If you are into art, we highly recommend taking a peek at the work of artist Leah Duncan. We are captivated by her illustrations, so much that we have her featured in our What We’re Into section. Leah is self taught and besides illustration, she also creates textiles. Her style is beautiful as well as whimsical. One look at her Etsy store and you will want to buy every single one of her tea towels! Read on to learn a few fun things about Leah…

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Q: If we were to scroll through your iPod, what song would you be most embarrassed for us to find?

A: I’m really into early 90′s hip hop. Sir Mix-a-lot, Salt N Pepa, Kriss Kross, you name it. You will not only find their hits on my iPod, but I can sing every single lyric to you. Classic!

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Q: How would you describe your personal style?

A: Artistic, feminine, and on busy days in the studio, embarrassingly pajama-like.

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Q: Name an item of clothing you can’t live without.

A: Cowboy boots

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Q: We LOVE vintage. What is your all-time favorite “vintage” item? Why?

A: My stepfather’s vintage 50′s suitcase which was a hand-me-down. I use it as a side table in my living room and to carry my artwork when I head to shows – both functional, cute, and sentimental which is always a plus.

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Q: As an artist, what inspires you most?

A: It’s hard not to be inspired by everything in my day to day life, like a trip to the farmer’s market or the lines in a sidewalk, but if I had to choose one thing I am most inspired by it would be nature.

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Q: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? What’s the worst?

A: Best – Be brave. Worst – Probably not walking out of a job that I wasn’t happy at because it wasn’t realistic or the “professional” thing to do. On a positive note, I can now look back at those days and it reminds me of how lucky I am to now make a living doing what I love. I found myself in the end.