


WHO ARE YOU, WHERE ARE YOU FROM, & WHAT DO YOU DO?
My name is Chloe Welch, I live in North Augusta SC but am originally from Gilbert, AZ. I am a former art educator-turned-illustrator and mom of two. I love designing cute art prints, greeting cards, and have just completed my first book project!
DESCRIBE YOUR PROCESS.
My creative process starts with inspiration—from colors I spot in everyday life to retro design, vintage illustrations, flowers, and animals. I’m always chasing that spark of cuteness, aiming to create something charming and joyful. I sketch and draw digitally, layering in color and texture until it feels just right. Once a piece is finished, I print it into different products.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
’m inspired by color and texture—there’s something magical about finding unexpected combinations that sing when placed side by side. I’m always exploring new ways to layer texture over bold, playful colors to create depth and warmth. I’m drawn to joyful, feel-good imagery—like cheerful flowers, friendly shapes, and anything that adds a little more fun to the day.
FUN FACT ABOUT YOU.
When I’m not making art, I love baking sourdough bread!
FAVORITE THING ABOUT DOWNTOWN AUGUSTA.
We’ve been here for about a year now, and after moving from Denver, Colorado, we’ve really come to appreciate the slower pace and small-town feel. It’s so lush and green—peaceful and full of charm. It’s the perfect place for us to raise our young family.
WHY DO YOU LOVE TO DESIGN, CREATE + MAKE?
Creating is a joyful challenge for me—there’s always something new I want to try, a fresh idea I want to explore. I’m endlessly driven to keep making, pushing myself to grow and evolve. While I love seeing a finished piece come to life, it’s the process—the experimenting, the problem-solving, the flow—that truly lights me up. If I had all the free time in the world, I’d still choose to draw and design, so getting to do what I love and earn a living from it feels like such a gift.
WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD SHARE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + MAKERS?
For me, the joy of making is everything. I try to protect that joy—to create without letting the pressure to profit overshadow the process. I always come back to the idea that even if no one else ever saw a piece I made, I’d still feel fulfilled just by making it. That sense of personal satisfaction and completion keeps me grounded. When you truly love your work, it matters less whether someone else likes it—because the joy was already in the making.