The Creative Blog

October 1, 2025

Creating art long term is exhausting on the soul. Imposter syndrome is real. And this is my raw reflection on how it affects me now. I'm opening up on my direction, my feelings on my progress and what makes me struggle the most.

All About the Fall Collection

September 9, 2025

A closer look at my Fall Art Drop: twelve new original pieces ranging from fantasy landscapes to Chicago sports portraits, available this season only.

Commissions: Why they're SO limited

September 3, 2025

Why I only take commissions twice a year: balancing my schedule, protecting my creativity, and keeping the process enjoyable for both me and my collectors.

August 1, 2025

Lately, it feels like (more than ever before) people have a lot of opinions about artists. The opinions include how we live, what we’re worth, what we should or shouldn’t be doing, how we should market ourselves…even whether we should exist at all in an increasingly “AI apologetic” world. And if you’re not big time, selling a ton of work, showing up in galleries or creating for celebrities? Those assumptions pile on even faster. Small time artists have it ROUGH, and I want to talk about it. Consider this a...

July 22, 2025

Limited Edition - how I work, why I work this way, and why it matters. A behind-the-scenes look at my art drop model, how it keeps me creating, and what it means for collectors.

How to Push Beyond Creative Block

June 29, 2025

Creative block happens to all of us—whether life gets in the way or self-doubt creeps in. This post shares practical ways to restart your creative flow, even after a long break. These tips are realistic, approachable, and meant to help you reconnect with your creative self, one small step at a time.

10 No-Pressure Tips for New Artists

May 6, 2025

Starting something new like art can feel intimidating, especially when you're not sure where to begin or how to keep going. This post shares 10 approachable tips for getting started, building creative habits, and gently putting your work into the world. These are lessons I’ve learned through trial and error, including a few I wish I had figured out much earlier.

April 29, 2025

Even if you're not someone who would call themselves "a creative spirit" or you feel like you don't have the time to try something new to spark creativity, the truth is: small shifts and tasks make a huge difference! You don't need art supplies, musical instruments, or even a computer to be creative, and you don't need hours of time either. You just need a few minutes, some curiosity, and a willingness to try something outside your routine.

How I Plan My Year of Projects

April 15, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at how I plan my creative year: setting goals, mapping projects with Trello and spreadsheets, and building flexible schedules for each seasonal art drop. This process helps me stay focused without burning out.

April 1, 2025

Now that I have officially retired my first true art series - now that “8-7 in 10” has wrapped up and headed to the archives, I want to share with you what I learned in working with a series. What worked, what didn’t, and what would I change if I ever decided to do this again? Did this go how I had expected? Spoiler: it did not.

Maintaining Creative Motivation

March 24, 2025

Do you ever look at someone and think, “I don’t know how they manage to do all the things that they do. I can’t even find time for [that thing you want to do] for 30 minutes!” I feel like that’s how a lot of us can think when we see someone else doing things that aren’t the typical “work, family, sleep, repeat” life. I know I get asked “how do you find time for this stuff” a LOT, so I wanted to share what works for me and how...

March 11, 2025

Making art isn’t about talent. It’s about expression, focus, and fun. This blog explores 10 reasons why adding creativity to your life can boost your mind and mood. So even if you're not an artist, think you're "not creative" or have never made art before, let's talk about why YOU SHOULD!