The story behind Cut Throat designs

"The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will."

When I was a little kid I used to love watching my dad draw up a sketch or create a massive work of art. I was inspired to one day be just as great as him. He has always encouraged me to pursue my artistic abilities. None of what I do now would be a thing if it wasn’t for him.
Unfortunately growing up I struggled with severe anxiety. It prevented me from doing so many things. After getting better both physically and mentally, I am able to do more than I ever could've imagined! I am doing and accomplishing things I never thought I would've been able to do before. Starting this business has been a longtime dream of mine. We only get to live one life, and it goes by fast! I don't want to waste it being afraid. I want to reach people through my art and love on everyone!

Why Cut Throat Designs?

In the summer of 2011, I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland in the front of the neck, just below the Adams apple. For those of you who don't know, the thyroid basically helps run your whole body. Once you have thyroid problems, everything goes out of wack! The thyroid disorder is what caused my severe anxiety. For two years I dealt with trying to feel normal again. After lots of medication and two rounds of radiation, I had no choice but to have my entire thyroid removed.
In 2013 I had a total thyroidectomy, which ended up leaving me with a pretty gnarly scar. After a year passed I figured the scar would start to fade, but it didn't. I became extremely self-conscience about it. Anytime I talked to anyone their eyes were right at my neck. I tried lots of Vitamin E oil and makeup, but nothing really helped.
      In the Fall of 2015, I decided that I wanted to start freelancing. So I had to give myself a name. After a few rough (pretty horrible) ideas, my dad thought of Cut Throat Designs. He told me this is how I can embrace my scar and turn it into something good. I loved that name so I ran with it. I drew up a few draft logos, until one late night of researching, I found the cut throat finch. The cut throat finch is a small bird with a red mark across it's neck. The second I saw it I knew I was going to incorporate it into my logo. It’s small, unique, and beautiful. And thus Cut Throat Designs was born.
In 2018 I redesigned the original logo because it needed to be more practical. The old one wasn’t symmetrical and looked odd on a t-shirt and other various collateral. The new logo is a silhouette of the bird on a branch. It emulates my overall style and aesthetic vision while also still conveying my original message.
     This logo and name represents me in every way. I strive to be strong and confident and this entire business is helping me do just that.