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 ✌️
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Planning a Creative Journey into Surface Pattern Design
New year, new creative journey ✌️ As I sit here on the first day of 2024 looking over some of my goals, I thought this
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From Sketch to Vector – Vectorizing Raster Art Using Photoshop and Illustrator
Why take your raster art from a traditional sketch to vector artwork? Do you want to create art for commercial use? Even if you’re a
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Solstice and Equinox – Nature Inspired Art to Celebrate the Seasons
Who doesn’t love the solstice and equinox symbolism – the rituals.. celebrations.. nature inspired art.. There’s something magical about the turning of the seasons, and
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The Power of Art: Healing from Grief Through Creative Expression
Healing from grief – it’s like riding a terrible roller coaster.. Disclaimer: Art and creativity is one way to make meaning of grief, and connect
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Spoonflower Fabric by the Yard: 5 Creative Fabric Projects for Pattern Lovers (Minimal Sewing Required!)
Have you ever printed Spoonflower fabric by the yard? If not, prepare to have your pattern loving, fabric hoarding mind blown. But honestly, if you
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7 Artist Inspired Gifts for Your Art Inspired Friends and Family
Looking for artist inspired gifts for birthdays or holidays? You lucky, lucky dog… As the holidays roll around, I am reminded that I always love