Hi there! I'm Dana, the artist of jem and cozy. Thank you for being here and taking the time to get to know me and jem & cozy.

I remember drawing pictures for my family members when I was 4 years old, drawing every scene of sailor moon I could get my hands on in elementary school, and daydreaming in college about having an art cafe. I have a background in Psychology and Occupational Therapy and currently work with children with disability. My line of work has inspired a lot of wellness and self care messages in funny and relatable ways which you will see is one of my favorite themes in my shop.

I've learned over time that you should follow your dopamine. There is magic in creating, writing, doing, making, and being. This is the feeling I hope to share with you all through my work. Thank you for being here and spending your time with me.

What does jem and cozy mean?

"Jem-mi" refers to the Korean word "fun" and "cozy" plays homage to my aunt's nail salon Cozy Nails. I spent many summers surrounded by women and art at my aunt’s nail salon. It was always full of laughter, stories, and I loved watching all the intricate designs coming together on people's nails.

jem & cozy offers a variety of handmade goods with the mission to make you feel a sense of fun (jem-mi) and coziness. The glee I want to pass on to others through my work is the kind of joy I would feel when I'd walk into my favorite stationery store, open up my cherished stickerbook, or receive a handwritten letter from my friend across the country. I hope you enjoy this little jem & cozy shop as much as I love putting out art into the universe.