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 ✌️
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
A Leap of the Imagination.. A Personal Leap Year Wish
My leap year wish for a better future.. It’s leap day. 2024. Life since our last leap year has transformed itself into something entirely different..
5 Creative Graduation Gifts for Design Graduates
Creative graduation gifts for creative people ✨ Y’all. I know it’s only February, but I’m anticipating what we know is on its way… Every year,
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