Art, creativity, business, and life (it’s all connected).
Art-making is a process. So is building a creative life. This blog is where I share thoughts, tips, and behind-the-scenes bits about the art life: from navigating burnout (da da dunnn…blank page syndrome, anyone?) and staying motivated to figuring out pricing, planning, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being an artist.
If you’re figuring out how to stay connected to your work through real-life ups and downs, you’re in the right place. If you’re trying to juggle making art, building a creative practice, and living real life at the same time…you’re in the right place.
Finding Creative Joy Again
When was the last time you made art just because you wanted to? Not for a deadline, not for a client, not for social media—just for fun.
Sketchbooks vs. Finished Work
Sketchbooks are more than a place for rough ideas—they’re an essential part of your creative process. Here’s why what you do in your sketchbook matters just as much as your finished work.
Unlocking Creativity: Thumbnail Sketch and Mind Mapping Techniques for Idea Generation
How can different ways of idea generating help unlock new ways of creating?