We Travel Not to Escape Life but for Life Not to Escape Us

Friends! I'm excited to announce that in January 2016, I'm selling all of my belongings, stuffing a few sundresses and a sketchbook into a backpack, and traveling for the entire year. I'm planning on visiting more than 20 countries and setting foot on every continent. Since I make a living drawing the alphabet, I thought it would be pretty rad if I could fund my 26,000 mile journey around the world with the same 26 letters I hold so close to my heart.

So, I've started the 26 Letters 26,000 Miles project: a special series of travel-inspired posters for your viewing (and purchasing) pleasure. Every dollar raised through this project will go directly towards my 'round the world journey, from plane tickets to late night street snacks. Can 26 little letters really take me 26,000 miles? I have no idea, but I'd like to find out just how far they'll get me. I’ve experienced an unbelievable amount of love, support, and good fortune from Internet friends. Any bit of help is so greatly appreciated. If you buy a poster - AMAZING! If you share this project with your social media networks - SUPER COOL! If you email this project to your mom - YAY! Really, I am forever grateful and would give you the chocolate tip of this Drumstick I’m eating right now if I could. If that’s not gratitude, I don’t know what is. Also, please note that it is extremely difficult to type while eating a Drumstick. I can't wait to go on this incredible trip, and I hope my artwork will inspire you to go on an adventure of your own. You can see and read more at 26letters26000miles.com

xo, Lauren