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View My Resume Here

 Amber Ramirez (she/her) is a Mexican-American artist who was born and raised on the beautiful coast in Fort Bragg, California, U.S. in the mid 90s.

I was adventurous, bold, and curious as a kid. I followed my gut, and I gave my all in all that I did.

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I loved to draw what was in front of me. I remember my earliest memory of creating was drawing a spider on the back of my parents' dresser in this cool wooden dome house we lived in.

I would often draw what was in front of me or the animated characters from shows or games. When I started taking art classes in middle school, I began to dabble more with painting and had my first art classes. I feel that's when my interest and exploration with art really began to blossom. 

Growing up by the redwoods and the ocean instilled a lifelong value and appreciation for nature and the natural things in our lives: the ebb and flow throughout our lives, being true to ourselves, being imperfect, and embracing change. It shows in my work.

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Although I did study art for my bachelor's degree and was immersed in my program, I still struggled to identify with who I was and denied myself the confrontation and healing I needed to move on and be my person. I remember shaking trying to create once, and knew I couldn't live in such a way that made me so fearful of even the things I loved so much. I needed tools to help me self-reflect, accept myself, my traumas, my mistakes, and move onward.

I knew I needed to make change and embark in the journey I've longed for for so long. I began to align myself on a path that serves myself and serves my communities, by finding related work and creating Dream Drifter Designs in late 2021. This space has held me accountable in my journey, allows me to share and sell my work, and is another encouraging story in going for what you want. I know the journey has only begun, and I'm grateful. 

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I feel so joyful to be teaching others to tap into their authenticity, their inner child, and creativity as I join alongside them and grow too. 

I'm learning from wonderful people, building a community here, and growing more comfortable in my skin. This is a safe space for me to explore, to express myself, and expand as an artist.

This is my dream.   

 Thank you for being here! - Amber 

About the Brand:

Dream Drifter Designs was the beginning chapter for my work from late 2021 - summer 2025, and DDD then transitioned to Amber Ramirez // Art, Apparel, & Accessories. 

DDD was the open door I needed to give myself to remember, embrace myself, and sow the seeds for the change I wanted in my life.

Dream Your Wildest Dreams, Drift To Where You're Called - Design Your Life!

The motto, ethos, and values of before still hold today, and I truly look forward to embracing anew. DDD gave me the tools and push to get where I am today and remember who I am, and this chapter lives on forever.

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In this new chapter, my brand is a reflection of myself, my values, my story, and beliefs to unify the world.

I know who I am, continue to trust intuition, and continue to let life take me where it does in full belief that every chapter propels me to grow.

Only you can open doors, only you can decide to push past your own limitations to go into the cocoon, crack open, and be the change you envision that is so needed in our world.

Let us join in empathy, in heart, and co-create a true world of fairness, of beauty, and justice.

Thank You For Joining Me.

Art heals and it has importance. Whether you dance, box, write, or cook - the art and love of our practices can help us individually, and collectively. Never give up on your dreams, and don't sell yourself short.

Sincerely,