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I’m Rebecca, an artist, illustrator and surface pattern designer. I create art for textiles, stationery, books, user interface design, and more.

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Greeting Card Mockup

Mockups

My Field Office mockups are flexible, customizable, and designed to be used over and over again.

Square Gift Box Mockup
Square Gift Box Mockup
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Ceramic Plate Mockup No. 1
Tote Bag Mockup
Tote Bag Mockup

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Sketchbook @rebeccasilus

View fullsize Playing with the Wamazing watercolor brushes in Fresco. They are the closest digital brushes I’ve found for recreating how I paint with watercolor. I originally painted the Oxfords years ago—still have them and wear them!
View fullsize We had this cookbook growing up and it always fascinated me. I think at first because of the beautiful cakes but as I got older I loved it for a different reason—those fonts and illustrations are 😍 I sold the book when I moved, regretted it, a
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View fullsize I’ve been revisiting these thumbnails that I started doing almost 10 (!🤯!) years ago. Image #1 is painting with a gouache brush in Fresco. Image #2 is oil on paper.
View fullsize Feeling sick that on Monday night the Lutsen Lodge burned down as it sat unoccupied in the snow on the loveliest piece of Lake Superior property imaginable. I have a lifetime of memories here and got much creative inspiration from this place over the
View fullsize What came from sketchbook time this morning. On my mind: Austria, visual language and finding patterns.
View fullsize A little getaway to Joseph, Oregon a few weekends ago. Horses in the backyard and an old record collection for entertainment. Got there via the scenic byway, which runs Baker City to Joseph via Hells Canyon—hardly a soul on the road.
View fullsize I miss this special place especially in the summers.
View fullsize I’ve decided to commit to Fresco for now and get more familiar with all of its brushes. Been doing these exercises where I try to recreate old drawings with it. It’s hard! I’s fun! • Drawing 1 is Fresco. • Drawing 2 is t
View fullsize We picked a crazy 52lbs of peaches from the tree in the backyard! I’ve always wanted to get comfortable with canning and this yield has granted me my wish lol.

Travel @fieldoffice

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View fullsize We picked 52 pounds of peaches off the tree in the backyard! I made a very tiny try at canning last year with the tomatoes but froze most of them—this is forcing me to level up my canning skills real fast.
View fullsize JH Jett Marbleworks, 1901. Baker City giving me some Superior, Wisconsin vibes.
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View fullsize The scenic route between Joseph and Baker City is a good one.
View fullsize I might start a series of cabin binders. They are often such interesting time capsules. I couldn’t bear to find out if Heavenly’s is still with us…I want to believe that I could run into town and get a Heavenly Hamburger for $3.50
View fullsize A little morning walk.
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