In celebration of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight the incredible Black artists and creators that Think Ink has had the honor of collaborating with!
Think Ink is our sister company that focuses on curating creative products that speak to every personality for collections that are exclusive to specific retailers. Whether bold and beautiful or understated and functional, our notebooks, journals, desk, and home accessories are all created for lovers of great design with exceptional quality - no matter what segment of our company these products are coming from!
Meet Danielle Coke from Oh Happy Dani!
Danielle is an artist, illustrator, advocate & the creative force behind Oh Happy Dani. She uses her gifts for a greater purpose in pursuit of the ultimate good.
Get To Know Danielle:
On the weekend you’ll find me… At home, eating snacks, and watching a movie
My favorite season is… Fall
My sign is… Taurus
My morning beverage of choice is… Tea
My go-to self-care is… Doing a puzzle
Behind the Collections:
What do you hope your work will inspire within others?
I'm inspired by the need for accessible education about things like justice, empathy, and hope, and I want my work to encourage people that no matter who you are or where you find yourself, you can use your passions and skills to make a difference in your sphere of influence when it comes to causes that matter the most to you!
Shop the Target x Oh Happy Dani Collection!
Get Connected with Oh Happy Dani through her website and her Instagram!
Say hello to Spoonful of Faith from Jena Holiday!
Jena is an illustrator, author, creator, and mama from Minnesota. She is best known for her warm, joyful drawings of women, mothers, floral work, and hand-lettered inspirational quotes.
Get to Know Jena:
On the weekend you’ll find me… hanging with family! We spend a lot of time with our family and often hang out at home with the kids :)
My favorite season is… Fall
My sign is… Taurus
My morning beverage of choice is… coffee!
My go-to self-care is… journaling and stretching - I find it eases a lot of stress!
Behind the Collections:
What is the inspiration behind your work?
I am inspired by the diversity of women in my life and the world around me. I love to explore the idea of growth with whimsical flowers and also my faith inspires a lot of the encouraging words and lettering that I do.
What do you hope your work will inspire within others?
I am often told that my work makes people feel joy, peace, and has a calming mood to it. I really want others to feel seen and welcome in my work and also inspired to be free in who they uniquely are.
Shop Spoonful of Faith’s collection at Target with her Classic Bookbound Journal and Twin Wire Lined Journal. You can also find a Spoonful of Faith Straw Tumbler, Twin Wire Journal, and Unity Tumbler at Barnes & Noble.
Get Connected with Spoonful of Faith through her website and her Instagram!
Get to know Goldmine & Coco by Felicia Jarrell!
Felicia encourages other women to live the life they’ve planned with planners, stickers, and accessories - all inspired by hand-drawn images of everyday African American women.
Get to Know Felicia:
On the weekend you’ll find me… hanging out with my family at my son's games, brunch with friends, or planning.
My favorite season is… Fall
My sign is… Capricorn
My morning beverage of choice is… Tea
My go-to self-care is…Time alone journaling or planning. It's therapeutic being alone in a room with my own thoughts and a journal/notebook is the best form of self-care for me.
Behind the Collections:
What is the inspiration behind your work?
Everyday women who look like me. Women that I grew up with - my mom, aunts, cousins, and friends. I want to represent African American women in the best light. I'm inspired by my customers and their desire to live well. I create images that inspire them to get up, show up & go after their dreams.
What do you hope your work will inspire within others?
I hope that my work encourages women to pursue their purpose and the vision they have for their life. I want to show them it's okay to carve out your own unique path to success. I hope it encourages them to make a plan and execute it without excuses.
Shop Goldmine & Coco’s collection at Target with her 2022 Planner, Keep Shining Tumbler, and 2022 Wall Calendar.
Get Connected with Goldmine & Coco through her website and her Instagram!
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