Today we’d like to introduce you to Anna McCraney.
Hi Anna, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I graduated with a degree in apparel design from Rhode Island School of Design in 2000, and moved to New York City. I hustled, working a variety of different jobs, ultimately working as a the head designer for a company called Dolce Vita for many years, and in 2009, I won Bravo’s “The Fashion Show” hosted by Isaac Mizrahi. With my winnings I opened my first boutique in New York City, which I had until 2013. Unfortunately, we closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and I pivoted to offering pattern making and production management services for other young and emerging designers, taught fashion design and merchandising, and slowly built Blank Canvas Development into a thriving business. In 2018, after 18 years of living in New York, and on the verge of turning 40 years old, I realized I had mobility and could live where I chose to. I chose Savannah. I moved here and in 2021 I was able to open Blank Canvas Showroom, our retail space / studio in the Startland district.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Blank Canvas is known for unique prints and surface design. Some designs start as paintings or drawings, others are digital renderings. Our Savannah themed toile print is by far the most popular. We create men’s, women’s, children’s, and home goods. All of our products are unique and limited edition.
What are your plans for the future?
We will continue to expand our product offerings from our own line and other select brands, as well as our development and USA based production services.
Pricing:
- varies
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.blankcanvasdevelopment.com/
- Instagram: blankcanvasshowroom
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blankcanvasdevelopment
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@blankcanvasdevelopment3707
