my people? Cool!
I did. I wanted to go to Borneo forever. Originally, I was an anthropology student then changed to sociology when I got pregnant with my oldest son. But someday! It is still on the list!
Do let me know if you decided to visit this part of the world 🙂
Hi I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community :) Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me at @youss
Thank you @youss :)
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welcome and thank you for being with us!! UpVoted, Following your blog
Thank you @digitalplayer. I have followed you too :)
Your stencils are awesome! I upvoted and followed you. Just don't do any head hunting in my neck of the woods! Looking forward to you future posts. Nice to meet you!
Thank you @legosnjoysticks ! Nice to meet you too. Nahh...head hunting is in the past but yep...in certain places we still keep those skulls and hang them on the front gallery of the longhouses LOL. By the way, I have followed you too :)
Thanks for the follow!
You are welcome :)
Welcome to family :) Follow me back and I will surprise you on August 1 ;)
Thank you @predictor2100. I have followed you. Looking forward for the surprise LOL
Hey! Welcome to Steemit. Glad you’re on board. Hope you have a good time
Thank you @firepower. Yes I am enjoying it here so far. It's fun :)
Welcome!
What wonderful artwork! You have obvious talent!
Thank you @uglysweater :)
@coloringship .. lovely artwork ! welcome to steemit . you'll just love it here
Thank you @bitrocker2020 :)
Welcome! Following you for more artwork. Always happy to meet new steemians :)
Thank you @Nedia :)
Great to see you here ! looking forward to seeing more awesome art from you !
Thank you @globaldoodlegems :)
Sweet ! Welcome to Steemit! Followed. Follow me back 😘
Thank you @kassie-vegas 🙂