One of my biggest dreams as a fashion illustrator is to see my work in major retailers, so I’m very excited to share with you this new announcement!

You can find my art on new products in 1600 Ross: Dress for Less stores nationwide! 🤩

Being able to license my art is such an amazing way for me to share my creations in a different way, with a whole new group of people (along with my already amazing group of fans.) Through art licensing, I can share my fashion illustrations on more than just stickers and art prints! Check out the video down below to see the whole range of lifestyle products featuring Rongrong’s fashion illustrations that are now at Ross!

I am so thankful to Ross: Dress for Less stores for trusting me as a licensing artist to create art for their products! Go search your local Ross store and see what you can find!

Here’s a list of what to keep your eye out for:

• 2 different Rongrong hairbrushes (a standard and a detangling hairbrush)

• 2 different Rongrong magnifying mirrors (a girl boss mirror, and a time to shine mirror)

• 3 different Rongrong compact mirrors (one featuring my iconic pug in a bathtub art, one with “the future is female” art, and one “Fryday” lipstick art)

• a set of faux lashes

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I recently went to my local Ross store here in Houston and was so nervous to see if they would have any of my products! The thing with Ross: Dress for Less is that because there is no online catalog and so many stores have different stock — you have to go out and scour through the store! It was so fun to go and search for my new arrivals, it felt like a treasure hunt! If you want to watch my trip to Ross to see what I could find, check out my mini vlog below!

If you go treasure hunting for new Rongrong products at Ross — tag me in what you find! I would love to see what you get.

You can find me at: Instagram / Facebook / Facebook Group / Youtube

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Leave a comment down below, or on other social media, and tell me what products I should do art licensing for next! Also what stores would you LOVE to see Rongrong’s fashion illustrations at? I love to hear from everybody and see what you all think!

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Now if you are interested in learning more about art licensing in general or how to license Rongrong’s art in particular check out my page on all of this here.

As a licensing artist, Rongrong has worked with realtors from such as Target, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, JoAnn, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Ulta Beauty, Hallmark, Nordstrom, and more!

Product categories that are available for licensing include apparel, fashion accessories, cosmetics, stationery, calendars, greeting cards, gift, tabletops, home textiles, wall décor, luggage and more.

When you license Rongrong’s art you are supporting an Asian American small business and creator to share her message of female empowerment, self-love, and diversity with others! Find out more about the artist and her work here.

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Shop my planner & stickers: shoprongrong.com

Shop my art & lifestyle products: rongrongart.com

Learn how to draw fashion illustration: rongrongdevoe.com/fashion-illustration-course

Time flies! I can’t believe today is my 8th business anniversary. When I started sketching my very first fashion drawing on my apartment kitchen counter, I could never imagine that 8 years later I would have built a brand to inspire and empower women all around the world. 

12 years ago, with broken English and a dream to be a fashion artist, I flew across the world from Shanghai to New York City. I remember there were many of my schoolmates thinking I was silly giving up a career as a game designer plus a potential engagement to come to a strange land and take a shot at being a full time artist. But to me, the dream was everything. If we don't have dreams and goals to look forward to and work hard toward to what’s the point of living? I knew the second the airplane landed at JFK airport, I was on a mission. 

After a few years of working with luxury brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton, I realized that the glamorous fashion shows and celebrity red carpet were not my interest. They didn’t light me up. Instead, I loved to draw everyday women. I wanted to draw women that we all can relate to. I put my focus on drawing holidays, special moments, friendships, and motherhood. So many have told me they see themselves in my drawings. There is no better feeling than to hear that, so I kept going. My work started getting attention from retailers like TJ Maxx, and Hobby Lobby. It was also getting noticed by the planner community, where I started to produce planners, and stickers of my art! Today, I have a busy e-commerce store and license my work to retailers around the world!

I look forward to what this journey will bring me and continuing to share my art every day. I am so grateful for all of you to be on this trip with me.

If you are thinking about starting your side hustle or your dream business, here are 5 things I can share with you.

1. It’s a mindset game - Business will always have ups and downs. Having mental toughness is the most important thing to carry you through the lows and keep you grounded through the highs.

2. Get comfortable with pivoting - The economy and consumer behavior is changing. Going with flow is important to keep you relevant. For example, I have always sold my art prints and original art. However, because I got many requests from the planner community I started creating planners and stickers with my art. Always listen to your customers!

3. Customer service is everything - Serve your audiences with the best experience. I have spent a lot of time in the back end of my business to speed up our shipping time, and talked with our manufacturer to provide the best quality products possible to my customers.

4. Hire a team to grow - Hire your weakness. Remember, you can’t do everything. That area you may not be doing well with, don’t hesitate to hire professionals which will save so much time and have a way better result.

5. Always be learning - I am an artist first and foremost but in order NOT to be a starving artist I also spend a lot of time learning the business side of being an entrepreneur. Learn from people who are doing what you would love to do. Invest in yourself, success leaves clues.

Whether you just found my art, or have been following me for awhile ... thanks for being here! Cheers to 8 years in business and look forward the next many many years to come!

Love,

Rongrong

Shop planner and stickers: www.shoprongrong.com

Shop original art and prints: www.rongrongart.com

Learn how to be a thriving fashion illustrator: https://www.rongrongdevoe.com/fashion-illustration-course

I am so excited to finally share the news with you all! 🥳 I launched an exclusive set of tweezers and nail files created by me, just for Sally Beauty. 🚀👏

This collaboration was a dream come true and I am so excited to share it with you!

Shop the Lady Files: here and the Lady Tweezers: here

There are so many ways you can use my new tweezers collaboration with Sally Beauty! While they work for beauty reasons, they are also great for grabbing stickers!

Forget normal, boring beauty tools! You can elevate your normal beauty routine with these cute and colorful nail files and tweezers! Each one features a different Rongrong girl, allowing you to pick your favorite or collect them all!

Just like adding the Rongrong girls to your planner is like having a friend to take along with you and inspire you during the week, having a special Rongrong girl nail file or Rongrong girl tweezer is like having a friend there during your beauty routine!

Are you a big sticker lover? Well, the tweezers are great for picking up even the smallest stickers! Use them to help get exact placement when setting up your weekly planner spreads! 😍Your placement will never be better!

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Check your local Sally Beauty store or find them below!

Lady Files: here // Lady Tweezers: here

If interested in licensing my work (which would be awesome!), click here to learn more. Or contact me here.