The brand new Summer time Lovin’ label has us dreaming of our greatest lake days. It encases a dreamy mix of Papua New Guinea and Brazil coffees, hitting notes of bergamot, lemon and dried apricot. This month we spoke with artist Em Deane Kelley of Locals Artistic about her label design for this espresso, what’s on her thoughts this summer season, and the way she hopes to develop as an artist.
DOMA: Em, it has been a pleasure to see your designs for our final two limited-edition artist coffees as the primary year-round artist for DOMA. What was the inspiration behind your third and ultimate label for Summer time Lovin’?
Em: By way of the artwork I needed to present a sense of blissful nostalgia and an ode to Moosehead Lake, a spot particular for my household the place I spend my summers. Rising up in western Maine, spending summers on the lake is simply what you probably did. To me, the straightforward joys of tossing a stick for my 13-year-old husky combine, Pico, hoping to see a moose round every nook, and waking up in a tent deliver me again to being a child. I hope this artwork can encourage some childlike marvel and a breath of contemporary air.
DOMA: What are just a few components that make for the right lake day, for you?
Em: A summer season lake day for me is stuffed with sunshine, household and my canine by my facet. Whether or not it is having fun with the general public docks on Donner Lake or leaping in Moosehead mid-work day, time within the solar and within the water actually feeds my soul.
DOMA: Except for leaping within the lake, how do you propose to proceed to develop as an artist this summer season?
Em: I hope to create extra artwork for myself and others to get pleasure from of their houses, on the go, or someplace in between. This partnership with DOMA has allowed me to freely create in a manner that’s outdoors my norm, as I sometimes am designing manufacturers for others (which I really like dearly). I hope to make use of this expertise as a leaping off level to proceed storytelling about my love for nature and defending the planet by my artwork in new methods.
DOMA: Any enjoyable updates on what you are promoting, Locals Artistic, this summer season?
Em: I just lately launched a brand new enterprise alongside certainly one of my dearest associates, gifted photographer and fellow POW Artistic Alliance Member, Holly Shankland. Holly and I’ve created a retreat for feminine enterprise house owners, creatives, freelancers and dreamers who’re in search of each rest, creativity and connection. We simply efficiently wrapped up our first sold-out retreat at Constellation Creek and launched our subsequent retreat on the stunning Heartwood Mendocino for Fall 2025. I stay up for persevering with to assist facilitate these stunning, highly effective and uncooked conversations with fellow creatives and like-minded ladies and might’t wait to see the place it goes! Be taught extra at cominghoem.com
DOMA: How may your artwork for Summer time Lovin’ converse to the theme of connection?
Em: Summer time is a season of connection for me–with nature, with folks and with myself. Whereas time outdoors and socializing ramp up, I attempt to take a bit extra time for myself to do what makes me most glad–sipping espresso on the dock, mountain biking, hitting the farmers’ market—or, higher but, my mother’s backyard—and making recollections round a campfire with my household. Maine is so stunning and has so many particular locations that also really feel untouched, which makes it simple to really feel linked with nature. From the lake to our favourite small coastal occasions, the slower tempo I search out when again within the 207 actually fills my cup.
DOMA: What has it been like to attach with DOMA Espresso this yr?
Em: I’m so grateful for the chance. Working with a model like DOMA who shares a ardour for advocating for the outside makes me extraordinarily proud. My artistic work and love for the outside has actually linked me with some wonderful manufacturers, people and associates. To mix my love for espresso and to push myself to think about myself as an artist was an unimaginable expertise.
DOMA: The place are you able to be noticed out within the wild this summer season?
Em: The previous few years has developed into an annual highway journey from California again to Maine, all so our canine Pico can come. Along with Maine this summer season, my husband and I shall be heading to Norway to the Lofoten Islands. We shall be spending just a few weeks exploring the area, tenting in a van and soaking in each second within the arctic circle.
DOMA: Em, thanks for sharing your creativity and artwork with DOMA over the previous yr!
Snag Em’s final DOMA design on our Summer time Lovin’ espresso bag and comply with Em’s artistic journey @locals.artistic.
