Who is the artist behind ARTsy clothing???

Hi!

It's me, Ruta. Drawing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. For reasons unknown, I aspired to become an architect. Thus, I pursued studies in Interior Design, followed by Architecture at the University of Brighton. I've earned my diploma, but my career aspirations have shifted away from architecture. Don't misunderstand; I value the education and the vast knowledge I gained, which enhanced my skills. However, I'm now at my happiest, doing what I love most—seeing my drawings come to life on t-shirts, baby clothes, and totes. Being immersed in this creative process, handling every t-shirt, and contemplating every aspect of the business can be overwhelming, but this is my domain now. It's my 'baby'—and I have two children as well, haha.

When I was maybe 6-7 years old, the little business woman in me was born. I started all kinds of business inside our home and my parents and siblings were my 'testers'. They had to buy my newspaper(s), massage, cleaning service, all kinds of craft (for sale of course), car washing, breakfast to bed services. I even started a detective/spy career, but baring in mind that where I lived was (and still is) only a teeny tiny village, there was not much too spy on... They (family) never told me to stop bothering them and kept buying from me, so I can only say HUGE thanks for the support and probably the very beginning of me as a business owner.

Now, as a mum of two, I can say that keeping a creative business alive is definitely a juggle. But it's worth it!