Today’s chat is with artist, illustrator and designer, Jen Renninger of Please Be Still. I’ve been a fan of Jen’s work since I first stepped foot in Etsy’s doorway, but when I finally got around to chatting with her through the site, I found her to be one of the most pleasant and inspiring individuals I’ve come across. So read what she’s got to say, take in some of her work and then give Jen a shout to see how awesome she is for yourself.

Give us a little background. Where are you from, born and raised?
I was born in Pennsylvania but by the age of 3 I was living with my Grandparents on the west coast of Florida. It was a pretty casual upbringing. Having moved to a vacation town every day felt a little like a get-a-way and I think that helped to make me who I am. [Read more...]