Why hello there, welcome to POLKA DOTTED PIXELS! My name is Alex, and I want to thank you for visiting my little corner of the internet. Parts of the site are still under construction (mainly my portfolio, and I plan on setting up a shop as well), but I REALLY wanted to start posting. I've been planning this launch forever - and the 1st of April sounded perfect (a new week, a new month, a new season - it seemed like a great time to start something fresh and wonderful) !
So I guess I will start by introducing POLKA DOTTED PIXELS, the blog, the studio, and of course the lady behind it all - ME!
THE GIRL BEHIND THE DOTS
Alexandra K. Pettinato has had a passion for images, letters and polka dots for as long as she can remember. She probably has more rolls of unprocessed film than you, and feels really, really bad about it. Alex received a BFA from York University in Visual Arts (Photography), and studied Graphic Design at Humber College. She calls Toronto home, and works as a graphic designer from her studio in The Junction. She can usually be found with her puppy, Rudie, making cute things. Alex feels weird about talking about herself in the third person, but loves DIY, design, photography, polka dots, pastels, punk rock, and traveling.
THE BLOG
POLKA DOTTED PIXELS is a lifestyle + graphic design + DIY blog. It started, because Alex needed an awesome place to share her ideas and inspirations. So what will you find here, you ask? Well, DOTS + DESIGN + DIY of course! You can expect daily posts about graphic design, photography, creative inspiration, DIY projects, and a mess of popular culture musings. Most of all, POLKA DOTTED PIXELS just wants to make your screens a little cuter!
THE STUDIO
POLKA
DOTTED PIXELS is the design studio of Alexandra K. Pettinato. Launched
in 2011, Alex offers a variety of graphic + web design, illustration
and photographic services. She collaborates with many clients in The
Junction, the Greater Toronto Area, and worldwide. Alex is always looking to collaborate on new projects! If you would like to inquire about her process, rates, or just want to chat, shoot her an email at alex@polkadottedpixels.com.
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I've blogged before, but this time, I swear it's different. I've been carefully planning posts and features, reading, commenting, keeping active on social media, taking classes, doing research - all to create content that you'll love and will keep us all interested and entertained. I am really excited about this venture, and excited to share with you all!
So that's it! The ever-daunting first post complete! Stay tuned for the complete website, and for daily features and inspiration.
Love and polka dots,
Alex.
