Welcome to my atelier :)
Hello,
I'm Athene, a twenty-something digital creator from Sweden who now calls Panama her home. Here in my atelier, I have the privilege of doing what I love most - creating art and sharing it with the world.
Creating stuff has always been a big part of my life. Honestly, it doesn't matter much what I make - what I bring to life through my art matters less than the journey of crafting it.
To be upfront, this is my second Etsy shop. I opened AthenesAtelier to showcase more personal, hand-illustrated pieces that didn't quite fit the vibe of my first one. It was pretty nerve-wracking at first because, even though I have a background in art, and technically, I'm an "artist" - I've never quite felt that way. I often seen myself more as someone who just... enjoys making things. So, I started this shop with a mix of original drawings and other mixed media art because, well, original drawings felt a bit intimidating.
But then something cool happened. Those original, silly, doodly drawings seemed to strike a chord with many of you, surprisingly, more so than some of my other pieces. This support means the world to me and I couldn't be more grateful. Knowing that my art connects with you is truly one of the biggest joys of my life.
So, moving forward, I've decided to dive deeper into these original drawings that you love so much. I'm excited to put more of my heart into this creative journey and see where it leads.
Thank you for being a part of this adventure with me! Feel free to explore, and if you ever want to chat or have questions, just drop me a message.
With love,
Athene xx
Looking for more? You can also find me here and here!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/YesBabeStudio
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CryCouture