How To Trust Your Painting Is Finished (Brushes Down!) August 2022Ever find yourself hovering over your artwork in that final stretch, muttering “Am I really done? I’m not sure I like my painting – I think it needs something…more!” Then...
5 Easy Ways To Create Art On Your Travels August 2022Printing out photos and displaying them on your walls can be a fantastic way to capture your adventures. We take photos on our phones ‘til we’re blue in the face....
Can Paint-By-Numbers Make You A Better Artist? August 2022Okay, so I have a thought-provoking question for you. Do you think a paint-by-number kit can help you become a better artist? (You know the drill – you get a...
The Story Behind My National Park Map Art (Art is a Process!!!) August 2022If you’re reading this, you’ve probably seen some of my artwork displayed on my website, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, or maybe even hanging up in your own house. When you see...
My Current Artist’s Tool Obsession! July 2022The *one* tool I’m just obsessed with right now? Markers! Yep, that’s right. Good old-fashioned markers. The kind you played with as a child. Maybe there’s just something nostalgic about...
How to Find Your Art Style July 2022I know, I know. Finding your art style can be the hardest thing e-v-a-h! I get it! I’ve been creating art for many moons now (yup, I’ve hit the half-century...
What’s All the Buzz About “Washi Tape”? June 2022So…what’s all the buzz about washi tape!? Or, maybe you haven’t even heard of that before and you’re scratching your head right now… Well, that’s okay! You’re not alone. But...
3 Things Every Artist Needs to Start Their Art Business June 2022So, you’re an artist looking to start your own business and turn this passion of yours into a career! Congrats! The hardest part (deciding) is over. :) Now it’s time...
How I Illustrated “How to Pet a Cat" June 2022Illustrating and writing a book takes some careful planning. And there’s more to it than you might realize! Here are the steps I took to create my new book “How...
How to Recycle Your Art (your art has more than just one life!) May 2022When I create a new piece of art, I like to think of it as having multiple lives. For example, a painting of a deer will probably get used on more...
How to Find Inspiration as an Artist May 2022Sometimes, as an artist, we can get in front of the canvas and then totally blank. Where did all that creativity and excitement to paint come from before? Because it’s...
A Day in the Life of a Full-Time Artist May 2022I always knew I wanted to be an artist. After graduating the University of Illinois in 1992 with a degree in graphic design, I took a handful of 9-5 jobs,...