Art and business. Creative expression. Authenticity. ✨
This blog is designed to help business minded artists bring their art and dreams to life with practical tips, helpful how-to’s and lots of inspiration.
Dive into some creative ways to make and market your art, or just find some inspiration to express your story. Whether you’re a fine artist or pattern designer, or you just love learning creative skills and finding inspiration, I hope you leave ready to tackle your next creative project with authenticity and confidence ✌️
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
Make Your Own Magic – Handmade Envelopes for Your Intentions and Goals
Makin’ magic… This post celebrates creativity in a more meandering, crafty way. A little less business, a little more magic. Only venture in if you’re
The Relationship between Art and Nature – A Visual Desert Journey 🌵
The relationship between art and nature.. So.. natural.. This post is a purely feel good post about celebrating nature, art, and art in nature. I
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