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!

Using Pinterest for Marketing Evergreen Content
Pinterest for marketing.. Visual and evergreen. How can Pinterest really help you with your marketing? Traffic, my friend. Driving traffic is so important to so many

Give Yourself Permission – to be Creative.. to be Authentic.. to be Human
In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to highlight the importance of giving yourself permission. But… Give yourself permission to do what?

The Artist and the Inner Critic
Just another day. Hanging out with my inner critic homie.. This morning I was doing a few yoga stretches and strengthening exercises. As I swayed

Creating Your Own Products from Your Art
Do you dream of making your own products with your art on them? Have you imagined seeing your art on a line of stationery or

Making Art for Current Retail Trends.. The Pros and Cons of Designing for Trends
Ahh, the artist’s dream come true.. Designing for retail design trends… I know, I know, I hear your art heart crying a little tear of

Surface Design Goals: Patterns and Progress
Is it surface design goal update post time already?? Oh my. How has it already been 3 months since 2024 began and I set some