I’ve had an Etsy shop since the early days—shop #1013. But I don’t sell there anymore. Here’s why platform choice matters as much as the work itself, and what it means to build direct relationships instead of marketplace presence.
Category: News and Updates
How to Carve Foam Block Stamps: From Design to First Print
Every year I make handmade Christmas postcards, and this year I’m experimenting with foam block printing. It’s faster and more forgiving than linoleum carving, with results that embrace beautiful imperfection. I’m walking you through my complete process – from sketching a Christmas tree design directly onto foam, to carving it with simple tools, to that exciting moment of pulling the first test print. If you’re curious about printmaking but intimidated by traditional methods, foam blocks might be your entry point into making marks with your hands.
What Are Zines and How to Make Them: A Creative Guide for Independent Publishing
Ever wondered what those scrappy little booklets called “zines” are all about? They’re rebellion against perfect publishing, containers for truth, and proof you don’t need permission to share your voice with the world.
Following the Thread Art Residency Kickstarter Now Live
My summer studio residency project, Following the Thread, is now live on Kickstarter — a handmade art collection of zines, prints, and journals that celebrates the creative process.
Fall Art Inspiration: Finishing One Project, Starting Another
The light is shifting, leaves are just beginning to turn, and I’m feeling that autumn pull. I’m finishing my residency with limited-time prints while diving into a new fall project full of pumpkins, moons, and glimmering skies.