Meet MSL Bags
Natalie | MSL Bags
Where are you from and does that affect your work?
I am a California girl through and through! Born in Santa Barbara and raised all over Los Angeles, I think my creative work is inspired by that sunny and energetic, chic and aspirational vibe that you get from living in SoCal.
What is your biggest artistic influence?
My style is influenced mainly by a BOHO aesthetic. An earthy and relaxed approach, expressing nature through abstract prints, and mixing different cultural expressions into an eclectic style that is free-spirited, yet elevated.
How do you define success as an artist?
Finding joy in the process of creating.
Well put. What would you say is the hardest part of the creation process?
Making it look in reality, the way it looks in your head! Creation is oftentimes experimentation. Sometimes it leads you on a path to success, or something even better than you'd imagined! But sometimes it doesn’t work at all, and your vision remains unfulfilled, which can be really frustrating.
I bet patience comes into practice there! How has your style changed over time?
My journey as an artist in this space has really just begun. I am always fond of clean and elevated. So while I am sure to evolve, I think that element will always be a part of my style.
What is your favorite piece that you have created and why?
I only create one product, but the versions I love most are from the Indigo Shibori collection. There is something so clean and soothing about it for me. Maybe it’s the blue…maybe it’s the contrasting saturation of color against the white…it just makes me feel…ahhhhh.
What do you love most about Burbank?
Having lived in South Pasadena, Arcadia, Culver City, and Westwood during my lifetime, Burbank was always a hop skip and a jump away! From kid’s birthday parties at the local Chuck. E Cheese, to devouring Picanha’s cheezy biscuits as a young adult, Burbank has been a part of my life as long as I can remember.
Find MSL Bags at The Downtown Burbank Arts Festival on June 8th & 9th, 2024.
Website: www.mslbags.com