I see so many surface designers constantly chasing trends, filling their portfolios with the current icon of the moment from llamas to owls (anyone else seeing axolotls everywhere lately? 🙋🏻‍♀️) While it's all good to stay up to date on the latest trends, building an enduring portfolio means focusing more on evergreen themes. These timeless subjects remain perpetually popular, offering a reliable foundation for your art that transcends fleeting fads.

As you often hear in fashion, “classic” never goes out of style. And if you’re feeling a bit burnt out from endlessly scouring for the next big thing, now’s the time to lean into some “timeless” work. After all, it can be exhausting to try and keep up with every trend that hits the market, particularly when they fizzle out before you see any real return for your hard work – especially when some trends just don’t fit your personal style.