Why I Don’t Sell on Etsy and Art Outside the Velvet Rope

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.

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?