I’m Stacey Combs, AKA stace of spades, a freelance illustrator & surface designer living in South Minneapolis. I enjoy food, music, travel, and long walks on the beach (or MN State Park Trails). Most of the time I work while listening to classical renditions of video game soundtracks. 

The more I art that I make, the more I want to make (functional) art that I would've coveted as a kid. I've always loved stationery, crafting, decorating notes, and organizing. Writing people letters and giving gifts are really special things. So is making art that inspires creativity in kids- whether they're young or just young-at-heart!

I make a ton of pop art, but I also follow my heart and paint realistic portraits of things like wet peaches and cans of beer. I just try to have fun with it all, and I hope others do, too! We deserve to smile and have pretty artwork in our lives. 

I start by making an illustration (either with watercolor + gouache, or digital on my iPad), then I scan it into the computer. From there, I'll make cards, prints, stickers, you name it. I do almost everything myself! I print, fold, cut, laminate, and package it all by hand. 

Check out the events page and come see me in person! You can also visit my portfolio, Patreon, and Instagram to learn a little more about what I do!

xo,
Stacey / stace of spades