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6 Steps to Set Up a Motivating Workspace to Inspire Your Most Creative Work

August 16, 2023

Ever feel like your creative motivation has dried up? It happens for me from time to time, often when I’m worn out after finishing a big project. I’ve found that one of the most helpful tools for getting out of such a slump is refreshing the environment around me - my studio. In this blog post, ...

Three Ways to Overcome Artist’s Block

May 03, 2023

Hello, creative friends! Today I’m sharing three helpful tools that I’ve relied on lately to reconnect with my creativity. As an artist, I have often run into creative exhaustion and artist’s block. But, I inevitably find tactics to push past that and start creating again. These are the tools I'...

How to Plan a Successful Craft Show Booth That Stands Out to Promote Your Small Handmade Business

April 26, 2023

This blog post is inspired by one I wrote back in 2016, after putting together my first craft show booth to sell my planner stickers in person at a conference. My recap blog post from back then has generated a lot of views on Pinterest, so I thought it was time for an updated post! Although exhi...

My Daily Art Journaling Practice (Peek Into the Studio as I Work on Filming a New Art Class!)

April 19, 2023

I'm excited to announce that I am busy working on a new class, which will launch in early May. I’ll be teaching the method I use to boost my creativity and generate new ideas for my own art and business: my daily art journaling practice! I’ve been in a routine for the last couple of months of cr...

Art Classes I've Taken and Loved | Illustration, Sketchbook, and Art Journaling Inspiration!

December 07, 2022

What do you enjoy doing during your time off around the holidays? I definitely love to snuggle under a blanket and watch my favorite Christmas movies over and over (hello, Christmas Vacation). And I love taking some time to dream about and set some goals for the new year. It’s also a great time t...

Announcing my first online art class! Express Yourself through Art Journaling

August 12, 2022

It’s been a dream of mine (for the past ten years or so) to teach an art class online, and I am so thrilled to announce that my first ever online class is here! 🎉 It's called Express Yourself Through Art Journaling and it is now live on Skillshare. In the class, we’ll dive into a favorite hobby ...