A creative business is a lot of… business…
This collection of blog posts focuses on bringing together creativity + business in ways that inspire and prepare you in your own creative practice or business.
Graphic design, packaging, illustration, surface pattern design, fine arts, marketing, strategizing… I’ll share what I know and learn as I go.
Check back for fresh new creative content!
Burnout Culture: How Can We Avoid It?
Burnout culture. The stress-filled dream so many of us seem to be chasing.. But.. How can we just not? How can we pursue our creative
How Vintage Botanical Art Informs Modern Design Trends
Vintage botanical art will always be on trend. I mean.. We’ve all seen vintage botanical art since we could differentiate shapes. I’m laughing now because
Mark Making for Pattern Design
A short, sweet and satisfying journey into mark making.. When I first heard this term, I think my first impression was of a marksman shooting
The Unpredictable Cuteness of Making Your Own Greeting Cards
If you’re a DIY kind of soul, gathering a bunch of bits and bobs and making your own greeting cards may already be old
7 Top Confessions of an Aspiring Pattern Designer
Is there really such a thing as a pattern designer confession?? Like top confessions? Tippity top confessions?? Ummm, maybe the confessions of pattern designers aren’t
Social Media for Artists
Artists are using social media more than ever. But am I one of those artists? If you’re an artist without social media, doesn’t it just