HI, I’M GRACE

Fleur has been a part of my life since 2018, while I was a junior in college at LSU. What started as a small, just-for-fun art account on Instagram became my full-time job upon graduating and so much more. Starting this journey at 20, I had no idea what I was doing… or where I would end up. Over the next 6 years I’ve done a lot of growing and changing, and Fleur has weathered the storm while growing and changing right alongside me! During those years, I wore many hats as an artist and spent a lot of time with no clear direction of what I do or why. My thoughts on that matter started and ended with “I love being creative, and I love creating in a lot of different ways”.

I wasn’t sure how to put that into an eloquently worded sales pitch. And against the advice of every business guru on the planet, I didn’t want to identify a niche. To me, that sounded like fitting myself into a mold, not connecting with potential customers because they don’t suit my pre-determined parameters, and cutting off the chance for creativity at the knees. Well, it might have taken me 6 years, but I finally found an identity as an artist that doesn’t include any unwanted limitations:

Created to bring joy, and made for occasions that celebrate life and the people we share it with. That is the heart of my work, and why I love what I do. Whether it’s a birthday, career achievement, marrying the love of your life, or holiday gift-giving; art has the unique ability of capturing those moments and immortalizing them in a piece that you can carry with you forever. It’s my hope that with a little bit of paint, a lot of attention to detail, and memories that will last a lifetime, I can share the act of celebrating in the best way I know how: through art!

Hi there!! I’m the sole owner and artist at Fleur Art & Designs. My hands touch every part of the design process from start to finish. If we had the opportunity to meet in person, here’s what you might learn about me after a drink… or two!

Name: Grace Duncan

Age: 25

Education: Degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Entrepreneurship from LSU

Post-college: I moved to New Orleans to grow my business. 1 1/2 years later I moved to Austin, TX where I currently live with my boyfriend, Alex, and golden retriever, Vida.

Interests Outside of Work: I love to travel, listen to live music, cook or bake with Alex, be outdoors, read, and spend time with family!

Favorite Band(s): Led Zeppelin, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson, Zach Bryan, and Mt. Joy

Things That Make Me Happy: Seeing animals unexpectedly, people laughing, live music, New Orleans culture

Fun Facts: I have a twin brother, I’m left-handed, I almost always have sunglasses on when I’m out (even if it’s cloudy), I have a huge sweet tooth, and I love ANYTHING involving a good costume (ex: themed parties & Mardi Gras)

Current Goal: Grow my business and buy a house on an acre or two where I can have a big garden!