About

Hello, welcome to my online home! I'm Maddisyn the artist and designer behind Made by Maddisyn an illustration brand based in sunny Arizona, US. I believe art has the power to uplift and inspire. I strive to add a touch of joy and wonder to your surroundings, whether it's through playful patterns or charming illustrations. My goal is to make your everyday experience a little more delightful. Interested in working together, or just want to say hi? Feel free to contact me, I would love to hear from you.

Art & lifestyle Blog

Read the art filled lifestyle blog where I share projects and behind the scenes of juggling a full time job while creating an art practice. I also share my hobbies and interests outside the studio.

Large framed strawberry gouache print on chair
You are so loved blue gingham greeting card on stack of books

Illustration portfolio

I work primarily with gouache paints, and love adding a touch of cheerfulness to everyday subjects.

Slowly working my way through Lena Rivo's Color Mastery course, and I've been learning so much! I found the section on simplifying value structure a bit challenging, but I revisited it using a stock photo to grasp it better. Learning how to use the
Saddle up for a wildflower ride! 🌼 Feeling cheerful and light hearted and ready to kick up your heels? 🌸👢 Then you'll love this new gouache painting I just created! 🎨 It features a cute floral cowboy boot. 🌼💃 I had so much fun creating this p
Transform your space into a gallery of warmth and joy with art prints! 🎨✨ Whether it's a cozy corner or a blank wall waiting to be decorated, simply frame your favorite prints and watch as they breathe life and beauty into your home.🥀🖼 #gouachepa
Day 6 of #21daysinmyartworld A current challenge: Sometime in 2023 I challenged myself to do 100 gouache projects. By the start of the 2024 I was still a long way from 100. After thinking about it for awhile I decided to make the challenge more mana
Day 5 of #21daysinmyartworld Favorite tools: For a long time I would smash and drag my paint brush across the bottom and sides of the paint water jar to get it clean. The paint puck brush cleaner has made cleanup between color changes so much easier
Day 4 of #21daysinmyartworld Art book: Last summer my mom and I took a day trip to Tucson, Arizona to visit Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, it was amazing! As a kid I knew about Starry Night and some of his sunflower paintings, but I never expe
Day 3 of #21daysinmyartworld Work in progress: I started this sketchbook painting sometime in 2023. I think I got stuck on the color palette. The purple leaves feel too light against the light pink background, and the orange doesn't seem orange enou