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Your story is starting to take shape.

Welcome to your pre-consultation.
If you’ve been holding off because you don’t have a "perfect concept" yet, don’t worry—you don't need one.
Whether you’re here for art on skin, paper, or objects, or exploring a brand collaboration, this form isn't a final test or a rigid submission.
It’s simply a stress-free way to start our conversation.

How we’ll build it together:

Think of this form as planting a seed. The guided prompts below are simply here to help you capture the essence of your story, concept, or project. You don’t need a design background, creative skills, or a finished concept; just a few simple keywords or your raw thoughts.

For personal works (skin, paper, or objects): Choose from our 5 Thematic Volumes to help ground your story:

1: Kinship (Ties to family, chosen bonds, and pets)
2: Heritage (Cultural roots, ancient traditions, and native languages)
3: Evolution (Shifts in self-identity, rediscovery, and growth)
4: Curation (The art, films, music, and books that resonate with you)
5: Realignment (Memorable travels, landscapes, nature hideaways)

For brand collaborations: Simply share your vision or brief below.

Let’s start shaping your story.

Pick your path below, describe what you’re imagining, and we’ll explore every detail together in a personal one-on-one consultation.

Prefer to connect directly? Feel free to drop me an email at bernice@theexclave.com.

If you have a few quick questions, you can find answers in the [FAQs].