Jean Choe Design

I make kitchen linens. And I genuinely don’t love cooking. 🍳
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I know — it doesn’t sound fitting. But there’s a real story behind why I started making tea towels, aprons, and dishcloths, and it starts a lot earlier than watercolor does.
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My blog has the full story (link below) — from my mom’s sewing machine (I was six!) to a quiet realization I had while standing at my kitchen counter dreading dinner, and how it all eventually led to this collection of colorful, floral kitchen textiles that I make today.
It’s one of those “I’ve been meaning to share this” stories, and I’m finally sharing it.
Read the full story on my blog: jeanchoeartdesign.com/blogs/news/why-i-design-kitchen-linens
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If you’ve followed along for a while, you might remember that I used to hand-pour my watercolor paint sets. It worked, but it also took a lot of my time, and the sets were often out of stock than in stock.
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So I’ve been testing a lot of pre-poured watercolor paints from paint manufacturers behind the scenes. After going through dozens of manufacturers, and almost giving up, I finally found one I’m really happy with!
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The new paint sets are now restocked, with the same color palette as before, but now in even better, artist-grade quality! The only change is that Permanent Rose has been replaced with Opera, a brighter pink that my students have been loving. Oh, and the 3-brush set, of course, has been upgraded to my own branded 5-brush set. (I haven’t had a chance to update the photos on my website yet, so just a quick note in case you may wonder!)
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If you already have my paint + brush set and want to try this new color, I’ve also added Opera as an individual pan in my shop.

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Next in the Saturday wildflower series: lily of the valley 🤍
May 16, 2pm at a private home in San Carlos.
These tiny bell-shaped flowers are all about light brushwork and small details. It’s a quieter, slower kind of painting—and a nice way to spend an afternoon.
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Small group, cozy space, and we take it step by step.
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Saturday at Spring Bloom Day was so fun! It was a beautiful day, the energy was great, and I loved meeting so many of you in person. 🌸 Thank you to everyone who stopped by — your kind words and excitement always mean so much to me. See you at the next one!

My entry for Art Challenge.
Inspired by lantana’s beautiful color gradients, I decided to go all in with colors with this one!
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Art challenge hosted by .nichole.illustration &

See you on Saturday, May 9, ’s 2nd annual Spring Bloom event! We’re celebrating all things flowers, plants and gardening.
⭐ Open from 12 PM to 5 PM. Located outdoors at Parqdue de los Pobladores (510 S 1st Street) in downtown San José and on the adjacent street closure on 1st Street. Free admission for attendees.
✨ Featuring 20 retail vendors selling fresh flowers, dried flowers, plants, artwork, planters, floral inspired goods and more.
🌱 Swipe to see schedule for free workshops & demos.
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Irises in full bloom 💜✨
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Join me at on June 1 at 10am for a peaceful watercolor workshop inspired by the garden’s signature flower. We’ll slow down and paint these graceful blooms, exploring soft washes, flowing leaves, and rich purples.
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I’ll guide you step by step with beginner-friendly exercises, and you’ll have pre-outlined pages ready so you can simply enjoy the painting process (no pressure, no stress).
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All materials are provided. Just come ready for a creative morning surrounded by beautiful garden inspiration 🌿
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Very few spots remain! SIGN UP
https://www.gamblegarden.org/event/watercolor-iris/