Hello Snail Blank Card from Artists to Watch

This 5" x 7" card is printed on a white uncoated, smooth recycled paper with soy based inks. It comes with a color-coordinated envelope.

Front: 

Hello

Inside is blank for your personalized message.

This card features an image from an original painting by Oana Befort of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Printed by Artists to Watch in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Oana (pronounced "Wanna") Befort is a Romanian-born illustrator and designer, wife, and mother of two based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Her mixed-media illustrations are hand-drawn and reflect her unique visual approach and love for the natural world.

Befort has enjoyed drawing since she was a little girl. Her enjoyment grew the more she practiced and learned. She studied decorative arts in high school, then went on to get her Master's in Graphic Design and Visual Communication at the National Art University of Bucharest.

I have always wanted to have an art-related job, but I never considered I could have a career in illustration up to the point where I started freelancing. I used to work in a large corporation/ad agency for a few years, and I gave up that path when I was expecting my son. Once I started freelancing, my work slowly morphed from graphic design focused projects to illustration projects. At this moment, my love for illustration and graphic design coexist.

Built around the idea of thoughtful connection and communication with loved ones, Oana's stationery line, Botanica Paper Co., is her creative outlet that reflects both her passion for illustration and design. Her work is rooted in the endless beauty of the natural world, botanicals, fauna, and the timeless folklore motifs of her Romanian roots.

Find more of Oana's work here.

Artists to Watch is an award-winning company working directly with independent artists to craft high-quality products that meld visually intriguing images with thought-provoking words. Our line is carefully curated to publish several exclusive collections from independent artists - each with a different look, feel, and voice. The result? A unique collection of products that inspire, celebrate, sympathize, and encourage those we love and support.

Life is busy, but we can never underestimate the power of a handwritten note. All the little social media “Likes” in passing will never compare to receiving a lovely handwritten message from a friend or loved one. When paired with amazing art & perhaps a perfect quote, it helps us to feel grounded, connected, and part of the whole.

We believe that a sustainable environment requires everyone to be conscious about the consumption of non-renewable resources while finding ways to reduce waste. Therefore, we only print on recycled paper! Each printed product we create has the highest post-consumer content available in a sheet that will still produce a high-quality reproduction. By printing with vegetable-based inks our products are less harmful to the environment. All our paper mills and printers are Forest Stewardship Council certified. We respect our environment by recycling, reusing, and reducing our waste at every opportunity.

Find more work from Artists to Watch here.