ABOUT ME
Hello! I am Louma; Seattle-based artist and founder of Pokidots!
I’m a mom of two little girls, Laurie and Leina, and a fashion illustrator, product designer, and artist living in the beautiful Seattle area. I have been an illustrator and artist all my life; I studied fashion design in Montreal, Canada, and specialized in fashion illustration and product design.
Pokidots was born after I had my two girls; as I was putting away my daughters' outgrown baby clothes for donating, some items just had a special pull—I could not get myself to part with them! I felt like I was giving away a piece of my heart, a part of my story.
That's why I made the first keepsakes for my girls. I drew their faces how I imagined them all grown up and dressed up their illustrations with their baby clothes that I wanted to keep. I love my keepsakes ❤ They are our sweet baby memories, and a peek to the future all at once.
Pokidots has been growing since then, first part-time, and then mostly full time, with the addition of several mindful items that spread joy and inspire connection and memorable times. What a fun business and delightful job :)
I believe that your environment is the hub of your happiness. Elevate it and surround yourself with the things that spark joy, things that inspire you, or that bring back the happy memories of precious moments, and notice how your daily life becomes more joyful.
This is what Pokidots is all about—from offering you products that focus on joy and togetherness, to giving you a way to display the sweet memories of those meaningful times.
"This keepsake is amazing, and so much better than I imagined! These tiny pajamas were tucked away in a box and this has been a wonderful way to look at them, cherish the memories, and share with guests in our home. I can't thank you enough for the beautiful keepsake. I will cherish it always ❤❤❤"
— Amanda M. via Instagram comment.
It's so rewarding to know that the Pokidots products are now being cherished by families all over the world. All the memories captured, all the stories told, all the gratitude and positive moments intentionally created and milestones preserved in keepsakes in homes around the world is the reason Pokidots came about.
Pokidots has been my full-time work since 2019. More recently, I developed the DIY keepsakes line, so that more families could preserve their important clothes, fabrics, or in some cases, pieces of art or photos, in the comfort of their own homes. Just like the custom keepsakes, the DIYs preserve our memories in this sweet way, as a piece of cherished art, and also make great gifts.
I love what I do, and I thank you, my clients and my supporters, for trusting me with your most precious items and sharing my work with your friends ❤
Now in 2024, Pokidots has been growing for almost 7 years. I’ve decided this year to step out of the “keepsakes” box more: I've been bursting at the seams with ideas and I’m bringing them to life. Spreading more joy. I’m proud of the company I’ve created and the journey I’m on, and I’m always looking for opportunities to grow via Media stories and collaborations.
Please contact me if you’d like to work with me!
Also on the side, I offer art classes, workshops, and camps in Seattle where I teach girls, 3rd to 8th grade, illustration and marker coloring. Check out Seattle Art Class if you are local!
Besides work and art, I have a consistent workout and yoga practice, and I love to challenge myself to learn new skills from scratch. I like baking, cycling, and I love taking walks and traveling with my family.
Thank you for taking the time to browse and read about me! Check the links at the bottom of this page for more resources, and don't forget to visit the keepsakes shop, see the growing collection of fun stuff, check out the blog, and share the love!
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