Tell the stories that matter through globally-inspired illustration + design

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Your travel companion for your most intentional & creative 2026

Download your 2026 Traveller's Road Map to live fully into your year.

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Here, stories are crafted into visual adventures that draw people across cultures and into the unknown for the greater good.

Welcome to Basecamp

Thanks for visiting this little creative corner! A bit about me -

While living abroad in Southeast Asia, I found a creative outlet in illustration that blended my love of art & cultures.

I love creating in themes of travel, culture, humanitarian efforts, and environmental sustainability!

I'm into:

⋒ all things travel & learning languages

⋒ cooking international foods & brewing specialty coffee

⋒ hiking, ux/ui design, photography & songwriting

Hi, I'm Kelly!

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SERVICES Trail map

your passport to possibility.

What if your story could be told
with a glance?

In a world of short attention spans, get visibility to the stories that matter.

Give your brand or project personality that will be remembered with hand-drawn and unique illustrations that authentically reflect you!

Whether you're looking for custom travel illustrations, brand icons, or beyond, there's something here for you.

Think we may be a fit?
Learn more about illustration offerings.

Commissioned

Illustrations

A one-of-a-kind illustration to share your story. Got an idea? Let's make it happen!

Custom artwork
Illustrated artwork of your favorite travels
Family illustrations
Wedding gifts

Brand

Illustrations

A brand to be remembered. With hand-drawn illustrations, show your story in a way that resonates.

Logo illustrations
Icon sets
Hero illustrations
Packaging illustrations
Brand patterns

Print & Product Designs

Products that stop the stroll. Let's bring your idea to life in a uniquely crafted way.

Merch & apparel design
Packaging and product art
Travel, retail, and hospitality branding
Stickers

Art

Licensing

Bring an adventurous & hand-drawn creative spin to your products by licensing existing illustrations and patterns.

Static illustrations
Repeating patterns
Pattern collections (8-12 patterns)

Explore services

Let's bring your stories to life.

Explore the Atlas

The curated collection of featured illustration and design projects.

Field Journals

JOURNEY FURTHER in

Explore stories behind illustrations, inspiration for travelers, and more.

How to Have a More Intentional & Creative 2026

I almost didn’t do a road map this year. After 9 years of showing up every January with my new years intentions in hand, I almost didn't have it in me. Life has been so full. But the more scattered I felt, the more I realized I needed my January ritual just as much as I need a fresh cup of pourover coffee. So, I made my 2026 road map in the margins of evenings and 6am mornings. It ended up being far more life-giving than I expected. I kept showing up to those (miraculously!

Jan 5

People Who Know the Places You’ve Called Home

“It’s good, but it’s not like the bao in that little shop in Chengdu.” Our friends nod from the laptop in front of us as James and I cupped our twice-reheated coffees thinking about the bao buns we can get these days in our two cities. The morning sun lights up the windows of our little Southeast Asian apartment while their olive kitchen walls dim in the after-dinner hours. 10pm for them, 8am for us. They’ve already lived a whole day while we were onto the next- sipping our V

Dec 1, 2025