About the artist
Crystal Avila is an artist and printmaker based in Durham, North Carolina. Through Bright Sunny Studio, she creates hand-printed artwork and upcycled textiles inspired by plants, place, and a lifelong fascination with the natural world.
Using printmaking, illustration, and reclaimed textiles, she creates work that champions the natural world through bold graphics, botanical imagery, and hand-crafted processes. Inspired by native plants, overlooked species, and the places she's called home, her work celebrates the extraordinary diversity, beauty, and ingenuity of nature, translating those discoveries into bold, handcrafted designs
Through her art, she hopes to inspire a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world and our place in it.
About the studio
hand-printed art
discover the intricate craft of hand-printed art; from screen printing to block printing and cyanotype, each piece is unique and handmade.
upcycled textiles
slow fashion is here to stay. we've already produced enough textiles, now it's our responsibility to find a use for them, slowing demand and reducing waste.
nature propaganda
embrace all the the natural world has to offer through creations designed to inspire others to cherish and protect nature.
In the US, we produce over 34 billion pounds of textile waste each year, causing global strain and damage to our environment and public health.
