A Lush Forest and a Universe of Possibilities — how my childhood shaped my artI grew up on 12 acres of dense, untamed forest. My childhood was spent beneath towering trees, my feet sinking into layers of soft mulch…Jan 31Jan 31
“I’m not inspired.” The art of creating for art’s sake.I’ve always been an artist.Mar 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024
Why You Should Learn to Paint FasterA few weeks ago I met a guy at an art show who worked in large scale. His paintings were grand and amazing, and he had a few past…Feb 15, 2024Feb 15, 2024
How to Price Your Art (and Actually Sell It) in 6 StepsOne major pain point for artists starting to sell their work is figuring out how to price it. What makes that even more difficult? Mom and…Feb 8, 2024Feb 8, 2024
100 Painting Ideas to Save You From Artist’s BlockIt hits us all at some point. What do I paint? What should I draw? The options are so overwhelming it’s hard to think of any worth trying…Feb 7, 2024A response icon1Feb 7, 2024A response icon1
Avoid the Drama & Get Paid. How to Handle Commissions as an Artist.A year ago, I was almost in tears. My mother in law had asked me to paint a portrait for an elderly friend’s birthday and I was terrified…Feb 6, 2024Feb 6, 2024
Just Walk In — Overcoming Anxiety to Build Business Relationships.Ways I find the courage to “just do it” when I’m nervous about networking…Feb 2, 2024Feb 2, 2024
I sold $5,200 of artwork in a weekend. Here’s how I did it…As emerging artists, we all know how hard it is to find the right audience, build a strong sales history, and eventually start selling…Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024
The Great Dilemma of Being a Working MotherWhether we’re ready or not, female professionals have to make some difficult decisions as we become mothers. I never thought I’d be doing…Jan 31, 2024Jan 31, 2024
The Best (and cheaper) Alternative to Art School in 2024In March of 2023, I was four months pregnant and working full time as a data scientist. For over a decade of my life, my goal was to land…Jan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2024
