The artist, Monica, wearing one of her scarfs with a colorful feather pattern.

Hi! I'm Monica.

I’m the artist behind moss + bloom studio.

I failed my 6th grade art class. I was too creative.

In high school I studied photography and started my first designs in yearbook. I bounced around colleges studying studio art, art therapy, psychology, and eventually landed on a BFA in Visual Communications — and spent the next 18+ years as a graphic and web designer for non-profits and foundations.

The artist, Monica, wearing one of her scarfs with a colorful feather pattern.

how i got here

When I discovered that surface pattern design was a career, it felt like a chance for my 6th grade self to be creative in the way I wanted to be creative — and it is SO fun.

I’ve grown a deep love for exploring watercolor painting and have shifted my pattern design from digital art to watercolor-based work. The tactile work away from a screen is gold.

It feeds my soul.

Hubs and I have three beautiful kids and live in North Carolina with our furry friends and an occasional flock of chickens. We love hikes, the beach, silly jokes, and Snuggle-Snacky-Soccer-Saturdays. I dabble in woodworking, DIY, gardening, and just making things.

At the heart of my work are a few simple values: intentionality, mindfulness and sustainability, quality craftsmanship, timeless simplicity, and creating connection. They guide what I design, what I make, and how I choose to grow moss + bloom.

Thanks for being here and supporting my work and my family.

-Monica

  • woman-owned studio

    an independent, artful brand rooted in creativity and care

  • intentional & sustainable

    natural materials, conscious production, intentional use, and designs that endure

  • artfully designed

    each pattern begins as a hand-painted watercolor in Monica’s studio