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.
Tag: creativity
Ephemeral Journaling for Artists Who Don’t Journal
Before I check my phone each morning, I write on a half-sheet of recycled paper. Then I throw it away. I also journal directly onto my paintings – then paint over every word. If you’ve never been able to keep a journal, you’re not broken. You just need a different approach.
Creative Sovereignty: Why Your Art Doesn’t Need to Heal Anyone
What if I told you that your creativity doesn’t need to fix you, heal you, or serve anyone else’s agenda? What if the most revolutionary act you could take today is simply making something because The Creation moves through you – not because a wellness guru told you it would reduce your anxiety?
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.